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CONTENTS 


Page 
APPOINTMENTS   OF   COMMITTEES: 

Enrollment  Committee  , ^_, , — , — ,— , 9 

Finance  Committee     -, ; «. -t--* . 9 

Standing  Committees  completed 12 

To  apportion  funds  full  time  worker 24 

To  nominate  Executive  Comamttee _, ,_. , 32 

Delegates  Attending  Association 6 

Delegates  to  Baptist  State  Convention i , ,     48 

Delegates  to  Southern  Baptist  Convention 48 

Dissolution   Thoniasson   Grove   Church 26 

Directory  of  Association      . . 3 

Doctrinal  Sermon . . — 27 

REPORTS: 

Sunday  Schools      > 10 

Of  Field  Worker      ; , 12 

State  Missions , 13 

Home   Missions — 15 

Foreign  Missions 19 

Orphanage — 23 

Church   Finance      _ 25 

Time  and  Place i 28 

Woman's   WTork      . . 27 

Historian — . ■ 30 

Education.       — 32 

Baptist  Hospital      35 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals .     37 

B.  Y.  P,  U. „_ p  39 

Boiling  Springs  High   School ■ 42 

Finance  Committee 45 

Full  Time  Worker.  Apportionment i 45 

Treasurer      — , _ __ 47 

To  nominate  Executive  pcmanfittee ■ 48 

Nominate  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  H.  S. 49 

Obituaries — . ■ 50 

SKETCH: 

A.  C.  Irvin — „ 52 

G.   P.   Bostic 54 

Tables     — , ©2  to  80 

Woman's   Missionary  Union   Minutes : , , 57 


DIRECTORY  OF  ASSOCIATION 

Moderator,  J.  W.  Suttle, Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-Moderator,  D.  F.  Hord,  Kings  Mountain, 
N.  C. 

Clerk,  G.  G.  Page, Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Treasurer,  George  Blanton, Shelby,  N.  C. 

S.  S.  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Worker,  A  V.  Washburn, 
Shelby,  N.  C. 

President  W  M.  U.,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherry- 
ville,  N.  C. 

President  Assn.  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Forrest  Crowder, 
Shelby,  N.  C. 

Principal  Boiling  Springs  High  School,  J.  D.  Hug- 
gins,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE  of  ASSOCIATION 

J.  W.  Suttle,  J.  Y.  Irvin,  D.  G.  Washburn,  Mrs. 
J.  W.  Wood,  Hoyle  Love,  H.  D.  Wilson,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster. 

VICE  PRESIDENTS  MISSION  BOARDS 

State  Mission  Board,  Zeno  Wall,      Shelby,  N.  C. 
Foreign  Mission  Board,  J.  Hoyle  Love,    Grover, 

N.  C. 
Home  Mission  Board,  D.  G.  Washburn,    Shelby, 

N.  C. 


PASTORS  IN  THE  ASSOCIATION 

Abernethy,  G.  P _ Shelby,  N.  C. 

Black,  C.  J Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Bridges,  B.  M Mooresboro,  N.  C. 

Cook,  W.  N Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Camp,  W.  G ,.„___  Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Doster,  W.  T.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

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Gillespie,  J.  C. ... Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Gold,  WV  M.  «2- , ,.____.. Ellenboro,  N.  C. 

Green,  J.  R.  _u — ~~ ~- ~~  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Harrill,  L  D.  . __...,  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Hall,  J.  W.  P.  ~„ ~~ ~~~ _  Earl,  N.  C. 

Henderson,  C.  H . __  Belwood,  N.  C. 

Love,  Hoyle,  ________ Grover,  N.  G. 

Lowe,  W.  E Shelby,  N.  C,  R-7 

Padgett,  Rush  ....... __________  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Padgett,  C.  H Bostic,  N.  C. 

Putnam,  D.  F.  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Suttle,  J.  W. Shelby,  N.  C. 

Wall,  Zeno  _ _ Shelby,  N.  C. 

Waldrop,  H.  E.  „_.__ Shelby,  N.  C. 

Washburn,  D.  G.  ... .__ ...  Shelby,  N.  C. 

MINISTERS  NOT  PASTORS 

Goode,  J.  M _.. .....  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Wright,  C.  P.  ___ ........  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Walker,  John  M. _____ Boilings  Springs,  N.  C. 

Wood,  Lloyd . Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Seism,  L.  B. Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Roberts,  Lawrence, . Shelby,  N.  C. 

Sims,  A.  H. . Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Wylie,  D.  C Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Bridges,  J.  D. Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Devinney,  J.  V. Lawndale,  N.  C_ 

Hicks,  J.  J. Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Woodson,  C.  J. ......  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Ebeltoft,  T.  W.  1 Shelby,  N.  C. 

Tedder,  D.  A.  _______ __ _ Shelby,  N.  C. 

Wall,  W.  H Shelby,  N.  a 

Barnett,  Lowell, Shelby,  N.  C_ 

Campbell,  W.  C Shelby,  N_  C. 

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ASSOCIATION  PROGRAM 

77th  Annual  Session  Meeting  at  Double  Shoals 

Tuesday  and  Wednesday  before  the  1st  Sunday 

in  October  1927. 

FIRST  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 
10:00  a.  m.  Devotionals  and  Organization. 

10:30  a.  m.  Introductory  Sermon Zeno  Wall 

11:15  a.  m.  Biblical  Recorder D.  J.  Keeter 

11:35  a.  m.  Sunday  Schools A.  V.  Washburn 

12.05        Miscellaneous 

FIRST  DAY— AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:30  p.  m.  State  Missions C.  J.  Black 

2:30  p.  m.  Home  Missions D.  G.  Washburn 

2:30  p.  m.  Foreign  Missions D.  F.  Putnam 

3:15  p.  m.  Church  Finance  . J.  Hoyle  Love 

3.25  p.  m.  Miscellaneous 

NIGHT  SESSION 

7:15  p.  m.  B.  Y.  P.  U.  .. H.  E.  Waldrop 

8:00  p.  m.  Doctrinal  Sermon C.  J.  Black 

SECOND  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 
9:30  a.  m.  Devotionals 

9:45  a.  m.  Woman's  Work Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord 

10:15  a.  m.  Education Rfush  Padgett 

11 :00  a.  m.  Boiling  Springs  High  School 

12:00     m.Baptist  Hospital  ... I.  D.  Harrill 

SECOND  DAY— AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:30  p.  m.  Orphanage G.  P.  Abernethy 

2:10  p.  m.  Temperance  and  Public  Morals 

W.  E.  Lowe 

2:45  p.  m.  Obituaries J.  W.  P.  Hill 

3:00  p.  m.  Time,    Place,    Finance,    Treasurer's 
Report. 
Miscellaneous. 
Adjournment. 

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DELEGATES  ATTENDING    THE 
ASSOCIATION 

BEAVER  DAM:  W.  H.  Humphries,  J.  H.  Mor- 
gan, E.  D.  Humphries,  B.  B.  McSwain,  A.  B. 
Humphries,  W.  F.  McGinnis,  C.  P.  Wright. 

BETHLEHEM:  G.  M.  Howell,  B.  G.  Logan,  J. 
T.  Humphries. 

BOILING  SPRINGS:  E.  B.  Hamrick,  L.  W. 
Hamrick,  J.  R.  Green,  Grady  McSwain,  J.  F. 
Moore,  R.  M.  White,  G.  Roland  Hamrick,  James 
C.  Gillespie,  Dean  E.  Price,  J.  M.  Goode. 

BUFFALO:  G.  C.  Hord,  C.  F.  Grigg. 

CARPENTERS  GROVE:  A.  T.  Mull,  J.  P. 
Ledford. 

CASAR:  C.  A.  Brittan,  Guy  Warlick. 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS:  D.  G.  Washburn,  A.  V. 
Washburn,  Forrest  S.  Crowder,  Mrs.  Ernest  S. 
Crowder,  R.  M.  Wilson,  G.  A.  Btidges,  W.  W. 
Washbusn,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  Sibyl  Hamrick. 

DOUBLE  SHOALS:  C.    R.    Spangler,      Carl 
Spangler.  H.  C.  Royster. 
DOVER:  D.  F.  Putnam,  F.  E.  Cantrell. 

ELIZABETH:  T.  C.  Gardner,  J.  C.  Hord,  J.  H. 
White,  E.  C.  Borders,  Max  Wilson,  A.  P.  Spake, 
Wm.  Putnam,  I.  B.  Allen. 

EASTSIDE:  H.  E.  Waldrop,  J.  E.  Waldrop,  J. 
W.  McCraw. 

FALLSTON:  Deams  E.  Hoyle,  Mrs.  Deams  E. 
Hoyle,  G.  S.  Royster,  Lela  Ross,  J.  Cletus  Roy- 
ster. 

FLINT  HILL:  L.  B.  Blanton,  C.  H.  Scruggs. 

GROVER:  S.  M.  Beam,  Carl  Beam,  D.  J.  Keet- 

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ex,  J.  A.  Ellis,  Mrs.  D.  J.  Keeter,  Hoyle  Love, 
Mrs.  Hoyle  Love. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  FTEST:  A  H.  Sims,  S.  S. 
Weir,  M.  E.  Herndon,  D.  F.  Hord,  J.  C.  Baum- 
gardner,  R.  C.  Gold. 

LAWNDALE:  W.  B.  Denton, 

LATTIMORE;  C.  W.  Callahan,  A.  M.  Latti- 
more,  Jr. 

MACEDONIA:  A.  W.  Jones,  W,  A  Hawkins, 
W.  T.  Doster. 

MT.  SINAI:  J.  C.  Bridges,  W.  L.  HarrilL 

NEW  BETHEL:  J,  V.  Devinney,  G.  C.  Hord, 
D.  F.  Beam,  W.  L.  Miller,  Carme  Elam,  Yates 
Devinney. 

NEW  HOPE:  3.  H.  Bippy,  Landrum  Putnam, 
Mrs.  D.  B.  Lowry,  P.  C.  Lavender,  J.  W.  P.  Hill, 
Mrs.  Landrum  Putnam. 

NEW  PEOSPECT:  D.  M.  Cline,  W.  G.  Camp. 

NORMANS  GROVE:  Frank  Elam,  J.  M.  Nor- 
man, Eobert  M.  Norman. 

OAK  GEOVE:  M.  H,  Ware,  E.  V.  Ross,  Thom- 
as P.  Camp. 

PATTERSON  GROVE:  Hunter  Ware,  Thomas 
Bridges,  J.  W.  Seism. 

PATTEBSON  SPEINGS:  Claud  P.  McSwain, 
L.  F.  King. 

POPLAR  SPRINGS:  S.  B.  Jones,  W.  W.  Jones, 
A.  M  Hamriek,  T.  J.  Holland. 

PLEASANT  HILL:  R.  B.  Francis,  T.  I.  Ken- 
drick,  J.  C.  Lowry,  J.  Y.  Kendrick,  W.  E.  Lowe. 

PLEASANT  RIDGE:  A.  Y.  Hamriek,  D.  0. 
MeSwain, 

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PLEASANT  GROVE:  C.  E.  Elliott,  V.  A. 
Gardner,  Mrs.  Coleman  Elliott,  B.  S.  Mauney. 

ROSS  GROVE:  Thad  Allen,  R.  H.  Ledford. 

SANDY  PLAINS:  A.  B.  Walker,  P.  A.  Wilis- 
nant,  Z.  R.  Walker,  B.  P.  Jenkins,  Ed  Walker, 
L.  G.  Doty,  G.  P.  Abernethy. 

SHELBY  FIRST:  J.  F.  Ledford,  Zeno  Wall,  J. 
J.  McMurry,  George  Blanton,  A.  J.  Dedman,  John 
P.  Mull,  L.  S.  Hamriek,  J.  Z.  Falls,  B.  T.  Falls, 
C.  C.  Hamriek,  George  Dover. 

SHELBY  SECOND:  Claud  Turner,  J.  P.  Smith 
W.  B.  Gladden,  W.  M.  Barnett,  Rush  Padgett,  T. 
W.  Roberts. 

UNION:  Everett  Bridges,  Columbus  Bridges, 
G.  A.  Green,  J.  0.  Blanton,  Geo.  M.  Gold. 

WACO:  Stough  Miller,  Mrs.  Stough  Miller, 
John  Wacaster,  S.  L.  Dellinger,  J.  L.  Hord. 

WALLACE  GROVE:  Cullen  McSwain,  D.  C. 
Ledford. 

ZION:  G.  P.  Irvin,  Charlie  Cornwell,  G.  T.  Cab- 
iness,  M.  G.  Cabiness,  J.  M.  Wilson. 

ZOAR:  J.  L.  Putnam,  J.  B.  Hamriek,  S.  B. 
Hamriek,  Gertrude  Street,  Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamriek. 

VISITORS:  Dr.  Charles  E.  Maddry,  secretary 
State  Mission  Board,  Raleigh.  Dr.  D.  M.  Kesler, 
general  manager  Thomasville  Orphanage.  Dr.  M. 
A.  Huggins  of  the  Board  of  Education,  Raleigh, 
Prof .  Albert  N.  Corpening,  Mars  Hill  College, 


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PROCEEDINGS 
Of  The  76th  Annual  Session  of 
THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST 
ASSOCIATION 


The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  con- 
vened with  the  First  Baptist  church  of  Kings 
Mountain,  Tuesday  October  5,  1926,  at  10  a.  m., 
for  a  two  day  session. 

After  a  song  service  led  by  C.  P.  Gardner  the 
moderator,  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle,  called  the  associa- 
tion to  order  and  announced  that  Rev.  D.  F.  Put- 
nam would  conduct  devotional  service.  Brother 
Putnam  read  a  Scripture  passage  from  the  first 
chapter  of  the  Acts  and  made  a  very  inspiring- 
talk  on  the  subject  of  waiting  and  praying  before 
the  Lord.  Brother  Putnam  closed  his  devotionals 
by  prayer. 

The  moderator  appointed  the  following  enroll- 
ment committee:  C.  C.  Hamrick,  C.  R.  Spangler, 
L.  F.  King  and  Max  Wilson.  Enrollment  cards 
were  distributed  and  the  delegates  enrolled.  143 
was  the  enrollment  the  first  forenoon. 

On  motion  of  D.  J.  Keeter  the  old  officers  were 
re-elected  without  awaiting  the  enrollment  of  del- 
egates. A  standing  vote  was  called  for.  The  offi- 
cers re-elected  are,  J.  W.  Suttle,  moderator,  D.  F. 
Hord,  vice-moderator,  G.  G.  Page,  clerk,  and 
George  Blanton,  treasurer. 

The  moderator  announced  the  following  fi- 
nance committee,  G.  D.  Hambright,  W.  H.    Hum- 

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phries,  J.  R.  Walker. 

The  introductory  sermon  was  preached  by  Rev. 
G.  P.  Abernethy.  He  read  a  passage  from  Philip- 
pians  1:1-7,  and  took  the  sixth  verse  as  his  text. 
His  subject  was  "Jesus  Christ,  the  Author  and 
Finisher  of  our  Faith." 

Prayer  by  J.  J.  Beach. 

Song. 

In  the  absence  of  the  report  on  Biblical  Record- 
er by  J.  C.  Newton  W.  R.  Beach  spoke  on  the  sub- 
ject. 

REPORT  ON  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS 
(Read  by  Hoyle  Love) 

At  the  close  of  1925  we  had  reported  2,202 
schools,  but  with  the  mission  school  2,250.  The 
membership  is  now  312,840,  a  gain  of  26,047. 

In  the  last  five  years  we  have  gained  91,812. 

The  ratio  of  Sunday  School  membership  to 
church  membership  is  86.1.  This  means  that  for 
each  100  church  members  there  86.1  people  in 
Sunday  School.  So  far  as  I  know  this  is  the  best 
in  the  South.  Our  own  Association  has  95.8  peo- 
ple in  Sunday  School  out  of  each  100  church  mem- 
bers. There  are  eleven  associations  which  have 
more  in  Sunday  School  than  they  have  church 
members.  When  we  fall  below  the  one  nundred 
mark,  there  are  only  three  ahead  of  us,  namely, 
Raleigh,  Stanley,  and  Alleghany. 

As  we  come  to  the  close  of  1926  and  go  into 
1927  what  should  be  our  objective?  Brother  Mid- 
dleton  says  that  we  ought  to  have  a  gain  of  25,- 
000  next  year. 

With  this  in  view,  let  us  notice  some  plain  facts 

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which  are  worth  considering. 

1.  There  are  about  125  churches  with  no  Sim- 
day  school  and  over  300  that  close  a  part  of  the 
year.  An  effort  should  be  made  to  put  a  year- 
round  Sunday  School  in  each  church. 

2.  There  are  over  500,000  people  belonging  to 
our  constituency  in  no  Sunday  School.  Combined 
efforts  should  be  made  to  reach  them. 

3.  The  organization  of  hundreds  of  schools  need 
enlarging  and  improving. 

4.  Many  of  our  church  houses  are  entirely  in- 
adequate. 

5.  There  must  be  no  let  up  in  Teacher  Training 
or  Sunday  School  Education. 

6.  Let  us  not  forget  Children's  week,  here  we 
are  trying  to  link  up  our  homes  and  churches 
through  the  Sunday  Schools  in  behalf  of  our 
270,000  Baptist  children. 

7.  The  supreme  task  is  in  soul  winning. 

We  have  650,000  lost  men  and  women  and  900,- 
000  children  in  North  Carolina.  Surely  we  have 
no  time  to  lag. 

In  conclusion,-  let  me  ask  who  will  do  this  work? 
Most  of  it  must  be  done  by  loyal  co-operative  pas- 
tors, superintendents,  teachers  and  other  work- 
ers in  our  local  churches.  These  must  have  vision, 
so  we  have  in  our  Association  Brother  A.  V. 
Washburn,  who  is  well  qualified  and  is  always  on 
the  job  carrying  inspiration  wherever  he  goes. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Committee. 

Discussed  by  Brother  Love  and  A.  V.  Wash- 
burn. Adopted. 

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REPORT  OF  FIELD  WORKER 
(Read  by  A.  V.  Washburn) 

Report  of  work  for  the  year  of  1926  in  the 
Kings  Mountain  Baptist  association. 

Number  training  schools  held  48.  Number 
addresses  made  165.  Religious  surveys  made  10. 
Increased  organization  in  Sunday  schools  7. 
Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  awards  given 
1,578.  Awards  secured  by  other  teachers  350. 
New  classes  formed  22.  Classes  arranged  and 
taught  by  others  24.  Churches  visited  and  ad- 
dresses made  outside  of  association  20.  Stand- 
ard schools  15.  Number  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s  organized 
15.  Number  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s  Reorganized  3.  Family 
altars  established  19.  Expenses  for  year  $198.- 
62. 

Discussed  by  Brother  Washburn.  Adopted. 

On  motion  of  G.  P.  Abernethy  Brother  Wash- 
burn is  continued  as  Field  Worker  and  a  commit- 
tee of  five  is  to  be  appointed  to  apportion  the 
cost  among  the  churches. 

The  following  new  pastors  were  recognized :  D. 
F.  Putnam,  W.  T.  Doster,  J.  W.  P  Hill,  Zeno 
Wall.  Visitors  as  follows  were  recognized :  Dr.  C. 
E.  Maddry,  Raleigh,  M.  L.  Kesler,  Thomasville 
Orphanage,  J.  J.  Beach,  Gaston  association,  W. 
L.  Hicks,  R.  M.  Childers,  Sandy  Run  association, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  B.  F.  Wilson  and  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
W.  E.  Bost,  of  the  South  Fork. 

The  following  committees  were  appointed: 
STATE  MISSIONS:  Zeno  Wall,    G.  M.    Gold, 
B.  Allen. 
HOME  MISSIONS:  C.  J.  Black,  Guy  Warlick, 

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J.  M.  Wilson. 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS:  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Claude 
T.  McSwain.  J.  Cletus  Royster. 

CHURCH  FINANCE:  J.  C.  Gillespie,  R.  M. 
Wilson,  W.  L.  Harrill. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.:  W.  G.  Camp,  G.  Roland  Hamrick, 
Claude  Turner. 

WOMAN'S  WORK:  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs. 
J.  C.  Blanton,  Mrs.  Forest  S.  Crowder. 

EDUCATION:  D.  G.  Washburn,  A.  P.  Spake, 
M.  G.  Cabaniss. 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL:  W.  E.  Lowe,  V.  A. 
Gardner,  A.  M.  Hamrick. 

ORPHANAGE:  Rush  Padgett;  J.  D.  Elliott,  Jr. 
J.  F.  Moore. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS:  I. 
D.  Harrill,  D.  0.  McSwain,  B.  S.  Mauney. 

OBITUARIES:  A.  P.  Spake,  W.  M.  Barnette, 
M.  H.  Ware. 

Announcements.  Benediction  by  Rush  Padgett. 
Adjourn  for  dinner. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION— FIRST  DAY 

Song  service. 

Prayer  by  J.  C.  Gillespie. 

Moved  and  carried  that  the  reports  on  State, 
Home  and  Foreign  Missions  and  Orphanage  be 
read  consecutively  and  all  discussed  together.  The 
reports  were  read  as  follows: 

REPORT  ON  STATE  MISSIONS 
(By  Zeno  Wall) 

State  Missions  is  the  organized  effort  of  our 
people  to  make  Christ  known  throughout  the 

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length  and  breadth  of  our  entire  State. 

Nearly  one  hundred  years  ago  the  Mission- 
ary Baptists  of  this  State  met  at  Greenville  and 
perfected  an  organization  for  doing  mission 
work  within  the  bounds  of  our  state  by  taking  a 
collection  for  State  missions  and  by  electing  a 
secretary  and  two  or  three  missionaries ;  and  at 
that  time  there  were  fewer  than  ten  thousand 
white  and  colored  Baptists  within  the  State, 
while  the  anti-missionary  forces  numbered 
twice  as  many  as  both  the  whites  and  colored. 
But  today  a  very  different  story  is  told,  there 
being  more  than  364,000  while  Baptists  and 
250,000  within  this  same  territory,  while  it  is  es- 
timated that  fewer  than  ten  thousand  anti- 
missionary  Baptists  are  to  be  found  now,  which 
is,  as  you  can  readily  see,  the  strongest  possible 
argument  in  favor  of  the  organized  effort  of 
our  missionary  Baptist  constituency;  and  in- 
stead of  our  having  but  three  missionaries,  as 
as  the  beginning  of  our  work,  we  have  146  serv- 
ing and  helping  269  churches,  to  say  nothing  of 
the  excellent  work  being  done  by  our  capable 
Sunday  School  Secretary  and  his  force,  our  ef- 
ficient B.  Y.  P.  U.  Secretary  and  his  co-workers 
our  consecrated  W.  M.  S.  president  and  her  co- 
laborers,  our  departments  of  Evangelism, 
Stewardship,  our  Baptist  Book  Shop,  School  for 
Preachers,  our  Mountain  Assembly,  Student 
Activities,  and  church  building  program.  Our 
State  Mission  work  has,  in  a  way,  become  the 
heart  of  denominational  activity  sending  its 
vitalizing  blood  to  the  needy  places  of  our  de- 
nominational body,  giving  help  and  courage  to 
the  weaker  members,  and  holding      high    and 

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worthy  ideals  before  our  people.  It  is  giving  its 
best  to  us,  and  demands  our  best.  Let's  pray  for 
State  missions,  and  do  all  within  our  power  for 
its  increased  usefulness. 

REPORT  ON  HOME  MISSIONS 
(By  C.  J.  Black) 

The  Home  Board  is  composed  of  eighteen 
members  from  the  different  sections  of  country 
occupied  by  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention, 
with  a  like  number  from  Atlanta,  Ga. 

The  Board  is  located  at  Atlanta,  Ga.,  and  Dr. 
B.  D.  Gray  is  the  corresponding  secretary.  He 
has  served  faithfully  in  this  capacity  for  more 
than  twenty  years  and  has  given  to  the  Board 
the  very  best  of  his  life. 

The  Home  Board  carries  on  mission  work  in 
the  southern  part  of  the  United  States,  includ- 
ing Cuba  and  Panama.  Its  territory  is  very 
large  and  its  task  is  tremendous. 

It  has  a  Department  of  Evangelism  which 
has  done  much  good  for  the  past  ten  years.  This 
department  had  to  be  suspended  temporarily 
during  the  early  part  of  1925,  but  when  the 
Convention  met  in  Memphis  that  year,  the  mat- 
ter was  taken  under  the  most  careful  consider- 
ation, again,  and  when  the  Board  met  the  fol- 
lowing June,  the  work  was  begun  anew.  Dr. 
Ellis  A.  Fuller  was  chosen  to  take  charge  of  the 
work,  and  the  following  October  he  began  op- 
erations. Much  good  has  been  accomplished  by 
this  department  of  our  work.  Last  year  417 
baptisms  were  reported  for  the  short  time  the 
evangelists  had  been  working.  Many  more  were 
added  by  letter  and  numerous      other    things 

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were  done  by  the  workers. 

The  Home  Board  has  done  much  good  by  sup- 
porting our  mountain  schools.  Dr.  O'Hara  of 
Asheville  has  charge  of  this  important  phase  of 
the  work  and  is  doing  much  good.  This  work 
was  begun  when  our  schools  were  scarce  and 
hard  to  get  to.  Some  of  them  have  had  to  be  dis- 
continued, but  we  still  have  several  which  are 
doing  a  great  deal  of  good  for  our  mountain 
boys  and  girls. 

The  Home  Board  is  doing  mission  work  in 
Cuba  and  Panama.  It  has  been  very  successful 
in  these  two  sections,  and  yet  the  task  is  a  very 
difficult  one  because  of  the  influence  of  the 
Catholic  religion. 

The  Home  Board  has  a  splendid  college  in  Cu- 
ba with  an  enrollment  of  250  students  and  a 
fine  theological  department.  A  great  many  Ar- 
menians have  gone  to  Cuba.  These,  too,  are  tak- 
ing great  interest  in  our  school.  Last  year  we 
had  eighty  of  them  enrolled. 

The  outlook  for  Cuba  is  very  hopeful  indeed, 
but  the  task  is  just  begun.  Havana  alone  has  a 
population  of  532,000.  Cuba  makes  an  especial 
appeal  to  us  as  it  lies  to  our  shores. 

The  Home  Board  has  done  a  great  deal  for 
the  poor  churches  of  the  south  by  loaning  them 
money  to  build  creditable  houses  of  worship  in 
small  towns  where  the  Baptists  were  weak  and 
poor,  but  this  department  has  had  to  curtail  op- 
erations until  it  is  almost  out  of  business.  Lack 
of  money  has  driven  it  to  this  point. 

It  has  been  operating  the  Baptist  Sanatorium 
at  El  Paso,  Texas,  for  sometime,  but  this  has 
been  a  great  liability  to  us.  The  Board  has  had 

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to  care  for  too  many  poor  patients  and  the  in- 
dependent ones  have  gone  to  other  hospitals  for 
treatment,  making  it  hard  for  this  institution 
to  exist.  There  is  a  plan  on  foot  to  run  this  in- 
stitution over  the  Hospital  Commission.  If  this 
transaction  is  consummated,  the  property  of 
the  Sanatorium  will  pass  out  of  the  hands  of 
the  Board  and  will  no  longer  be  a  liability. 

The  Home  Board  has  a  very  important  In- 
dian mission  that  is  doing  much  good.  Among 
these  people  we  have  some  of  our  most  loyal 
Baptists.  Many  of  them  are  great  givers  and 
have  done  much  for  the  work  by  helping  with 
their  means.  Last  year,  the  Board  had  13  work- 
ers. These  baptized  333  candidates'  organized  3 
churches,  3  Sunday  Schools,  and  gave  away 
414  Bibles  and  Testaments  with  other  religious 
literature. 

Mission  work  is  also  carried  on  among  the 
southern  negroes.  Negroes  are  naturally  Bap- 
tists. This  makes  a  very  fruitful  missionary  en- 
terprise for  our  Board.  Last  year  our  mission- 
aries baptised  1,874  and  added  1,805  by  letter. 
Twenty  two  churches  were  organized  and 
twenty  nine  Sunday  Schools. 

The  Board  is  doing  much  for  the  deaf  mutes 
of  the  south  by  having  a  missionary  to  work 
with  them.  Rev.  J.  W.  Michaels,  a  deaf  mute, 
has  chage  of  this  department  of  our  work.  He 
has  done  much  for  the  deaf  of  the  south  by 
originating  an  alphabet  system  that  enables 
speaking  people  to  learn  to  talk  to  the  mutes. 
Churches  have  made  arrangements  for  the 
mutes  to  attend  their  services  and  enjoy  them 
by  having  some  one  to  interpret  the  messages 

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to  the  mutes.  This  is  usually  done  by  a  young 
lady.  The  First  Baptist  church  of  Houston, 
Texas,  is  an  example. 

The  Home  Board  carries  on  a  Publicity  De- 
partment that  has  done  a  great  good.  It  has 
sent  forth  thousands  of  pages  of  good  literature 
to  instruct  the  inquiring  minds  of  the  many 
who  come  under  the  influence  of  our  mission- 
aries. 

It  has  workers  among  our  sailors  and  seamen. 
Much  good  is  being  done  along  this  line.  Our 
workers  distribute  thousands  of  tracts  and 
booklets  among  this  class  of  folks  and  thus  scat- 
ter the  Word  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

Possibly  the  most  interesting  phase  of  our 
Home  Board  work  is  among  the  Jews  of  the 
South.  Rev.  Jacob  Gartenhaus,  a  Jew,  has 
charge  of  this  important  work.  Last  year  he 
baptised  218  and  183  by  letter.  He  has  written 
some  very  helpful  tracts  that  have  done  a  great 
deal  toward  evangelizing  the  Jews.  He  believes 
implicitily  in  the  Messiah  and  has  the  power  to 
convince  the  Jews  that  he  is  the  Messiah. 

The  Home  Board  has  done  great  and  lasting 
good  in  our  south  land,  but  at  present  it  is 
greatly  handicapped  with  debt.  The  Baptists  of 
the  south  have  been  wasting  their  money  on  the 
trivial  things  of  this  earth  until  the  cause  of 
our  blessed  Master  is  almost  bankrupt.  The 
Home  Board  has  been  fighting  a  losing  battle 
for  the  past  two  years,  and  it  seems  that  the 
end  has  not  yet  come.  When  the  Convention  met 
at  Houston,  Texas,  last  May,  the  Board  owed 
$889-265.04.  Is  this  not  a  shame?  Baptists  have 
the  money,  but  will  allow  their  boards  to    be- 

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come  bankrupt  before  they  will  let  it  go.  What 
is  the  remedy?  Two  things.  First,  greater  con- 
secration. Second,  the  spirit  of  giving.  The  last 
is  never  going  to  come  until  the  first  comes. 
The  task  is  before  us,  the  victory  is  in  sight,  if 
we  will  only  arise  and  equip  ourselves  for  the 
things  God  has  called  us  to  do. 

REPORT  ON  FOREIGN  MISSIONS 
(By  H.  E.  Waldrop) 

The  Foreign  Mission  Board  if  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convention  has  closed  the  81st  year  of 
its  great  service  as  a  clearing  house  of  South- 
ern Baptists  for  the  dissemination  of  the  gospel 
in  the  most  destitute  parts  of  the  earth.  These 
81  years  have  been  filled  with  perplexing  prob- 
lems, hard  work,  and  often  with  discourage- 
ments. But  there  has  been  an  almost  unbroken 
progress  in  evangelistic  achievements  and  ex- 
pansion of  the  Kingdom  of  Christ.  The  last 
year  was  the  best  year  in  all  the  years  of  the 
Board's  history  and  work. 

The  following  facts  should  be  carefully  stor- 
ed up  by  pastors  and  messengers  to  this  asso- 
ciation- and  taken  back  to  the  whole    member- 
ship of  their  churches : 
1.  Things  Accomplished  last  year. 

13,269  persons  were  baptized  on  our  foreign 
mission  fields  during  the  last  Southern  Baptist 
Convention  year,  a  gain  of  1,135  over  the  pre- 
vious year.  The  total  membership  is  now  140,- 
488.  This  membership  is  organized  into  1'215 
churches,  557  of  which  are  self-supporting. 
These  churches  contributed  last  year  $444,258, 
nearly  $4.00  per  member. 

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We  have  on  these  fields  1,818  Sunday  Schools 
with  76,991  scholars,  and  568  women  societies 
with  13,649  members.  There  are  also  574  young 
people's  societies  with  a  membership  of  13-858. 
Of  schools  of  all  grades,  including  kindergarten 
up  to  theological  seminaries,  we  have  920  with  a 
total  student  body  of  36,893  before  the  Board's 
finances  made  it  necessary  to  discontinue  many 
of  these  schools.  It  is  found  that  more  than  50 
percent  of  the  baptisms  reported  for  the  year 
was  among  these  students  in  our  Christian 
schools  on  the  foreign  fields. 

The  medical  work  of  the  Board  for  the  year 
consisted  of  214,910  treatments  administered  to 
69,583  patients,  of  which  5,498  were  in-patients. 
934  of  the  operations  performed  by  the  Board's 
medical  staff  were  major  operations. 

2.  A  second  fact  to  be  remembered  is  the  Finan- 
nancial  Condition  of  The  Board. 

The  Board  started  the  year  1925-26'  with  a 
heavy  debt  and  loud  calls  from  its  missionaries 
for  reenf orcement  and  relief.  During  the  year 
the  Board  received  from  the  Co-operative  Pro- 
gram $1,071,834.16;  in  designated  gifts  $240,- 
613.05 ;  and  in  total  gifts  to  the  Christmas  Love 
Offering  $811,344.11.  The  debt  was  substantial- 
ly reduced,  but  there  was  left  an  indebtedness 
of  $727,000.  The  women  of  the  South  have  un- 
dertaken to  contribute  as  a  Christmas  Offering 
about  Christmas  time  $300,000  toward  the  fur- 
ther reduction  of  this  debt. 

The  Board  has  for  more  than  three  years  de- 
nied the  missionaries  all  equipment'  such  as 
residences,  church  buildings,  school  and  hospi- 
tal buildings,  etc.,  and  has  now  for  some  time 

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discontinued  appointment  of  missionaries,  al- 
though there  has  been  sad  depletion  of  the  mis- 
sionary staff  by  death  and  resignations.  The 
distress  and  disaster  of  these  denials  of  mis- 
sionary needs  may,  to  some  degree,  be  estimat- 
ed by  the  following  extracts  from  missionary 
letters : 

"The  hearts  of  the  missionaries  have  been 
torn  and  worn  these  past  months-  for  the  news 
of  discouragement  that  has  been  coming  from 
the  Board  has  been  so  hard  to  stand.  In  fact 
the  Board  is  going  to  lose  many  men  and  wo- 
men because  of  it  for  we  cannot  stand  the  strain 
forever  and  it  seems  that  Southern  Baptists 
have  given  us  the  whole  thing  to  bear.  We  have 
been  forced  to  break  contracts  and  let  preach- 
ers go  who  were  employed  in  good  faith,  but  we 
personally  could  not  stand  the  strain.  Still  it  is 
ours,  as  the  workers  blame  us.  Some  are  going 
to  be  forced  to  leave  their  fields  because  of  it. 
The  Board  truly  did  not  know  what  they  were 
forcing  us  to  dos 

"We  are  at  present  spending  our  whole  time 
in  Canton.  The  reduced  appropriation  for  our 
traveling:  expenses,  this  year,  making  this  nec- 
essary. We  have  already  used  more  for  travel- 
ing expenses — far  more-than  the  Board  grants 
us  to  date.  For  the  same  reason,  we  have  had  to 
call  off  our  Preachers'  Conference  and  our 
Bible  Women's  Conference,  and  must  depend, 
from  now  on'  on  haphazard  meetings  with  our 
workers  who  live  out  of  town. 

"We  know  perfectly  well  that  when  the  Board 
cut  out  the  appropriation  for  every  one  of  the 
eighty  preachers,  teachers,  Bible  women    and 

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colporters  on  the  payroll  of  us  two,  you  did  not 
realize  that  'Evangelistic  Work  in  the  Canton 
Field'  and  'Day  Schools  in  the  Canton  Field' 
meant  not  only  Canton  city,  where  we  two  have 
four  chapels  and  schools,  but  it  meant  that  vast 
territory  assigned  to  us  two — so  vast  that  we 
formerly  did  well  when  we  made  the  rounds 
once  a  year,  holding  meetings  of  a  few  days  in 
each  place." 

"It  was  in  our  absence,  on  one  of  our  mission- 
ary journeys'  that  the  news  came  of  this  com- 
plete cutting  of  the  ground  from  under  us  two. 

"We  are  not  complaining.  You  know  better 
than  we  what  the  resources  of  the  Board  are; 
and  all  we  do  is  to  state  the  case ;  and  we  feel 
sure  that  you  will  do  the  best  you  can  for  the 
work  we  love  better  than  we  love  our  lives." 

A  small  volume  of  extracts  similar  to  the  a- 
bove  could  be  made  from  missionary  letters  to 
the  Board,  but  the  above  are  sufficient  for  any 
who  will  have  their  hearts  touched. 

The  world  which  the  Foreign  Mission  Board 
is  facing  is  a  world  in  desperate  need,  but  a 
world  ready  for  Christ,  its  only  hope.  Will  the 
Baptists  of  this  Association  suffer  their  beloved 
missionaries  and  their  Foreign  Mission  Board 
to  appeal  in  vain  to  them?  Will  they  ignore  the 
cries  of  a  lost  and  ruined  world  for  which 
Christ  died  and  for  which  we  have  a  sure  and 
only  remedy?  The  world  needs  the  gospel,  hun- 
dreds of  young  people  are  ready  to  carry  it,  and 
our  people  have  the  money  to  send  them,  if  they 
would  only  give  it. 

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REPORT  ON  ORPHANAGE 
(Prepared  by  Rush  Padgett  and  read    by    A.  V* 
Washburn.) 

Of  all  the  objects  fostered  by  our  Associa- 
tion, there  is  none  dearer  to  our  hearts  than 
the  Orphanage.  It  is  loved  and  supported  by 
nearer  all  our  people  than  any  other  phase  of 
of  work. 

Since  the  beginning  more  than  forty  years 
ago  there  has  been  a  constant  increase  in  the 
amount  given  from  this  association  until  last 
year.  In  1900  this  Association  gave  to  the  Or- 
phanage $165.97;  1907'  $459.87;  1910,  $731.79; 
1920,  $1,966.08;  1921,  $2,693.48;  1923,  $3,943.91; 
1924,  $4955.04;  1925,  $2,813.10. 

Thus  we  see  a  constant  growth  until  1925 
where  we  see  a  considerable  drop  in  the  offer- 
ings to  the  Orphanage.  It  is  hoped  that  we 
would  not  retract  in  any  of  our  work  and  cer- 
tainly it  would  be  hoped  that  we  would  not  fail 
the  homeless  child.  Can  we  see  the  stream  of 
applications  flow  on  without  any  sign  of  abate- 
ment and  not  be  moved  to  action?  We  have 
done  much  in  the  past  and  yet  what  a  challenge 
the  future  holds  for  us,  will  we  meet  it  worthi- 

ly? 

The  total  number  enrolled  from  the  begin- 
ning is  2,442.  Number  now  in  the  two  homes 
reaches  581.  There  are  373  children  being  aided 
in  their  homes  with  their  mothers. 

The  monthly  cost  per  child  is  $24.92.  The 
daily  cost  of  maintaining  the  institutions  is 
$482.23. 

The  total  number  of  children  being  aided  by 
the  orphanage  in  the  different    ways  number 

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954,  such  a  wonderful  work  surely  we  will  press 
on  The  committee  offers  no  new  method  of  do- 
ing the  work.  But  do  very  urgently  request  that 
we  be  more  faithful  in  working  the  plans  we 
already  have. 

Dr.  Charles  E.  Maddry,  secretary  of  the  State 
Mission  Board  discussed  the  reports. 

Two  young  ladies  sang  a  duet  bearing  upon  the 
subject. 

Dr.  M.  L.  Kesler,    general    manager    of    the 
Thomasville  Baptist    Orphanage    discussed    the 
reports  with  special  reference  to  the  Ohphanage 
report. 

The  reports  were  adopted. 

The  moderator  announced  the  following  as  the 

committee  to  apportion  the  funds  for  full    time 

worker  among  the  churches:  J.  A.  Ellis,  J.    L. 

Putnam'  Charlie  Cornwell,  G.  M.  Howell  and  R. 

C.  Gold. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  was  made  a  special  order  for 
1 :30  the  second  day  in  order  to  have  Perry  Mor- 
gan, state  worker,  to  speak,  and  Church  Finance 
made  special  order  of  tonight's  session. 

Brother  Zeno  Wall  announced  that  a  fund  was 
being  raised  in  China  to  erect  a  memorial  to  the 
grave  of  G.  P.  Bostic  who  had  given  his  life  to 
China  Missions  and  whose  body  lay  in  Chinese 
soil  and  that  friends  in  this  association  had  the 
privilege  of  contributing  to  this  fund. 

All  church  letters  were  received  but  one. 

Announcements. 

Adjourn.  24  ;  j 


NIGHT  SESSION 

Song  service. 

Prayer  by  J.  Hoyle  Love, 

Special  music. 

Rev.  0.  P.  Ader.  pastor  of  Central  Methodist 
church,  and  other  visitors  recognized. 

Enrollment  of  delegates. 

REPORT  ON  CHURCH  FINANCE 
(Read  by  J.  C.  Gillespie) 

Giving  is  so  vitally  connected  with  our  Chris- 
tion  living  that  not  to  give  means  stagnation, 
The  effect  may  be  illustrated  by  the  stagnant 
lake  that  does  not  give  out  any  of  its  water. 

Then,  too,  the  matter  of  church  finance  has  to 
do  with  the  base  of  supply,  which,  when  not 
properly  met,  causes  all  the  departments  of  the 
work  to  suffer.  The  local  expenses  must  be  met 
that  the  greatest  efficiency  may  be  found  in  the 
force  of  the  local  workers  and  hence  the  great- 
est efficiency  in  the  base  of  supply. 

This  may  be  done  by  getting  each  individual 
member,  as  nearly  as  possible'  to  give  "as  he 
purposeth  in  his  heart,"  and  that  this  purpose 
be  "as  God  has  prospered  him."  (See  2  Cor. 
9:7;  1  Cor.  16:2.) 

To  accomplish  this  task  it  is  necessary  that 
we  continue  to  teach  Stewardship  in  our  chur- 
ches. It  is  needful  that  our  people  discover 
their  duty  with  reference  to  giving  and  how 
and  when  to  give.  These  things  may  be  learned 
by  the  study  of  Stewardship. 

Then  as  a  practical  method    for    collecting 

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funds  and  financing  the  churches,  we  suggest 
the  Budget  system  with  the  every  member  can- 
vass as  the  best  plan. 

When  we  shall  have  learned  that  in  this  way 
we  honor  the  Lord  with  our  substance  (see 
Prov.  3:9)  and  that  we  are  not  to  give  grudg- 
ingly but  that  god  loves  the  cheerful  giver  |see 
2  Cor.  9:7b),  then  we  may  well  look  for  greater 
efforts  for  the  promotion  and  the  extension  of 
God's  kingdom  among  us  and  out  to  the  ends 
of  the  earth. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  C.  Gillespie 
R.  M.  Wilson. 

Discussed  by  J.  C.  Gillespie. 

Adopted. 

DISSOLUTION  NOTICE    THOMASSON 
GROVE  CHURCH 

(Read  by  Associational  Clerk) 

Kings  Mountain,  N.  C,  Oct.  3-  1926 
Thomasson  Grove  Baptist  church  in  confer- 
ence assembled  this  day  mutually  disbanded 
and  the  five  members  were  granted  letters  of 
dismission  to  unite  with  other  churches  of  like 
faith  and  order. 

W.  T.  Doster,  Moderator. 
Mrs.  Jones  Lewis,  Clerk. 
(This  notice  was  written  by  the  Clerk  of    the 
Association  at  the  request  of  W.  T.  Doster.) 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  TIME  AND 

PLACE 
(Read  by  D.  J.  Keeter) 

We,  your  committee  of  Time  and  Place,  make 

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the  following  report: 

That  the  association  meet  on  Tuesday  and 
Wednesday  before  the  second  Sunday  in  Octo- 
ber 1927,  at  Double  Shoals  church.  That  Dr. 
Zeno  Wall  preach  the  introductory  sermon 
with  H.  E.  Waldrop,  alternate'  and  C.  J.  Black, 
the  doctrinal  sermon. 

Report  adopted. 

Minutes  of  day  read  and  approved. 

DOCTRINAL  SERMON 

The  moderator  turned  the  service  over  to  Dr. 
Zeno  Wall  who  had  been  appointed  to  preach  the 
doctrinal  sermon.  Dr.  Wall  called  upon  Dr.  M.  L. 
Kesler  to  read  the  Scripture  lesson.  He  read  the 
first  chapter  of  The  Revelation. 

Dr.  Wall  used  as  his  text,  "And  I  saw  seven 
golden  candlesticks  and  amid  the  candlesticks  one 
like  unto  the  Son  of  Cod."  The  message  was 
strong  and  inspiring. 

Prayer  by  W.  G.  Camp. 

Adjourn. 

SECOND  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 

Song  service. 

Devotional  service  by  J.  M.  Goode. 

Enrollment  of  delegates. 

Announcements  by  moderator. 

REPORT  ON  WOMAN'S  WORK 
(By  Mrs.  John  Wacaster) 

Organized  work  in  the  interest  of  missions 

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among  Baptist  women  of  North  Carolina  dates 
to  the  year  1815  of  1816  when  the  first  society 
was  organized  in  Fayetteville.  In  the  following 
years  the  work  went  forward  slowly,  receiving 
much  opposition  from  the  brethren.  The  state 
organization  was  not  completed  however  until 
1886,  since  then  our  work  has  grown  steadily 
and  today  I  am  happy  to  report  that  we  are 
still  going  onward. 

One  force  in  the  development  of  our  work 
has  been  the  definiteness  of  our  aim.  During 
the  years  we  have  had  a  standard  of  excellence 
toward  which  we  have  continually  striven.  The 
following  organizations  reaching  all  points  are 
classed  as  A-I  organizations.  W.  M.  S.  Boiling 
Springs,  Shelby  First,  Waco  and  Zoar  Y.  W.  A. 
Zoar;  G.  A.,  Zoar;  R.  A.,  Zoar;  Kings  Mountain 
First.  Sunbeams,  Boiling  Springs,  Zoar. 

Zoar  church  has  the  distinction  of  being  the 
only  full  graded  A-I  organization  in  the  Asso- 
ciation, there  being  only  three  in  the  entire 
State  of  North  Carolina.  For  this  honor  she  re- 
ceived a  lovely  banner  from  the  Southern  Bap- 
tist Convention. 

One  of  the  outstanding  forces  in  our  achieve- 
ments is  our  Mission  Study  courses.  We  believe 
that  an  intelligent  understanding  of  the  needs 
begets  interest  and  a  genuine  interest  brings 
forth  gifts.  During  the  past  year  49  Mission 
Study  classes  were  held. 

Still  another  secret  of  our  progress  is  our 
legard  for  little  things  we  do  not  have  large 
gifts,  but  an  almost  infinite  number  of  small 
contributions.  Greater  than  any  of  these  possi- 
bly greater  than  all  of  these  is  the  reliance  up- 

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on  Jehovah  as  shown  in  the  emphasis  placed  on 
prayer.  We  have  study  courses  in  prayer  and 
definite  times  set  apart  for  prayer  times  when 
the  women  of  the  state  and  the  South  unite  in 
petitions  for  definite  courses.  These  are  some 
of  the  forces  that  have  led  us  thus  far  toward 
victory  and  will  guide  us  if  followed  out  to  un- 
dreamed of  achievements  in  the  future. 

Our  Association  had  the  honor  of  winning 
the  state  banner  given  in  Raleigh  last  March 
to  the  Association  doing  the  best  allround  work. 

Regular  reports  count  much  in  our  work; 
during  the  past  ten  months  (our  associational 
W.  M.  U.  year),  we  raised  $4,677.07.  Total  num- 
ber of  organizations  55.  Our  annual  meeting 
was  held  at  Bethlehem  with  a  splendid  attend- 
ance. 

The  following  are  the  officers  for  the  coming 
year:  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster;  Jun- 
ior Superintendent,  Miss  Meldona  Livingstone; 
Secretary,  Miss  Gertrude  Street;  Treasurer, 
Mrs.  U.  A.  Black.  Divisional  Superintendents 
are:  Division  I,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord;  Division  II, 
Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamrick;  Division  III,  Mrs.  Frank 
Elam;  Division  IV,  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn. 

In  closing  we  ask  your  sympathy,  co-opera- 
tion and  prayers,  for  there  remains  much  to  be 
done.  The  fields  are  white  unto  harvest  and  our 
prayer  is,  "that  we  may  enlist  more  of  our  wo- 
men in  this  great  cause." 

Respectfully, 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 

Discussed  by  Mrs.  Wacaster,  Zeno  Wall,  J.  W. 
Subtle,  and  W.  G.  Camp.  Adopted. 

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VISITORS  RECOGNIZED 

Among  the  visitors  recognized  were  Prof.  A.  N. 
Corpening  of  Mars  Hill,  Prof.  M.  A.  Huggins, 
Raleigh. 

HISTORIAN'S  REPORT  FOR  1926 
(By  C.    J.  Black) 

In  1693  several  Baptists  from  West  England 
and  New  England  settled  in  South  Carolina  and 
organized  themselves  into  a  church  with  Elder 
William  Screven  as  pastor.  In  1737,  a  colony  of 
Welch  Baptists  settled  at  Society  Hill  and  be- 
gan operations  for  their  Lord.  It  was  not  long 
before  both  churches  saw  that  it  was  best  for 
them  to  organize  themselves  into  an  associa- 
tion, so  in  1751,  they  organized  The  Charleston 
Baptist  Association  with  only  four  churches. 
In  1771,  The  Congaree  was  organized  out  of 
churches  in  upper  South  Carolina.  This  asso- 
ciation did  not  exist  very  long  because  of  the 
erroneous  teachings  of  Morgan  Edwards.  He 
had  them  to  place  the  discipline  of  the  churches 
in  the  hands  of  the  association  instead  of  the 
churches  themselves.  This  soon  destroyed  the 
freedom  of  them  and  they  ceased  to  be  Baptis- 
tic.  After  a  few  years,  some  hero  of  the  Lord 
brought  the  scattered  masses  of  the  once  Con- 
garee together  and  formed  The  Bethel  associa- 
tion. This  was  in  1789.  This  association  did 
much  good,  and  in  1800  the  Broad  River  was 
organized  out  of  it.  This  association  operated 
in  the  upper  part  of  South  Carolina  and  the 
lower  part  of  North  Carolina.  It  soon  became 
so  large  that  it  too  had  to  be  divided,  so  in 
1851,  the  Kings  Mountain  association  was  or- 

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ganized  at  Double  Springs  Baptist  church, 
Cleveland  county.  Thirteen  churches  went  into 
the  organization.  These  were,  Buffalo,  Sandy 
Run,  Zoar,  Zion,  Double  Springs,  Bethel,  Mt, 
Sinai,  Mt.  Pleasant,  Broad  River,  Beaver  Dam, 
and  Pleasant  Hill.  The  total  membership  of 
these  thirteen  churches  was  thirteen  hundred 
and  twenty  five.  Thomas  Dixon  was  elected  the 
first  moderator  and  John  R.  Logan  the  first 
clerk.  The  association  now  has  forty  one  chur- 
ches and  a  membership  of  ten  thousand.  At 
first  there  was  not  a  single  Sunday  School, 
but  now  we  have  forty  one.  All  of  our  organiza- 
tions for  the  development  of  our  young  people 
have  come  into  existence  since  the  organiza- 
tion of  this  association. 

John  R.  Logan  was  the  first  man  to  under- 
take ,an  extensive  history  of  this  association. 
His  task  was  a  stupendous  one,  but  he  did  his 
work  well.  His  history  was  published  in  1882. 
It  is  very  rare  now,  and  because  of  this  it  is 
unreasonably  expensive. 

In  1911  Hon.  E.  Y.  Webb  wrote  a  short 
sketch  of  the  association  which  was  published 
in  the  minutes  of  that  year. 

Your  historian  desires  to  make  the  following 
recommendations : 

1. — That  our  churches  be  instructed  concern- 
ing the  minutes  of  our  association  so  that  they 
will  give  more  for  the  publication  of  them. 

2. — That  our  church  clerks  be  instructed  con- 
cerning their  letters  to  the  association.  Their 
reports  are  incomplete  and  do  not  give  the  in- 
formation the  clerk  must  have  to  give  a  correct 
account  of  the  work  done  by  our  churches  dur- 
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ing  the  year. 

3. — That  the  clerks  take  enough  interest    in 
the  matter  to  give  the  correct  date  of  the  or  - 
ganization  of  the  churches  they  report  for. 

4. — That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  take 
into  consideration  the  revision  of  the  Logan 
history,  or  a  republication  of  it. 

5. — That  all  old  minutes  and  old  religious 
newspapers  be  brought  together  and  that  they 
be  placed  in  a  fire  proof  vault  for  safe  keeping. 

6. — That  a  complete  file  of  the  minutes  of 
the  Kings  Mountain  association  be  bound  and 
placed  at  Wake  Forest  College  for  safe  keep- 
ing. 

The  historian  of  your  association  has  just 
completed  a  history  of  his  church  which  he  has 
labored  on  for  many  months.  He  wishes  to 
thank  the  moderator  and  many  of  the  brethren 
for  their  assistance  in  this  undertaking. 

Let  us  study  our  history  that    we  may  ap- 
preciate the  labors  of  our    predecessors    more 
than  we  have  been  able  to  up  to  this  good  hour. 
C.  J.  Black. 

Discussed  by  C.  J.  Black.  Adopted. 

COMMITTEES  ANNOUNCED  BY 
MODERATOR 

To  nominate  executive  committee :  W.  G.  Camp, 
George  Borders,  R.  M.  White. 

To  nominate  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  school: 
A.  P.  Spake,  W.  D.  Denton,  B.  G.  Logan. 

REPORT  ON  EDUCATION 
(By  D.  G.  Washburn) 
North  Carolina  Baptists  believe  that  Christ- 

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ian  Education  should  develop  the  whole  man — 
the  physical,  intellectual  and  spiritual,  and  to 
this  end  are  pursuing  a  broad  systematic  edu- 
cational program.  The  ideals  are  the  same  as 
in  other  years,  but  methods  change  for  the  rea- 
son that  our  problems  change. 

At  one  time  Baptists  owned  fourteen  High 
Schools  in  North  Carolina.  Now  the  Conven- 
tion has  only  one — Boiling  Springs.  The  Home 
Mission  Board  has  four— Sylva,  Haywood, 
Fruitland  and  Mountain  View.  At  one  time 
there  were  three  or  four  times  as  many  stud- 
ents in  our  High  Schools  as  there  were  in  col- 
lege. For  the  school  year  1925-1926  there  were 
nearly  twice  as  many  in  our  colleges  as  in  our 
High  schools. 

The  ideal  and  need  for  Christian  Education 
has  not  changed,  but  the  type  or  grade  of 
student,  to  whom  we  must  appeal  has  changed, 
and  now  Baptists  are  concentrating  on  Junior 
colleges  and  colleges,  seeking,  if  possible,  to 
train  future  leaders  and  through  them  reach  as 
many  people  as  possible. 

The  following  facts  for  the  sessions  of  1925- 
1926  indicate  a  steady  growth.  There  were  en- 
rolled 1,081  High  School  students  in  Mars  Hill, 
Wingate,  Boiling  Springs,  and  Buie's  Creek, 
while  1,787  students  were  enrolled  in  college,  as 
follows:  Wake  Forest  731,  Meredith  467,  Cho- 
wan 149,  Mars  Hill  271,  and  Wingate  169. 

In  our  High  Schools  and  Colleges  we  had 
238  preparing  for  the  ministry  and  32  for  For- 
eign Mission  service.  During  the  year  Building 
and  Equipment  were  added  and  completed  val- 
ued at  $1,150,155,  thus  bringing  the  value  of  all 

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Schools  under  the  control  of  the  Convention  to 
$3151,518.  Their  total  endowment  is  valued  at, 
leaving  off  the  indebtedness,  $2,072,052. 

The  Home  Mission  Board  owns  in  North  Car- 
olina four  Schools,  Fruitland,  Haywood,  Sylva 
and  Mountain  View.  These  enrolled  533  stud- 
ets,  among  them,  thirteen  ministerial  students. 
These  Schools  are  valued  at  $315,888. 

These  facts  are  encouraging  and  yet  we  must 
not  forget  that  "To  them  that  hath  shall  be 
given."  God  has  wonderfully  prospered  North 
Carolina  Baptists  and  has  given  larger  respon- 
sibilities and  opportunities.  The  task  ahead  of 
us,  is  to  see  to  it  that  our  Institutions  provide 
the  best  to  the  end  that  our  leaders  shall  be 
equipped  with  manhood  and  womanhood,  sym- 
pathy and  scholarship. 

To  accomplish  this  end,  money  must  be  given 
by  our  people,  for  our  Institutions  must  have 
buildings,  annual  support  and  endowment.  It  is 
no  longer  a  question  of  students,  for  the  best 
who  graduate  from  our  High  Schools  are  seek- 
ing to  enter  our  Baptist  Schools.  It  is  solely  a 
question  of  proper  financial  support  for  those 
already  in,  or  those  seeking  to  enter  that  they 
may  prepare  and  equip  themselves  for  more 
efficient  service  in  Kingdom  Work. 

Motion  pending. 

The    following    vice-presidents    of    Mission 
Boards  were  elected:  Zeno  Wall,      State  Mission 
Board ;  J.  Hoyle  Love,  Foreign  Mission  Board ;  D. 
G.  Washburn,  Home  Mission  Board. 

Report  on  Boiling  Springs  High  School  is    late 
coming  in. 

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Prof.  A.  N.  Corpening  of  Mars  Hill  speaks  on 
Christian  Education. 

D.  G.  Washburn  speaks  on  his  report. 

At  the  suggestion  of  Dr.  Zeno  Wall  the  asso- 
ciation is  called  to  a  season  of  prayer  for  our 
denominational  schools  with  special  reference  to 
Boiling  Springs  whose  trustees  are  in  an  impor- 
tant conference. 

Report  on  Education  adopted. 

Visitors  recognized. 

Moderator  makes  special  ruling  and  defers  the 
report  on  Boiling  Springs  until  the  afternoon 
session. 

Prof.  M.  A.  Huggins  of  the  Board  of  Education 
speaks  on  Christian  Education. 

REPORT  ON  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 
(By  W.  E.  Lowe) 

Our  Baptist  Hospital  at  Winston-Salem  is 
operated  for  service  and  not  for  profit.  Private 
hospitals  may  sometimes  be  operated  by  their 
owners  as  a  source  of  personal  revenue,,  but 
this  is  not  true  of  the  North  Carolina  Baptist 
Hospital.  Its  only  resource  for  charity  work  is 
of  times  through  free-will  offering  on  Mothers' 
Day  of  each  year.  The  4  percent  received 
from  the  Co-Operative  Program  is  used  for  the 
payment  of  bonds  which  come  due  each  year. 
This  was  authorized  by  our  Convention  in  the 
erection  of  the  institution. 

The  number  of  charity  patients  continues  to 
increase  year  by  year.  There  were  about    400 

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charity  patients  cared  for  last  year.  These  pa- 
tients come  from  ail  parts  of  the  State.  These 
poor  people,  whom  we  shall  always  have  with 
us,  would  have  no  place  for  treatment  were  it 
not  for  the  charity  work  done  by  our  Hospital. 
The  money  given  for  this  Hospital  work  is  not 
used  for  the  benefit  of  the  sick  and  suffering 
of  Winston-Salem,  for  the  churches  of  Winston 
Salem  have  given  liberally  for  the  support  of 
the  Hospital  and  more  than  pay  the  expenses 
of  their  own  patients,  but  for  the  benefit  of  the 
poor  sufferers  scattered  over  the  State. 

Some  facts  about  the  splendid  work  of  our 
Hospital: 

The  average  death  rate  of  other  hospitals  is 
34.8  per  1,000.  For  our  Hospital  it  is  14.3  per 
1,000.  Their  death  rate  is  nearly  three  times 
that  of  ours. 
The  average  death  rate  of  mothers  in  giving 
birth  to  children  in  other  Hospitals  is  20.5  per 
1,000,  in  our  Hospital  no  deaths  at  all. 

The  average  stay  in  other  Hospitals  is  10.7 
days,  in  our  Hospital  9.0  days,  or  in  other 
words  one  day  in  every  10  is  saved  by  going  to 
our  Hospital.  All  this  speaks  well  of  the  charac- 
ter of  our  service,  the  efficiency  of  our  nurses, 
and  skill  and  ability  of  our  physicians.  The 
nurses  are  taught  that  prayer  is  the  great  part 
of  our  ministry  and  they  go  to  their  work  each 
morning  from  the  prayer  meeting. 

The  rich  and  the  poor  share  alike  every  good 
thing.  There  are  no  charity  wards.  The  pay- 
patients  and  charity  patients  are  placed  side  by 
side.  Nobody  knows  the  one  from  the  other 
except  the  officials  of  the  institution.  They  are 

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all  God's  children  and  all  deserve  the  best  we 
can  give. 

This  year  500  of  the  poor  sick  ones  will  come. 
It  will  cost  us  $25,000  to  do  this  work.  We  need 
help  from  the  brotherhood  of  the  State.  Let  us 
not  forget  to  make  a  great  offering  on  Moth- 
er's Day  for  our  Hospital  and  help  to  carry  on 
this  great  work  for  the  benefit  of  the  poor  and 
needy. 

W.  E.  LOWE. 

Report  discussed  by  Zeno  Wall  and  D.  F.  Put- 
nam. Adopted. 

REPORT  ON  TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC 

MORALS 

(By  I.  D.  Harrill) 

Intemperance  is  a  dangerous  thing  for  any 
nation.  It  ruined  many  of  the  nations  of  the 
past,  and  it  is  threatening  the  safety  of  the 
United  States  today.  As  long  as  we  can  get 
strong  drink  as  easily  as  we  now  can,  our  civ- 
ilization is  in  danger.  Our  highways  are  becom- 
ing more  and  more  dangerous  because  of  the 
dreadful  demon  drink.  The  majority  of  the  ac- 
cidents are  attributable  to  strong  drink.  It  is 
not  confining  itself  to  our  young  men,  but  our 
young  women  are  drinking  a  great  deal  now. 
Cigarette  smoking  among  our  young  women 
and  whiskey  drinking  along  with  it  is  a  grow- 
ing evil  among  our  young  women.  We  have  all 
the  law  we  need.  We  now  must  have  sentiment 
to  back  what  we  have.  The  eighteenth  amend- 
ment to  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States 
is  what  we  want,  let  us  support  it  to  the  limit. 
As  citizens  of  this  great  country  of  ours,    we 

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must  support  it.  A  Christian  cannot  afford  to 
do  otherwise,  If  all  of  our  church  folks  will 
take  a  firm  stand  against  any  of  the  present 
day  evils,  they  will  have  to  go. 

Immorality  is  on  the  increase  when  you 
judge  the  conduct  of  our  people  by  the  stand- 
ard of  our  fathers.  Judging  them  by  the  stand- 
ard of  today,  it  is  not,  but  we  have  no  standard 
today.  The  standard  has  gone  because  our 
churches  have  discontinued  discipline  and  our 
homes  have  become  too  lax.  Our  young  people 
are  not  expected  to  erect  their  own  standards. 
The  parents  must  do  that  for  them.  If  they  do 
not  have  high  ideals  it  is  because  their  parents 
did  not  have  them  in  their  homes. 

What  is  the  remedy?  It  is  easy  to  say  what  it 
is.  Let  us  have  better  homes.  Let  us  erect  a 
higher  standard  in  them,  and  then  our  young 
people  are  safe.  Apply  the  acid  test  to  present 
day  amusements  and  eliminate  all  of  them  you 
find  to  be  detrimental  to  the  best  interest  of 
our  children  and  we  are  safe.  Otherwise  we 
are  not. 

Respectfully, 

I.D.  HARRILL. 

Adopted. 

The  committee  to  apportion  the  amounts  for 
full  time  worker  tendered  a  report  but  at  the  sug- 
gestion of  George  Blanton,  Treasurer  of  the  as- 
sociation, the  matter  was  re-referred  to  the  com- 
mittee for  re-apportionment.  Brother  Blanton 
showed  by  his  report  that  there  were  several 
churches  that  had  not  paid  their  apportionment 
for  the  past  year  and  that  the  account  showed  a 

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deficit.  Mr.  Blanton  was  added  to  the  committee. 

C.  J,  Black  and  D.  J.  Keeter  made  speeches  of 
endorsement  of  the  work  of  the  full  time  field 
worker  and  called  upon  any  delegates  present 
who  had  good  reason  to  believe  that  their  chur- 
ches would  not  pay  their  part  to  just  say  so  and 
let  other  churches  assume  the  payments. 

Announcements. 

Benediction  by  E.  C.  Campbell  of  Hickory. 

Adjourn  for  Dinner. 

SECOND  DAY— AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Song  service. 

Prayer  by  J,  V.  Devinney. 

Song. 

REPORT  ON  B.  Y.  P.  XL  WORK 

(By  W.  G.  Camp) 

To  those  of  us  who  remember  the  struggles 
that  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  work  was  having  twenty 
five  or  more  years  ago,  its  present  accomplish- 
ment is  wonderful.  The  present  B.  Y.  P.  U.  or- 
ganization of  North  Carolina  was  formed  in 
1909  and  the  first  State  Convention  was  held  at 
Durham  in  1910.  At  that  Convention  sixteen 
years  ago  ten  unions  were  represented  The 
last  Convention  was  held  at  Meredith  College, 
Raleigh,  June  1926,  and  was  attended  by  more 
than  sixteen  hundred  representatives.  The 
B.  Y.  P.  U.  State  Conventions  have  become  the 
largest  Baptist  meetings  in  North  Carolina. 

There  are  unions    in    approximately    1,150 

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churches  and  in  all  of  our  schools  and  colleges 
in  the  State,  making  the  total  number  of  unions 
in  North  Carolina  1,800.  This  is  splendid,  but 
we  must  at  the  same  time  remember  that  there 
are  at  least  one  thousand  churches  in  North 
Carolina  which  have  no  unions  and  are  with- 
out the  valuable  training  services  furnished  by 
the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  In  the  Kings  Mountain  Associa- 
tion wef  have  unions  in  34  churches.  There  are, 
therefore,  7  churches  in  our  Association  with- 
out such  organizations.  We  have  19  Junior  un- 
ions, 12  Intermediate  unions  and  35  Senior 
unions  in  the  churches  where  the  work  is  fos- 
tered. 

In  the  State  we  have  two  whole  time  work- 
ers in  the  field,  these  being  Mr.  Perry  Morgan, 
General  Secretary,  and  Miss  Winnie  Rickett, 
who  is  the  Junior  and  Intermediate  Secretary. 
They  conduct  training  schools  and  institutes, 
hold  associational  and  district  rallies  and  plan 
for  the  programs  and  meetings  of  the  State 
Convention.  Their  services  are  obtainable  for 
work  in  city,  town  and  country  churches  any- 
where in  the  State.  They  may  be  reached  by 
a  letter  addressed  to  Raleigh,  N.  C. 

The  work  is  fostered  by  the  Baptist  State 
Convention  and  the  Sunday  School  Board  of 
the  Southern  Baptist  Convention.  Pastors  ev- 
erywhere commend  the  work  accomplished  by 
the  unions  in  the  highest  terms.  The  B.  Y.  P. 
U.  is  one  of  the  greatest  training  agencies  of 
the  young  people  in  our  denomination.  Its  ob- 
ject is  declared  in  its  constitution  to  be  "The  in- 
creased spirituality  of  the  young  Christians, 
their  training  in  essential   'church    activities, 

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their  edification  in  Scriptural  knowledge,  their 
instruction  in  Baptist  doctrine  and  history,  and 
their  enlistment  in  all  forms  of  missionary  en- 
deavor through  existing  denominational  organ- 
izations." This  is  a  great  aim  and  its  accom- 
plishment has  been  undertaken  and  carried  on 
in  a  great  way.  Their  program  is  for  enlight- 
ment  and  enlistment.  They  have  a  curriculum 
of  twenty  books  in  addition  to  the  topics  stud- 
ied in  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  quarterly.  These  books 
deal  with  such  subjects  as  stewardship,  church 
membership,  Sunday  School  and  church  meth- 
ods, Bible  study,  doctrine,  Christian  service, 
and  Baptist  history.  The  work  is  truly  educa- 
tional and  is  bearing  rich  fruitage  from  year  to 
year  in  preparing  our  young  people  for  active, 
intelligent  and  capable  participation  in  advanc- 
ing our  great  cause.  Those  advantaged  by  such 
training  readily  take  leadership  in  the  work  of 
their  churches  s  they  reach  mature  age.  The 
good  accomplished  is  beyond  computation. 

We  heartily  recommend  that  all  of  our  chur- 
ches undertake  the  maintenance  of  at  least  one 
B.  Y.  P.  XL,  and  that  the  number  be  increased 
as  rapidly  as  possible  until  all  of  the  children 
committed  to  our  care  by  Divine  Providence 
have  the  advantages  offered  by  this  work.  We 
recommend  that  the  churches  elect  the  officers 
of  the  unions,  publicly  installing  them  and 
recognizing  them  as  church  officers;  that  they 
be  called  upon  for  regular  reports  and  be  made 
to  fully  realize  their  responsibility  to  the  chur- 
ch. We  further  recommend  that  each  individu- 
al church  support  this  work  financially,  regu- 
larly defraying  the  expenses  of  its  local  union 

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and  contributing  to  the  cause  in  the  State    at 
large;  and  that  the  work  and  workers  have  and 
be  assured  of  having  the  sympathy  and  pray  - 
ers  of  all  of  our  people. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

W.G.Camp 

Claude  Turner 

G.  Roland  Hamrick. 

Report  discussed  by  W.  G.  Camp,  Miss  Winnie 
Rickett  of  the  State  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Dept.,  Perry 
Morgan,  state  secretary  of  B.  Y.  P.  U. 

Adopted. 

REPORT  OF  TRUSTEES  OF    BOILING 
SPRINGS  HIGH  SCHOOL 
(By  PrincipalJ.  D.  Huggins) 

To  the  Kings  Mountain,  Sandy  Run  and  Gaston 
County  Baptist  Associations: 

Your  school  closed  its  19th  year  on  April  21, 
1926.  The  total  enrollment  for  last  year  Was 
224.  This  was  48  less  than  was  the  enrollment 
for  year  before  last.  At  the  date  of  the  associa- 
tional  meeting  last  year,  the  school  had  enroll- 
ed 211.  This  year  (to  date)  it  has  enrolled  172. 
This  is. 39  less  than  was  the  enrollment  at  the 
same  date  last  year.  The  loss  in  enrollment  has 
been  confined  almost  entirely  to  the  8th  and 
9th  grades,  the  first  two  years  of  high  school. 

During  the  nineteen  years  of  its  history,  495 
young  men  and  women  have  been  graduated 
and  approximately  5,000  students  have  enrolled 
and  been  benefited  by  its  work. 

The  four  Literary  Societies  have  enrolled  the 
entire  student  body.  The  spirit  of  the  B.  Y.*  P. 
IL  dominates  the  life  of  the  institution. 

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There  are  now  18  ministerial  students,  7  vol- 
unteers and  119  enrolled  in  the  Bible  depart- 
ment. 

As  the  State  Educational  Board  is  so  heavily 
in  debt  that  it  is  not  possible  for  it  to  materi- 
ally aid  the  school,  it  is  earnestly  hoped  that 
the  three  associations  will  take  care  of  the  tuit- 
ion of  the  ministerial  students  and  the  volun- 
teer girls. 

Trustees :  The  terms  of  the  following  trustees 
expire  at  this  time  and  their  successors  will  be 
elected: — To-wit:  Kings  Mountain,  Rev.  J.  W. 
Suttle,  A.  E.  Bettis,  W.  W.  Washburn,  Z.  R. 
Walker  and  D.  F.  Hord.  Sandy  Run:  A.  I.  Jol- 
ley,  T.  M.  Holland,  M.  M  Greene,  Rev.  C.  C. 
Matheney  and  P.  C.  Hawkins.  Gaston  County: 
Rev.  J.  W.  Whitley  and  R.  S.  Lewis. 

In  view  of  the  fact  that  the  enrollment  of 
the  lower  classes  is  being  materially  decreased 
by  the  phenomenal  growth  of  the  state  high 
school  system  and  especially  due  to  the  fact 
that  there  seems  to  be  a  very  great  demand  in 
this  section  for  a  junior  college  in  which  the 
graduates  from  the  surrounding  high  schools 
may  secure  two  years  college  work,  your  board 
passed  at  its  last  meeting  the  following  resolu- 
tion: "Resolved,  that  this  board  recommends 
to  the  associations  that  this  school  become  a 
junior  college  the  next  scholastic  year. 

Finance:  The  Bursar  submits  the  following 
financial  report  for  the  fiscal  year  ending 
June  30th,  1926:  To-wit: 

Amount  charged        $30,852.65 

Sources  of  Income: — 

Tuition  and  fees         $26,611.17 

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Old  accounts        ...:         ....  ....      1,660.64 

Notes  Receivable        ,..,      . 3,083.91 

Ministerial  tuition  by  individuals 

and  churches      ....      ....    ....      ....  644.85 

Baptist  Educational  Board,  note  ........  500.00 

Money  borrowed ....         3,851.28 

Total .$36,351.85 

Bank  balance  June  30th,  1925 1.32 

Expenditures: 
Plant  operation         ....         ....  $34,541.58 

Improvements         .... 1,807.19 

Bank  balance  June  30th,  1926      4.40 


Total     ....     .... 

1     TlKlllTl/lC'  • 

$36,353.17 

J-uciulillieb . 

Notes  payable 

$  1,983.88 

Accounts  payable 

1,292.16 

Total      

$3,266.04 

Assets: 

Notes  Receivable      

$  1,786.16 

Accounts  Receivable      

....  2,348.29 

Store  Room         

250.00 

Coal  and  wood      

....      100.00 

Sanitary  Supplies 

25.00 

Pledges  to  ministerial  aid 

....    455.15 

Total      $4,964.60 

Respectively  submitted,  this  the  5th  day  of 
October,  1926,  A.  D. 

J.  D.  HUGGINS, 

For  the  Board  of  Trustees. 
Discussed  by  Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins,  principal  of 
the  school. 

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RESOLUTION 
(By  Zeno  Wall) 

Resolve  that  this  association  endorse  and  ap- 
prove the  recommendations  of  Board  of  Trus- 
tees of  Boilng  Springs  High  School  looking  to- 
ward making  it  a  Junior  College,  and  that  a 
committee  of  five  be  appointed  by  the  associa- 
tion to  confer  with  like  committees  from  the 
Sandy  Run  and  Gaston  associations,  which 
committees  shall  confer  with  the  State  Board 
of  Education  of  our  Baptist  denomination  as  to 
ways  and  means  by  which  this  is  to  be  accom- 
plished, and  that  this  committee  be  given  full 
power  to  act. 

Adopted  by  rising  vote. 

Committees  recpmmended  in  resolution,  J.  H. 
Quinn,  C.  J.  Black,  Zeno  Wall,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  D. 
J.  Keeter. 

Rev.  C.  J.  Woodson  makes  remarks  on  educa- 
tion both  state  and  Christian. 

REPORT  OF  FINANCE  COMMITTEE 
(By  W.  H.  Humphries) 

A.  V.  Washburn,  Field  Worker,  $65.00;  Min- 
ute Fund  $86.50;  Home  Missions  $11.00;  State 
Missions  $3.00;  Foreign  Missions  $1.00;  Aged 
Ministers'  Home  $2.00;  Association  Mission 
Mission  $2.00;  Orphanage  $2.50;  Missions  $8.50 
Ministerial  Relief  $1.00. 

Adopted. 

A  subscription  was  taken  to  supplement  minute 
fund  amounting  to  $45.00,      as    follows:    Kings 

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Mountain  First  $15.00;  Shelby  First  $15.00;  Dov- 
er $5.00;  New  Bethel  $5.00;  Boiling  Springs  $5.00. 

TUITION    FOR    MINISTERIAL    STUDENTS 

The  association  assumed  the  tuition  of  10  min- 
isterial students  at  Boiling  Springs  at  $45  each. 
Subscriptions  were  taken  as  follows:  Kings  Moun 
tain  First  $90;  Boiling  Springs  church  $45;  J.  M. 
London  fund  $90;  Shelby  First  $90;  J.  W.  Suttle 
$45;  D.  F.  Putnam  $10;  Z.  R.  Walker  $10;  Paul 
Howell  $10;  W.  G.  Camp  $10;  D.  G.  Washburn 
$5;  H.  E.  Waldrop  $5;  C.  A  Brittan  $5;  A.  V. 
Washburn  $5;  W.  T.  Parker  $20. 

APPORTIONMENT  FOR  FULL  TIME 

WORKER 

(By  J.  A.  Ellis) 

Beaver  Dam  $25;  Bethlehem  $35;  Boiling 
Springs  $55;  Buffalo  „..;  Casar  $20;  Carpen- 
ter's Grove  $15;  Double  Springs  $50;  Double 
Shoals  $27;  Dover  $10;  Elizabeth  $55;  Eastside 
$10;  Fallston  $35;  Flint  Hill  $10;  Grover  $40; 
Kings  Mountain  First  $60;  Kings  Mountain 
Second  $25;  Lattimore  $45;  Lawndale  $20; 
Macedonia  $5;  Mt.  Sinai  $10;  New  Bethel  $30; 
New  Hope  $40;  New  Prospect  $35;  Normans 
Grove  $5;  North  Brook  $5;  Oak  Grove  $20; 
Patterson  Grove  $20;  Patterson  Springs  $15; 
Poplar  Springs  $15;  Pleasant  Hill  $15;  Pleas- 
ant Ridge  $15 ;  Pleasant  Grove  $25 ;  Ross  Grove 
$25;  Sandy  Plains  $40;  Shelby  First  $150; 
Shelby  Second  $50;  Union  $40;  Waco  $25;  Wal- 
lace Grove  $5;  Zion  $35;  Zoar  $25. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  A.  Ellis 

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Adopted. 


J.  L.  Putnam 
Charlie  Conover 
G.  ML  Howell 
R.  C.  Gold 


RESOLUTION 
(By  Hoyle  Love) 

Resolve  that  our  churches  instruct  the  dele- 
gates to  Inform  the  association  the  amount 
they  will  pay  for  the  all-time  worker  for  the 
following  year  1927-28. 

Adopted 

REPORT  OF  TREASURER 

George  Blanton,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  the 
Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association,  from  Octo- 
ber 1925,  to  October  1926. 
Balance  brough  forward  $  30.90 

Received  from  Finance  committee  142.85 
Received  for  minute  fund  8.25 

Received  for  Minis.  Education  82.00 
Received  for  general  purposes  137.00 
Paid  G.  G.  Page,  Clerk  $  150.00 

Paid  E.  B.  Hamriek,  Treas.  82.00 

Paid  F.  B.  Hamriek,  Treas.  8.00 

Paid  Walters  Durham,  Treas.  136.00 

Balance  25.00 


$401.00    $401.00 
Respectfully  submitted, 

GEO.  BLANTON,  Treas. 

Adopted. 

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APPENDED  REPORT  —  Washburn  Account 

George  Blanton,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  the 
Baptist  Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Worker, 
Kings  Mountain  Association,  from  October  1925 
to  September  1926. 

Amount  apportioned  by  churches  $1,212.00 

Amount  paid  by  churches  733.62 

Due  from  churches  489.20 

Respectfully  submitted, 

GEO.  BLANTON,  Treas., 

Baptist  S.  S.  and  B.  Y.  P.  P.  Worker. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  TO  NOMINATE 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

(By  W.  G.  Camp) 

For  executive  commitee  of  the  association  we 
recommend,  J.  W.  Suttle,  J.  Y.  Irvin,  D.  G. 
Washburn,  Mrs.  J.  W  Wood,  Hoyle  Love,  Dr, 
H.  D.  Wilson,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 

W.  G.  Camp 

George  Borders. 

Adopted. 

DELEGATES  APPOINTED 

The  moderator  appoints  Zeno  Wall  delegate  to 
Southern  Baptist  Convention,  and  Rush  Padgett, 
alternate.  Delegates  to  the  State  Convention,  H. 
E.  Waldrop,  G.  P.  Abernethy,  D.  F.  Putnam, 

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HISTORIAN 

Rev.  C.  J.  Black  was  ordered  continued  as  as- 
sociation historian.  The  executive  committee  was 
ordered  to  take  steps  looking  toward  the  re-pub- 
lishing of  Logan's  History  of  the  Association 
with  additions  bringing  it  up  to  date. 

REPORT  OF    COMMITTEE    TO    NOMINATE 

TRUSTEES  OF  BOILING  SPRINGS  HIGH 

SCHOOL 

(By  A,  P.  Spake) 

The  following  are  recommended,  J.  W.  Suttle, 
W.  W.  Washburn,  D.  F.  Hord,   A,  V.  Washburn. 

Adopted. 

On  motion  of  Zeno  Wall  a  vote  of  thanks  was 
given  the  First  Baptist  church  of  Kings  Moun- 
tain for  its  hospitality  in  entertaining  the  asso- 
ciation. 

Principal  J.  D.  Huggins  presents  the  18  minis- 
terial students  in  Boiling  Springs  High  School. 
Congregation  rises  and  sings  "Blest  Be  The  Tie." 

The  clerk  was  instructed  to  complete  and  pub- 
lish the  minutes  without  further  reading. 

Rev.  A.  H.  Sims  makes  a  reminiscent  address 
full  of  vigor  and  inspiration. 

Request  from  A.  V.  Washburn  that  a  page  in 
the  minutes  be  given  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  work  was 
granted. 

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REPORT  ON  OBITUARIES 
(By  A.  P.  Spake) 

As  we  come  again  to  the  end  of  our  year's 
work  our  minds  naturally  run  back  over  the  ex- 
periences through  which  we  have  passed  dur- 
ing the  year,  and  as  a  result  our  hearts  are  fill- 
ed with  gratitude  and  love  to  God  who  has 
watched  over  and  cared  for  us  so  tenderly  dur- 
ing this  time.  We  are  grateful  for  the  many 
blessings,,  these  we  have  enjoyed  and  especial- 
ly are  we  thankful  that  so  many  of  our  lives 
have  been  spared.  Although  our  Heavenly 
Father,  has  in  His  great  wisdom,  seen  cause 
to  remove  from  our  midst  by  death.  90  of  our 
loved  ones.  Of  this  number  7  were  deacons  as 
follows:  S.  R.  Anthony,  T.  W.  Harmon,  D.  J. 
Hamrick,  Rollison  Roberts,  J.  J.  Blariton,  G.  R. 
Champion,  A.  R.  Putnam,  F.P.  Gold.  One  young 
minister,  Aster  Hunt.  Also  one  minister  of  the 
gospel,  Rev.  A.  C.  Irvin,  whose  memory  this 
association  delights  to  honor.  We  do,  therefore, 
bow  in  humble  submission  to  His  righteous  will 
realizing  that  we  too  must  soon  follow.  With 
this  in  view  let  us  strive  harder  to  be  ready 
when  the  call  shall  come  to  us. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

A.  P.  Spake. 
Adopted. 


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Discussed  by  A.  P.  Spake,  D.  F.  Putnam,  J.  C. 
Gillespie,  D.  €f.  Washburn,  I.  D.  Harrill.  Most  of 
the  discussion  was  with  special  reference  to  the 
departure  of  Rev.  A.  C.  Irvin.  It  was  ordered 
that  a  picture  and  sketch  of  him  be  published  in 
the  minutes.  Zeno  Wall  and  D.  F.  Putnam  were 
ordered  to  prepare  the  sketch.  I.  D.  Harrill  re- 
ferred to  the  death  of  G.  P.  Bostic  who  recently- 
died  in  China. 

Adopted. 

Rising  vote  of  appreciation  and  tender  regard 
for  the  memory  of  A.  C.  Irvin  was  taken. 

Ordered  that  a  page  in  the  minutes  be  dedi- 
cated to  G.  P.  Bostic.  Zeno  Wall  and  D.  P.  Put- 
nam asked  to  furnish  copy. 

Association  stands  and  sings  "Blest  Be  the  Tie." 

Benediction  by  C.  J.  Woodson. 

Adjourn  to  meet  with  Double  Shoals  week  af- 
ter the  first  Sunday  in  October  1927. 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator. 

G.  G.  Page,  Clerk.  I 


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REV.  A.  C.  IRVIN 

Ronii  February  4,   1843. 
Died  Janiuary  8,   1926. 


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Abram  C.  Irvin  was  born  of  noble  parentage,  in 
Cleveland  County,  N.  C,  near  Zion  Baptist  chur- 
ch, and  died  in  the  Shelby  Hospital  January  8th, 
1926,  after  a  brief  illness.  His  father  was  A.  J* 
Irvin,  and  his  mother  was  Miss  Elizabeth  Beam 
before  marriage.  Brother  Irvin  was  married 
twice :  first,  to  Miss  Harriett  Weathers,  and  to 
this  union  two  girls  were  born — Ollie,  now  Mrs.  J. 
W.  Wood,  and  Hester,  now  Mrs.  C.  A.  Washburn; 
second,  to  Miss  Mariah  Jane  Cornwell,  and  to  this 
union  three  sons — J.  W.,  J.  Y.  and  Pink,  and  one 
daughter,  May,  who  preceded  him  to  the  other 
world  many  years  ago. 

He  was  converted  early  in  life  and  united  with 
Zion  Baptist  church  in  which  he  held  continuous 
membership  to  the  time  of  his  death.  During  the 
Civil  war  he  joined  the  Confederate  army  and  did 
his  duty  till  it  was  over.  After  the  war  was  over, 
he,  along  with  his  comrades,  came  home  to  help 
rebuild  the  South.  But  the  Lord  wanted  him  to 
help  set  up  the  Kingdom  of  God  in  the  world,  so 
not  long  after  his  return  home  he  heard  and  re- 
sponded to  the  call  of  God  to  preach  the  Gospel, 
and  for  Fifty  Years  he  visited  in  the  homes  of 
God's  children,  preached  the  gospel  in  arbors, 
groves,  homes,  school  houses  and  churches,  buried 
with  Christ  in  baptism  over  three  thousand  prec- 
ious souls,  laid  away  to  rest  uncounted  hundreds, 
united  in  the  holy  bonds  of  wedlock  scores  and 
scores  of  happy  hearts,  and  was  used  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  in  calling  out  many  "preacher  boys"  as  he 
loved  to  call  them,  a  portion  of  whose  mantel  has 
fallen  upon  D.  Frank  Putnam,  D.  Gordan  Wash- 
burn, B.  Monroe  Bridges,  Jame^s  G.  Gillespie,  and 
Zeno  Wall.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Zeno  Wall. 
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MISSIONARY  G.  P.  BOSTICK 
Born  May  29,  1858.  Died  June  21,  1926. 

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'■Rev.  George  Pleasant  Bostick  was  born  at 
Floyd's  CreeK,  in  Rutherford  County,  North  Car- 
olina, May  29th,  1858,  and  died  at  Kweitehfu 
(Gwadayio)  China,  June  21,  1926.  He  was  educa- 
ted at  Wake  Forest  College,  and  the  Southern 
Baptist  Theological  Seminary.  For  nearly  two 
years  he  was  pastor  of  two  of  our  Baptist  chur- 
ches here  in  our  state — at  Concord,  and  the  First 
Baptist  church,  Durham.  But  the  call  of  Christ 
to  China  was  too  strong  for  him  to  remain  in  this 
land,  so  in  the  spring  of  1889  he  and  his .  young 
wife,  and  their  only  child,  Adelaide  Price,  sailed 
away  to  China  where  they  gave  their  lives  to  the 
cause  of  Christ.  While  away  from  home  on  a 
preaching  tour  his  wife  contracted  smallpox  and 
died  and  was  buried  when  he  returned.  But  four 
years  later  God  gave  him  another  companion  in 
the  person  of  Miss  Mary  Thornton,  herself  a 
missionary  to  China,  and  God  blessed  this  union 
with  four  fine  children — Bertha,  Mattie,  Sam 
and  Thornton.  But  in  1900  the  peace  of  the  family 
was  again  broken  into  as  the  Boxer  uprising 
compelled  them  to  flee  for  their  lives.  They  went 
to  Chefoo  where  they  spent  two  and  half  years. 
But  as  soon  as  it  was  safe  for  him  to  travel  a- 
gain  he  went  back  into  the  interior  of  China  to 
carry  on  the  work  of  the  Lord,  and  to  prepare  a 
place  for  his  family ;  and,  lo  when  he  returned  he 
was  met  by  his  motherless  children  who  told  him 
that  mother  died  of  pneumonia  two  weeks  ago, 
and  had  already  been  buried.  Oh,  what  a  test  of 
faith !  But  he  held  on  to  the  Lord,  and  went  right 
on  with  his  work.  In  1905  he  and  his  family  mov- 
ed to  Pechow,  th.e  home  of  his  sister,  Attie,  where 
he  lived  the  remainder  of  his  life  as  an  evange- 

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listic  missionary  preaching  the  gospel  to  uncoun- 
ted thousands,  sending  out  tracts  and  Bibles, 
baptizing  hundreds  of  Chinese  (some  of  whom 
have  already  baptized  thousands,  in  turn)  organ- 
ized the  baptized  into  churches  in  which  they 
might  worship  and  be  trained,  contended  for  the 
faith  once  for  all  delivered  to  the  saints,  and  do- 
ing all  within  his  power  to  advance  the  Kingdom 
of  God  among  the  heathen.  In  1907  he  was  mar- 
ried to  Miss  Lena  Stover  of  Luray,  Virginia,  who 
through  the  closing  eighteen  years  of  his  life 
shared  with  him  both  his  joys  and  sorrows,  and 
who  was  at  his  bedside  at  the  time  of  his  death. 
His  body  rests  in  China  today — the  land  to  which 
God  called  him,  and  where  he  gave  37  glorious 
years,  and  his  soul  has  gone  back  to  God  who 
gave  it,  and  he  has  left  to  us  an  heritage  of  faith 
and  sacrifice  of  incalculable  value. 

Committee, 

Zeno  Wall. 

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Cv  56 


MINUTES 

of  the 

WOMAN'S.  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY 

Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


The  fifteenth  annual  session  of  the  W.  M.  U. 
of  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met, 
with  Bethlehem  church  August  26-27,  1926. 

The  meeting  was  called  to  order  by  the  presi- 
dent, Mrs.  John  Wacaster.  As  an  opening  hymn 
we  sang,  "All  Hail  The  Power  of  Jesus  Name." 
Prayer  by  Eev.  W.  N.  Cook. 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  Mrs.  Rollins  of 
Grover. 

The  address  of  welcome  was  given  by  Mrs.  W. 
N.  Cook.  Response,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolley. 

Roll  call  of  organization,  41  W.  M.  S.  and  Jun- 
ior organizations  being  present. 

Recognition  of  new  organizations,  visitors  and 
pastors,  also  Mrs.  Eda  Harris  of  Raleigh. 

Report  of  Superintendent  for  the  year  Was  as 
follows:  Letters  written  412;  Cards  54;  Meet- 
ings held  20;  Societies  organized  4;  Talks  made 
24;  Societies  visited  10;  Classes  taught  2)  Miles 
traveled  1,402;  Total  contributions  $4,677.07. 
Number  of  Mission  Study  classes  49;  Number 
in  classes  394 ;  Seals  218 ;  Certificates  112. 

A-l— W.  M.  S.,  Boiling  Springs,  Shelby  First 
Waco,  Zoar.  A-l— Y.  W.  A.,  Zoar.  A-l— G. 
A.'s,  Zoar.  A-l— R.  A.'s,  Zoar,  Kings  Mountain 
First.  A-l — Sunbeams,  Boiling  Springs,  Double 
Springs,  Elizabeth,  Zoar. 
Report  of  Secretary  was  as  follows :  Societies 

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visited  5;  Letters  written  78;  Miles  traveled  78; 
Meetings  attended  (Executive)  4. 

Report  of  Treasurer:  Received  for  Boiling 
Springs  Scholarship  Fund  $97.35;  For  expense 
fund  §69.35. 

Mrs,  J.  W.  Wood,  Mission  Study  Superinten- 
dent, made  her  report.  A  resolution  was  passed 
that  an  honor  roll  be  made  for  those  who  com- 
plete one  or  more  study  courses  during  the  year. 

Song — Mrs.  Harry  Keeter. 

The  State  W.  M.  U.  banner  was  presented  to 
the  Association  at  this  time  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 
The  Kings  Mountain  Association  having  done 
the  best  work  during  the  past  year  in  North  Car- 
olina. 

Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord  presented  the  society  banner 
to  Boiling  Springs. 

Mrs.  Wacaster  here  presented  a  lovely  new 
banner  to  Division  II  for  the  best  all  round  work 
during  the  year.  Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamrick,  leader  of 
this  division  receiving  it. 

Zoar  church  was  recognized  at  this  time  as 
having  a  full  graded  union  and  each  organiza- 
tion being  A-l.  Their  pennant  from  the  S.  B.  C. 
was  shown. 

Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord  of  Division  I  made  her  report. 

The  Superintendent'  annual  address  on  "Oth- 
ers" was  very  impressive  and  instructive. 

Prayer  by  Rev.  G.  P.  Abernathy. 

"First  Aid  to  Your  Society"  by  Boiling  Springs. 

Mrs.  E.  B.  Hamrick  representing  the  Record- 
er; Mrs.  0.  P.  Hamrick,  Home  and  Foreign 
Fields,  and  Mrs.  Averose  Greene,  Royal  Service. 

Announcements. 

Committee  on  time  and  place:  Mrs.  J,  C.  Dodd, 

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Mrs.  Mack  Spake,  Mrs.  A.  V.  Washburn,  Miss 
Delia  Weaver,  and  Mrs.  A.  T.  Hamrick. 

Committee  on  Resolutions:  Mrs.  Forrest  Floyd, 
Mrs.  B.  P.  Jenkins,  Miss  Judith  Bostic,  Mrs.  W. 
G.  Hord  and  Mrs.  R.  A.  Hord. 

Mrs.  Harris  dismissed  for  lunch  with  a  word  of 
prayer. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Afternoon  session  opened  by  singing  "Sweet 
Hour  of  Prayer. 

Devotional  services  conducted  by  Mrs.  Herbert 
Long.  Prayer  by  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 

Mrs.  Wacaster  introduced  Mrs.  Harris,  and  she 
then  made  an  address  on,  "He  went  a  little  Far- 
ther." 

Playlet  on  "Tithing"  by  Macedonia. 

Talk  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam  on  "Tithing." 

Song— "Have  Thine  Own  Way." 

"Our  Mission  Work" — Rev.  Rush  Padgett. 

Nominating  Committee  was  read:  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Packard,  Mrs.  J.  M.  Gardner,  Mrs.  Max  Wilson, 
Mrs.  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Mrs.  Frank  Elam,  Mrs.  W. 
P.  Lovelace,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Blanton,  Mrs.  J.  A  Ellis, 
Mrs.  Doris  Littlejohn,  Mrs.  Ed  Stewart,  Mrs. 
Rush  Padgett,  Mrs.  D.  B.  Hughes,  Mrs.  J.  W. 
Wood,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Ellis. 

Announcements  by  Rev.  C.  J.  Black  in  regard 
to  Sewing  Room  and  Shoe  Shop  at  Boling  Springs. 

Services  for  Friday  changed  from  10:30  to 
10:15. 

Assignment  of  homes — Miss  Julia  McDaniel. 

Prayer  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

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THURSDAY  NIGHT 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  Rev.    W.    N. 
Cook. 
Sermon  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

FRIDAY  MORNING 

Song— "Revive  us  Again." 

Prayer  by  Miss  Livingstone. 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  Mrs.  M.  E. 
Herndon.  Prayer,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord. 

Minutes  of  Thursday  afternoon  read  and  ap- 
pioved. 

Song — by  Zoar  G.  A.'s. 

Demonstration  by  the  Kings  Mountain  G.  A.'s 
on  a  "Radiant  Life." 

The  Y.  W.  A.'s  of  Kings  Mountain,  represented 
by  three  girls,  told  of  their  Circle  work. 

The  Sunbeams  of  New  Hope  in  charge  of  Miss 
Mary  Turner  gave  a  short  program. 

Talk  on  the  "Importance  of  our  Young  People's 
Organizations"  by  Miss  Livingstone. 

Song— "Trust  and  Obey." 

Sermon — Rev.  C.  J.  Black,  on  the  ' Woman's 
place  in  her  home,  in  the  church  and  in  the  state" 

Announcements. 

Dismissed  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle. 

FRIDAY  AFTERNOON 

Song— "My  Hope  Is  Built." 

Prayer  by  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

Minutes. 

Our  Mission  Fileds  were  here  discussed  by  Mrs. 
Frank  Elam,  and  others  from  Norman's  Grove. 

Special  Song — "How  long  must  they  Wait?"  by 
Mrs.  Carl  Davidson  and  Miss  Zona  Hord. 

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Mrs.  Packard  discussed  "Reports"  and  urged 
each  society  to  report  each  quarter. 

Mrs.  Wacaster  called  attention  to  the  Standard 
of  Excellence  and  how  important  it  was  to  have 
one. 

A  Mission  Study  demonstration  that  was  very 
instructive  was  given  by  the  W.  M.  S.  of  Kings 
Mountain  First  church. 

Pledges  taken  for  Boiling  Springs  Scholarship 
Fund. 

Announcements  were  made  in  regard  to  the 
Thanksgiving  service  and  Picnic  to  be  held  at  the 
Fair  ground  on  September  9th.  The  ladies  being 
asked  to  furnish  lunch. 

Committee  on  Time  and  Place,  reported  Sandy 
Plains  as  the  place,  and  time,  last  Thursday  and 
Friday  in  August,  1927. 

Mrs.  Packard  read  the  report  of  the  nominating 
committee  as  follows: 

Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster;  Junior 
Superintendent,  Miss  Meldona  Livingstone ; 
Secretary,  Miss  Gertrude  Street;  Treasurer, 
Mrs.  U.  A.  Black ;  Superintendent  of  Division  I 
Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord;  Division  II,  Mrs.  S.  B.  Ham- 
rick;  Division  III,  Mrs.  Frank  Elairi;  Division 
IV,  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn;  and  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood 
as  Mission  Study  Superintendent. 
The  committee  on  Resolutions  reported  as  fol- 
low^: 

We,  your  Committee  on  Resolutions,  in  be- 
half of  the  delegates  and  visitors  of  the  W.  M. 
U.  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association, 
recommend, 

First,  That  we  extend  our  thanks  to  the  pas- 
tor and  people  of  Bethlehem  for  their  cordial 

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welcome  and  bountiful  dinner. 

Second,  That  we  wish  to  express  our  appre- 
ciation of  all  who  planned  and  carried  out  such 
a  good  program. 

Third,  That  we  want  to  thank  Mrs.  Wacaster 
for  her  efficient  service. 

Fourth,  That  we  thank  and  appreciate  the 
presence  and  words  from  the  pastors. 

Fifth,  That  we  want  to  thank  Mrs.  Herbert 
Long  for  acting  as  secretaryin  Miss  Street's 
place. 

Sixth,  That  we  appreciate  everything  that 
was  done  for  us  the  two  days  of  the  meeting 
and  that  our  best  wishes,  for  the  dear  ladies  of 
Bethlehem. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Mrs.  Forrest  Floyd. 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Hord. 
Mrs.  Hamrick. 

Reports  adopted. 

Minutes. 

Closing  prayer  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

The  Woman's  Missionary  Union  of  the    Kings 
Mountain  Association  adjourned  to  meet      with 
the  Sandy  Plains  church  a  year  hence. 
Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Superintendent. 
Mrs.  Herbert  Long,  Sec'y  Pro  tern. 

CHURCH  PRES.  AND  P.  0. 

Bethlehem— Mrs.  W.  N.  Cook,  Kings  Mtn.  N.  C. 

Boiling  Springs — Mrs.  J.    W.  Wood,      Boilings 
Springs,  N.  C. 

Casar— Mrs.  J.  F.  Buff,  Casar,  N.  C. 

Carpenter's  Grove — Mrs.  A.  D.  Warlick,  Lawn- 
dale,  N.  C. 

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Double  Springs— Mrs.  Fred  Washburn,  Shelby, 
N.  C,  Koute  4. 

Eastside— Mrs.  J.  H.  Williams,  Shelby,  K  C. 

Elizabeth— Mrs.  Max  Spake,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Fallston— Mrs.  Claud  Stamey,    Fallston,    N,    C, 

Grover Mrs.  J.  A.  Ellis,  Grover  N.  C. 

Kings  Mountain  First — Mrs.  Eaymond  Cline, 
Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Kings  Mountain  Second — Mrs.  W.  N.  Cook,  Kings 
Mountain,  N.  C. 

Lattimore — Mrs.  Sam  Crowley,  Lattimore,  N.    £ 

Lawndale — Mrs.  Charles  Forney,  Lawndale,  N.C 

Macedonia — Mrs.  Lula  Woodward,  Kings  Moun- 
tain, N.  £ 

Mt.  Sinai— Mrs.  L.  I.  Putnam,  Shelby,  N  C.  R-3 

New  Bethel— Mrs.  0.  V.  Warlick,  Belwbod,  N.  C. 

New  Hope— Mrs.  J.  L.  Ellis,  Shelby,  N.  £,  R-3. 

Norman's  Grove — Mrs.  J.  P.  Boggs,  Belwood, 
N.  £ 

Oak  Grove — Mrs.  James  S.  Ware,  Kings  Moun- 
tain, N,  £,  Eoute  4. 

Patterson  Grove — Mrs.  A.  B.  Putnam,  Kings 
Mountain,  N.  C 

Patterson  Springs — Mrs.  T.  E.  Jackson,  Patter- 
son Springs,  N.  C. 

Poplar  Springs — Mrs.  A.  L.  Hamrick,  Shelby,  N. 
C,  Route  2. 

Sandy  Plains— Mrs.  Ralph  Padgett,  Lattimore 
N.  £ 

Shelby  Firsts-Mrs.  J.  W.  Suttle,  Shelby,    N.    C. 
Shelby  Second— Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,    Shelby,    N.  C 

Union Mrs.  A.  D.  Harris,  Shelby,  N.  C,  R-. 

Waco Mrs.  A.  F.  Whitworth,  Waco,  N.    £ 

Zoar Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamrick,  Shelby,  N.  a,  R~~ 

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SENIORS 


Church'  President  Rec.  Secretary  Total  Enroll. 

Bethlehem — Julia  McDaniel — Pecula  Blalock  32 

Boiling  Springs — C.  E.  Hamriek — Estelle  Walker  36 
Boiling  Springs  School  Sec  A.— Oscar  Bolch— Carl  Latham  21 
Boiling  Springs  School  Sec.  B.— Clar.  Baker— Paul  Gibbs  27 
Boiling  Sp.  School  Sec.  C.  Eliza.  Thompson— Lavonia  Parrish  22 

Casar — Pauline  Buff — Durham  Whisnant  '25 

Carpenter's   Grove — Alvin   Propst — Ed   Cook  28 

Double  Springs— .Sibyl  Hawick — Virgil  MciSwain  42 

Double  Shoals — L.  B.  Seism           : —            ' 

Dover — G  F.  Sides  ■ 

Elizabeth — Ella  Mae  Mauney 

Fallsto.n — Martha  Sue  Royster — -- 

Grover — Rufby    Ellis — Aileen    Mullinax  18 

Kings  Mtn.  Sec.  A — Bessie  Weaver — Maude  Williams  3  0  , 

Kings  M!tn.  1st.  Sec.  B— Mrs.  H.  P  Keeter— H  P.  Keeter1  16 

Kings  Mtn   1st  Sec.   C — Marie  Hughes— tSue  Hord  16 

Kings  Mtn.   2nd. — Robert  Chaney — Pauline  Lankford  20 

Lawndale — Macy  Miller — Effie   Lackey  32 

Macedonia— ^Avery   Hawkins— O.   T.    Gunnels  1»             . 

Mt.  Sinai — Homer  Kate  Bridges 1» 

New  Bethel — Gilbert  Hord — Geo.  Noggle  40 

New  Hcipe — Inez  Moorehead — -- 

New  Prospect — Mrs.  Clarance  Self — Lois  White  tf& 

Oak  Grove — Mrs.  Jas.  Ware — -- 

Patterson   Grove — A.  B.  Putnam — Ruby  Hamriek  34 

Poplar    Springs — Beaty    Gladden — 

Pleasant   Hill — Tom  Lcwery — —  -- 

Pleasant   Ridge— Verdie  Walker— Carrie  Walker  5Z 

Pleasant  Grove — Eleanor  Elliott — Flay  Gardner  ^0 
Ross  Grove — -Mrs.  H.  L.  Ledford — Violet  Richardson 

Sandy  Plains— Mrs.  N.  D.  Whitaker— -Florence  Davis  32 

Shelby   lst.^-iJennie    Mae    Callahan— Marie   Hall  45 

Union — Frances  Mauney — Lillian  Mclntyre  30 

Waco — Miss   Margaret   Sheppard — -Mary  Lou   Hord  25 

Zion — .Lyda   Pes  ten — Emma   Gold  46 

20ar — .Faye    Glascoe — (Jessie    Humphries £2 


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1893jBo3&.ng    Springs     J.  L.  Sproles 

1894 [Shelby —    A.  C.  Irvin 

1895jBethlehem    _    —  J.   D.   Hufman   _ 

1896|Lattimore —  G.  P.  Hamrick  _ 

1897 [New  Hope A.  C.  Irvin 

1898jSandy    Plains    —    T.   Dixon 

1899  [New    Prospect    -    G.  M.  Webb 

19  00  [Double    Springs.  R.    L.    Limrick. 

1901[Cherryville    _    _    T.   Dixon 

1902  [Pleasant   Grove  R.    N.   Hawkins.. 

19 03 [Pleasant    Hill    _  R.   F.   Treadway 

1904[Zoar D.    F.    Putnam. 

1905[Kings    Mtn. J.  S.   Farmer 

1906|Beaver   Dam A.  H.   Sims 

19  07  [Bessemer    City.      M.  E.  Parrish 

19 08 [New   Bethel D.   G.    Washburn 

1909jBoiling    Springs.    J.  J.  Beach 

1910|Grover    _. C.    A.   Jenkins   _ 

19 11  [Elizabeth    —    _-  J.    M.    Hamrick. 

1912[Mt.   Zion Wade    Bostic    __ 

1913|Zion    __    _. L.   W.   Swope 

1914JPoplar    Springs.     J.   R.   Miller 

1915|New  Hope T.    C.    Holland. 

1916|Waco W.  E.  Lowe  _   _ 

1917|Fallston D.   G.   Washburn 

1918[Union D.    F.    Putnam. 

1919  [Sandy   Plains    __  W.   R.   Beach   — 

1920|Ross   Grove J-    M.    Kester 

1921|Bethlehem    _    __  W.   G.   Camp   __ 

1922|Casar W.  A.  Elam  _  _ 

1923|Lattimore J.  R.  Green  — 

19 24 [Double    Springs  R.   L.   Lemons 

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PROCEEDINGS  OF 

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NORTH  CAROLINA 

77TH  ANNUAL  SESSION 
held  with 
DOUBLE  SHOALS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 
Lawndale,  N.  C. 

OCTOBER  4TH  AND  5TH>  1927 

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CONTENTS 

Page 

Appointment  of  Committees: 

Enrollment  Committee     ,...., 9 

Delegates  attending  Association    , .,.., 6 

Delegates  to  Baptist  State  Convention 39 

Delegates  to  Southern  Baptist  Convention  39 

Directory  of  Association 3 

Doctrinal   Sermon ....,..,.. , 27 

REPORTS : 

Sunday  Schools 11 

Biblical  Recorder     ,., 10 

State  Missions 13 

Home  Missions      16 

Foreign  Missions 17 

Orphanage 33 

Church  Finance 20 

Time  and  Place     36 

Woman's  Work 22 

Historian     30 

Education 24 

Baptist  Hospital     35 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  34 

B.  Y    P.  U 21 

Boiling  Springs  High  School 27 

Finance   Committee 37 

Treasurer 38 

To  nominate   Executive   Committee  48 

Nominate  Trustees  B.  S-  H.  S-  37 

Obituaries     35 

Boiling  Springs  Pledges 32 

Tables '. 46 

Woman's  Missionary  Union  Minutes  40 

Appendix — Our  Sunday  School  Work 62 

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DIRECTORY  OF  ASSOCIATION 

Moderator— J.  W-  Suttle  Shelby.  N.  C. 

Vice-Moderator— Zeno  Wall  Shelby.  N-     C. 

Clerk— G-  G.  Page  Kings  Mountain.  N-  C. 

Treasurer—George  Blanton  . Shelby.  N.  C 

President  W.  M.  U — Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherryville. 

N.  C. 
President  Assn.  B-  Y.  P.  U — Mrs.  A.  L.  Calton.  Shelby, 

N.  C. 
Principal  Boiling  Springs  High  School — J.  D.  Huggins, 

Boiling  Springs.  N-  C. 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE  OF  ASSOCIATION 

J.  W  Suttle  ,J.  Y.  Irvin.  D.  G.  Washburn.  Mrs.  J.  W- 
Wood-  Hoyle  Love.  H.  D-  Wilson,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 

VICE  PRESIDENTS  MISSION  BOARDS 
State  Mission  Board,  Zeno  Wall.  Shelby.  N.  C. 
Foreign  Mission  Board.  J.  Hoyle  Love«  Grover,  N-  C. 
Home  Mission  Board,  D.  G.  Washburn.  Shelby.  N-  C. 

PASTORS  IN  THE  ASSOCIATION 

Abernethy.  G.   P :.  Shelby.  N.  C 

Black,  C.  J Kings  Mountain.  N-  C. 

Bridges.  B.  M-  Mooresboro.  N.  C. 

Cook.  W.  N- Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Camp.  W.  G Cherryville  N-  C. 

Doster,  W.  T. Kings  Mountain.  N.  C- 

Jenkins.  J.  L.  Boiling  Springs.  N-  C. 

Gold,  W.  M- Ellenboro.  N.       C. 

Harrill.  I.  D.  Lattimore.  N-  C. 

Henderson,  C.  H Belwood.  N.       C 

Love.  Hoyle Grover.  N.C. 

Lowe,  W-  E Shelby.  N.  C-  R-7 

Padgett.  Rush Shelby.  N.  C. 

Padgett,  C.  H Bostic  N.  C 

Putnam.  D.  F Shelby.  N-  C. 

Robinson,  C.  M- Maiden.  N.  C. 

Suttle.  J.  W Shelby.  N-  C. 

Wall,  Zeno Shelby.  N.  C. 

Waldrop.  H.  E- Shelby.  N.  C. 

Washburn.  D-  G .'. Shelby.  N.  C. 

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MINISTERS  NOT  PASTORS 

Goode-  J.  M Boiling  Springs-  N.  C. 

Wright.  C.  P.  , , Shelby  N.  C, 

Walker-  John  M-  Boiling  Springs-  N-     C. 

Wood-  Lloyd ...:..., Boiling  Springs-  N.C 

Seism.  L.  B.  Lawndale-  N.  C. 

Roberts-  Lawrence- , Shelby-  N.    C 

Sims-  A-  H. Kings  Mountain-  N.  C. 

Wylie-  D.  C Kings  Mountain-  N.  C< 

Bridges-  J.  D :..... Lattimore-  N.  C, 

Devinney-  J-  V- Lawndale-  N.  C. 

Hicks-  J.  J Kings  Mountain.  N.  C. 

Ebeltoft-  T.  W .....Shelby-  N.      C 

Tedder-  D-  A.  „„ Shelby-  N.  C. 

Wall-  W.  H- Shelby-  N.    C. 

Barnett-  Lowell Shelby.  N.  C, 

Campbell-  W.  C.  .'..., Shelby-  N   C, 


ASSOCIATION  PROGRAM 

78th  Annual  Session  to  be  held  with  Beaver  Dam  Bap- 
tist church  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  of  the  first  Sun- 
day in  October,  1928. 

FIRST  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 

9:30  a-  m.  Devotional  and  Organization 

■10:00  a.  m.  Biblical  Recorder  I.  D-  Harrill 

10:30  a.  m.  Woman's  Work  Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

10:50  a.  m-  Orphanage D-  G.  Washburn 

11:30  a.  m.  Sermon  _ J.  L.  Jenkins 

12:15      Miscellaneous 

FIRST  DAY—  AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:30  p.  m.  Co-operative  Program  and  Church 

Finance _ B-  T-  Falls 

2:15  p.  m-  State  Missions Rush  Padgett 

2:45  p.  m.  Home  Missions ~ G.  P.  Abernethy 

3:15  p.  m.  Foreign  Missions Zeno  Wall 

3 :45  p-  m-  Miscellaneous 

NIGHT  SESSION 

7:00  p-  m.  B.  Y.  P.  U Fred  Green 

8:00  p.  m.  Doctrinal  Sermon  ,. H-  E-  Waldrop 

SECOND  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 
9:30  a.  m.  Devotional  and  Reading  Minutes 

9:45  a.  m.  Sunday  Schools  W.  E-  Lowe 

10:15  a-  m-  Christian  Education  C.  J.  Black 

10:45  a.  m.  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College- 
12:00      Miscellaneous 

SECOND  DAY— AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:15  p.  m.  Devotional 

1 :25  p.  m.  Baptist  Hospital D.  F-  Hord 

1:50  p   m-  Old  Ministers  Relief  and  Annuity 

Board    , ....    B.  P.  Jenkins 

2:10  p.  m.  Temperance  and  Public  Morals — W-  N.  Cook 

2:40  p.  m.  Obituaries  J-  Hoyle  Love 

3:00  p-  m.  Reports  Finance  Committee  and  Treasurer. 
Miscellaneous. 

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DELEGATES  ATTENDING  ASSOCIATION" 

Beaver  Dam— J-  F.  Moore-  W.  F-  McGinnis-  W.  H„ 
Humphries-  A.  B.  Humphries-  T~  P.  Ham-rick,  E.  D- 
Humphries-  C  P.  Wright 

Bethlehem— J-  P.  Blalock,  Mrs.  J.  P-  Blalock. 

Boiling  Springs — E.  B.  Hamrick,  Grady  B.  McSwain- 
E-  W.  Lipscomb-  E-  D.  Hamrick*  M.  D.  Moore-  Mrs-  E. 
B.  Hamrick  C.  D  Putnam,  J  B.  Hamrick'  W-  C.  Laney  • 
Lottie  Knox-  J.  0.  Summerlin-  Martin  Turneiv  Lewis 
Hamrick,  J-  D.  Huggins-  O  P.  Hamrick- 

Buffalo— C.  R.  Ross-  J.  M.  Hord-  H.  M-  Bowen. 

Casar— Mrs-  Guy  Warlick-  Mrs.  J-  T.  Buff-  Mary      Lee 
Richards,  A-  A.  Richards-  Guy  Warlick. 

Carpenters  Grove— A.  D.  Warlick*  S.  M.  Cook,  R-  B. 
Brackett-  A-  T.  Mull. 

Double  Springs— J-  S.  Gillespie-  W-  L.  Davis,       D.  G. 

Washburn-  Gilbert  Green*  W.  W.  Washburn,  Mrs.    F-  E. 

Green,  F.  E.  Green- 
Dover — Mrs.  R-  C.  Hicks-       Mrs-  Chas.  Brice-     Wade 

Hicks-  E.  R.  Boheler-  D-  F.  Putnam,  L,  B.  Nolen- 

Double  Shoals — J.  A-  Horn-  H.  C-  Royster-  Frank 
Lankford,  A.  B.  Eskridge-  W.  S-  Spangler-  C.  R.  Spangler 

Elizabeth — Mike  L-  Borders-  E.  C-  Borders-  I.  A.  Allen 
Lester  Roberts-  A.  P-  Spake-  J.  L.  Allen,  Esther  Allen 
Mrs.  J.  F.  Wilson- 

Eastside— J.  B-  Wright-  J.  D.  Belch-  C-  0.  Trammel!, 
Mrs-  W.  K.  Cline-  Mrs.  J  F  Alexander. 

Fallston— Buford  Spurling-  D-  E.  Hoyle,  J.  Cletus  Roy- 
ster-. 

Flint  Hill — Allie  Martin-  L.V.  Blanton-  Ernest  L.  Dixon 

Grover — C.  A.  Mullinax-  Mrs-  J.  D.  Dickson,  Mrs 
Hoyle  Love-  J-  F.  Dixon-  Hoyle  Love-  D.  J.  Keeter- 

Kings  Mountain  First— G.  G.  Page,  D   F.  Hord-  J.  C 

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Baumgardner-  A.  H.  Sims-  C.  J-  Black  S  S-  Weir-  R.  C. 
Gold,  Mrs-  W.  K.  White 

Kings  Mountain  Second — D  D.  Larikford*  Mrs.  W-  N- 
Cook.  J.  A.  Culberson.  Mrs.  J.  C.  Blanton-  W-  J-  Hum. 
phries,  Robt-  Chaney-  W.  N.  Cook.  Mrs-  Alice  Bridges- 
H-  B.  King,  J.  W.  Gladden, 

Lattimore — J.  A-  McBrayer.  J.  B.  Lattimore-  L  D.  Lat- 
timore.  J.  D.  Bridges,  C.  B-  Hamrick-  Amos  Cooper- 
Carl  C.  Jolley-  Lester  Callaran-  L-  E.  Hoyle. 

Lawndale — Mrs-  Minnie  Ramseur,  C.  D-  Forney,  C.  J, 
Yelton. 

Macedonia— S.  C.  Jolly-  0-  T.  Gunnells. 

Mt.  Sinai— J-  C.  Bridges.  L-  C.  Putnam-  C.  V.  Harrill 

New  Bethel — W.  J.  Dixon,  Mrs-  Anderson  Hord-  Carme 
Elam-  Foust  Hord-  J.  V.  Devinnev-  H.  S-  Cline-  Mrs.  H 
S.  Cline,   G    C.  Hord  D.  A  Beam- 

New  Hope— W.  D-  Earl-  S.  H.  Austell-  Mrs.  Lander 
Putnam-  Miss  Leitha  Bettis-  A-  E.  Bettis, 

New  Prospect — Novella  Cline,  Zeno  Hord-  J-  F.  Poston 
E.  G.  Clark-  J-  S.  Hord. 

Normans  Grove — J.  W  Norman-  Frank  Elam>  J.  F 
Cook-  Mrs.  Frank  Elam. 

North  Brook— P-  R.  Dellinger,  Mrs.  P  R.  Dellinger. 

Oak  Grove— H.  T.  Wright-  W.  C  Blanton-  Elam  Mc- 
Swain.  A.  A-  Gibson-  M.  A.  Ware,  W-    W-  Crosby. 

Patterson  Grove — Mrs.  J.  W.  Seism.  Mrs-  Albert  Ham- 
rick-  R-  S.  Thornburg,  J.  W   Seism. 

Patterson  Springs — C  F.  McSwain-  L.  F.  King-  Albert 
Hamrick.  E.  H-  Dillingham. 

Poplar  Springs — J.  C  Hamrick,  W.  W.  Jones-  E.  L 
Holland-  Frank  Humphries-  J.  B-  Wallace-  A.M.  Hamrick 

Pleasant  Hill— Fred  Wright-  W-  E.  Lowe,  J.  D.  Put. 
nam-     W   J.  McSwain-  T.  L.  Kendrick 


Pleasant  Ridge — D.  0.  McSwain,  G.  L.  Hamrick- 

Pleasant  Grove — Elinor  Elliott,  R-  L.  McSwain. 

Ross  Grove — Mrs.  J-  E-  Hamrick,  C.  L.  Allen,  L.  H. 
Ledford'  Ross  Grove*  Thad  Allen. 

Sandy  Plains— Ralph  Padgett,  B.  P-  Jenkins,  A.  B. 
Walker,  Z.  R.  Walker,  G-  P-  Abernethy,  Geo.  Whitaker* 
P.  A.  Whisnant,  Z.  Vance  Whitener-  Hermon  Petty,  S-  C. 
Brooks. 

Shelby  First— Mrs-  S-  A.  McMurray,  Geo.  P.  Webb, 
J.  B.  Eskridge.  J.  McGreen.  Griffin  P.  Smith,  Mrs.  Cole- 
man Doggett  A.  J.  Dedmon-  J.  J-  McMurray,  Zeno  Wall 
Jno-  P.  Mull  C.  J.  Bostic,  C.  C-  Hamrick,  J-  J.  Lattimore 
B.  T.  Falls. 

Shelby  Second— Rush  Padgett-  W-  C  Campbell,  H.  V. 
Hawkins. 

Union— C,  E-  Wilson,  W.  F.  Yelton.  Mrs.  W.  F.  Yel- 
ton,  Mrs-  W-  L.  Packard,  Frances  Mauney,  G  A.  Green. 

Waco — A.  W.  Black,  S.  L-  Dellinger,  Jno.  Wacaster. 

Wallace  Grove— C.  S.  Wallace-  Clyde  Owens,  W-  E- 
Hoyle. 

Zion— J.  M-  Wilson-  G.  P.  Irvin,  Grady  Wilson-  W.  J- 
Powell-  Tom  Cornwell- 

Zoar— J.  C.  Pruett-  S.  B  Hamrick,  J.  R.  Davidson,  Mrs 
S.  B-  Hamrick-  Mrs.  E  J  Crane-  Gertrude  Street,  OUie 
Mae  Putnam. 


PROCEEDINGS 

77TH  ANNUAL  SESSION 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

Double  Shoals  Church  October  4.5,  1927. 


MORNING  SESSION 
10  a.  m.  Song,  "All  Hail  the  Power." 
Association  called  to  order  by  J.  W.  Suttle,  the  mod- 
erator. 
Prayer  by  W.  E.  Lowe. 
Song,  "Love  Lifted  Me." 

Scripture  quotations  conducted  by  the  moderator. 
Prayer  by  M.  L.  Harris  of  Lincolnton. 

ENROLLMENT  OF  DELEGATES 
B.  P.  Jenkins,  C.  L.  Allen,  Forrest  Hord,  J.  S.  Gilles- 
pie and  W.  F  Yelton  were  appointed  enrollment  com- 
mittee to  pass  out  cards  and  take  the  roll  of  delegates. 
The  total  number  of  delegates  enrolled  during  the  ses- 
sion was  224,  as  per  list. 

ORGANIZATION 
Upon  motion  of  G.  P.  Abernethy  the  rules  were  sus- 
pended and  we  proceeded  to  organization  pending  report 
of  enrollment  committee.  Officers  were  elected  as  fol- 
lows: Moderator,  J.  W.  Suttle;  Vice-Moderator,  Zeno 
Wall;  Clerk.  G.  G.  Page;  Treasurer.  George  Blanton; 
Historian,  C.  J.  Black. 

VISITORS  RECOGNIZED 
A  large  number  of  visitors  were  recognized       among 
whom  were,  W  R.  Beach,  representing  Biblical  Recorder 
and  Dr.  Charles  E.  Maddry,  secretary  of  the       general 
board,  Raleisrh. 


INTRODUCTORY^  SERMON7 

Dr.  Zeno  Wall  preached  the  introductory  sermon  us- 
ing as  his  topic,  "Re-Digging  the  Old  Wells."' 
Prayer  by  R.  C.  Campbell  of  Hickory. 

DR.  MADDRY  SPEAKS 

The  order  of  the  program  was  so  changed  as  to  allow 
Dr.  Maddry  to  speak  during  the  morning  session.  He 
presented  the  Centennial  Educational  program. 

Dr.  Maddry  announced  that  a  satisfactory  arrange- 
ment had  been  arrived  at  with  the  trustees  of  Boiling 
Springs  High  School  by  which  it  would  become  a  Jun. 
ior  college. 

At  the  close  of  the  address  the  moderator  called  upon 
Dr.  Zeno  Wall  to  lead  a  prayer  for  Dr.  Maddry  and  his 
work. 

REPORT  ON  BIBLICAL  RECORDER 
(By  D.  J.  Keeter) 

The  Biblical  Recorder  was  first  printed  by  Thomas 
Meredith  ninety-one  years  ago.  Since  then  it  has  served, 
as  organ  of  the  Baptists  of  North  Carolina.  It  contains 
the  best  thoughts  of  the  best  thinkers  among  our  young 
people.  It  is  set  for  the  constructive  effort  of  our  peo- 
ple in  obeying  the  command  of  the  Master  to  carry  the 
Gospel  to  all  the  world.  It  is  published  in  the  interest  of 
our  Baptist  work  and  at  the  expense  of  the  stockhold- 
ers— for  the  past  six  years  the  paper  has  been  a  liabili- 
ty. The  Recorder  promotes  the  things  that  shall  win.  It 
seeks  to  aid  in  bringing  in  the  certain  reign  of  Christ, 
The  readers  of  the  Recorder  are  its  best  asset,  and,  in 
North  Carolina,  the  Kingdom's  best  friends. 

The  best  is  none  too  good  for  our  North  Carolina 
Baptist  homes.  The  future  homes  depend  on  the  Christ- 
ian culture  of  the  homes  of  this  generation. 

People  are  largely  influenced  by  what  they  read.  The 
Biblical  Recorder  seeks  to  bring  weekly  a  summary  of 
our  Baptist  news,  local  and  general,  to  our  people.  [t 
seeks  to  give  a  Christian  and  Baptist  interpretation  to 
the  events  of  the  day.  It  seeks  to  give  the  achieve- 
ments among  our  schools,  our  churches,  our  Sunday 
Schools,  B.  Y.  P.  IL,  W.  M.  U.  and  laymen's  work     so 

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that  the  reader  may  be  informed  as  to  the  best  method 
of  doing  our  work.  It  presents  letters  from  our  mis- 
sionaries at  home  and  abroad  and  so  informs  the  read- 
er of  what  is  being  accomplished  through  their  contri- 
butions. 

The  Home  Circle  offers  help  for  the  development  of 
the  spiritual  and  intellectual  needs  in  every  young 
church  member.  It  seeks  to  present  high  ideals  for  our 
young  people,  real  help  to  the  developing  of  character- 
character  which  will  react  for  good  in  the  future  lives 
of  our  people.  Never  "before  was  there  a  time  wlien  our 
boys  and  girls  stood  more  in  need  of  pure  literature 
which  will  instill  high  ideals,  create  a  desire  for  pure 
living,  and  stimulate  the  readers  to  render  unselfish  ser- 
vice. The  Biblical  Recorder  seelcs  to  aid  at  this  partic- 
ular point. 

The  price  is  $2.00  per  year.  The  circulation  ought    to 
be  increased  to  25,000  as  a  minimum. 
D.  J.  KEETER. 

Discussed  by  D.  J.  Keeter  and  W.  R.  Beach.  Adopted. 

The  moderator  announced  the  committees  to  report 
at  this  session  as  per  signatures  to  reports,  etc,  to  fol- 
low. 

Under  head  of  miscellaneous  business  G.  P.  Abernethy 
moves  that  custom  be  so  changed  that  each  mission  re- 
port will  be  read  and  discussed  separately. 

Benediction  by  I.  D.  Harrill. 

Adjourn  for  dinner. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Song,  "How  I  Trust  Him." 

Song,  "Calling  Today." 

Prayer  by  W.  N.  Cook. 

Visitors  recognized. 

REPORT  ON  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS 
(Read  by  G.  G.  Page) 

.Since  our  last  meeting  the  Sunday  school  work       in 

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our  association  has  suffered  a  distinct  loss.  Brother  A. 
V.  Washburn,  our  field  worker,  was  taken  from  tr& 
March  first  and  placed  in  a  larger  field.  It  is  the  policy 
of  the  Sunday  School  Board  not  to  aid  any  association 
more  than  two  years  at  a  time  in  maintaining  a  field 
worker.  Brother  Washburn  was  with  us  three  months 
over  two  years.  While  he  was  with  us  he  built  up  the 
Sunday  school  work  to  a  point  where  our  association 
was  leading  the  state  and,  so  far  as  I  can  find,  the 
south,  in  the  number  of  Standard  Sunday  schools. 

Brother  Washburn  brought  our  work  up  to  16  Stand- 
ard schools  in  the  association  last  year  which  equalled 
forty  per  cent.  In  North  Carolina  we  have  108,  or  less 
than  5  per  cent  Standard  schools  and  in  the  Southern 
Convention  we  have  745  or  nearly  3  per  cent.  The  la- 
test report  from  Raleigh  is  to  the  effect  that  we  have 
only  thirteen  Standard  schools  in  this  association  so  far 
this  year.  Let  us  hope  that  the  other  three,  and  some 
new  ones,  will  qualify  before  the  year  is  out. 

In  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  there  are  26,- 
003  churches  with  a  membership  of  3,708,253,  and  21- 
777  Sunday  schools  with  enrollment  of  2,724,367;  leav- 
ing 4,226  churches  without  Sunday  schools.  In  the 
south  we  have  73  in  Sunday  school  for  each  100  church 
members. 

In  North  Carolina  we  have  2,325  white  Baptist  chur- 
ches with  a  membership  of  375,000;  2,243  of  these 
churches  have  Sunday  schools  with  an  enrollment  of 
323,777.  This  leaves  us  82  white  Baptist  churches  with- 
out Sunday  schools.  For  every  100  church  members  in 
the  state  we  have  86.4  in  Sunday  school. 

In  the  Kings  Mountain  association  we  have  41  chur- 
ches with  a  membership  of  9,709  with  40  Sunday 
schools  with  an  enrollment  of  9,754,  leaving  us  one 
church  without  a  Sunday  school.  This  church  is  housed 
in  a  building  used  for  other  denominations  as  well  as 
Baptist  and  our  congregation  as  this  point  participates 
in  a  union  Sunday  school.  Not  counting  the  enrollment 
of  this  school,  we  had  last  year  45  more  in  Sunday  school 
than  church  members. 

From  the  above  it  will  be  easy  to  see  that  North  Car- 
olina ranks  well  above  the  average  southern      state  in 

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Sunday  school  work  and  that  our  association  is  leading 
the  state. 

In  our  association  we  have  the  only  Advanced  Stand- 
ard Sunday  school  in  North  Carolina,  and  one  of  three 
in  the  Southern  convention.  We  stand  well  in  line  in 
teacher  training  awards  and  all  other  points  of  excel- 
lence fostered  by  our  Sunday  School  Board.  Yet,  fully 
half  the  churches  are  apparently  content  to  be  just  av- 
erage Baptist  churches  and  are  making  no  visible  effort 
to  rise  up  to  the  better  program  of  Kingdom  work. 

In  view  of  the  fact  that  a  Standard  Sunday  school 
reaches  two  and  a  half  times  as  many  people,  pays  two 
and  a  half  times  as  much  to  benevolences  and  wins 
three  times  as  many  to  Christ;  and  from  the  further 
fact  that  the  average  Sunday  school  wins  its  largest 
numbers  at  the  age  of  fourteen  while  the  Standard 
Sunday  schools  win  most  at  the  age  of  eleven  years; 
your  committee  wishes  to  recommend  and  urge  that  each 
church  in  the  association  adopt  the  Standard  of  Excel, 
lence  as  a  program  of  work  and  then  do  its  utmost  to 
reach  and  maintain  all  of  the  ten  requirements.  We  also 
wish  to  urge  that  our  leaders  think  seriously  over  the 
matter  of  putting  another  field  worker  into  our  asso- 
ciation at  the  earliest  possible  date. 
G.  G.  PAGE 
M.  A.  BEAM 
J.  W.  GLADDEN. 

Discussed  by  G.  G.  Page  and  J.  .A  Ivey. 

Adopted. 

Upon  motion  of  G.  P.  Abernethy  the  clerk  was  in- 
structed to  send  to  E.  L.  Middleton,  state  Sunday  school 
secretary,  a  copy  of  the  Sunday  school  report  and  the 
sympathy  of  the  association. 

REPORT  ON  STATE  MISSIONS 
(By  C.  J.  Black) 

The  North  Carolina  Baptist  State  Convention  was 
organized  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel  throughout  the 
whole  world,  but  more  especially  the  evangelization  of 
North  Carolina.  The  missionary  spirit  prompted         the 

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brethren  who  organized  it  to  launch  the  undertaking 
and  the  success  the  undertaking  has  met  with  may  be 
determined  by  the  following  figures: 

In  1830  when  the  Convention  was  organized  there 
were  but  15,000  Baptists  in  the  state.  This  included 
both  whites  and  blacks,  but  today  we  have  375,767 
white  Baptists  and  240,000  colored  Baptists  making  a 
total  of  nearly  600,000  Baptists  in  North  Carolina.  This 
means  that  48  per  cent  of  the  church  members  in  North 
Carolina  are  Baptists.  They  say  that  every  fourth  per- 
son you  meet  in  North  Carolina  is  a  Baptist.  What  an 
enormous  host  this  is,  and  yet  we  have  many  sections 
without  Baptist  churches,  and  many  of  those  we  have 
are  so  weak  that  we  must  help  them  for  them  to  exist. 
The  only  means  we  have  for  keeping  them  alive  is  our 
State  Mission  Board. 

We  are  now  aiding  87  missionaries  in  our  state.  These 
are  supplying  147  churches.  Last  year  we  had  to  reduce 
the  force  from  118  to  87  to  keep  within  the  bounds  of 
our  contributions.  This  was  not  because  the  task  was 
less,  or  the  work  less  important,  but  because  the  Bap- 
tists of  North  Carolina  failed  to  give  of  their  means  to 
the  support  of  this  noble  enterprise.  Four  years  ago, 
we  gave  $146,000  to  State  missions,  but  this  year  we 
have  given  but  $77,000.  You  can  readily  see  that  the 
Board  had  to  curtail  operations,  or  run  the  Board  terri- 
bly in  debt.  But  cutting  down  has  not  kept  us  out  of 
debt.  Month  by  month  our  debt_has  been  climbing  up. 
We  now  owe  more  than  fifty  thousand  dollars  on  the 
work  we  have  been  doing  during  the  year.  What  is 
wTrong  when  Missionary  Baptists  of  North  Carolina  will 
not  pay  their  debts? 

The  State  Board  has  the  following  departments: 

DEPARTMENT  OF  W.  M.  U.,  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones, 
Pres.,  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  Raleigh,  Cor.  Sec.  Number 
of  W.  M.  U  Organizations  now  in  the  State,  2443,  with 
a  membership  of  40,326.  There  are  five  general  workers 
including  the  office  force,  and  three  other  special  field 
workers  Over  $265,000  contributed  to  denominational 
objects  last  year  by  different  W.  M.  U.  organizations. 
There  are  972  churches  out  of  the  2,325  in  the  State 
without  any  sort  of  missionary  organization,  and    there 

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arel33,073  women  connected  with  our  churches  who  are 
not  affiliated  with  any  missionary  organization. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  DEPARTMENT,  E.  L.  Middleton, 
Raleigh,  Sec. ;  Gladys  Beck,  Elementary  Sec. ;  L.  L.  Mor- 
gan, Raleigh,  Jas.  A.  Ivey,  Hickory  Field  workers  for  the 
east  and  west,  with  11  other  associational  Sunday 
School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  field  workers.  There  are  now 
2,243  Sunday  Schools  in  the  state,  with  a  membership 
of  323,777. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  DEPARIIMENT,  Perry  Morgan,  Raleigh, 
Sec;  Winnie  Rickett,  Junior-Intermediate  Sec;  Mar- 
guerite Harrison,  Goldsboro,  and  Mary  Frances  Biggers, 
Salisbury,  field  workers  for  the  east  and  west,  with  11 
associational  Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  field  work- 
ers. There  are  now  2,066  B.  Y.  P.  U.  organizations  in 
the  state  with  approximately  60,000  members.  Each  of 
these  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s  is  a  training  camp  for  the  future 
leaders  of  the  denomination.  1,287  churches  without  any 
B.  Y.  P.  U. 

EVANGELISTIC  DEPARTMENT,  Only  2  evange- 
lists now,  J.  C.  Canipe,  Roxboro,  and  J.  H.  Moore  Dur- 
ham, who  is  working  with  the  colored  people.  Some  75 
churches  are  being  aided  this  year  by  volunteer  pastors. 

Student  Activities — The  Board  is  cooperating  in  main- 
taining the  following  student  workers:  R.  P.  Downey, 
Wake  Forest;  L.  II.  Tapscott,  Chapel  Hill;  X.  C.  Elliott, 
N.  C.  State,  Raleigh;  Miss  Cleo  Mitchell,  N.  C.  C.  W., 
Greensboro. 

Preachers'  School — One  of  the  most  hopeful  features 
of  the  work  is  this  school  at  Meredith  College  in  June. 
More  than  250  preachers  attended  the  last  session. 

Book  Shop — of  the  Board  is  rendering  invaluable  ser- 
vice in  Kingdom  building.  Miss  Madge  Alderman,  Ral- 
iegh,  is  Manager. 

THE  TASK  AHEAD— To  evangelize  600,000  people  in 
North  Carolina  over  10  years  of  age  who  are  not  Christ-, 
ians;  to  enlist  in  all  the  work  of  the  Kingdom  the 
250,000  members  who  are  doing  nothing;  to  train  for 
effective  leadership  our  young  people;  to  bring  about  a 
great  revival  of  Christian  Stewardship.  When  this  is 
done,  the  Kingdom  of  God  will  come  in  a  day.  23  cents 
out  of  each  dollar  given  to  the  Co-operative      Program, 

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will  be  devoted  to  the  promotion  of  our  State    Mission 
work. 

Discussed  by  C.  J.  Black  and  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  HOME  MISSIONS 
(Read  by  D.  G.  Washburn) 

At  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  Louisville,  Ky. 
last  May,  the  Home  Mission  Board  presented  its  82nd. 
annual  report.  The  workers  of  the  Board,  independent 
and  co-operative,  during  the  year  delivered  109,419  ser- 
mons and  addresses;  conducted  19,966  prayermeetings; 
made  171,239  religious  visits ;  added  to  churches  by  bap- 
tism 20,686  members;  total  additions  36,235;  won  840 
volunteers  for  Christian  Service;  constituted  168  chur- 
ches; built  or  improved  278  church  houses;  organized 
406  Sunday  Schools;  distributed  11,847  Bibles  and  Tes- 
taments, circulated  1,651,204  pages  of  religious  tracts. 

This  fine  record  is  worthy  of  all  praise  and  calls  for 
grateful  thanksgiving  to  God  for  His  wonderful  favor. 
But  for  the  lack  of  means  many  new  fields  white  unto 
harvest  would  have  been  entered. 

The  Convention  in  Louisville  instructed  the  Board  in 
laying  out  its  work  for  the  new  year  not  to  go  beyond 
the  receipts  of  last  year  in  its  appropriations.  This 
called  for  drastic  retrenchment  at  the  annual  meeting 
of  the  Board  the  first  of  June.  In  one  department,  that 
of  Independent  and  Direct  Missions,  twenty-five  mis- 
sionaries were  dropped  and  similar  cuts  were  made  in 
all  departments.  It  is  enough  to  stir  stony  hearts — 
these  open  doors  in  ripe  fields  and  no  laborers  to  enter 
in  to  reap  the  harvest.  Let  us  pray  the  Lord  of  the  har- 
vest to  send  more  laborers  into  His  harvest  through  the 
liberality  of  our  people. 

The  heavy  debt  on  the  Board  must  be  lifted  as  soon 
as  possible  in  order  that  this  great  task  of  saving  our 
oeloved  Southland  for  Christ  may  be  carried  on  in  a  way 
worthy  of  our  people,  so  numerous  and  well  able  to  ac- 
complish it    and  for  the  glory  of  God. 

The  Board  has  a  fresh  supply  of  tracts  and  leaflets  on 
all  phases  of  its  work  which  can  be  had  without  charge 
on  request  of  the     Home  Mission  Board,  804,      Wynne- 

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Claughton  Building,  Atlanta,  Georgia. 

Let  us  pray  constantly  for  the  Lord's  blessings  upon 
our  Home  Mission  Board  and  its  work.  This  Board  has 
been  the  great  unifying,  coordinating  agency  of  South. 
em  Baptists,  and  probably  more  than  any  other  agency 
has  been  the  greatest  force  for  unifying  Southern  Bap- 
tists. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

D.  G.  WASHBURN. 
S.  H.  AUSTELL. 

Discussed  by  D.  G.  Washburn. 

Adopted. 

Song. 

REPORT  ON  FOREIGN  MISSIONS 
(Read  by  D.  F.  Putnam) 

In  submitting  a  report  on  Foreign  Missions  we  would 

report: 

First— ACHIEVEMENTS.  Southern  Baptists  are  get. 
ting  actual  and  gratifying  results  from  their  foreign 
mission  investments.  For  instance,  in  spite  of  all  the  re- 
trenchments which  the  Board  has  been  compelled  to 
make  and  all  the  tumult  that  is  abroad  in  the  world,  the 
Board  reported  for  the  last  Southern  Baptist  Conven- 
tion year  12,085  baptisms.  Year  by  year  an  increasing 
number  of  churches  reach  self-support.  The  Board  re- 
ports 507  such  churches  on  our  foreign  mission  fields. 
The  success  of  our  foreign  mission  work  should  be  an 
inspiration  to  the  Baptists  of  this  association  and  of  the 
South.  But  what  might  have  been  wrought  if  our  chur- 
ches had  made  it  possible  for  the  Board  to  take  ade- 
quate care  of  its  missionaries  and  the  work  and  to 
appoint  to  this  great  service  a  multitude  of  young  peo- 
ple, who  called  of  God  to  foreign  mission  work,  have 
prepared  themselves  for  it  only  to  be  disappointed 
when  they  offered  themselves  to  the  Board. 

Second— RECEIPTS  OF  THE  BOARD.  During  the 
last  Southern  Baptist  Convention  year  the  Foreign  Mis- 
sion Board  received  from  the  Co-operative  Program 
$980,214  which  was  less  than  the  previous  year  by  more 

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than  $91,000.  The  Board  received  during  the  year  $290,- 
000  in  designated  gifts  for  the  work,  and  $247  000  in 
gifts  designated  to  the  debt.  The  debt  has  been  reduc- 
ed to  $784,000,  but  this  reduction  has  been  made  at  the 
expense  of  the  work  and  by  declining  for  two  years  or 
more  to  appoint  young  men  and  women  whom  God  has 
called  to  foreign  mission  service. 

Third— THE  NEEDS.  These  needs  may  be  named  as 
two: 

1. — The  Needs  of  the  Board — .The  Foreign  Mission 
Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  is  hard- 
pressed.  After  all  the  economies  which  the  Foreign  Mis- 
sion Board  has  practiced,  and  #  all  the  retrenchments 
which  it  has  put  into  effect  on  the  field,  it  is  still  bur- 
dened and  embarrassed  by  a  debt  and  the  large  interest 
account  which  this  debt  necessitates.  Is  it  right  that 
the  denomination  should  ask  its  Board  composed  of  36 
Baptist  selected  out  of  the  brotherhood  of  the  South 
and  given  no  compensation  for  their  work,  to  carry 
this  burden  in  addition  to  that  of  administering  a  vast 
enterprise  like  Foreign  Missions? 

2. — Need  On  The  Field — .Death,  broken  health,  and 
resignations  have  taken  out  of  the  work  more  than  two 
score  missionaries  and  left  great  gaps  in  our  mission- 
ary staff  which  ought  immediately  to  be  filled  up.  A 
great  company  of  young  people,  well  trained  for  the  ser- 
vice and  with  deep  conviction  that  God  has  called  them 
to  it,  are  importuning  the  Board  to  send  them  forth  to 
fill  up  these  gaps.  Southern  Baptists  ought  to  make  it 
possible  to  meet  this  great  need  by  utilizing  these 
heaven-called  young  people  before  they  pass  beyond  the 
age  when  they  can  learn  a  new  language  and  invest 
their  lives  profitably  on  these  fields.  Meanwhile  the  mis- 
sionaries who  are  left  on  the  fields  are  hard-pressed 
and  many  necessities  of  their  work  are  unprovided  for. 
Buildings  that  had  been  in  course  of  construction  for 
months  and  years  cannot  be  completed  while  others 
that  are  needed  cannot  be  begun. 

Fourth— RECOMMENDATIONS.  Your  committee 
recommends : 

1.  That  the  pastors  of  our  churches  call  their  congre- 
gations to  earnest  prayer  on  behalf  of  our  Foreign  Mis- 

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sion  Board,  foreign  mission  work,  our  missionaries,  the 
volunteers,  and  native  Christians  on  the  mission  fields, 
and  that  all  our  people  be  encouraged  to  give  this  great 
cause  a  place  in  their  family  and  daily  prayers. 

2.  We  recommend  frequent  sermons,  addresses  on 
Foreign  Missions  and  the  use  of  foreign  mission  inci- 
dents from  our  pulpits.  Surely  our  people  ought  to  have 
information  about  a  great  cause  like  this,  and  the  facts 
about  Southern  Baptist  Foreign  Missions  will  prove  an 
inspiration  and  a  benediction  to  any  church. 

3.  We  recommend  that  pastors  and  church  officials  and 
leaders  make  liberal  use  of  the  free  literature  which 
the  Foreign  Mission  Board  is  ready  to  send  to  anybody 
who  will  distribute  it  among  Baptist  church  members. 

4.  We  recommend  that  mission  study  classes  be  or- 
ganized at  central  points  in  the  association  and  in  our 
churches,  and  that  a  strong  effort  be  made  to  get  all 
the  church  and  Sunday  school  officers  especially  into 
these  study  classes.  We  believe  that  this  mission  study 
work  affords  many  of  our  pastors  who  are  qualified  to 
teach  these  classes  an  opportunity  for  a  great  and 
fruitful  Kingdom  service. 

5.  We  recommend  to  our  people  the  Annuity  Bonds  of 
the  Foreign  Mission  Board  as  offering  Christian  men 
and  women  a  fine  opportunity  to  make  profitable  in- 
vestments for  themselves  and  for  their  Lord,  and  we 
commend  to  all  Baptists  of  means  the  plan  of  putting 
Foreign  Missions  in  their  wills  and  refer  them  to  the 
Foreign  Mission  Board  for  information  about  how  to 
make  wills  that  will  insure  to  the  Foreign  Mission 
Board  bequests  which  they  make. 

6.  We  advise  all  who  would  inform  themselves  con- 
cerning Foreign  Missions,  the  greatest  Christian  enter- 
prise on  earth,  to  write  to  the  Foreign  Mission  Board 
for  books  and  for  suggestions  on  the  best  mission  books 
and  mission  libraries. 

D.  F.  PUTNAM. 

Discussed  by  D.     F.  Putnam  and  G.  A.  Green. 

Adopted. 

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REPORT  ON  CHURCH  FINANCE 
(By  J.  Hoyle  Love) 

We  have  in  North  Carolina  600,000  people  over  ten 
years  of  age  who  are  not  Christians.  There  are  now 
375,767  white  Baptists  in  North  Carolina  and  250,000  of 
these  are  doing  nothing  toward  evangelizing  the  world. 
These  are  robbing  themselves  of  a  blessing  and  hinder- 
ing the  cause  of  Christ.  The  program  of  Jesus  consists 
)f  three  things. 

1.  Disciple  all  nations.  That  is,  get  them  saved. 

2.  Baptize  them. 

3.  Teach  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you.  This  means  train  them.  In  order  for 

this  program  to  be  effective  we  must  have  three  things. 

1.  Organization.  These  we  have  in  our  churches,  Sun- 
day Schools,  B.  Y.  P.  U.  and  W.  M.  S.'s 

2  Men  and  Women.  These  we  have,  but  they  must  be 
trained. 

3.  We  must  have  money  in  order  to  do  the  Lord's 
work.  The  great  purpose  of  the  church  is  to  preach  the 
gospel  to  the  whole  world.  Since  all  cannot  go  we  must 
give  a  portion  of  our  material  things  to  send  some  one 
else. 

We  will  never  finance  the  Lord's  work  until  we  are 
taught  and  practice  more  perfectly  Stewardship,  which 
is  the  New  Testament  plan. 

"Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one  of  you 
lay  aside  by  him  in  store,  as  God  hath  prospered  him." 
1st.  Cor.  16:2. 

The  best  plan  I  know  is  to  pay  our  debt,  (the  tenth) 
and  make  a  liberal  free  will  offering. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

HOYLE  LOVE. 
Discussed  by  Rush  Padgett  and  adopted. 
Announcements. 
Benediction  by  W.  R.  Beach. 
Adjournment. 

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NIGHT  SESSION 
Song  service. 

Prayer  by  D.  F.  Putnam. 

REPORT  ON  B.  Y.  P.  U. 
(By  H.  E.  Waldrop) 

There  is  no  other  organization  in  our  churches  that 
can  take  the  place  of  our  Baptist  Young  Peoples  Un- 
ions. The  lives  of  our  young  people  need  such  an  or- 
ganization to  develop  their  lives  in  the  service  of  the 
church. 

Since  the  State  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Convention  was  organized 
ir  1910  the  number  of  unions  have  increased  from  a  few 
more  than  a  dozen  to  more  than  1800. 

The  B.  Y.  P.  U.  convention  at  Meredith  college  last 
June  was  no  doubt  the  largest  Baptist  gathering  ever 
assembled  in  North  Carolina.  There  are  two  full  time 
workers  in  the  state.  Mr.  Perry  Morgan,  corresponding 
secretary  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Convention  of  the  state> 
whose  address  is  Recorder  Bldg.  Raleigh,  N.  C,  and 
Miss  Winnie  Rickett,  Intermediate  and  Junior  worker, 
also  of  Raleigh. 

The  purpose  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U  is  to  train  young 
Christians  in  church  membership.  Thousands  of  young 
people  are  useful  as  servants  in  the  church  who  never 
would  have  been  used  had  it  not  been  for  the  training 
they  received  in  the  B.  Y.  P.  LPs.  In  these  unions  the 
young  people  study  such  subjects  as  The  Doctrine  of 
our  Church,  The  Bible,  The  Subject  of  Missions  both 
Home  and  Foreign.  The  subject  of  Stewardship,  and 
Baptist  History.  In  these  unions  great  stress  is  laid 
upon  the  spiritual  life  of  the  young  people. 

Since  our  last  association  Brother  A.  V.  Washburn, 
who  did  such  faithful  work  in  our  Association  as  B.  Y. 
P.  U.  and  Sunday  School  worker,  has  moved  to  the  wes- 
tern part  of  the  sta^e  where  he  is  working  in  the  B.  Y. 
P.  U.  and  Sunday  School  work. 

H.  E.  WALDROP 
T.  I.  KENDRTCK 

Special  song  by  Miss  Iva  Spurling  of  Ross  Grove 
B.  Y.  P.  XL 

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Report  discussed"  by  H.  K  Waldrop~  and:,  adopted:, 

Special  music. 

Prayer  by  Rush  Padgett 

Doctrinal  sermon  is  preached  by  C   J.  Black  on      the 
'Atonement,"    the  Scripture    lesson  being    taken,  from. 
Philemon. 

Benediction  by  &  V.  Devinney. 

Adjournment. 

SECOND  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 

Song  "Higher  Ground." 
Prayer  by  Hoyle  Love.- 
Song  "Trust  and  Obey." 
Prayer  by  I.  I>.  HarrilL 
Minutes  read,,  corrected  and  approved- 
Additional  delegates  enrolled. 

Upon  motion  of  G>  P.  Abernethy  the  ^^^ 
mittee  is  appointed  to  prepare .program  for  next  yeai . 
D.  F.  Putnam,  C.  J.  Black,  G  P.  Abernethy. 

REPORT  ON  WOMAN'S  WORK' 
(By  Mrs.  IX  F.  HordJ 


We  are  impressed  with  the  fact  that  the  W.  M.  U 
haV  built  its  program  around  the  words  of  Christ, 
noK  PP  AY  GO  GIVE.  "Lift  up  your  eyes  and  look 
iSS^&T^  **  therefore  the  Lord  o  to  har- 
w  "  "Go  ve  therefore  and  make  disciples  of  all  na- 
tions "  "Give  and  ft  shall  be  given  you."  The  women 
havl' put  their  emphasis  on  Study,  Prayer,  Service  and 
S  A  program  built  around  these  words  cannot  fail. 


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€he  churches  of  the  Southern  "Baptist  Convention  Ho  not 
have  any  W.  M.  U.  organization,  while  only  840  church- 
es have  the  "full  graded  union.  We  call  upon  the  men  to 
help  us  to  achieve  our  aims. 

Among  the  States  of  -the  Southern  Baptist  Convention 
North  Carolina  stands  second  in  number  of  Womans 
Missionary  Societies  with  a  total  of  one  thousand  and 
twenty  five.  Stands  second  in  number  of  Sunbeam  bands 
and  third  in  the  total  number  of  Societies  and  Auxiliar- 
ies, being  surpassed  by  Texas  and  Virginia. 

Our  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  met 
this  year  with  Sandy  Plains  church  August  25th,  with 
the  largest  attendance  ever  had.  Our  work  shows  much 
progress  over  last  year.  The  total  amount  given  by  al 
organizations  is  $5,778.14.  an  increase  of  $1,101.07  over 
last  year. 

The  Y.  W.  A.'s  of  Kings  Mountain  First  church  un- 
der the  leadership  of  Mrs.  M.  E.  Herndon,  with  Mrs. 
Lila  Woodward  Head  and  Miss  Lunette  Odam  soliciting, 
gave  to  Boiling  Springs  High  School,  $140.00  to  be  used 
in  purchasing  silver  for  the  dining  hall. 

In  appreciation  of  help  received  from  the  Womans 
Missionary  societies  in  the  form  of  a  scholarship  to 
Boiling  Springs  High  School,  Mrs.  Lila  Woodward  Head 
is  now  giving  this  money  back  to  the  school  $10.00  per 
month  out  of  her  salary  as  teacher  in  the  public 
schools,  to  be  loaned  to  other  worthy  girls. 

The  following  are  Al  organizations:  W.  M.  S. — Eliza- 
beth; Boiling  Springs;  Kings  Mountain  First;  Shelbv 
First,;  Waco.  C.  A.'s— Shelby  First.  R.  A.'s— Boiling 
Springs  and  Kings  Mountain  First.  Sunbeams — Eliza- 
beth and  Kings  Mountain  First.  Total  number  organiza- 
tions 62. 

Religious  papers  taken:  Home  and  Foreign  Fields  70; 
Royal  Service  162;  Biblical  Recorder  290;  World  Com- 
rade 16. 

Number  of  study  classes  58 ;  Seals  awarded  210 ;  Cer- 
tificates awarded  184. 

Following  is  our  Superintendent's  personal  report: 

Letters  written  326;  Cards  64;  Miles  traveled  1054; 
Societies  visited  15;  Classes  taught  2;  Religious  services 
held  18;  talks  made  21;  Literature  distributed     2874 

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The  banner  given  by  Kings  Mountain  first  church  for 
the  best  work  in  any  one  church  went  to  Falston.  Jour 
new  organizations  having  been  set  up  in  this  church 

The  banner  given  by  our  Superintendent,  Mrs.  Wacas- 
ter   to  the  division  doing  best  work  was  awarded      to 

"SRSSKA  rating  will  be  held  with  New 
Bethel  church  next  year,  the  last  Thursday  and  Friday 

m  Remembering  that  the  Womans  Missionary  Society  is 
an  organic  part  of  the  church  and  seeks  in  all  its  ac- 
trvitiefs  to  advance  the  causes  for  which,  the ^church 
stands,  and  to  aid  the  pastors  and  especufly  those *  who 
have  churches  not  already  organized  For  we  feel  this  is 
work  which  will  build  up  and  strengthen  the  whole 
Kings  Mountain  Association. 

Respectfully  submitted.  TT„or, 

MRS.  D.  F.  HORD. 

Discussed  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  and  adopted. 
Special  prayer  for  Brother  Frank  Beam,  reported  cri- 
tically ill,  was  led  by  C.  J.  Black. 

REPORT  ON  EDUCATION 
(By  Rush  Padgett) 

In  practically  all  fields  of  endeavor,  at  least  where 
there  is  much  progress  there  must  of  necessity  come 
per  ods  ofTeadjustments.  The  initial  step  in  education 
was  taken  by  the  Church  but  the  State  seeing  the  ad- 
vantage of  a  trained  citizenship  has  come  to  major  on 
education  Which  is  commendable  in  the  highest  degree 
an  yet  it  creates  fo*  us  new  problems  but  PpsaMy 
freighted  with  greater  opportunity  than  any  task,  con, 
fronting  us.  If  there  should  be  no  question  as  to  the 
k  nd  of  education  needed,  then  the  State  is  doing  so 
well  that  we  might  at  once  abandon  the  field,  but  on  the 
cTther  hand  if  he  quality  of  education  is  to  be  consider 
ed  then  the  demand  for  the  Church  to  remain  with  the 
t-jKjfc  i^  more  urorent  than  before. 

taSA  view  of  ou?  progress  for  the  past  27  years  s^uld 
certainly  urge  us  on  to  greater  things  for  the  future,  in 

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1900  the  number  of  students  enrolled  in  our  Schools 
in  Southern  Baptist  Convention  were  11,130;  in  1927 
39,090,  a  gain  of  27960  more  than  a  thousand  a  year  or 
a  251  per  cent  increase. 

The  property  in  1900  was  $5,139,000  while  in  1927  it 
was  $38,890,086,  gaining  $33  751  086  much  more  than  a 
million  a  year     656  per  cent. 

The  endowment  in  1900  was  $2,367,051  in  1927  it  was 
$18,854  721  gaining  $16,487,670  or  696  per  cent  more 
than  half  million  in  a  year.  The  present  total  value  of 
Southern  Baptist  School  property  and  endowment  is 
$57,744,807  a  gain  of  more  than  fifty  million  in  27  years 

The  progress  of  our  colleges  in  North  Carolina  has 
been  in  keeping  with  that  of  the  whole  Southern  Con- 
vention but  our  High  Schools  have  sustained  a  tre- 
mendous loss  in  numbers  in  the  last  few  years  so  mucb 
so  that  the  status  of  the  high  schools  must  be  changed 
to  that  of  a  Junior  College  in  order  to  survive.  What 
shall  we  do  with  our  own  school  at  Boiling  Springs?  Is 
the  Junior  College  a  .passing:  fad  or  is  it  likely  to  re- 
main as  a  distinct  part  of  the  Educational  Program  in 
America?  The  conviction  of  those  acquainted  with  the 
trend  as  well  as  the  need  is  that  it  is  here  to  stay  for 
the  reason  that,  with  the  growth  of  the  idea  of  Uni- 
versal Education,  there  is  a  tendency  to  lower  the  peri- 
od of  general  education  from  a  eleven  years  in  high 
school  plus  four  in  college,  to  eleven  or  twelve  in  high 
school  plus  two  in  college.  The  junior  college  meets  such 
a  demand,  while  the  last  two  years  of  the  traditional 
four  vear  college  is  becoming  highly  specialized.  Also, 
the  junior  college  can  be  operated  less  expensively  than 
the  four  year  college.  At  present  the  average  cost  of 
the  senior  college  per  year  is  about  five  hundred  dol- 
lars while  the  approximate  cost  for  junior  college  per 
year  is  two  hundred  and  fifty  dollars,  a  saving  to  both 
the  student  and  the  county. 

As  a  committee  we  would  commend  the  friends  and 
alumni  of  Boiling  Springs  High  School,  in  their  belief 
that  is  should  be  made  a  junior  college,  for  their  per- 
sistent faith  in  believing  that  it  can  be  done,  and  their 
efforts  to  climb  where  there  seemed  to  be  no  ladder. 

If  we  are  ever  to  have  one  of  our      denominational 

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agencies  in  our  midst  we  had  best  hold  what  we  have. 
Kipling  says,  "We  can  make  good  all  losses  except  the 
loss  of  turning  back". 

Further,  we  would  commend  our  leaders  for  launching 
the  "Baptist  Centennial  Campaign"  believing  as  we  do 
that  every  dollar  of  the  $1,500,000  is  needed  and  will 
mean  much  in  the  furtherance  of  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
And  not  only  needed  but  is  almost  imperative. 

We  also  express  our  faith  in  the  integrity  of  Dr. 
Maddry  as  our  leader.  The  Lord  had  Moses  for  his  day, 
a  Gideon  for  his,  a  Samson  for  his,  who  knows  but  that 
the  Lord  has  raised  up  a  Maddry  for  our  day? 

"We  Baptist  of  North  Carolina  cannot  evade  the  is- 
sue! The  fate  of  these  institutions  and  of  our  churches 
are  bound  together  inseparably." 

To  stint  one  is  to  dim  the  glory  of  the  other.  Bap- 
tists of  North  Carolina,  we  have  the  numbers.  We  have 
the  wealth.  We  have  the  boys  and  girls  seeking  educa- 
tion. Let  us  maintain  and  extend  our  Christain  Educa- 
tion that  it  may  be  worthy  of  ourselves,  of  our  noble 
churches,  and  of  our  God. 

This  present  hour  as  never  before  is  the  hour  of 
destiny  for  Christain  education  in  our  Christaiin  schools 

With  our  heads  up  and  looking  forward,  with  mighty 
faith  in  the  Past,  with  a  sound  knowledge  of  the  pres- 
ent, with  a  firm  conviction,  broad  vision  and  boundless 
enthusiasm  for  the  future  let  us  Give  our  heart  and  set 
our  hand  to  the  task  before  us  to  secure  the  Centenni- 
al Fund  of  $1,500,000  that  we  may  continue  to  meet  the 
responsibility  God  has  nut  upon  us  for  Christian  Edu- 
cation for  our  boys  and  girls. 

Proverbs  19:2,  "Also,  that  the  soul  be  without 
knowledge,  it  is  not  good." 

RUSH  PADGETT 

W.  D.  EARL. 

Discussed  by  Rush  Padgett,  C.  J.  Black,  I.  D.  Harrill 
and  F.  B.  Hamrick.  Adopted. 

Song,  "I  am  bound  for  the  Promised  Land." 

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REPORT  ON  BOILING  SPRINGS  HIGH  SCHOOL 
(By  J.  H.  Quirm) 

To  the  Kings  Mountain,  Sandy  Run,  and  Gaston  County 
Baptist  Associations: — 

On  May  4th.  1927,  your  school  closed  its  20th  years 
of  actual  school  work,  but  the  movement  to  establish 
the  school  was  launched  three  years  prior  to  its  actual 
opening.  The  school  closed  with  its  usual  high  class 
commencement  exercises.  There  were  48  in  the  gradu- 
ating class  which  was  5  smaller  than  the  graduating 
class  of  the  previous  year.  More  than  5,000  students 
have  enrolled  since  the  opening  of  the  school  and  of 
these  543  have  graduated,  many  of  whom  later  com- 
pleted their  education  at  our  leading  colleges  and  uni- 
versities. Your  school  points  with  commendable  pride  to 
the  splendid  record  made  by  its  students,  both  gradu- 
ates and  under  graduates,  as  a  rule,  since  entering  up- 
on life's  various  callings.  Many  have  distinguished 
themselves  in  church  and  State. 

The  total  enrollment  last  year  was  184.  This  was  40 
below  that  of  the  previous  year  and  that  year  was  54 
below  that  of  the  year  before  that.  The  enrollment  to- 
date  for  present  term  is  118  which  is  54  below  the  en- 
rollment at  the  time  of  the  Associations  last  year.  By 
classes  the  present  enrollment  is  as  follows:  Freshman 
class  15;  Sophomore  16;  Junior  34;  and  Senior  47.  It 
will  be  observed  that  the  loss  in  enrollment  is  in  the 
three  lower  classes.  There  are  special  classes  as  follows: 
there  are  17  ministerial  students  and  2  volunteers;  39 
in  the  Bible  Department,  5  in  Home  Economics,  and 
30  in  Music. 

Classified  as  to  residences,  there  are  92  students 
from  North  Carolina  and  26  from  South  Carolina.  There 
are  fourteen  counties  in  North  Carolina  represented, 
there  being  56  from  Cleveland,  12  from  Rutherford,  and 
6  from  Gaston. 

Because  of  the  continuous  decrease  in  enrollment  due 
to  the  rapid  increase  of  State  high  schools  within  the 
territory  of  these  Associations,  your  Board  found  it  im- 
possible to  finance  the  school  under  its  prior  organiza- 
tion. So  the  faculty  was  reorganized  at  the  beginning  of 

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the  present  term  with  a  smaller  number  of  teachers — 
the  minimum  number  with  which  the  school  can  now 
successfully  function — and  yet  we  are  now  running  at  a 
loss. 

TRUSTEES:  The  terms  of  the  following  members  of 
this  Board  expire  at  this  time  and  their  successors 
must  be  elected,  to-wit:  Kings  Mountain — B.  T.  Falls,  J. 
H.  Quinn,  C.  B.  Wilson,  A.  D.  Spangler,  and  D.  J  Keet* 
er.  The  removal  of  A.  V.  Washburn  from  this  Associa- 
tion leaves  an  unexpired  term  to  be  filled  that  termi- 
nates in  1929.  Sandy  Run— J.  J.  Edwards,  D.  M.  Har- 
rell,  Dr.  W  A.  Ayers,  G.  B.  Pruette,  and  J  B.  Jones. 
Gaston  County— Rev.  W.  C.  Barrett  and  Rev.  W.  L.  Wal- 
ters. 

Financial  Report  for  1926-27. 

Receipts — Actual  and  Prospective: 

Balance  in  Bank,  July  1,  1926  $  4.40 

Received  from  Student  Body  during  year 22,939.84 

Received  on  Old  Accounts 1,525.76 

Received  on  Old  Notes  383.83 

Received  fror  Miscellaneous  sources 449.72 

Received  from  Educational  Bd.  State  Con 1,500.00 

Received  borrowed  Money    2,982.50 


Total  Cash  Received  during  year  $29,786.05 

Uncollected  Accounts  for  the  year  1,182.82 

Uncollected  Notes  for  the  Year ...  1,070.58 


Total  Booked  for  the  vear — Collected 

and  Uncollected $32,039.45 

Expenditures  and  Indebtedness: 

Paid  for  Salaries,  Supplies,  etc  $28,856.61 .„ 

Paid  for  Improve,  and  Upkeep 923.33 

Bank  Balance  Julv  1,     1927 6.11 


Total  Expended  to  date  $29,786.05 

Accounts  payable  2,996.48 

Notes  payabie     650.32 

Total  Operating  Expenses  for  year  $33,432.85 


Total  Deficit  for  Year  $  1,393.40 

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This  is  the  first  time  in  the  history  of  our  School 
1;hat  we  have  had  the  very  unpleasant  duty  of  reporting 
it  deficit  in  meeting  operating  expenses.  As  will  be 
seen  from  the  foregoing  financial  report,  we  will  have 
a  deficit  of  $1,393.40  if  all  outstanding  notes  an  ac- 
counts are  collected,  but  it  can  hardly  be  anticipated 
that  all  will  be  collected.  The  items  not  collected  will 
augment  the  deficit  to  that  extent. 

Three  things  contributed  to  the  deficit  last  year,  viz; 
first,  the  decrease  in  enrollment  due  to  the  increasing 
number  of  State  high  school  within  our  territory;  sec- 
ond, the  failure  to  receive  the  expected  annuity  of  $2,- 
000.00  from  the  Alexander  estate;  and,  third  the  ina- 
bility of  the  General  Board  of  the  State  Convention  to 
contribute  as  much  to  current  expenses  as  we  expected. 

As  advised  by  a  joint  meeting  of  this  Board,  of  the 
joint  committee  of  fifteen,  and  of  pastors  of  three  As- 
sociations held  last  fall  at  Boiling  Springs,  we  are  sub- 
mitting herewith  report  of  the  deficit  for  last  year,  and 
most  earnestly  appeal  to  the  three  Associations  to  take 
some  steps  to  arrange  for  meeting  the  same.  We  also 
trust  that  provision  will  be  made,  as  in  other  years,  to 
raise  a  sufficient  sum  to  pay  the  tuition  of  the  minis- 
terial and  volunteer  students. 

Your  Board,  in  its  annual  report  to  the  Association 
in  1926,  recommended  that  steps  be  taken  to  convert 
your  school  into  a  Junior  College.  This  recommendation 
was  later  submitted  to  the  Educational  Board  of  the 
Baptist  State  Convention,  as  it  then  existed.  The  propo- 
sition has  since  been  be  fore  the  new  General  Board  of 
the  Convention.  At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  latter 
Board,  Dr.  Chas.  E.  Maddry,  its  General  Secretary,  was 
authorized  and  directed  to  come  to  this  territory  and 
meet  a  delegation  from  this  Board  to  see  if  some  plan 
could  be  evolved  that  would  protect  the  future  of  our 
school  and  promote  the  best  interest  of  the  Centennial 
Campaign  now  starting  for  the  relief  of  our  Baptist 
schools.  At  the  call  of  Dr.  Maddry,  the  Executive  Com- 
mittee of  this  Board,  together  with  a  number  of  pastors 
and  friends  of  the  School,  met  Dr.  Maddry  at  the  First 
Baptist  church,  in  Shelby,  N.  C.  on  October  3rd,  1927 
at  8:00  p.  m.  when  a  satisfactory  agreement  to  all  pres- 

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ent  was  reached  which  agreement  was  reduced"  to  writ- 
ing to  be  signed  in  behalf  of  this  Board  and  by  Drc. 
Chas.  Maddry.  The  said  paper-writing,  hereinafter  set 
forth,  has  this  day  been  approved,  in  form  and  sub- 
stance, by  this  Board  and  is  herewith  submitted  to-  the- 
Associations  for  their  approval  or  rejection. 

"In  Re:  Boiling  Springs  High  School  and  General  Board. 

TENTATIVE  AGREEMENT 
"Entered  into  by  and  between  the  Trustees  of  Boil- 
ing Springs  High  School  and  Dr.  Chas.  E.  Maddry,  Gen- 
eral Secretary  of  the  Baptist  Convention,  for  submission 
to  the  Baptist  Convention  at  Durham,  N.  C.  Nov.  15-17, 
1927,  for  acceptance,  amendment'  or  rejection: 

"1.  AH  parties  hereto  recognize  that  they  are  both 
morally  and  legally  bound  to  the  Banks  and  Bonding 
Companies  lending  them  money*  not  to  increase  the  in- 
debtedness of  any  institution  owned  or  controlled  by  the 
Convention  or  to  change  the  status  of  any  such  insti- 
tution whereby  the  financial  obligations  of  the  Conven- 
tion will  or  would  be  increased  until  the  bonded  in- 
debtedness is  paid  or  greatly  reduced.  Therefore*  it  is 
hereby  agreed  that  the  General  Board  will  pay,  and  the 
Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  will  accept  the  same  amount 
heretofore  agreed  upon  as  current  expenses  for  the 
years  1928  and  1929,  to.wit:  $3*500.00  per  year  for 
each  calendar  year. 

"2.  It  is  further  agreed  that  the  General  Board  of  the 
Convention  and  the  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  High 
School  shall  cooperate  and  put  on  jointly  one  great  Cen- 
tennial Campaign  early  in  the  year  1928  among  the  Bap- 
tists and  non-Baptists  in  the  churches  and  territories 
embraced  in  the  Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Asso- 
ciations for  a  goal  not  less  than  $250*000.00  and  the 
sum  raised  shall  be  divided  as  follows:  (1)  The  debt  of 
$40,000  carried  by  the  Convention  for  Boiling  Springs 
shall  be  paid  and  discharged;  (2)  The  remainder  shall 
be  divided  between  the  General  Board  of  the  State  Con- 
vention and  the  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  High 
School  by  the  following  ratio-  viz:  40  per  cent  to  the 
Convention  and  60  ner  cent  to  the  Trustees  Bbilin.i 
Springs  High  SchooL 


"3.  It  "is  further  agreed  that  the  Trustees  of  Boiling 
Springs  High  School  may  add  one  year's  work  above  the 
High  School  grad«  beginning  with  the  session  xjf  1928* 
and  may  be  permitted  to  raise  Boiling  Springs  High 
School  to  the  full  standard  of  a  Junior  College  beginning 
with  the  session  of  1929. 

"4.  It  is  further  agreed  that  all  funds  coming  to  Boil- 
ing Springs  High  School  out  of  the  proposed  Centennial 
Campaign  after  the  debt  of  $40,000  herein  referred  to  is 
paid  shall  be  used  as  follows :  viz :  50  per  cent  for  per- 
manent improvements  and  50  per  cent  for  endowment. 

"5.  It  is  further  agreed  that  with  the  beginning  of 
the  calendar  year  of  1930  new  negotiations  shall  be  en- 
tered into  hy  and  between  the  General  Board  of  the 
Convention  and  the  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  High 
School  as  to  ownership*  control  and  maintenance  of 
P)Oiling  Springs  High  School,  Inc. 

This  3rd  day  of  October.  1927. 

General  Secretary  of  the  Convention. 

_ Chairman 

Secretary 

Board  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  High  School." 
It  will  be  noted  from  the  foregoing  Instrument  that 
the  proposed  joint  campaign  is  to  be  confined  to  the  ter- 
ritory of  the  Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Associa- 
tions only,  for  the  reason  that  Dr.  Maddry  desires  that 
the  Gaston  County  Association  be  left  ooen  to  be  work- 
ed alone  by  the  General  Board  in  the  Centennial  Cam* 
paign. 

Respectfully  submitted,  this  the  5th  day  of  Oct.  1927. 
J.  H.  QUINN,  Chairman 
G.  B.  PRUETTE.  Secretary, 
Board  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  High  School. 

Discussed  by  B.  T.  Falls  and  3.  D.  Hugglns  and 
adopted. 

REPORT  ON  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 
(By  I.  D.  Harrill) 

Our  Baptist  Hospital  is  located  at  Winston-Salem.  It 
is  operated  for  service  and  not  for  profit.  Private  hos* 

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pitals  may  sometimes  be  operated  as  a  source  of  reven- 
ue, but  this  is  not  true  of  our  North  Carolina  Baptist 
Hospital,  but  to  fill  the  long  felt  need  of  God's  people: 
As  Jesus  said  follow  me>  and  as  he  went  about  doings 
good,  his  followers  have  caught  his  spirit,  therefore,  we- 
now  have  a  hospital  where  the  eyes  of  the  blind  can  be 
opened,  the  ears  of  the  deaf  can  be  unstopped,  and  the 
sick  can  be  healed. 

Since  Jesus  hands  have  been  nailed  to  the  cross*  we 
must  through  Christian  Doctors  and  nurses  do  those 
things  which  he  woufd  do  if  he  were  here. 

When  John  the  Baptist  was  in  prison  he  sent  two  of 
his  disciples  to  ask  Jesus  if  he  was  the  one  that  was 
to  come  or  should  we  look  for  another.  "Jesus  said  go 
show  John  again  those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and 
see."  "The  blind  receive  their  sight  and  the  lame  walk, 
the  lepers  are  cleansed  and  the  deaf  hear.  The  dead 
are  raised  up  and  the  poor  have  the  Gospel  preached  to 
them."  Matt.  11-5. 

Last  year  they  cared  for  about  500  charity  patients. 
These  were  cared  for  by  the  free-will  offering  on  Moth- 
ers'Day. 

We  recommend  that  our  Baptist  people  make  a  liberal 
offering  on  that  dav  for  this  worthy  cause. 
I.  D.  HARRILL. 

Discussed  by  I.  D.  Harrill*  D.  F.  Putnam  and  A.  H. 
Sims.  Adopted. 

BOILING  SPRINGS  PLEDGES 
The  report  on  Boiling  Springs  School  showed  a  def- 
icit for  the  past  year.  Also  the  matter  of  providing  for 
the  tuition  of  ministerial  students  was  presented.  This 
association's  part  of  the  two  items  was  reckoned  as 
$975.00.  Pledges  were  taken  as  follows: 

Kings  Mountain  First  $100;  Boiling  Springs  church 
$100;  E.  B.  Hamrick  $45;  Carme  Elam-  for  the  London 
fund,  $225;  Shelby  First  $175;  Henry  Royster  $45;,  D. 
F.  Putnam  $10;  New  Hope  $75;  Shelby  Second  $25: 
Double  Shoals  $45;  Sandy  Plains  $45;  Double  Springs 
$45;  Elizabeth  $25;  Lee  B.  Weathers  $25;  J.  T.  S.  Maun 
ey  $25;— Total  $1>010. 

Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins'  principal  of  the  school,  and  J.  H. 

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Quinm  chairman  of  the  board  of  trustees*  thanked  the 
association  for  the  liberal  pledges  and  whole-hearted 
support  of  the  school. 

Benediction  by  Rush  Padgett. 

Adjourn  for  dinner. 

SECOND  DAY— AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Song  service. 

Prayer  by  Z.  W.  Harrill. 

REPORT  ON  ORPHANAGE 
(By  G.  P.  Abernethy) 

For  forty- two  years  our  Orphanage  has  been  making 
answer  to  the  roll  call  of  institutions  set  apart  to  carry 
on  the  service  of  Him  "who  went  about  doing  good." 
The  last  annual  report  gives  the  number  of  children 
present  614-  of  these  114  are  at  the  eastern  branch 
known  as  the  Kennedy  Home.  There  are  365  cared  for 
with  their  own  mothers,  making  in  all  979.  From  the 
beginning,  for  shorter  or  longer  periods*  3200  children 
have  felt  the  helping  hand  of  North  Carolina  Baptists. 
We  now  have  sixteen  cottages  at  Thomasville  and  four 
at  the  Kennedy  Home.  These  are  that  many  households 
having  their  own  dining  rooms  and  kitchens. 

The  health,  training,  and  well  balanced  education  of 
these  children  engage  the  heads*  hands  and  hearts  of 
those  who  have  them  in  charge. 

The  training  ranges  from  the  kindergarten  through 
high  school*  and  from  simple  useful  labor  to  work  com- 
bining the  skill  of  head  and  hand.  An  effort  is  made  to 
have  the  children  grow  up  in  a  Christian  atmosphere. 
The  Pastor,  in  addition  to  his  regular  work  teaches  the 
Bible  and  several  training  courses. 

Our  children*  all  our  children  are  our  greatest  asset- 
and  the  only  hope  of  the  race;  but  neglected*  they  be- 
come our  liability  and  our  despair.  This  is  particularly 
true  of  the  children  at  the  Orphanage.  There,  we  open 
to  them  the  door  of  hope  and  turn  their  young  feet  into 
safe  paths. 

The  Orphanage  like  all  our  institutions  is     suffering 

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from  debt.  This  can  be  easily  handled  if  we  press  the 
simple  program  followed  from  the  beginning*  a  collec- 
tion once  a  month  from  every  Sunday  school  in  the  as- 
sociation- and  a  great  thank  offering-  urging  one  day's 
work  or  one  day's  income. 

For  the  next  three  years,  while  the  one  and  a  half 
millions  are  being  raised  for  our  schools*  this  is  of  ut- 
most importance.  The  Orphange  cannot  rely  on  big 
gifts-  and  it  must  not  put  on  high  pressure  methods* 
hence,  as  never  before*  we  make  the  modest  re- 
quest that  a  once  a  month  collection  be  taken  in  every 
Sunday  school.  We  also  urge  that  a  club  of  Charity  and 
Children  be  taken  by  every  school.  The  paper  is  $1.00 
per  single  copy*  and  60  cents  a  copy  in  clubs  of  ten  or 
more  to  one  address. 

In  order  that  the  Orphanage  may  keep  in  closer  touch 
with  the  Sunday  schools*  we  recommend  the  appoint- 
ment of  an  Orphanage  representative  by  the  association 
This  may  be  a  man  or  woman  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to 
keep  the  management  at  Thomasville  in  touch  with  the 
schools  in   the   association. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

G.  P.  ABERNETHY. 

Discussed  by  F.  B.  Hamrick.  Adopted. 

REPORT  ON  TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS 
(By  W.  E.  Lowe) 

Prohibition  laws  do  not  always  prohibit*  and  we  need 
not  expect  them  to  prohibit  in  every  case.  We  have 
laws  against  other  evils  besides  the  whiskey  traffic  but 
they  do  not  prevent  all  crimes  from  being  committed. 
The  law  says  that  man  must  not  commit  murder  but 
murders  are  being  committed  every  day.  All  we  can  ex- 
pect the  law  to  do  is  to  place  a  check  upon  crime.  They 
will  never  prevent  all  crimes.  The  prohibition  law  has 
done  wonderful  things  for  our  land  and  country.  Thous- 
ands have  turned  away  from  strong  drink  and  thous- 
ands more  have  been  prevented  from  drinking  because 
it  was  not  convenient  to  get  it.  But  we  must  not  per- 
suade ourselves  to  believe  the  fight  against  strong- 
drink  is  over.  The  fight  is  still  on  and  we  must  con- 
tinue to  fight  the  forces  of  evil. 

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Public  morals  are  said  to  be  lower  than  they  have 
been  for  a  hundred  years.  This  may  be  true  or  it  may 
not  be  true.  Human  nature  has  been  very  much  the 
same  through  all  the  ages.  There  have  been  the  good 
and  the  bad.  A  man  generally  finds  what  he  looks  for. 
The  world  is  closer  together  today  than  ever  be- 
fore and  we  have  so  many  more  ways  of  hearing  about 
the  evils  today  than  ever  before.  The  evil  is  published 
abroad  and  the  good  is  kept  from  the  public.  A  man 
may  do  ninety  nine  good  things  and  one  evil  thing. 
There  would  be  more  said  about  the  tme  evil  thing  than 
about  99  good  things.  The  world  may  not  be  growing 
worse  but  may  be  rising  to  nobler  heights  of  service 
and  love  for  humanity. 

W.  E.     LOWE. 

REPORT  ON  OBITUARIES 
(By  J.  D.  Huggins) 

Brethren*  let  us  pause  and  hear  God's  stately  steps 
as  He  calls*  in  His  infinite  wisdom*  from  our  midst 
many  of  our  loved  ones  and  fellow  servants.  "For  me  to 
live  is  Christ  and  to  die  is  gain."  "Blessed  are  the  dead 
which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth;  yea-  saith  the 
Spirit*  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labor;  and  then 
works  do  follow  them." 

The  following  have  been  reported  as  having  fallen 
asleep : 

Beaver  Dam — Mr.  P.  W.  Lovelace-  Mrs.  E.  R.  Quinn- 
Mrs.  Reuben  McSwain. 

Bethlehem — Mrs.  Jane  Herndon*  Mr.  Julius  Lail-  Mrs. 
Russell  Etters. 

Boiling  Springs — Mrs.  Hannah  Greene-  Mrs.  George 
Greene. 

Buffalo— Mr.  J.  S.  Griffith*  Mrs.  Buford  Owens. 

Casar — F.  S.  Fortenbury*  Mrs.  J.  A.  Walker. 

Double  Springs— Mr.  C.  A.  Hamrick*  Mr.  A.  F.  Mc- 
Swain.   Mr.  J.  L.  McSwain. 

Double  Shoals— Mrs.  Miller  Shytle. 

Elizabeth — Mrs.  Sallie  Putnam-  Mrs.  Albert  Yarboro. 

East  Side— Mrs.  M.  0.  Cline. 

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Fallston— Mr.  D.  C.  Beam.  Mrs.  Ben  Poole.  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Ledbetter. 

Grover — Mr.  J.  G.  Westmoreland.  Mrs.  Maston  Turn- 
er. Mr.  J.  L.  Greene.  Mrs.  Eunice  Home.  Mrs.  M.  EL 
Bell. 

Kings  Mountain  First — Mrs.  B.  F.  Lindsay.  Mrs.  M. 
J.  Canly. 

Kings  Mountain  Second — Mr.  Eugene  Elliott. 

Lattimore— Mr.  W.  E.  Toms.  Mrs.  A.  C.  Bridges- 
Mrs.  Albert  Johnson.  Mrs.  J.  D.  Eskridge. 

Macedonia — Mr.  William  Weaver. 

Mt.  Sinai — Mr.  David  Weaver.  Mrs.  J.  F.  Owens>  Mrs. 
Mart  Jones. 

New  Hope — Mrs.  S.  H.  Ostill.  Mr.  John  Bunyans. 

Pleasant  Hill — Mrs.  Susan  McLean. 

Pleasant  Ridge — Mr.  W.  N.  Lovelace. 

First  Baptist  Shelby — Mr.  Haralson  Eskridge.  Mrs. 
Jessie  Hawkins-  Mr.  C.  B.  Suttle.  Rev.  C.  J.  Woodson* 

Mr.  J.  S.  Wray.  Mr  Walker  L  Lucas.  Mrs  J  J  Mc- 
Murry. 

Shelby  Second — Mrs.  Wray  McKee-  Mr.  Webb  Owens> 
Mrs.  Webb  Owens. 

Union — Mrs.  Andy  Brooks.  Mrs.  J.  R.  Hawkins.  Mrs 
Hessie  Hamrick-  Mr.  Frank  McEntvre-  Mr.  C.  A.  Wilson 

Waco— Mrs.  S.  P.  Miller.  Mrs.  B.  A.  Putnam.  Mr  C  S 
Putnam. 

Zion — Mrs.  John  Weathers-  Sr. 

Zoar — Mrs.  W.  B.  Turner.  Miss  Emma  Hayne. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

J.  D.  Huggins. 

Discussed  by  J.  H.  Quinn-  C.  C.  Hamrick.  J.  W.  Sut- 
tle, and  adopted. 


REPORT  ON  TIME-  PLACE  AND  PREACHER 
(By  John  P.  Mull) 

We.  your  committee  on  time-  place,  and  preacher,  for 
the  meeting  of  the  next  association  recommend  that 
we  meet  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  after  the  first 
Sunday  in  October  at  Beaver  Dam  church  with  Rev.  J. 
L.  Jenkins  preaching  the  introductory  sermon-       Rush 


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Padgett  alternate,  and  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop  the  doctrinal 
sermon.  J.  Hoyle  Love-  alternate. 
Respectfully  submitted- 

J.  P.  MULL 
J.  B.  LATTIMORE 
F.  B.  HAMRICK 
Adopted. 

The  moderator  appoints  chairmen  of  committees     t© 
report  next  year  as  per  list  in  front  of  book. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  TO  NOMINATE  TRUS- 
«     TEES  FOR  BOILING  SPRINGS  SCHOOL 
(By  A.  P.  Spalce) 

Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  High  School: 
B.  T.  Falls,  J.  H.  Quiim.  C.  B.  Wilson,  D  J  Keeter* 
Rev.  C.  J.  Black-  Dr.  Zeno  Walk  unexpired  term  of  A. 
V.  Washburn. 

A.  P.  Spake 
J.  A.  McBRAYER 
D.  B,  MOORE, 
Adopted. 

REPORT  OF  FINANCE  COMMITTEE 
(By  L.  H.  Ledford) 

Your  Finance  Committee  begs  leave  to  submit       the 
following  report  of  its  receipts: 

Minute  fund  $151.02;     Co-operative  Program  $72.S0; 
Foreign  Missions  $5.00;  Baptist  Orphanage  $2.00;  Home 
Missions  $18.61.  Total  $248.93. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  H.  LEDFORD 
JOHN  WACASTER 
L.  F.  KING. 
Adopted, 

REPORT  OF  TREASURER 
(By  Geo.  Blanton) 

George  Blanton,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  the  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association  from  October  1926  to  Oc- 
tober 1927. 
Balance  brought  forward    $  25.00 

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Received  from  Pleasant  Hill  church  110.00 

Received  from  Finance  Committee  117.50 

Received  for  Minute  fund.    .._ _  &00 

Paid  G.   G.   Page,   Clerk   $116.50 

Paid  Walters  Durham,  Treasurer  138.50 

Paid  F.  B.  Hamrick,  Treasurer  _ 2.50 


$257.50    $257.50 
GEO.  BLANTON,  Treasurer. 
Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association. 

TREASURER  APPEDNED  REPORT,  Washburn  Acct 

George  Blanton,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  the  Bap- 
tist Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Worker,  Kings 
Mountain  Association-  from  Oct.  1926  to  Oct.  1927 : 

Amount  paid  by  various  churches $413.82 

Amount  paid  E.  L.  Middleton  for  Mr.  Washburn  $374.53 
Balance  in   Treasury $  39.29 

The  Churches  that  have  paid:  Double  Shoals  $27.50 ; 
Double  Springs  $50.00;  Grover  $20.00;  Kings  Mountain 
First  $25.00;  Kings  Mountain  Second  $25.00;  New 
Bethel  $30.00;  Patterson  Springs  $21.00;  Pleasant  Hill 
$15.00;  Ross  Grove  $25.00;  Shelby  First  $75.00;  Shelbv 
Second  $20.00;  Union  $20.00;  Waco  $25.00;  Zion  $22.42; 
Zoar  $12.50.  Total  $413.82. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

GEO.  BLANTON,  Treasurer- 
Kings  Mountain   Baptist  Association. 

Report  discussed  by  Geo.  Blanton  and  C.  J.  Black. 

Adopted  with  instructions  to  turn  over  to  the  clerk 
a  balance  of  $39.29  to  apply  on  a  deficit  in  last  year's 
minute  fund. 

A  hat  collection  was  taken  amounting  to  $21.97  to 
finish  liquidating  the  deficit  on  minute  fund. 

RESOLUTION 
(By  Jno.  P.  Mull) 

We-  the  delegates,  messengers  and  visitors  of  the 
Kings  Mountain  association       wish       to  express       our 

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hearty  and  sincere  appreciation  for  the  hospitable    and 
generous  manner  in  which  the  Double  Shoals  church  and 
community  have  entertained  the  association, 
JNO.  P.  MULL. 
Adopted. 

J.  W.  Suttle  was  elected  as  delegate  to  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convention  with  Rush  Padgett  as  alternate.  G. 
P.  Abernethy.  Hoyle  Love  and  D  .F.  Putnam  were  ap- 
pointed delegates  to  Baptist  State  Convention. 

Jno.  P.  Mull  was  appointed  as  special  representative 
of  orphanage  to  create  more  interest  among  the  church- 
es and  try  to  bring  them  all  to  a  once-a-month  offering 
for  the  orphanage. 

The  following  vice  presidents  were  appointed:  Foreign 
Missions,  Hoyle  Love;  State  Missions*  Zeno  Wall;  Home 
Missions*  D.     G.  Washburn. 

Adjourn  to  meet  with  Beaver  Dam  church  Tuesday 
and  Wednesday  after  the  first  Sunday  in  October  1928. 

Song*  "Praise  God  from  whom  all  Blessings  Flow." 

Prayer  and   Benediction. 

J.  W.  SUTTLE,  Moderator. 

G.  G.  PAGE,  Clerk. 


3d 


MINUTES 

Of  The  Woman's  Missionary  Society 
Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

The  sixteenth  annual  session  of  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the 
King's  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  with  Sandy 
Plains  church  August  25.  1927. 

Opening  song-  Women's  Hymn.  Prayer  led  by  Rev- 
Rush  Padgett.  Devotional  services  were  conducted  by 
Mrs.  Ralph  Padgett, 

Miss  Etta  Curtis*  lady  principal  of  Boiling:  Springs 
High  School  very  beautifull  expressed  her  appreciation 
of  a  splendid  and  much  needed  gift  of  silverware  from 
the  Kings  Mountain  Y.  W.  A.'s  (Mrs.  Lila  Woodward 
Head  being  leader  of  this  beautiful  deed.) 

Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins,  Principal  of  Boiling-  Springs 
High  School  gave  in  a  few  words  his  appreciation  of 
the  helpfulness  the  W.  M.  U.  association  has  rendered 
to  the  scholarship  girls.  He  said  the  association  could 
do  no  finer  thing*  than  this*  and  urged  us  to  keep  the 
good  work  moving.  He  also  said  in  order  to  show  how 
one  scholarship  girl  (Lila  Woodward  Head)  appreciated 
the  help  given  her<  she  has  planned  to  give  $10.00  per 
month  this  year  on  Scholarship  to  Boiling-  Springs  High 
School. 

This  generous  gift  shows  the  fine  Christian  character 
and  spirit  Miss  Woodward  has,  and  may  we  always  be 
willing  to  help  others  like  her. 

Address  of  Welcome  by  Miss  Donis  Gold.  Response  by 
Mrs.  J.  C.  Blanton. 

Roll  call  of  organization. 

Nominating  committee  appointed  as  follows:  Chair- 
man. Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  Mrs.  J.  H.  Quinn>  Mrs  Frank 
Williams.  Mrs.  Hazel  Turner  and  Mrs.  E.  J.  Abbott. 

Recognition  of  new  societies. 

The  Supt.  read  the  following  statistical  report: 

Total  number  of  organizations  61;  total  number  of 
Al  organizations  10;  Subscribers  to  denominational 
Magazines,  Home  and  Foreign  Fields  70;  Royal  Service 
162;  Biblical  Recorder  290;  World  Comrades  16;  Num- 
ber of  Mission  Study  Classes  58;  Seals  210;  Certificates 

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184. 

Total  amount  given  by  W-  M-  S-  $5,350-85 

Total  amount  given  by  Y  W-  A-  24847 

Total  amount  given  by  G-  A-'s  54-49 

Total  amount  given  by  R-  A-'s  - 5404 

Total  amount  given  by  Sunbeams 70-29 

Grand  Total  _ $5,778-14 

Increase  over  last  year  $1,101  07- 
The  following  churches     are  full     graded:       Boiling- 
Springs,  Fallston,  Grover,  Kings  Mountain  and  Zoar- 

Letters  written  by  Superintendent  326;  Cards  64; 
Miles  traveled  1,054;  Societies  visited  15;  Classes  taught 
2;  Services  held  18;  Talks  made  21;  Literature  distri- 
buted 2,854  pieces- 

The  Division  Superintendents  also  made  good  reports 
of  the  year's  work-  These  reports  all  adopted  as  read- 
Presentation  of  Banners: 

The  Banner  given  by  the  ladies  of  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain First  church  was  presented  to  Fallston  church  for 
best  'All  Around  Work-' 

The  Division  Banner  given  by      the    Superintendent, 
was  presented  to  Division  III-  for     Best  Work     during 
past  year- 
Special  music — Mrs-  Rush  Padgett  and  Mrs-  W-       N- 
Champion- 
Demonstration  from  Division  II-  The  Zoar  church  Y 
W-  A-'s,  G-  A-'s  R.  A.'s  and  Sunbeams  presented  a  play- 
let—"Shining  Afar." 

Young  peoples  hour,  led  by  Miss  Meldonna  Living- 
stone. 

These  messages  brought  to  us  from  our  young  peo- 
ple, surely  ought  to  make  us  more  willing  to  answer 
our  Lord's  Call  and  follow  Him  in  service,  training  our 
young  people  to  be  more  efficient  than  we- 

Committee  on  time  and  place,  Mrs-  Rush  Padgett, 
Mrs-  R-  A.  Hord  and  Mrs.  J-  A-  Ellis. 

Resolution,  Miss  Livingstone,  Mrs.  Sam  Crawley,  Mrs- 
C-  I.  Putnam. 

Address  by  Miss  Kellam,  our  young  people's  leader- 
Miss  Kellam  brought  us  a  very  inspiring      message- 
May  we  take  the  message      and  apply  it  to  our      own 

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hearts  and  lives  and  help  advance  God's  Kingdom  here 
on  earth- 

Announcements. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  G.  P-  Abernethy- 

Lunch' 

EVENING  SESSION 
Opening  son — "Jesus  Calls  Us-" 
Prayer — Mrs.  Wacaster- 
Devotional — Mrs-  Carl  Putnam. 
Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 
Prof-  J    D-  Huggins  requested  the  W.  M-  U.     to     go 
home  and  pray  that  if  it  be  God's  will>  Boiling  Springs 
High  School  may  be  made  a  Junior  College. 

Recognition  of  pastors-  Six  or  more  being  present  dur- 
ing the  day.  Also  other  visitors  were  recognized- 

The  Mother  of  W-  M-  U.  work  in     our     Association, 
Mrs-  Minnie  Schenck  Rhamseur-  was  with  us  and     ex- 
pressed her  delight  being  able  to  be  there- 
Nine  visitors  from  other  Associations*  and     possibly 
others*  as  not  every  one  present  enrolled. 

Number  of  delegates  and  visitors  enrolled  200.  Num- 
ber of  churches  represented  24-  Grover  having  the  larg- 
est delegation,  number  present  26-  Kings  Mountain  had 
23  present  the  next  largest  number  from  one  church- 
Address  by  Miss  Alda  Grayson-  returned  Missionary 
from  China-  Supt-  of  the  Kathleen  Mallory  Hospital  in 
Laichowfu-  China. 

Miss  Grayson  brought  a  very  spiritual  message  on 
"Foreign  Mission  Work."  Saying  why  she  believed  so 
much  in  Foreign  Missions,  because  she  believes  in  her 
Lord's  Commands-  "Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  na- 
tions-" etc-  She  gave  us  many  interesting  glimpses  of 
the  Chinese  and  their  Christian  work  and  loyalty- 
Dues — Mrs-  Carl  Davidson  and  Miss  Zona  Hord- 
One-day  program  discussed. 

Treasurer's  report  by  Mrs.  U-  A-  Black  was  as  fol- 
lows: Received  for  Association  expense  fund  $60-10; 
Taid  out  for  Association  expense  fund  $59-25;  Received 
for  B.  S-  S-  Fund  $91.00;  Paid  out  for  B-  S-  S.  Fund 
$87.00-  Total  amount  received  $15110;  Total  amount 
paid  out  $146.26-  Balance  $4-85. 

Demonstration  from  Division  L  Mrs-  D.  F.  Hord  hav- 

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ing  charge-  Standard  of  Excellence  discussed  by  Supt- 

Demonstration  from  Division  III..  Mrs.  Frank  Elam 
having  charge,  giving  us  general  information  needed  in 
W.  M-  U-  work- 

Announcement  was  made  that  the  Charlotte  Division 
meets  with  the  First  church  of  Shelby  next  year- 

Pledges  were  then  taken  for  Boiling  Springs  Scholar- 
ship Fund,  $120.00  being  pledged. 

Report  on  time  and  place  as  follows :  New  Bethel  hav- 
ing first  invited  the  Association,  the  committee  accept- 
ed this  invitation,  time  or  about  August  25,  1928- 

The  Association  voted  for  a  two-days  session  next 
year  which  was  unanimous- 

The  nominating  committee  reported  as  follows:  We> 
the  Nominating  Committee-  recommend  the  officers  now 
in  charge  to  be  re-elected  for  another  year,  with  the 
exception  of  Division  Supt-  Number  IV.  We  recommend 
for  this  office  Mrs-  Sam  Crawley. 

These  were  unanimously  elected. 

Report  on  Resolutions  read  and  adopted  as  follows: 
We,  your  committee  on  resolutions  in  behalf  of  the  dele- 
gates and  visitors  of  the  W-  M-  U.  of  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain Baptist  Association  recommend, 

First,  That  we  extend  our  sincere  thanks  to  the  pas- 
tor and  people  of  Sandy  Plains  church  for  warm  wel- 
come and  bountiful  dinner- 
Second,  That  we  want  to  thank  Miss  Kellam,  our 
State  Young  Peoples  leader,  and  Miss  Grayson,  Supt.  of 
Kathleen  Mallory  Hospital  in  Laichowfu,  China,  for  their 
presence  and  wonderful  messages  brought  to  us-  also 
that  we  thank  each  who  helped  to  carry  out  the  pro- 
gram- 
Third,  That  we  want  to  express  our  sincere  thanks 
to  our  Superintendent  and  her  co-workers  for  faithful, 
efficient  services  during  the  past  year. 

Fourth-  That  we  appreciate  the  presence  of  the  Pas- 
tors with  us. 

Fifth,  That  we  appreciate  everything  that  has     been 

done  for  us  during  the  meeting  and  leave       our      best 

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wishes  with  the  good  ladies  of  Sandy  Plains  church' 

Respectfully  submitted' 

N-  Meldonna  Livingstone 
Mrs-  Sam  Crawley 
Mrs.  Wake  Hamrick- 

Report  from  Brother  Black  concerning  the  Sewing 
room  at  Boiling  Springs  High  School  showed  the  W.  M. 
U-  to  be  in  debt  for  this  department  $8-90-  A  hat  col- 
lection was  taken  and  this  amount  raised  with  $5-06 
over,  this  being  turned  over  to  Superintendent  for  ex- 
penses. 

No  further  business-  upon  motion*  the  Association  ad- 
journed to  meet  with  New  Bethel  church  Aug.  25*  1928. 

Mrs-  John  Wacaster,  Supt< 

Gertrude  Street*  Sec'y 

Church  President  and  Postaffice- 

Boiling  Springs — Mrs.  J.  D.  Huggins>  Boiling  Sp'gs*  N-  C- 
Bethlehem— Mrs-  W-  N-  Cook,  Kings  Mtn->  N.  C 

Casar— Mrs.  J.  F.  Buff Casar*  N-  C 

Carpenters  Grove — Mrs-  A-  D-  Warlick*  Lawndale.  N-  C. 
Double  Springs — Mrs.  Fred  Washburn,  Shelby*  N.C.  R-4 

Double  Shoals— Mrs-  H-  C-  Royster Shelby*  N-  C.  R-6 

Dover— Mrs.  Delia  Miller  Shelby*  N.  C. 

Eastside— Mrs-  W-  W-  K-  Cline Shelby*  N.  C. 

Elizabeth— Mrs.   Z.   V.  Cline  Shelby,   N  C-   R-l 

Fallston— Mrs-  G-  D-  Hoyle  Fallston*  N-  C. 

G rover — Mrs.  B.  A.  Harry  Grover*  N-  C 

Kings  Mountain  First— Mrs-  D-  F-  Hord*  Kings  Mtn-  N.C. 
Kings  Mtn.  2nd— Mrs.  W.  N-  Cook,  Kings  Mountain*  N-C- 

Lattimore — Mrs-  Sam  Crawley  Lattimore*  N  C- 

Lawndale — Mrs-  C-  J.  Yelton Lawndale*  N.  C. 

Macedonia — Mrs-  Lula  Woodward*  Kings  Mtn-,  N.       C. 

Mt.  Sinai— Mrs-  J-  C  Bridges  Shelby*  N.  C.  R-2 

New  Bethel— Mrs-  0-  V  Warlick  Belwood*  N  C. 

New  Hope— Mrs.  J-  L    Ellis  Blacksburg,  S.  C. 

Normans  Grove — Mrs-  J-  C  Boggs  Lawndale.  N.  C. 

Oak  Grove — Mrs-  James  S-  Ware-  Kings  Mountain.  N.C. 

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Patterson  Grove—Mrs.  A-  B-  Putnam,  Kings  Mtn*  N.  C. 

Patterson  Springs — Mrs-  L-  E.  Jackson 

Poplar  Springs — Mrs.  Cree  Hamrick*  Shelby*  N-  C-  R-3 

Sandy  Plains — Mrs.  Ralph  Padgett  Lattimore,  N.  C 

Shelby  First— Mrs-  W-  B-  Nix _ Shelby*  N.  C 

Shelby  Second— Mrs.  J.  C-  Dodd  Shelby*  N.     C 

Union— Mrs-  A-  D«Harris  Shelby,  N-  C. 

Waco— Mrs-  A.  J.  Putnam  Waco*  N.  C 

Zoar— Mrs-  S-  B  Hamrick ; Shelby-  N-  C.  R-2 


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SHOWING  TIME,  PLACE     from  ORGANIZATION  TO  PRESENT 


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l851jDouble    Siprings  D,  Pannell 

1852|New    Bethel   -    -  J.  Suttle   —   .,- 

1853|BoUing    Springs  G.  W.   Rollins   - 

1854|Mt.    Sinai    __    —  D.  Pannell   _    __ 

1855jZion G.  W.   Rollins    _ 

1856|New    Prospect    _  T.  Dixon    __    __ 

1857 |Big   Springs    -    -  G.  W.   Rollins   - 

1858|01ivet    —    —    —  J.  Suttle    —    __ 

1859|Pleasant   Hill      _  G.  W.   Rollins   - 

18 60 [High    Shoals    -_  L.  M.   Berry  _   _ 

1861jLincolnton    _    —  R.    P.    Logan 

1862|New   Bethel    _    _  L.  M.  Berry  _   - 

18 63 [Sandy   (Run    —  -  G.  W.   Rollins   - 

1864|Bethel    Ired.    Co.  L.  M.  Berry 


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1866jConcord    -_ P.  R.  Elam  _  _  R.    Poson    _ 

1867|Thessalonica   -   .-  J.   H.   Yarbor   __  J    H    Yarboro 

1868|Mt.    Paran    _    __  G.   M.  Webb  _   _  J    H    Yarboro 

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1870 [High  Shoals  -   _  R.    P.    Logan 

1871|Bethel    Ired.    Co.  G.   M.  Webb  . 


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ASSOCIATION  ORGANIZES  FOR  SUNDAY  SCHOOL 

.  WORK 

At  the  suggestion  of  Mr.  J.  N.  Barnette  of  the  South., 
era  Baptist  Sunday  School  Board  the  clerk  and  modera- 
tor called  the  superintendents  of  the  Sunday  schools  of 
the  association  to  meet  at  the  First  Baptist  church, 
Shelby-  Sunday*  October  23  2:30  p.  m.  for  the  purpose  of 
effecting  an  organization  according  to  the  plans  submit- 
ted by  the  boara. 

Following  is  the  official  Roster  as  organized  on  that 
occasion : 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  SUNDAY  SCHOOL 
ASSOCIATION 

ASSOCIATIONAL  SUPERINTENDENT 
G.  G-  PAGE,  Kings  Mountain,  N-  C- 

SECRETARY-TREASURER 
B.  T.  FALLS-  Shelby*  N.  C. 

DIRECTOR  OF  PUBLICITY 
LEE  B.  WEATHERS,  Shelby,  N.  C- 

NOTE — Churches  printed  in  Black  have  Standard  Sun- 
day schools- 

GROUP  NO-  L— Supt.  B.  P.  Jenkins 
Beaver  Dam— Fletcher  McGinnis  ......  Shelby-  N  .C-  R— 3 

Boiling  Springs — 0.  P.  Hamrick Boiling  Springs  N-  C. 

Flint  Hill— Ernest  L.  Davis  _ '....  Shelby-  N.  C.  R-2 

Lattimore — Colin  Harrill  Lattimore,  N  C- 

Mt.  Sinai— L.  R-  Putnam  Shelby*  N.  C.  R— 2 

Pleasant  Ridge— P.  C,  Blanton  _. Shelby-  N.  C    R-4 

Poplar  Springs— G-  D.  Elliotte Shelby,  N.  C-  R-3 

Sandv  Plains — B.  P.  Jenkins  Lattimore-  N-  C. 

Union— Geo.  M.  Gold  Shelby-  N-  C.  R— 5 

GROUP  NO.  2— Supt^  F.  E-  Greene 

Double  Springs— F.  E.  Greene    Shelby,  N.  C-  R-4 

Dover— J.  R.  Dover Shelby*  N-     C. 

Eastside— J-  P.  Toms  , Shelby.  N-  C. 

Elizabeth— I.  B.  Allen Shelby,  N.  C- 

Ross  Grove— L.  H.  Ledford  Shelby*  N.  C- 

Shelby  First— B.  T-  Falls  Shelby*  N-  C. 

Shelby  Second— G.  V.  Hawkins  Shelby,  N-    C. 

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2ion— G.  T.  Cabaniss Shelby.  N.  C     H-B 

Zoar— Archie  Parker Shelby-  N-  C.  R-3 

GROUP  NO.  3— Supi-  C.  E.  Jones 

Grover— A-  F.  Collins Shelby,  N.  C. 

New  Hope  — C.  E-  Jones  - Blacksburg-  S.  C.>  R-l 

Patterson  Springs — W-  A.  Gladden  Patterson  Spgs,  N.C. 
Pleasant  Hill— J.  D-  Putnam Shelby-  N.  C.  R— 7 

GROUP  NO-  4.— Supt.  W.  C.  Ledford 

Bethlehem— Brady  Lail     Kings  Mountain.  NC.  R-2 

Kings  Mountain  First— G.  G  Page,  Kings  MT,  N.  C. 
Kings  Mtn.   Second — Hugh  Williams-   Kings  Mt.>   N-   C. 

Macedonia — H-  R.  Boheler Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Oak  Grove Elam  McSwain-  Kings  Mountain-  NC.,  R-4 

Patterson  Grove— W.  C-  Ledford  Kings  Mtn.  N.  C. 

GROUP  NO.  5.— Supt  J-  F.  Wacaster 

Buffalo— P-  M.  Hord  Shelby,  N.  C-  R-l 

Fallston— E    A.  Hovle  Fallstom  N.  C 

New  Prospect— 0.  C.  Dixon  Shelby-  N.  C,  R-6 

North  Brook— P.  R  Dellinger.  Cherry ville,  N-  C-  R— 3 
Pleasant  Grove — Coleman  Elliotte  Shelbv-  N.  C-       R — 6 

Wallace  Grove— C.  G.  Wallace  Shelby,  N.  C.  R-6 

Waco — J.  F-  Wacaster Cherryville-  N-  C.  R-l 

GROUP  NO-  6— Supt  A.  A.  Richards 

Casar — A.  A.  Richards  Casar-  N.  C. 

Carpenters  Grove — S-  T-  Carpenter,  Belwood-  N.  C.  R-l 
Double  Shoals— C.  R-  Spangler-  Lawndale-  N.  C.  R— 2 
Lawndale — Union. 

New  Bethel — J.  D.  S.  Carpenter  Lawndale,  N-  C 

Normans  Grove — Frank  Elam  Lawndale-  N.  C. 

STANDARD   OF    EXCELLENCE    CONDENSED 

1 — Officers:  Associational  Superintendent;  Secretary- 
Treasurer.  Churches  grouped  with  not  oven  ten  in  a 
group. 

2 — Monthly  meeting  of  all  Sunday  school  workers-  Fif- 
ty per  cent  of  schools  must  be  represented  by  one 
general  officer.  Monthly  meeting  of  associational  of- 
ficers. Annual  meeting  of  all  workers  of  association - 
one  whole  day,  fifty  per  cent  of  schools  represented 
by  at  least  one  general  officer. 

%. — Each  Sunday  school  superintendent  make  a     report 


to  the  associational  superintendent  immediately  aft- 
er close  of  school  last  Sunday  in  each  m«nth. 
Associational  superintendent  make  report  at  annual 
meeting  of  year's  work- 
I. — A  Sunday  school  in  every  church  in  the       associa- 
tion. Fifty  per  cent  of  schools  shall  take     religious 
census  each  year  and  use  information  to  build       up 
school- 
er— Fifty  per  cent  of  the  schools  of  the  association  shall 
be  Standard  Sunday  schools. 


THE  HERALD  STORE 

Kings  Mountain »  N.  C. 

CAN  SUPPLY  YOUR  NEEDS 

IN 

Church  Letter  Blanks.  They  come  fifty  in  a  book    with 
stub  at  50c  per  book. 

Study  Course  Books  on  short  notice- 
Hymn  Books  on  Short  notice. 
Hundreds  of  Religious  books  and  Bibles. 
COME  TO  SEE  US- 
G    G.  PAGE-  Prop. 

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PROCEEDINGS  OF 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

NORTH  CAROLINA 78TH  ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  with  Beaver  Dam  Baptist  Church,  Oct.  9-10,  1928 

Next  Session  with  Boiling  Springs  Church 
October  9-10,  1929 


REV.  A.  H.  SIMS 

Obituary  found  on  page  S& 


CONTENTS 

Page 

Delegates  attending  Association    6 

Delegates  to  Baptist  State  Convention  „ 38 

Delegates  to  Southern  Baptist  Convention  38 

Directory  of  Association _ 3 

Doctrinal  Sermon .. 22 

REPORTS— 

Com.  to  apportion  Co-op.  Program  Budget 36 

Sunday  Schools    23 

Biblical  Recorder    ..„ 9 

State  Missions ~ 14 

Home  Missions 13 

Foreign  Missions    - ~ 16 

Orphanage 34 

Church  Finance    17 

Time  and  Place 35 

Woman's  Work - „.._ 10 

Education 24 

Baptist  Hospital    '. 33 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals 12 

B.  Y.  P.  U 19 

Boiling  Springs  H.  S.  and  Junior  College  27 

Finance  Committee 36 

Treasurer ...... 36 

To  Nominate  Executive  Committee . 37 

Nominate  Trustees  B.  S.  J.  C 37 

Obituaries 38 

Old  Ministers  Relief    • 12 

Associational  S.  S.  Supt. 22 

Chairman  of  Committees  :..v-- 35 

Woman's  Missionary  Union  Minutes 42 


DIRECTORY  OF  ASSOCIATION 

Moderator— J.  W.  Suttle  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-Moderator— Zeno  Wall      Shelby,  N.  C. 

Clerk— G.  G.  Page  - Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Treasurer — George  Blanton - Shelby,  N.  C. 

President  W.  M.  U. — Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherryville, 

N.  C. 
Presidnet  Assn.  B.  Y.  P.  U.— Mrs.  A.  L.  Calton,  Shelby, 

N.  C. 
President  Boiling  Springs  Junior     College — J.  B.  Davis, 
Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE  OF  ASSOCIATION 
J.  W.  Suttle,  J.  Y.  Irvin,  D.  G.  Washburn,  Mrs.  J.  W 
Wood,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  H.  D.  Wilson,  Mrs.  John  Wacas- 
ter. 

VICE  PRESIDENTS  MISSION  BOARDS 

State  Mission  Board— Zeno  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 

Foreign  Mission  Board — J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs, 

N.  C. 
Home  Mission  Board — D.  G.  Washburn, Shelby,  N.  C. 

PASTORS  IN  THE  ASSOCIATION 

Abernethy,  G.  P Shelby,  N.  C. 

Black,  C.  J Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Cook,  W.  N.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Camp,  W.  G Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Jenkins,  J.  L Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Gold,  W.  M Ellenboro,  N.     C. 

Harrill,  I.  D Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Lowe,  W.  E Shelby,  N.  C.  R-7 

Melton,  A.  G Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Padgett,  Rush    Shelby,  N.  C. 

Padgett,  C.  H Bostic,  N.  C. 

Putnam,  D.  F Shelby,  N.  C. 

Robinson,  C.  M Maiden,  N.  C. 

Suttle,  J.  W Shelby,  N.  C. 

Wall,  Zeno Shelby,  N.  C. 

Waldrop,  H.  E Shelby,  N.  C. 

Washburn,  D.  G Shelby,  N.  C. 


MINISTERS  NOT  PASTORS 


Goode,  J.  M „ Boiling  Springs,  N.  CL 

Wright,  C.  P „:...  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Walker,  John  M Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Wood,  Lloyd „„..  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C 

Soism,  L.  B. Lawmdale,  N.  C. 

Roberts,  Lawrence    Shelby,  N.  (L 

Wylie,  D.  C Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Bridges,  J.  D. Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Devinney,  J.  V Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Hicks,  J.  J.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Eibeltoft,  T.  W „.  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Tedder,  D.  A Shelby,  N.  C. 

Wall,  W.  H Shelby,  N.  C. 

Barnett,  Lowell    „ Shelby,  N.  C- 

Campbell,  W.  C Shelby,  N.  C. 

Davis,  J.  B. Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Shipman,  Jno. „ „....  Shelby,  N.  C, 

Greenway,  G.  T Shelby,  N.  C. 

Hardin,  Nathan    „ Shelby,  N.  C. 

Nanny,  W.  0 : Shelby,  N.  C. 

Harrell,  R.  F. Shelby,  N.  C. 

Long,  W.  F Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Chaney,  R.  Lv  Jr Kings  Mountain,  N.  C» 

Cook,  R.  R Kings  Mountain,  N.  G. 

Davis,  J.  W Earl,  N.  C. 


ASSOCIATION  PROGRAM  1929 

The  79th  session  of  the  Association  will  meet    with 

FIRST  DAY— MORNING  SESSION 

io:oa— Sev0tional  and  Organization 

^M— Rehgious  Literature  W  f   t„ 

10:30— Woman's  Work  \frT7«i,    JF '      .We 

10:50-Orphanage  MlS-  JohTn  Wwaster 

11 :30_Introductory  Sermon C°>   pf "  ' 

12:15— Miscellaneous  C-  X  BIack 

FIRST  DAY-AFTERNOON  SESSION 

2:45— Home  Missions    ZZZZZZZZZI  t  r     i    ,ack 
|--1f-Forei.™  Missions  H    F    wtw 

3 :45— Miscellaneous  E"  Waldrop 

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8  p.  m._ Doctrinal  Sermon  TZZZZZZZ  J  W   Suttie 
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9-45~Wtai0n|Ital?d  Readin^  Min«tes 
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SECOND  DAY-AFTERNOON  SESSION 

2:40— Obituaries T  £eno  Wal] 

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THE  FOLLOWING  DELEGATES  WERE  ENROLLED 
DURING  THE  SESSION. 

Beaver  Dam — W.  F.  McGinnis,  J.  D.  Brooks,      L.     L. 
Blanton,E.  D.  Humphries,  R.  W.  McCurry. 
Hethlehem— Mrs.  J.  D.  Watterson,  Mrs.  J.  P.  Blalock, 
J.  P.  Blaloek,  J.  T  Humphries. 

Boiling  Springs — E.  B.  Hamrick,  Grady  McSwain,  D. 
W.  Moore,  J.  D.  Huggins,  E.  D.  Hamrick,  J.  B.  Davis, 
J.  M.  Goode,  M  D.  Moore,  C.  L.  Putnam,  J.  L.  Jenkins, 
Jno.  M.  Walker,  Carey  Walker,  Wymon  E.  Wood,  Grady 
Haynes,  Odell  L.  McGinnis,  Oscar  Bolch,  Durwood  Whis- 
nant,  Lottie  Knox. 

Buffalo— C.  0.  Trammell,  G.  C.  Hord,  W.  A.  Russ.  C. 
R.  Russ. 

Casar— H.E.  Peeler,  J.  C.  Down,  Mrs.  J.  T,  Buff. 

Carpenter's  Grove — Vangie  Mull,  A.  T.  Mull,  Edgar 
Cook. 

Double  Springs — W.  W.  Washburn,  F.  E.  Greene,  B. 
B.  Moore,  S.  W.  Green,  W.  S.  Davis,  J  S.  Gillespie,  Git- 
ead  Green,  A.  L.  Cotton. 

Double  Shoals— C.  R.  Spangler,  L.  B.  Seism,  H.  C. 
Royster,  J.  W.  Costner,  Carl  M.  Spangler,  Clyde  Corn- 
well. 

Dover— Mrs.  R.  C.  Hicks,  Jno.  Shipman,  D.  F.  Put- 
nam, R.  C.  Hicks,  WT.  L  Queen. 

Elizabeth— E.  C.  Borders,  A.  P.  Spake,  S.  Lester  Rob- 
erts, J.  L.  Allen. 

Eastside— H.  E.  Waldrop,  C.  C.  Richardson,  W.  K. 
Cline. 

Fallston— Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurling,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick, 
Clemie  Rovster,  Mrs.  G.  S.  Royster,  T.  Z.  Carpenter,  G. 
S.  Royster,  Mrs.  D.  E  Hoyle,  D.  E.  Hoyle. 

Flint  HilL— C.  H.  Scruggs,  C.  B.  Hamrick,  Ernest  L. 
Davis,  L.  V.  Blanton,  Pearl  Scruggs. 

Grover— D.  J.  Keeter,  Mrs.  C.  A.  Mullinax,  Mrs.  J.  H. 

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Bridges,  C.  A  Mullinax,  C  C.  Wallace. 

Kings  Mountain  First — J.  C.  Baumgardner,  S.  S.  Weir, 
€.  J.  Black,  D.  F.  Hord,  G.  G.  Page. 

Kings  Mountain  Second— J.  W.  Gladden,  V.  E.  Tate, 
L.  J.  Falls,  R.  L  Ohaney,  D.  C.  Wylie,  R.  R.  Cook,  W. 
J.  Humphries,  W  N.  Cook,  C  E.  McCraw. 

Lattimore — C.  W.  Callahan,  C.  O.  Ramsey,  J.  A.  Mc- 
Brayer,  J.  P.  Lattimore,  A.  M.  Lattimore,  I.  D.  Harrill, 
€.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  D  Lattimore. 

Lawndale — Minnie  Ramseur,  Mrs.  C.  A.  Beam,  Mrs. 
Chas.  Yelton,  B.  C.  Wallace. 

Macedonia — Flora  Caldwell,  Ola  Moss,  O.  T.  Gunnels, 
Villur  Davis,  A.  G.  Melton. 

Mt.  Sinai— L.  C.  Putnam,  L.  Y.  Putnam,  F.  B.  Put- 
nam. 

New  Bethel— Mrs.  T.  B.  Hord,  S.  W.  Bethel,  Edna 
Hord,  G.  C.  Hord,  T.  B.  Hord,  Gilbert  Hord,  W  L.  Mil- 
ler,. Carme  Elam,  Jr. 

New  Hope— A.  A.  Bettis,  C.  E.  Jones,  W.  D.  Earl, 
M.  C.  Blanton,  Hazel  Turner,  B.  B.  Lowery,  R.  L.  Wylie 

New  Prospect— M.  L.  Turner,  0.  C.  Dixon,  E.  G.  Clark 
J.  P.  Hord. 

Norman's  Grove — V.  A.  Gardner,  Gant  Norman,  Frank 
Elam,  B.  A.  Davis. 

North  Brook — C.  W.  Robinson. 

Oak  Grove — James  S.  Ware,  A.  L.  Devinney,  W.  C. 
Blanton,  W.  C.  Lovelace. 

Patterson  Grove — R.  S.  Thornburg,  J.  W.  Seism,  A.  A. 
Hovis,  DeWitt  Patterson,  Eleanor  Elliott,  Wayne  Putnam 

Patterson  Springs — Lee  Roberts,  L.  F.  King,  C.  F, 
McSwain. 

Poplar  Springs— S.  B.  Jones,  DeWitt  Hamrick,  E.  L, 
Holland,  J.  W.  Allen,  A.  M.  Hamrick,  J.  C.  Hamrick,  t 


D.  Elliott. 

Pleasant  Hill— T.  I.  Kendrick,  R.  B.  Francis,  Tom  H. 
Lowery,  J.  Y.  Kendrick,  W.  E.  Lowe. 

Pleasant  Ridge — A.  Yates  Hamrick. 

Pleasant  Grove — Clarence  Elliott. 

Ross  Grove — E.  V.  Allen,  Edward  Blanton,  Joe  E. 
B  Ian ton,  Nallie  Grigg. 

Sandy  Plains— A.  B.  Walker,  Robt.  L.  Whitesides,  Z. 
R.  Walker,  G.  P.  Abernethy,  S.  C.  Brooks,  J.  P.  Walker, 
Ed  Walker,  R.  A.  Whisnant. 

Shelby  First — Mrs.  Coleman  Doggett,  Mrs.  W.  A. 
Pendleton,  Mrs.  Lola  Turner,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard,  J. 
McGreen,  Geo.  Dover,  C.  C.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup 
T.  G.  Hamrick,  H.  E.  Eason,  Zeno  Wall,  A.  J.  Dedmon 
J.  Z.  Falls,  Mrs.  B.  T.  Falls,  Jno.  P.  Mull,  R.  E.  Camp- 
bell,  L  S.  Hamrick,  J.  A.  Wilson,  Geo.  P.  Webb,  J.  J. 
McMurray,  J  H.  Queen,    Bertha  Bostick,  A  V.  Hamrick. 

Shelby  Second— Rush  Padgett,  T.  W.  Roberts,  H.  D. 
Wilson. 

Union — W.  F.  Yelton,  Hewitt  Champion,  Geo.  M. 
Gold,  C.  E.  Withrow,  J.  T.  S.  Mauney,  J.  C.  Campbell. 

Waco — Jno.  Wacaster,  P.  J.  Kendrick,  A.  L.  Stroup, 
A.  W.  Black. 

Wallace  Grove — Jno.  Lail,  Fred  Owens,  S.  L.  Wallace, 
J.  B.  Parker. 

Zion — G.  T.  Cabiness,  Geo.  L.  Cornwell,  Mont  Cabi- 
ress,  G.  P.  Irvin,  W.  E.  Cornwell,  J.  M.  Wilson,  Frank 
Cornwell. 

Zoar— Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamrick,  D.  B.  Hughes,  C,  L.  Allen, 
J.  L.  Putnam,  Clyde  G.  Putnam. 

A  total  of  232  delegates  were  enrolled  during  the  ses- 
sion. 


PROCEEDINGS 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  convened  in 
its  78th  annual  session  with  Beaver  Dam  church  Tues- 
day and  Wednesday,  October  9th  and  10th,  1928. 

MORNING  SESSION 
Songs,  ''Have  Thine  Own  Way,  Lord."  "On     Jordan's 
Stormy  Banks." 

Prayer  by  J.  M,  Goode. 

Song,  "How  Firm  A  Foundation."' 

Volunteer  Scripture  quotations  conducted  by  J.  W.  Sut- 
tle.  Prayer  by  Rush  Padgett. 

The  Moderator,  J.  W.  Suttle,  called  the  association  to 
order.  On  motion  of  D.  F.  Putnam,  rules  were  suspend- 
ed and  all  incumbent  officers  were  re-elected  by  accla- 
mation as  follows:  Moderator,  J.  W.  Suttle;  Vice-Mod- 
erator, Zeno  Wall ;  Cleric,  G.  G.  Page ;  Treasurer,  George 
Blanton. 

Special  recognition  wrs  given  during  the  morning  ses- 
sion to,  Dr.  J.  B.  Davis,  president  of  Boiling  Springs 
Junior  College;  Horace  E.  Easom,  Educational  Director 
of  Shelby  First  church;  Rev.  Chas.  C.  Matheny,  Mod- 
erator of  the  Sandy  Run  association;  J.  M.  Page,  Build- 
ing Evangelist  of  the  State  General  Board  at  Raleigh ; 
Chas.  E.  Maddry,  Secretary  of  the  State  General  Board; 
New  Preachers,  R.  L.  Chaney,  R.  R.  Cook,  and  John 
Shipman. 

REPORT  ON  THE  BIBLICAL  RECORDER 
(Read  by  I.  D.  Harrill) 

The  Biblical  Recorder  has  been  the  organ  of  the  Bap- 
tist State  Convention  of  North  Carolina  for  nearly  nine- 
ty five  years.  During  this  time  it  has  sought  to  be  true 
to  its  name  and  to  fulfill  its  mission  in  the  work  of  the 
Kingdom.  It  is  the  medium  of  information  for  our  peo- 
ple in  every  phase  of  our  work  as  a  denomination.  No 
people  will  ever  act  very  far  in  advance  of  their  inter- 
est in  any  undertaking  and  interest  is  determined  by 
information  and   your   committee   realizes   that  perhaps 

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the  greatest  need  of  the  masses  among-  Baptists  is  to  be 
thoroughly  acquainted  with  our  work  and  its  needs  in 
every  detail. 

We  would  urge,  therefore,  that  the  pastors  and  other 
leaders  bring  the  claims  of  the  Recorder  to  the  attent- 
ion of  their  members  and  thus  to  enlarge  its  circulation 

Respectfully  submitted, 

I.  D.  HARRELL. 

Discussed  by  I.  D.  Harrell,  C.  J.  Black.  Adopted. 

Upon  motion  of  J.  M.  Goode  this  report  will  hereaf- 
ter be  entitled  "Religious  Literature." 

REPORT  ON  WOMAN'S  WORK 
(Read  by  Mrs.  Jno.  Wacaster) 

As  we  review  the  work  of  the  Woman's  Missionary 
Union  of  the  Kings  Mountain  association,  and  look  back 
over  the  records  of  the  past  years,  and  see  the  marvel- 
ous .achievements  that  have  been  accomplished,  we  lift 
our  eyes  heavenward  and  exclaim,  "Father  we  thank 
Thee." 

As  we  look  out  into  the  future  and  see  the  many 
tasks  that  await  us,  and  the  obligations  that  lie  across 
our  pathway  we  pray  this  prayer,  "Father  give  me 
strength,  give  me  courage,  give  me  a  willing  heart, 
give  me  a  vision  of  the  world's  needs  and  a  voice  to 
tell  others  of  these  needs." 

Then  as  we  look  again  on  the  past  and  present  rec- 
ords and  see  so  many  things  left  undone,  we  realize 
how  poor  our  services  have  been  and  we  turn  our  eyes 
and  hearts  heavenward  again,  with  this  prayer,  "Father 
forgive  us." 

A  record  of  the  past  year's  work  reads;  Total  num- 
ber organizations  74;  Tithers  137;  new  societies  16; 
Mission  study  classes  51;  Societies  observing  the  weeks 
of  prayer  48;  Points  made  on  the  Associational  Stand- 
ard all  (10) ;  Total  amount  paid  the  past  year  $6,959.- 
34,  an  increase  over  last  year's  report  of  $1,181.20. 

Nine  societies  reached  all  ten  points  on  the  Standard 
of  Excellence.  Boiling  Springs  having  the  honor  of  own- 
ing five  of  these,  all  her  organizations  being  Al.  The 
other  Al  organizations  are  Grover  and  Kings  Mountain 

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First  W.  M.  S.  and  Graver  and  Zoar  Sunbeam  bands. 

The  Supt's.  personal  report  reads  as  follows;  Letters 
and  cards  written  384;  Societies  visited  26;  Classes 
taught  3,  Religious  talks  and  services  held  44;  Miles 
traveled  1347. 

Kings  Mountain  association  again  holds  the  State  ban 
ner  given  for  the  best  work  done  in  North  Carolina. 

Our  associational  meeting  was  held  at  New  Bethel, 
August  30-31  with  a  splendid  attendance.  Miss  Gertrude 
Mattison,  W.  M.  U.,  field  worker  of  N.  G,  added  much 
to  the  success  of  the  program.  At  this  meeting  we  de- 
cided to  change  the  number  of  our  divisions  from  four 
to  six,  corresponding  with  the  divisions  in  Sunday 
School  work.  A  divisional  Supt.  was  placed  over  each 
division  and  we  hope  we  are  going  to  see  marked  re- 
sults from  each  division. 

We  know  that  great  fields  lie  out  before  us  to  be 
conquered,  therefore,  we  ask  the  sympathy,  co-operation 
and  prayers  not  only  of  every  pastor  but  of  &!e  breth- 
ren and  unenlisted  sisters  as  well. 

Sometimes  we  would  like  to  draw  back  the  curtain  of 
the  future  and  see  what  a  few  more  years  would  bring 
if  everybody  was  interested  in  this  phase  of  our  work. 
But  we  are  reminded  of  these  words;  Life  is  a  story  in 
volumes  three,  the  past,  the  present,  and  the  yet  to  be. 
The  first  we've  written  and  laid  away,  the  second  we've 
reading  today,  the  third  and  last  of  the  volumes  three 
is  locked  from  sight,  God  keepeth  the  key.  It  is  well 
that  we  cannot  see  what  the  future  holds  in  store  for 
us.  Therefore,  it  behooves  us  to  make  the  most  of  to- 
day. For  yesterday  is  a  memory.  Tomorrow  is  an  imagi- 
nation. Today  is  eternity.  Live  today  and  live  forever. 
Cut  out  two  days  of  your  life — yesterday  with  its  mis- 
takes and  follies,  Tomorrow  with  its  fears  and  dreads, 
and  live  only  today. 

Our  needs  are,  First,  eyes  to  see  the  vision;  Second, 
ears  to  hear  the  call;  Third,  the  will  to  go  forth  into 
Macedonia. 

It espectf ull y  submitted , 

MRS.  J....W.  WACASTER 
Discussed  by  Mrs.  Wacaster.  Adopted. 

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J.  M.  Page  speaks  on  Biblical  Recorder, 

REPORT  ON  TEMPERANCE 
(Read  by  W.  N.  Cook) 

Baptists  have  stood  for  temperance  for  these  many 
years  and  today  it  is  one  of  the  greatest  questions  so- 
cially, politically,  and  religiously  that  confronts  us  as  a 
Baptist  people. 

lhe  crying  need  of  our  country  today  is  for  men  and 
women  wno  will  come  out  in  the  open  and  fight  this 
the  greatest  enemy  of  righteousness. 

We  need  men  and  women  of  courage  who  will  sign 
their  names  in  full  to  any  report  made  to  the  officer 
of  the  law.  We  need  officers  who  will  do  all  in  their 
power  to  get  the  guilty  parties  as  well  as  his  equip- 
ment, and  bring  them  to  the  courts  and  convict  the 
guilty  paxty  and  impose  such  punishment,  that  they  will 
not  repeat  the  crime.  Therefore,  be  it  resolved  by  the 
Kings  Mountain  Association  in  session: 

First,  that  we  pray  that  God  will  give  us  courage 
to  stand  against  the  evil  of  intemperance. 

Second,  chat  wre  need  the  very  best  officers  that  can 
be  had  who  will  not  be  bribed  by  the  fabulous  sums  of- 
fered by  the  bootlegger. 

Third,  that  we  use  all  our  power  to  secure  the  nomi- 
nation and  the  election  of  officers  of  the  law  who  will 
enforce  the  prohibition  law  regardless  of  their  political 
affiliations. 

Fourth,  that  we  hereby  express  our  undying  allegi- 
ance to  the  Eighteenth  amendment,  and  stand  uncom- 
promisingly against  any  nullification  or  modification  of 
the  same. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

W.  N.  COOK 

C.  C.  HAMRICK 

CLYDE  CORNWELL. 

Adopted  without  discussion. 

OLD  MINISTERS'  RELIEF 
Old  Ministers'  Relief  was  discussed  by  Rush  Padgett, 
D.  F.  Putnam,  and  J.  B.  Davis.  No  report  was  furnish- 

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ed. 

Announcements  of  hospitality  committee  by  D.  F. 
Putnam. 

INTRODUCTORY  SERMON  PERIOD 

Music  led  by  H.  E.  Easom. 

Prayer  by  Zeno  Wall. 

Scripture  Reading  by  J.  M.  Page. 

Sermon  by  J.  L.  Jenkins:  Subject,  "A  Wise  Delay." 

Text,  "When  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said,  This  sickness 
is  not  unto  death,  but  for  the  glory  of  God,  that  the 
son  of  God  might  be  glorified  thereby.  Now  Jesus  loved 
Martha,  and  her  sister,  and  Lazarus.  When  he  had 
heard  therefore  that  he  was  sick,  he  abode  two  days 
still  in  the  same  place  where  he  was." — John  11:4-6. 

Closing  prayer  by  C.  J.   Black. 

Adjourn  for  dinner. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION— FIRST  DAY 

Music  led  by  H.  E.  Easom. 
Prayer  by  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

REPORT  ON  HOME  MISSIONS 
(By  G.  P.  Abernethy) 

Your  committee  on  Home  Missions  beg  leave  to  sub- 
mit the  following  report ; 

We  are  sorry  to  report  that  40  percent  of  the  Home 
Board  has  been  forced  to  suspend  its  splendid  program 
of  work  indefinitely,  owing  to  the  defalcation  of  its 
treasurer,  C.  S.  Carnes.  An  incomplete  audit  of  his  books 
shows  that  nearly  one  million  dollars  has  been  misplac- 
ed. He  was  bonded  in  the  sum  of  $50,000,  which  will  be 
collected.  His  property  worth  $200,000  will  be  seized, 
leaving  the  denomination  to  loose  approximately  $700,- 
000.  Cannes,  has  recently  been  brought  back  from  Cana- 
da and  placed  behind  the  bars  of  an  Atlanta  prison  a- 
waiting  trial  for  embezzlement.  In  the  meantime,  special 
efforts  are  being  made  to  recover  any  sum       of       this 

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money  that  can  be  founcL 

This  is  an  unparalelled  tragedy  in  the  life  of  South- 
ern Baptists.  But  we  will  arise  to  meet  this  emergency 
and  it  is  our  hope  and  prayer  that  by  the  meeting  of 
the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  next  May  that  we 
shall  be  able  to  resume  operations. 

Respectfully, 

G.  P.  ABERNETHY 

Upon  the  absolute  deity  of  Jesus  Christ  stand  all. 

Upon  motion  of  Zeno  Wall  rules  suspended  and  order- 
ed that  State  and  Foreign  Missions,  and  Co-Operative 
Program  be  read  in  succession  and  discussed  by  Dr. 
Maddry, 

STATE  MISSIONS 
(Read  by  Rush  Padgett 

While  North  Carolina  Baptists  during  the  past  98 
years  of  their  organization  have  made  wonderful  prog- 
ress in  their  efforts  to  imprint  the  life  and  ideals  of 
Christ  on  the  State,  they  still  have  before  them  a  vast 
unfinished  task. 

Is  it  nothing  to  you,  fellow  Baptists,  that  there  are 
in  this  State  more  than  a  half  million  unsaved  people, 
for  whom  Christ  died,  above  the  years  of  accountabili- 
ty.? Is  it  nothing  to  you  that  during  the  past  year 
there  were  634  out  of  the  2,368  churches  in  the  State 
that  did  not  report  a  single  baptism?  Any  church  that 
is  not  definitely  engaged  in  winning  the  lost  is  doomed 
itself. 

One  of  our  most  acute  problems  is  that  of  enlistment. 
Hundreds  of  our  Baptist  churches  throughout  the  State 
and  multiplied  thousands  of  our  members  are  not  con- 
tributing a  penny  of  that  which  the  Lord  has  entrusted 
to  them  to  the  on-going  of  His  Kingdom.  This  problem 
obtains  in  the  lowlands  and  in  the  mountains,  wherever 
there  is  lack  of  information  about  the  will  of  the  Mas- 
ter and  the  needs  of  a  lost  world. 

The  industrial  situation  throughout  Piedmont  North 
Carolina  especially  is  as  challenging  as  it  is  imperative. 
Into  this  section  a  continuous  stream  of  industries  from 
New  England  is  pouring,  bringing  the  same      problems 

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imd  perils  that  have  blighted  the  religious  life  of  the 
North  and  East.  We  must  meet  this  situation  at  once 
ov  suffer  irreparable  loss.  A  number  of  towns  in  this 
section  are  now  vainly  appealing  to  our  Board  for  help 
in  this  dav  of  crisis. 

AGENCIES  AND  ORGANIZATION.  The  General 
Board,  of  which  Charles  E.  Maddry  is  the  General  Sec- 
retary, is  the  organized  agency  through  which  North 
Carolina  Baptists  are  attacking  their  problems.  This 
Board  is  divided  into  four  distinct  departments :  Missions 
Education,  Trainng  Activities  and  Benevolence. 

Through  the  Department  of  Missions,  of  which  Wal- 
ter M.  Gilmore  is  Secretary,  134  churches  are  being  aid- 
ed this  year  paying  the  salaries  of  87  pastors.  These 
men  baptized  into  the  fellowship  of  their  churches  last 
year  1,456  and  received  1,263  others  by  letter  or  other- 
wise. 

W.  M.  U.  Department,  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones,  President; 
Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  Corresponding  Secretary.  The  last 
report  shows  2,947  active  Missionary  Societies  of  which 
708  were  organized  during  the  past  year.  The  contribu- 
tions for  benevolence  for  the  past  year  ran  to  $278,083, 
several  thousand  dollars  more  than  the  goal  set.  In  ad- 
dition to  the  office  force  there  are  four  special  field 
workers  for  the  summer.  Dorothy  Kellam  is  the  Young 
People's  Leader. 

Sunday  School  Department,  Perry  Morgan,  Secretary; 
Gladys  Beck,  Elementary  Secretary ;  E.  L.  Morgan,  Field 
Worker.  In  addition  to  these  are  four  other  Association- 
al  and  Sectional  Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  IJ.  work- 
ers. The  last  report  shows  2,258  Baptist  Sunday  Schools 
in  the  State  with  a  membership  of  334,233,  an  increase 
of  over  10,000  over  the  previous  year. 

B.  Y:  P.  TJ.  Department,  James  A.  Ivey,  Secretary; 
Winnie  Rickett,  Junior-Intermediate  Secretary ;  Marguer 
ite  Harrison  and  Mary  Frances  Diggers  are  field  work- 
ers. The  last,  report  gives  1928  B.  Y.  P.  U.  organiza- 
tions with  a  membership  of  44,344. 

Evangelistic  Department.  We  now  have  three  white 
evangelists,  J.  M.  Page,  J.  R.  Cantrell,  Raleigh,  and  S. 
T.  Hensley,  High  Point,  and  one  negro  evangelist,  J.  H. 
Moore,  Durham. 


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Student  Activities.  The  Board  is  co-operating  in  main- 
taining- the  following  student  workers,  L.  H.  Tapscott, 
Chapel  Hill;  Yancey  C.  Elliott,  N.  C.  State,  Raleigh, 
Cleo  Mitchell,  N.  C.  C.  W.,  Greensboro,  and  Miss  Joy 
Beaman,  Boone. 

Preachers  School.  This  School  conducted  for  ten  days 
in  June  at  Meredith  College  enrolled  325  preachers  and 
their  wives,  and  is  one  of  the  most  hopeful  agencies  of 
our  work. 

Another  most  effective  agency  of  the  Board  is  the 
Baptist,  Book  Shop,  Madge  Alderman,  Manager,  through 
which  any  religious  book  may  be  obtained. 

Out  of  each  dollar  given  to  the  Co-operative  Program 
undesignated,  23  cents  of  it  goes  to  State  Missions. 
Many  times  the  amount  now  being  expended  for  State 
missions  could  be  wisely  spent  and  the  givers  would  be 
greatly  blessed  thereby. 

Respectfully  isubmitted, 

RUSH  PADGETT. 
FOREIGN  MISSIONS 

For  the  sake  of  clarity  and  convenience  our  mission 
work  has  been  divided  into  what  we  call  "State  Mis- 
sions", "Home  Missions",  and  "Foreign  Missions,"  but 
our  mission  work  is,  we  all  know,  one  work,  that  of 
making  Christ  Known  to  those  who  know  him  not, 
whether  they  be  within  the  confines  of  our  State,  or 
across  the  seas.,  Foreign  missions  is  the  organized  ef- 
fort of  our  people  to  carry  the  gospel  of  light  and  sal- 
vation to  those  "who  sit  in  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death"  in  foreign  lands;  and  in  doing  this  work  we 
MUST  ever  bear  in  mind  that  we  are  trying  to  obey 
the  commands  of  Christ,  and  respond  to  the  Macedonian 
call:  "Come  over  and  help  us." 

Southern  Baptists  have  494  missionaries  laboring  in 
fifteen  different  countries — China,  Japan,  Roumania. 
Mexico,  Brazil,  Uruguay,  Argentina,  Chile,  Africa,  Hun- 
gary, Italy,  Jugo-Slavia,  Spain,  Palestine  and  Syria,  and 
last  year  these  workers  served  1275  churches,  675  of 
which  (more  than  half)  are  self-supporting,  and  959,  I 
am  glad  to  say,  own  their  own  houses  of  worship;  and 
they  served  2861  out-stations  and  besides  our  mission- 

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axy  physicians  treated  48,464  patients,       and  all  of  our 
Missionaries  baptized  12,542, 

We  have  176  in  the  homeland,  40  of  these  are  de- 
tained en  account  of  sickness,  and  the  others,  I  regret 
to  say,  are  having-  to  remain  here  because  no  funds  are 
available  to  return  them,  for  our  Foreign  Mission 
Board  is,  as  most  of  you  know,  struggling  under  a 
staggering  debt  of  over  one  million  dollars.  This  debt 
must  be  paid,  and  sufficient  additional  funds  provided 
to  enable  lis  to  send  back  the  nearly  two  hundred  of 
our  trained  and  called  and  experienced  missionaries  now 
In  the  homeland.  Brethren,  we  MUST  do  more  for  the 
cause  of  Foreign  missions. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

ZENO  WALL. 

REPORT  OF  COMMITTEE  ON  CO-OPERATIVE  PRO- 
GRAM AND  CHURCH  FINANCE 

To  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association— 

Your  committee  recommends  the  adoption  of  the  bud- 
get system  of  finance,  and  the  use  of  duplex  envelopes 
by  the  members.  In  order  to  carry  into  effect  the  bud- 
get system,  a  finance  committee  of  the  church  ought 
to  be  appointed,  who  together  with  the  pastor,  should 
consider  the  necessary  local  expenses  of  the  church,  es- 
timating each  item  thereof,  and  estimates  the  amount 
to  be  given  by  the  local  church  to  the  co-operative  pro- 
gram, and  such  committee  submit  its  report  to  the  full 
church  for  discussion,  amendment  and  adoption.  The  fi- 
nance committee  should  then  conduct  an  every  member 
canvass  for  pledges  to  the  budget.  We  recommend  as 
a  minimum  to  the  co-operative  program  an  amount  e- 
qual  to  the  budget  for  local  expenses,  including  pas- 
tor's salary. 

THE  CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM 
The  General  Board  of  the  Baptist  State  Convention 
ait  its  regular  June  meeting  adopted  as  the  goal  for 
North  Carolina  Baptists  to  raise  in  1929  for  all  the  ob- 
jects included  in  the  Co-operative  Program,  except  the 
Orphanage,  $700,000,  which  is  $100,000  more  than  the 
goal  adopted  for  this  year.  This  increased  goal  was  sug- 

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nested  in  view  of  the  fact  that  our  State  will  not  go 
into  the  special  debt-paying  Campaign  at  Christmas  as 
authorized  iby  the  last  Southern  Baptist  Convention, 
but  in  lieu  of  that  we  are  hoping  to  raise  in  thank  of- 
ferings at  this  season  a  hundred  thousand  dollars  extra 
for  the  Whole  Co-operative  Program. 

Each  dollar  sent  to  Walters  Durham,  Treasurer,  Ral- 
eigh, that  is  undesignated  is  divided  among  the  six  ob- 
jects fostered  by  our  denomination  as  follows: 

State  Missions     _ 23  Cents 

Baptist  Schools    23  Cents 

Baptist  Hospital    4  Cents 

50  Cents 

Foreign  Missions     25  Cents 

Home  Missions     11  1-4  Cents 

Theological     Seminaries  8  1-4  Cents 

Ministers'  Relief   4  1-2  Cents 

New  Orleans  Hospital    ;. 1  Cent 


50  Cents 

In  co-operation  with  the  ether  Associations  in  the 
State  we  recommend  that  this  Association  accept  as  its 
part  of  the  State's  goal  $21,000  which  is  based  on  the 
regular  ratio  of  increase  in  the  State's  goal,  around 
40  per  cent  in  advance  of  what  we  gave  last  year.  We 
recommend  that  this  amount  be  divided  among  the 
churches  of  the  Association  upon  as  equitable  and  fair 
basis  as  possible  by  the  Executive  Committee  of  the 
Association,  or  (by  a  special  committee  appointed  for 
the  purpose;  that  each  church  earnestly  endeavor  to 
raise  its  objective  by  making  a  thorough  every  mem- 
ber canvass  December  2-9,  the  Southwide  date  suggest- 
ed, or  at  such  other  time  as  each  church  may  elect,  or 
to  raise  it  by  some  other  method  adopted  by  the  church. 

We  would  recommend  fruther  that  the  most  thorou- 
gh preparation  be  made  several  weeks  in  advance  of 
the  every  member  canvass  through  prayer,  preaching 
and  instruction  of  all  the  people  about  the  objects  in- 
cluded in  the  Program. 

We  would  recommend  also  that  a  simple  organization 

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be  set  up  in  the  Association  consisting  of  the  Executive 
committee  or  a  special  committee  appointed  by  the  chair 
to  function  in  putting  on  the  every  member  canvass  in 
every  church  in  the  Association  and  in  conserving  the 
results;  that  a  similar  organization  in  each  local  church 
be  set  up  consisting  of  a  committee  from  the  Board  of 
deacons  or  a  special  committee  appointed  by  the  church 
to  apt  with  the  pastor  in  directing  the  canvass  in  the 
local  church. 

B.  T.  FALLS 

Song.      Special  solo  by  H.  E.  Easom. 

Mission  report  discussed  by  Dr.  C.  E.  Maddry. 

At  close  of  Maddry  address  he  answered  several  ques- 
tions asked  by  the  brethren  concerning  C.  S.  Carnes, 
defaulting  treasurer  of  Home  Mission  Board. 

Report  adopted. 

Miscellaneous  business. 

Music.  Closing  prayer  by  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

210  delegates  were  enrolled  during  the  day. 

NIGHT  SESSION 

Music  service  led  by  Horace  Easom. 

Prayer  by  J.  B.  Davis. 

Music  led  by  Mr.  Easom. 

REPORT  ON  B.  Y.  P.  U. 
(By  F.  E.  Greene) 

Following  is  Tuesday  night's  program  of  Kings  Moun- 
tain Baptist  Association,  October  9 : 

7:00 — Song  service  led  by  Horace  Easom. 

Prayer.  Song. 

7:15— Report  on  B.  Y.  P.  U.,  bv  F.  E.  Greene. 

7:23— Short  talk,  "What  the  B  Y.  P.  U.  does  for  the 
Devotional  Life,"  by  Horace  Easom. 

7:31— Duett,  Mrs.  Carl  Davidson,  Miss  Zona  Hord. 

7:36— Short  talk,  "What  the  B  .Y.  P.  U.  does  for  the 

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Members  Intellectually  \  by  A.  L.  Carton. 

7:44 — Quartette,  by  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

7:49-HShort  talk,  -The  B.  Y.  P.  U.  and  the  Social 
Life,"  by  Mrs.  L.  H.  LedforcL 

7:56— Song,  "Loyalty". 

8:00 — Doctrinal  Sermon,  by  H.  E.  Waldi'ojp. 

Following  is  Mr.  Greene's  report; 

For  years  North  Carolina  Baptist  pastors  have  preach 
ed  the  gospel  with  great  power.  The  Master  has  graci- 
ously bestowed  His  'blessings  upon  our  efforts  to  win  the 
lost.  He  has  given  us  thousands  of  young  people  in 
our  churches.  With  the  coming  of  every  new  life  into 
the  church  membership  comes  a  new  and  added  respon- 
sibility to  that  church  to  guard,  care  for  and  train  that 
life  and  so  far  as  possible  make  it  useful  m  Kingdom 
work.  Each  new  member  in  God's  Kingdom  in  just  a 
babe  in  Christ  and  does  not  always  know  ihow  to  walk, 
talk  and  work.  He  needs  to  be  taught  how  to  walk  the 
new  path,  how  to  give  testimony  to  the  goodness  of 
God  and  how  and  when  and  where  to  work  for  the  Mas- 
ter. These  babes  in  Christ  need  the  tenderest  love  and 
care  from  the  church  as  they  begin  their  work  of 
growth  in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 

The  church,  then,  needs  to  exercise  the  closest  and 
tenderest  watchcare  over  them.  There  should  be  a  place 
in  every  church  where  these  young  members  can  develop 
and  grow.  A  denomination  without  a  training  depart- 
ment is  like  a  ciop  planted  but  not  cultivated,  or  an 
army  enlisted  but  no  place  to  train  the  soldiers. 

The  Baptist  Young  People's  Union  is  the  greatest 
training  agency  of  the  young  people  in  our  denomina- 
tion. Its  object  is  to  increase  the  spirituality  of  young 
Christians;  to  train  them  in  all  essential  church  activi- 
ties; their  edification  in  Scriptural  knowledge;  to  in- 
struct them  in  Baptist  doctrine  and  history;  to  enlist 
them  in  all  forms  of  missionary  endeavor;  to  help 
young  Christians  find  themselves  in  Kingdom  service. 
This  is  a  great  aim  and  a  task  that  should  challenge 
the  best  in  us.  We  shall  save  our  churches  for  tomor- 
row by  saving  our  young  people  of  today.  We  will  be  no 
longer  wise  if  we  neglect  longer  this  task  of  training  in 

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every  church  in  our  state. 

To  accomplish  this  great  task  our  Sunday  School  Board 
at  Nashville,  and  the  General  Board  of  our  Baptist 
State  Convention  foster  this  work  of  training.  In  the 
state  we  have  two  state-wide  secretaries  in  the  field, 
Mr.  James  A.  Ivey,  General  Secretary,  and  Miss:  Winnie 
Rickett,  Secretary  of  Junior  and  Intermediate  work.  We 
also  have  a  field  worker,  Miss  Marguerite  Harrison,  in 
the  Eastern  half  of  the  state,  and  another,  Miss  Mary 
Frances  Biggers,  in  the  Western  half.  There  are  also 
four  Associiaitional  workers  maintained  by  the  Baptist 
Sunday  School  Board  at  Nashville  and  the  Associations 
employing  them.  These  workers  conduct  study  courses 
training  schools,  conferences  and  conventions.  Their 
services  can  be  secured  for  work  in  city,  town  and  rur- 
al churches. 

In  the  -state  there  are  2368  churches.  Approximately 
1150  churches  have  unions  with  a  total  of  1997  unions. 

In  our  association  we  have  77  unions  in  34  churches. 
This  is  a  splendid  record  for  our  association,  but  at  the 
same  time  must  remember  that  there  are  7  churches 
which  'have  no  unions  and  are  without  this  valuable 
training  service.  We  recommend  and  urge  that  the  pas- 
tors and  leaders  in  churches  without  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s  make 
a  special  effort  to  organize  same  at  the  earliest  possi- 
ble time. 

We  recommend  that  the  churches  elect  the  officers  of 
unions,  publicly  install  ami  recognize  them  as  church  of- 
ficers, call  upon  them  regularly  for  reports  and  mak« 
them  responsible  to  the  church.  We  further  recommend 
that  each  individual  church  support  this  work  financial- 
ly, prayerfully  and  sympathetically. 

The  program  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  TJ.  is  one  osf  enlarge 
merit,  enlightment  and  enlistment.  The  aim  of  this  or- 
ganization is  to  train  and  keep  our  young  people  in 
touch  and  in  line  with  every  movement  fostered  by  oul 
denomination.  The  work  is  truly  educational  and  is 
bearing  rich  fruit  from  year  to  year  in  preparing  our 
young  people  for  active,  intelligent  and  capable  service 
in  the  work  of  the  churches;  and  the  full  program  of 
our  great  denomination. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

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F..  E.  GREENE 
HORACE  EASOM. 


Report  adopted". 


€r.  P.  Abernethy  moves  that  Mrs.  Ledford's  paper  be- 
sent  to  J.  A.  Ivey  for  publicatioin 

Quartett,  Boiling  Springs*, 

Doctrinal  sermon  by  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop.  Text,  Matt- 
16:18.  Col.  l:lg. 

Closing  prayer  by  J.  W.  Suttle. 

SECOND  DAY— MOROTNG  SESSION 

Music  led  by  W.  N.  Cook. 

Prayer  by  €*.  P.  Abernethy. 

Music  led  by  W.  N.  Cook. 

Association  called  to  order  by  Moderator, 

Registration  of  delegates.  Announcements,  etc. 

Recognize  Walter  Gilmore,  Raleigh;      E.  N.  Gardner; 

Thomasvflle. 

REPORT  OF    SUNDAY  SCHOOL  SUPERINTENDENT 

G.  G.  Page,  superintendent  of  the  Kings  Mountain 
Baptist  Sunday  School  Association,  was  called  upon  for 
a  verbal  report  of  the  work.  He  reported  that  when  the 
body  met  last  year  there  were  only  thirteen  Standard 
Sunday  schools  in  the  association.  Under  the  auspices 
of  the  executive  committee  and  in  compliance  with  re- 
quest from  the  administration  department  of  the  Sunday 
school  board,  he  reported,  that  on  October  23,  1927, 
the  Sunday  schools  of  the  association  were  organized 
into  the  Kings'  Mountain  Baptist  Sunday  School  asso- 
ciation for  the  purpose  of  developing  better  Sunday 
schools  throughtout  the  association.  He  displayed  charts 
showing  that  at  this  session  28  of  the  schools  have 
reached  the  Standard,  with  two  others  lacking  only 
one  point  each.  He  also  displayed  a  felt  pennant  issued 

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by  the  Baptist  Sunday  School  Board  of  Nashville,  Tenn. 
recognizing  the  association  as  a  Standard  Association. 
The  speaker  explained  that  the  Kings  Mountain  was 
the  first  association  to  reach  the  Standard  of  Excel- 
lence and  that  only  one  other  had  yet  attained  it",  that 
is  the  Gorsicana  association  in  Texas. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  REPORT 
<By  W.  E.  Lowe) 

During  the  last  ten  years  marvelous  growth  has 
been  made  along*  every  line  of  Sunday  School  work. 
<^od  has  wonderfully  blessed  us  in  our  efforts  to  win 
the  young-  people  to  Christ.  We  have  a  right  to  rejoice 
in  the  great  and  far-reaching  work  of  iomr  Sunday 
School  Board.  The  value  of  our  church  buildings  has 
been  greatly  increased  by  the  growth  of  our  Sunday 
Schools  and  other  educational  work.  In  the  last  ten 
vears  we  have  increased  the  value  of  our  church  Drop- 
erty  from  $62,820,056  to  $184,719,387  and  have  made 
a  net  gain  in  our  church  membership  of  one  million, 
2nd  in  our  Sunday  School  Enrollment  of  900,000.       In 

1926  there  were  2,683,331  in  our  Sunday  Schools,     in 

1927  there  were  2,780.043  in  our  Sunday  schools,  an 
increase  of  96,712.  In  North  Carolina  in  1926  our  Sun- 
day school  enrollment  was  322,861.  In  1927,  341,488, 
an  increase  of  18,627.  North  Carolina  made  the  great- 
est increase  of  any  state  within  the  bounds  of  the  Sou- 
thern Baptist  convention.  Florida  comes  next  with  an 
increase  of  13,471. 

Kings  Mountain  association  stands  at  the  head  of 
the  lisit  of  all  the  associations  of  North  Carolina.  We 
have  41  churches  in  our  association  and  28  have  been 
recognized  as  Standard  and  with  the  possibility  of 
having  35  Standard  Sunday  Schools  by  January;  first 

W.  E.  LOWE. 

Adopted. 

RESOLUTION 

Motion  by  W.  N.  Cook  that  we  endorse  the  work  of 
G.  G.  Page,  and  his  co-workers  in  making  our  Associa- 
tion a  Standard  Sunday  School  association,  and  urge 
that  we  continue  the  work  till  every       Sunday     school 


where  it  is  possible  be  made  a  Standard  School. 
Adopted. 

VOTE  OF  APPRECIATION 

«regation  to  rise  to  'its  feet. 

REPORT   ON   CHRISTIAN   EDUCATION 
(By  C  J.  Black) 
Christian  Education  is  one  of  the  most     important 
sugeSwe  Sve  to.  consider  today^  Hour  «*. on  c£ 

^re^nfplace  it  has  in  on, ■  dem-Jg | *«££ 
f airs''  If  we  do  not  we  are  going  to  to  suffer  lrrepdi 

Would  it  be  Jewish,  Protestant,  or  Catholic     it  is  ui 
Sy impost  for  us  to  conceive  the  idea  of  such    a 

thBut  what  is  the  denominational  school        arid  what 
does  it  teach  that  cannot  be      taught      in  our  j>uibhc 
school's?  To  these  questions,  we  wish  to    say  that    oe 
nommational  schools,  if  they  are  conducted  as       they 
Should    are  those  in  which  the  principles  of  Christian 
itv  are  taught;       Nothing  is  taught  contrary  to     the 
eachino-  of °ou r  Lord.  He  has  the  foremost  place  in  the 
entire  program  of  the  school.  Every  teacher  must  be  a 
loyal  Christian,  and  must  live  such     a    Me    that    the 
student  may  follow  in  his  or  her  footsteps  with .  .    all 
sraaem  may  ^hool  is  one    in  which  the    BUMe 

If. plS  tor  bS  torehiw,  ml  *  »  *»  "*  H 


we  can  Ihope  for  it  to  be  taught  to  our  children  by 
those  who  believe  it  to  be  the  word  of  God. 

In  the  Christian  school,  education  and  Christianity 
go  hand  In  hand,  and  without  this,  education  is  a  very 
dangerous  thing.  An  educated  man  without  Christ  is  a 
very  uncertain  factor  in  any  community.  The  mind  ed- 
ucated exclusive  of  the  soul,  cannot  be  productive  of 
good.  To  think  that  education  is  all  that  we  need  is 
folly,  but  itoknow  that  no  civilization  can  be  stabilized 
without  putting  Christianity  at  the  very  base  of  it  is 
safe.  Christianity  and  education  must  go  hand  in  hand 
to  make  sure  our  civilization.  No  stateyor  nation  is 
safe  without  Christian  schools,  and  let  me  add  this 
word  here,  the  schools  that  mean  most  are  those  that 
do  elementary  work.  We  may  think  that  our  denomina- 
tional high  schools  have  served  their  day  and  purpose, 
This  writer  does  not  agree  with  those  who  think  so. 
There  can  never  be  a  day  when  they  cannot  do  a  won- 
derful work  for  our  young  people.  They  offer  advanta- 
ges to  our  young  preachers  and  volunteer  workers  that 
no  state  school  can  ever  give.  It  will  be  disasterous  for 
them  to  die. 

In  considering  this  important  question  we  'are  made 
to  think  a;s  to  what  our  Christian  schools  have  done  in 
the  past.  Have  they  been  worth  while?  Have  they  been 
worth  what  they  have  cost?  Have  they  led  the  way 
for  our  great  system  of  schools  in  America,  or  have 
they  followed  in  the  foot  prints  of  others  ?  Let  us  look 
into  'this  matter  just  a  little.  By  just  a  little  investiga- 
tion, we  find  that  Christian  schools  have  led  the  way 
for  other  schools.  Christian  schools  were  here  before 
public  schools  were  dreamed  of.  Religious  educators  had 
to  blaze  the  way  for  our  public  schools.  Before  the  first 
boy  was  born  in  America  was  twenty  one  years  old, 
Harvard  had  her  doors  open  to  him,  inviting  him  to  ac- 
cept college  training.  Who  took  the  lead  in  this  great 
school?  Was  it  not  John  Harvard?  What  did  he  have 
placed  above  its  entrance?  Was  it  not,  'THAT  A  TRAIN 
ED  MINISTRY  MAY  NOT  PERISH  FROM  THE 
EARTH." 

One  hundred  and  four  of  the  first  one  hundred  and 
nineteen  colleges  to  be  founded  east  of  the  Mississippi 

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were  denominational  schools.  The  old  settlements  over 
our  country  gathered  around  a  log  church  and  an  old 
time  school  house.  These  often  grew  to  be  high  schools 
and  some  times,  they  gave  a  fair  college  education.  Who 
was  the  teacher?  Nearly  all  the  time  it  was  the  hum- 
ble pastor  of  the  community  church.  What  kind  of  ed- 
ucation was  this?  May  we  not  say  with  safety  that  it 
was  Christian?  These  community  schools  gradually  gave 
way  to  the  public  schools,  and  finally  they  became  edu- 
cational centers  as  we  have  them    today. 

But  what  have  we  as  educational  assets  today?  Do 
we  have  anything  that  we  may  be  proud  of?  Do  we 
have  any  institutions  that  have  made  reputation  enough 
to  have  a  place  among  the  leading  institutions  of 
learning  in  our  state?  What  about  Wake  Forest  that 
has  been  sending  out  a  constant  stream  of  educated 
men  for  nearly  one  hundred  years?  What  about  Mere- 
dith, Chowan,  Mars  Hill,  Wingate,  Sylva,  Fruitland  In- 
stitute, and  our  own  school  at  Boiling  Springs?  Do  we 
have  anything  in  our  state  that  has  excelled  them  in 
the  numbers  they  have  taught,  or  in  the  class  of  work 
they  have  done?  Most  assuredly  not.  They  stand  unex- 
celled. It  is  impossible  to  estimate  the  good  these  schools 
have  done.  What  would  our  denomination  have  done 
without  them.  Where  would  Yates,  Green  and  many  oth- 
ers who  have  blessed  this  land,  or  have  gone  to  the 
foreign  fields  to  tell  the  heathen  about  Him  who  died 
for  them  ?  Let  us  give  honor  to  Whom  honor  is  due. 

Now,  let  us  look  at  this  noble  question  from  another 
angle,  an  angle  we  are  hard  to  get  to  see.  It  is  beyond 
our  mental  powers  to  estimate  the  good  our  schools 
have  accomplished  within  the  last  fifty  years,  but  what 
have  we  done  for  them  ?  Have  we  nourished  them  as  we 
should  have  done?  Have  we  given  them  our  moral  and 
financial  support  as  we  should  have  done?  If  we  have, 
why  did  thirteen  of  our  high  schools  have  to  cease  to 
operate?  Why  do  we  have  to  borrow  money  now  to  car- 
ry them  on  with?  Why  do  we  have  to  put  on  rousting 
campaigns  to  raise  money  to  pay  for  our  equipment  and 
other  necessary  conveniences?  Do  we  not  stand  guilty 
before  God  for  disregard, for  them?  We  have  patronized 
state  schools  because  they  were  cheaper,  as  we  thought 

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we  have  criticised  them  because  they  were  not  conduct- 
ed as  we  thought  they  ought  to  have  been,  many  (have 
used  their  influence  against  them  when  it  was  to  best 
interest  to  support  them.  These  are  facts  that  we  are 
stating,  and  facts  are  stubborn  things  when  we  have  to 
confront  them  as  we  do  in  this  case. 

In  the  leist  place,  your  committee  desires  to  make  the 
following  suggestions : 

1. — That  the  Baptists  of  this  association  give  to  our 
schools  their  most  loyal  support  in  every  way  they  can, 
and  especially  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

2. — That  we  pay  every  cent  of  our  pledges  to  the 
Centennial  Campaign  Funds  as  quickly  as  possible  be- 
cause it  is  needed  now. 

3. — That  we  invite  President  Davis  to  our  churches 
as  often  as  we  can  so  that  he  may  learn  the  folks  and 
that  the  folks  may  know  him. 

4. — That  we  cooperate  with  the  Trustees  and  Faculty 
of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  in  everything  they 
undertake  for  the  advancement  of  Christian  Education 
in  our  section  of  the  state. 

5. — That  we  pray  regularly  for  the  faculty  and  school 
that  it  may  be  kept  dose  to  the  Master. 

It es p ec tf ully  submitted , 

C.  J.  BLACK 
J.  A.  McBRAYER 

Song,  "On  Jordan's  Stormy  Banks",  led  by  H.  E.  Ea- 
som. 

REPORT  BOARD  TRUSTEES  BOILING  SPRINGS 

HIGH  SCHOOL 
(Read  by  J.  H.  Quinn) 

To  the  Kings  Mountain,  Sandy  Run  and  Gaston  Coun- 
ty Baptists  Associations: — 

On  May  2nd,  1928,  your  School  closed  its  twenty-first 
year  of  actual  work.  These  have  been  strenuous  years, 
marked  by  sacrificial  devotion  and  unrelenting  efforts  on 
the  part     of  faithful  and  loyal  friends  of  the  institution 

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but  in  these  years  we  have  made  history  for  Christian: 
education  in  this  section  where  the  Baptist  cause  so  lar- 
gely predominates.  We  point  with  pride  to  the  achieve- 
ments of  the  High  School  as  a  justification  of  the  wis- 
dom of  these  Associations  in  entering  the  field  of 
Christian  education.  More  than  5000  students  have  en- 
rolled here  since  the  opening  of  the  School  and  590 
have  graduated,  many  of  whom  later  graduated  from 
higher  institutions  of  learning.  As  a  rule,  these  are 
making  good  in  every  line  of  human  activity  in  Church 
and  State. 

The  total  enrollment  of  the  School  for  the  year  1927- 
28  was  138,  a  decrease  from  that  of  the  previous  year 
but  no  greater  than  was  anticipated  in  view  of  the  rap- 
id invasion  of  our  territory  by  the  State  high  schools. 
There  were  47  in  the  graduating  class,  only  one  short 
of  the  number  the  previous  year,  while  there  was  a 
marked  decrease  in  the  two  first  and  second  year 
classes.  This  unmistakably  marks  the  drift  toward  high- 
er education. 

Following  is  Financial  Report  for  1927-28: 

RECEIPTS— Actual  and  prospective: 

Tuition  and  Fees,  $8,051.03 

Ministerial  Tuition  plus  deficit       1,251.35 

Board 8,521.47 

Rents,  Fuel,  and  Lights  ...._ - 1,505.61 

General  Expense  Fund     _.'. 1,697.63 

Miscellaneous     Sources 1,586.14 

General  Educational  Board     2,500.00 

Borrowed  Money  23.07 

Bank  Balance  July  1st,  1927  6.11 

Total  cash  received  during  the  year $25,142.41 

Uncollected     accounts _ 1,071.82 

Uncollected  notes 352.03 


Total  Booked  for  year — paid  and  unpaid       $26,566.26 

EXPENDITURES: 

Salaries  and  Supplies    $10,187.57 

Board 6,714.58 

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Plant  Administration 8,274.13  ^ 

Overdraft     27.76 

Total  Expenditures $25,204.04 

Deficit  for  the  year  __ 1,362.22 

This  is  the  second  year  in  which  we  have  had  the 
unpleasant  duty  of  reporting  a  deficit,  but  it  is  slightly 
below  that  of  last  year.  Tnis  deficit  is  contingent  upon 
our  collecting  in  full  balance  booked  for  the  year.  Some 
arrangement  should  be  made  at  this  meeting  of  the  As- 
sociation to  discharge  this  deficit. 

BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

In  the  annual  reports  of  1926  and  1927  of  this  Board 
we  urged  the  pressing  demand  for  a  Junior  College  at 
Boiling  Springs.  In  our  last  report  we  presented  an 
agreement  which  had  been  tentatively  adopted  by  this 
Board  and  the  General  Secretary  of  the  Convention, 
subject  to  the  ratification  of  the  Convention  at  its  meet- 
ing last  November.  That  agreement,  with  a  few  slight 
amendments,  was  unanimously  adopted  by  the  Conven- 
tion. Accordingly,  a  joint  campaign  was  launched  and 
vigorously  prosecuted  during  the  summer  within  the 
Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Associations  to  reach 
c<  goal  of  $250,000  for  the  Centennial  Fund  and  to  make 
Boiling  Springs  High  School  a  Junior  College.  While  a 
little  less  than  half  the  goal  was  reached,  it  was  a 
marked  success  and  fully  demonstrated  the  deep  inter- 
est of  our  people  in  the  movement  for  the  College.  Out 
of  the  funds  coming  from  these  two  Associations  will 
first  be  paid  the  bonded  indebtedness  of  $40,000  against 
our  School  and  the  remaider  will  be  divided  between 
College  and  the  Centennial  Fund  on  the  basis  of  60 
per  cent  to  the  former  <and  40  per  cent  to  the  latter. 
Half  the  sum  going  to  the  College  will  be  applied  to 
equipment  and  the  remainder  to  the  endowment.  It  is 
earnestly  hoped  that  before  the  termination  of  the  Cen- 
tennial Campaign  in  1930  that  we  shall  reach  our  goal 
of  $250,000. 

So  impressed  were  the  officers  of  the  Baptist  State 
Convention  with  the  success  achieved  in  the  Campaign 
and  loyalty  of  our  people  to  our  School,       that      your 

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Board  was  authorized,  at  the  beginning  of  the  present 
term,  to  launch  a  Junior  College,  putting  on  the  first 
year  of  College  work.  The  action  of  the  officers  will  be- 
submitted  to  the  Convention  in  November*  for  ratifica- 
tion. Accordingly,  the  Junior  College  was  launched  and 
is  now  a  reality.  The  High  School,  for  the  present,  will 
be  continued.  A  second  year  of  college  will  be  added 
next  year.  No  effort  will  be  spared  in  making  ours  a 
Standard  Junior  College.  Only  such  persons  have  been 
employed  for  teachers  in  the  College  Department  as  will 
meet  this  requirement. 

Although  late  in  announcing  definite  plans  for  the 
College  Department,  we  now  have  68  college  Students 
with  others  still  coming.  This  is  in  excess  of  the  mini- 
mum requirement  for  standardization.  The  Dean  has 
submitted  to  the  Board  the  following  data  relative  to 
present  term:  High  School,  by  classes — Freshman  class 
20;  Sophomore  30;  Junior  28;  and  Senior  41.  Total  en- 
rollment to  date,  all  departments,  187.  Classified  by  As- 
sociation, we  have  from  the  Kings  Mountain  91 ;  Sandy 
Run  33 ;  and  Gaston  County  12.  There  are  51  from  ter- 
ritory outside  these  Associations,  26  being  from  South 
Carolina.  Six  States — North  Carolina,  South  Carolina, 
Virginia,  Florida,  Alabama,  and  Massachusetts,  are  re- 
presented with  ten  counties  in  this  State.  By  denomina- 
tions, we  have  173  Baptists,  5  Methodists,  One  A.  R.  P. 
and  one  Catholic.  Bible  Department  has  123. 

To  meet  the  requirements  for  standardization,  cer- 
tain equipment  has  been  been  and  is  being  added.  It 
is  the  purpose  of  the  Board  to  meet  this  expense,  ul- 
timately, from  the  funds  pledged  in  the  recent  cam- 
paign, but  this  fund  will  mot  be  available  for  some  time 
to  come.  Hence,  this  Board  is  confronted  With  the  nec- 
essity of  borrowing  a  sum  sufficient  to  meet  present 
need  for  improvements  and  equipment  which  will  be  no 
less  than  $5,000.  We,  therefore,  request  authorization 
from  the  Association  to  negotiate  a  loan,  or  loans  for 
such  sum,  or  so  much  thereof  as  may  be  found  neces- 
sary, for  the  purpose  named. 

WHEREAS,  it  is  apparent,  as  much  as  we  regret  it, 
that  our  beloved  brethren  and  co-workers  on  this  Board, 
who  are  members  of  the  Gaston  County       Association, 

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feel  embarrassed  to  take  a  part  in  our  Board  meetings 
since  they  were  not  included  in  the  recent  campaign  in 
the  other  two  Associations  in  behalf  of  our  Junior  Col- 
lege  movement;  and,  whereas,  we  believe  the  pastors 
and  churchs  of  the  Gaston  County  Association  would 
now  appreciate  an  opportunity  to  extend  financial  aid  to 
cur  Junior  College  which  it  greatly  needs,  therefore, 

This  Board  hereby  memorializes  the  Gaston  County 
Association  to  launch  at  this  session  a  movement  to 
raise  such  sum  for  permanent  improvement  and  equip- 
ment of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  as  that  body  may 
deem  wise  and  proper.  This  fund  would  meet  the  press- 
ing needs  for  these  purposes,  and,  at  s*ame  time,  enable 
the  membership  of  that  Association  to  know  and  feel 
that  they  had  a  definite  and  worthy  part  in  the  estab- 
lishment and  maintenance  of  a  Christian  College  which 
will  mean  everything  to  our  worthy  and  struggling 
youth  wihose  financial  condition  will  prevent  their  going 
to  one  of  our  Senior  Colleges  or  Universities. 

The  terms  of  the  following"  members  of  this  Board  ex- 
pire this  year  and  their  successors  must  be  elected,  to- 
wit:  Kings  Mountain  Association — Geo.  M.  Gold,  J,  F. 
Moore,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  L.  Putnam,  and  T.  A.  Stamey. 
A  successor  to  C.  B.  Wilson,  whose  term  expires  in  1930, 
and  who  has  removed  from  the  Association,  must  be 
elected.  Sandy  Run— A.  I.  Jolly, '  T.  M.  Holland  (dead). 
Rev.  C.  C.  Matheney,  M  M.  Green,  P.  €.  Hawkins.  'Gas- 
ton County — D.  P.  Stowe  and  N.  B.  Kendrick.  A.  suc- 
cessor to  Rev.  W.  C  Barrett,  whose  term  expires  in 
1932,  and  wTiho  has  removed  from  the  Association,  must 
be  elected. 

Your  Board  announces  with  distinctive  pride  the  elec- 
tion of  Dr.  J„  B.  Davis  to  the  Presidency  of  the  Col- 
lege. Dr.  Davis  is  a  native  North  Carolinian,  a  graduate 
of  Mars  Hill,  of  Wake  Forest,  of  our  University,  and 
of  the  Southwestern  Seminary.  A  young-  man  with  strike 
ing  personality,  a  profound  scholar,  an  exponent  of 
Christian  Schools,  we  believe  we  have  in  Dr.  Davis  a 
President  worthy  of  the  highest  esteem  of  our  people 
and  whom  we  shall  be  glad  to  follow.  Under  his  able 
leadership  and  by  the  co-operation  of  Ms  true  and  tried 
.co-workers,  we  believe  Boiling  Springs  Junior      College 

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will  'have  a  great  future.  ~j 

Respectfully  submitted,  this  Oct.  9th,  1928. 

J.  H.  QUINN,  Chairman  Board  Trustees. 
C.  C.  MATHENEY,  Secretary  Board  Trustees. 

Both  reports  discussed  by  Dr.  J.  B.  Davis,  President 
Boiling'  Springs  Junior  College.  Both  adopted. 

FINE  SPIRIT  MANIFESTED 
Dr.  Davis  prefaced  his  masterful  address  upon  Chris- 
tian Education  by  presenting  Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins,  prin- 
cipal of  the  Boiling  Springs  Hgih  School  for  twenty 
years  and  now  dean  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 
In  the  presence  of  the  association  they  pledged  each 
other  their  loyalty  and  co-operation  in  carrying  forward 
the  work  of  the  institution.  ''Hidden  Treasures  in  World 
Redemption"  was  Dr.  Davis'  subject.  At  the  close  of  the 
address  prayer  was  led  by  Walter  M.  Gilmore  of  Ralei- 
gh. 

15  ministerial  students  of  the  college  were  exhibited. 

The  report  on  Boiling  Springs  showed  a  deficit  of 
$1362.22  in  last  year's  accounts,  and  tuition  for  minis- 
terial students  of  $825.00,  making  a  total  of  $2187.22.  It 
was  calculated  that  our  part  would  be  $936.00. 

Subscriptions  were  called  for  with  the  following  re- 
sponse: Shelby  First  $200;  T.  M.  London  Fund  by  G.  C. 
Hord  $220;  Kings  Mountain  First  $25;  Boiling  Springs 
$200;  New  Hope  $50;  Shelby  Second  $25;  Double  Shoals 

$25;  Zoar  $25;  Elizabeth  $25;  Union  $25;       Zion     $25; 
Lawndale  $25 ;  Double  Springs  $25 ;  Waco  $25. 

COMMITTEE  TO  ALLOT  $21,000.00 
The  association  was  asked  to  accept  $21,000.00  as  its 
quota  on  the  Co-Operative  campaign  for  the  ensuing 
year.  B.  T.  Falls,  D.  F.  Hord,  D.  J.  Keeter,  W.  W  Wash- 
burn, O.  C.  Dixon,  J.  A.  McBrayer  and  J.  R  Walker, 
were  appointed  as  a  committee  to  apportion  the  amount 
among  the  churches  and  report  later  in  the  session. 

Benediction  by  Z.  D.  Harrill. 

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SECOND  DAY— AFTERNOON  ] 

]\Iusic  led  by  H.  E.  Easom. 

Prayer  by  W.  W.  Rimmer. 

Quartett  by  Boiling  Spring's  Junior  College. 

Members  of  Boiling  Springs  faculty  introduced  by 
Dean  J.  D.  Huggins. 

THE  NORTH  CAROLINA  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 
(Read  by  D.  F.  Hord) 

The  Baptist  Hospital  is  located  on  ten  acres  of  land 
in  the  corporate  limits  of  Winston-Salem,  on  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  spots  in  the  state.  There  are  two  build- 
ings, the  Hospital  plant  and  the  Nurses  Home.  The  prop 
erty  is  worth  albout  $375,000,  with  a  bonded  indebted- 
ness on  the  plant  of  $125,000  which  is  being  retired  an- 
nually. The  four  percent  from  the  co-operative  program 
goes  to  retire  these  bonds  and  pay  the  interest  on  the 
indebtedness.  The  amount  thus  received  just  about  takes 
care  of  this. 

CHARITY  WORK.  The  charity  work  of  the  hospital 
has  grown  very  rapidly.  Last  year  about  500  patients 
received  free  treatment,  and  this  year  the  number  will 
reach  600,  at  a  cost  to  the  institution  of  about  $30,000. 
The  recourses  for  this  work  are  as  follows:  Mothers' 
Day  offerings,  gifts  from  the  Duke  Endowment  Fund, 
and  a  small  amount  from  the  cash  receipts  from  pay 
patients. 

The  only  money  the  denomination  puts  into  charity 
is  the  money  received  from  the  Mother's  Day  offering, 
if  a  church  fails  to  give  to  this  cause  on  that  of  some 
other  Sunday,  it  has  no  part  in  the  care  of  the  unfor- 
tunate sick  who  need  the  care  and  ihelp  of  his  brother 
Baptist.  Our  response  is  the  measure  of  our  interest  in 
and  love  for  those  in  their  pitiful  need,  it  is  the  ex- 
pression of  our  loyalty  to  Him  who  said  "Heal  the  Sick.* 
For  His  sake  and  for  their  sakes  we  earnestly  hope  ev- 
ery church  in  our  association  will  make  a  worth  while 
offering  to  our  Baptist  Hospital  on  next  Mother's  Day, 

Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  F.  HORD, 


Discussed  by  D.  F.  Hord.  Adopted. 

In  the  absence  of  D.  G.  Washburn  who  was  to  report 
on  the  Orphanage,  it  was  discussed  by  E.  N.  Gardner — 
report  furnished  later. 

ORPHANAGE  REPORT 
(Furnished  by  D.  G.  Washburn) 

This  resembles  a  report  o<n  a  home,  only  it  is  many 
times  multiplied. 

The  last  annual  report  gave  618  children  present;  of 
these  117  were  at  the  Kennedy  Home.  With  68  mothers 
there  were  aided  282  children,  making  in  all  900  child- 
ren care  for. 

On  account  of  shortage  of  funds  were  cared  for  by 
mother's  aid  than  a  year  ago. 

Some  six  or  eight  hundred  were  turned  away  for  lack 
of  room,  and  no  more  could  he  helped  by  mother's  aicT 
for  lack  of  funds. 

For  43  years  this  stream  of  children  has  been  coming 
in  and  passing  on  out  into  life  with  added  preparation 
for  the  struggle  there.  That  they  be  fitted  and  fortified 
for  real  living  is  the  matter  of  chief  concern.  Our  in- 
firmary with  a  trained  nurse  and  skilled  physicians, 
who  come  at  &  moment's  call,  look  after  the  health;  our 
housekeeping,  farm,  dairy,  printing  office  and  other  form 
of  industry,  give  skill  to  their  hands ;  a  standard  school 
looks  after  their  minds ;  and  the  religious  life  led  by  pas- 
tor E.  N.  Gardner,  also  a  teacher  of  the  Bible,  is  not 
neglected. 

There  is  a  painful  discrepancy  between  the  number  of 
pressing  applications  for  help  and  the  contributions  com 
ing  in.  So  far  we  are  not  as  badly  in  debt  as  we  were 
a  year  ago  at  this  time,  but  contributions  are  far  be- 
low our  expenditures. 

Again  every  Baptist  Sunday  School  is  asked  to  make 
a  contribution  once  a  month.  In  some  schools  single 
classes  support  a  child.  Remember  the  Thanksgiving  of- 
fering measured  by  one  day's  work  or  income  as  an  ex- 
pression of  gratitude  and  thus  enable  the  Orphanage  to 
do  its  work.  We  would  encourage  a  club  of  Charity  and 
Children  in  every  school,  60  cents  a  copy  in  clubs  of  ten 
or  more  to  one  address.  It  is  one  dollar  to  a  single  sufo- 

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scriber.  We  ask  that  a  special  Orphanage  representative 
be  appointed  to  aid  the  institution  in  keeping  in  touch 
with  the  Sunday  school. 

Moderator  'announces  the  following  Chairmen  of  Com- 
mittees to  report  next  year: 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE    W.  E.  Lowe 

WOMAN'S  WORK Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

ORPHANAGE Jno,  P.  Mull 

CO-OP.  PROGRAM  &  CHURCH  FINANCE 

Rush  Padgett 

STATE  MISSIONS     C.  J.  Black 

HOME  MISSIONS    _ J.  L,  Jenkins 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS    H.  E.  Waldrop 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION Zeno    Wall 

B.  Y.  P.  U _ A.  L,  Calton 

SUNDAY  SCHOOLS    G.  G.  Page 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL    G.  P.  Abernethy 

OLD  MINISTERS  RELIEF    W.  N.  Cook 

TEMPERANCE  and  PUBLIC  MORALS  

_ D.  G.  Washburn 

OBITUARIES     _ I.  D.  Harrill 

Upon  motion  Jno.  P.  Mull  is  re-elected  director  for  the 
Orphanage  in  the  Association. 

Brother  Mull  announces  that  he  will  be  glad  to  cooper- 
ate with  Pastors  and  Superintendents  in  regard  to  Or- 
phanage collections. 

Miss  Haggard  of  the  South  Mountain  Industrial 
School  is  recognized  and  presents  the  claims  of  the  in- 
stitution. 

Upon  suggestion  of  W.  N.  Cook  a  free-will  offering 
was  taken  for  the  School — amount  $35.43. 

TIME  AND  PLACE 
We,  your  committee  on  time  and  place  and  preacher, 
recommend  the  following: 

That  the  Association  meet  with  the  Boiling  Springs 
church  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  after  the  first  Sun- 
day in  October,  1929.  That  Dr.  C.  J.  Black  preach     the 

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Introductory  Sermon,  with  W.  N.  Cook,  alternate. 
E.  B.  HAMRICK 
J.  L.  PUTNAM 
C.  E.  JONES. 
Adopted. 

REPORT  OF  FINANCE  COMMITTEE 

Your  Committee  on  Finance  submit  the  following  re- 
port: Minute  fund,  $114.30;  Co-Operative  Program,  $16. 
A.  P.  SPAKE 
J.  W.  SCISM 
G.  P.  IRVIN. 

TREASURER'S  REPORT 

Received  from  the  Finance  Commitee  $248.93 

Paid  to  F.  B.  Hamrick,  Treasurer  $     2.00 

Paid  to  Walters  Durham,  Treasurer  95.91 

Paid  on  Minute  Fund  151.00 


Balance 

on  hand 

$248.91 
.02 

$248.93 

GEO 

.  BLANTON,  Treasurer. 

Free-will  offering  for  Clerk  services 
$31.23. 

amounting    to 

RESOLUTION 
(By  B.  T.  Falls) 

Resolved,  That  the  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Jun- 
ior College  be  and  they  are  hereby  authorized  and  di- 
rected to  borrow  not  exceeding  Five  Thousand  Dollars 
to  be  Used  in  paying  for  necessary  equipment  to  stan- 
ardize  the  work  as>  a  Junior  College. 

Adopted. 

REPORT  OF  SPECIAL  COMMITTEE  TO  APPORTION 
CO-OPERATIVE    PROGRAM  BUDGET 

To  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association: 

Your  Committee  submits  herewith  its  report*  suggest- 


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ing  the  amounts  to  be  assumed  and  raised  by  the  sever- 
al churches  and  recommend  that  each  church  assume 
and  raise  the  amounts  as  suggested  for  the  Co-Operative 
Program  for  the  ensuing  year. 

Beaver  Dam  $250;  Bethlehem  $200;  Boiling  Springs 
$500;  Buffalo  $35;  Casar  $100;  Carpenters  Grove  $200; 
Double  Springs  $600;  Double  Shoals  $250;  Dover  $225; 
Elizabeth  $400;  Eastside  $200;  Fallston  $250;  Flint  Hill 
$50;  Grover  $1,000;  Kkigis  Mountain  First  $2,000;  Kings 
Mountain  Second  $200";  Lattimore  $300;  Lawndale  $600; 
Macedonia  $50 ;  Mt.  Sinai  $50 ;  New  Bethel  $725 ;  New 
Hope  $300;  New  Prospect  $200;  Normans  Grove  $75, 
North  Brook  $25;  Oak  Grove  $150;  Patterson  Grove 
$200;  Patterson  Springs  $150;  Poplar  Springs  $300; 
Pleasant  Hill  $100 ;  Pleasant  Ridge  $150 ;  Pleasant  Grove 
$200;  Ross.  Grove  $150;  Sandy  Plains  $200;  Shelby  FirsL 
$10,000;  Shelby  Second  $700;  Union  $250;  Waco  $300; 
Wallace  Grove  $25;  Zion  $300;  Zoar  $150.  TOTAL  $23,- 
100.00. 

B.  T.  FALLS 
D.  F.  HORD 

...  W.  W.  WASHBURN 

C.  C.  DIXON 

J.  A.  MoBRAYER 
Z.  R.  WALKER. 

TRUSTEE  BOILING  SPRINGS 

We,  the  committee,  to  recommend  Trustees  for  Boil- 
ing Springs  Junior  College,  recommend  the  following: 

Geo.  M.  Gold,  J.  F.  Moore,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  L.  Put- 
nam, H.  C.  Royster,  Rush  Padgett  to  succeed  Brother 
Wilson. 

JNO.  P.  MULL 
GEO.  L.  CORNWELL 
W.  F.  YELTON. 
Adopted. 

REPORT  NOMINATING  EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Your  Committee  to  nominate  Executive  Board  is  pleas- 
ed to  put  in  nomination  (mostly  old  board),  J.  W.  Sut- 
tle,  J.  Y.  Irvin,  D.  G.  Washburn,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood,  H. 

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E.  Waldrop,  H  D.  Wilson,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 
J.  M.  GOODE 
G.  C.  HORD. 
Adopted, 

Delegate  to  Southern  Baptist  Convention,  J.  W.  Suttlev 

Delegates  to  State  Convention,  Green  Street,        High 
Point,  Nov.  13-15— C.  J.  Black,  J.  B.  Davis,  Zeno  Walt. 

Vice-President  State  Missions — Zeno  Wall. 

Vice-President  Home  Missions — D.  G.  Washburn. 

Vice-President  Foreign  Missions — J.  L.  Jenkins. 


OBITUARY  REPORT 
(Read  by  J.  M.  Walker) 

This  report  on  Obituaries  brings  us  to  the  sad  hour 
of  our  Association.  It  brings  to  remembrances  happy 
faces  and  cheerful  voices,  which  in  this  life,  we  shall 
not  see  nor  hear  again.  However,  we  are  made  to  re- 
joice in  the  hope  of  meeting  them  again. 

In  the  providence  of  God  one  of  our  most  faithful 
ministers  has  been  taken  and  some  of  our  eminently 
useful'  deacons  and  members  have  been  called  to  their 
reward. 

From  the  church  letters  to  the  Association  we  learn 
that  73  of  our  members  have  died.  Of  this  number  the 
committee  knows  of  only  one  minister,  Rev.  A.  H.  Sims, 
who  has  died  during  this  year.  His  pastor,  Rev.  C.  J. 
Black,  has  an  obituary  prepared  which  we  wish  to  have 
read  in  connection  with  this  report. 

RespectfuMv  submitted  for  the  committee, 
J.  M.  WALKER. 

Adopted. 

In  this  connection  a  prepared  obituary  by  C.  J.  Black 
for  A.  H.  Sims  was  ordered  to  go  into  the  Minutes. 

REV.  A.  H.  SIMS 
Rev.  A.  H.  Sims,  one  of  the  most  noted  citizens       of 
Kings  Mountain,  passed  away  quietly  August  29,  late  in 
the  afternoon.  He  had  been  in  declining  health  for  some 

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^months  but  his  friends  thought  that  possibly  he  would 
get  out  once  -more  since  he  lingered  so  long.  AH  was 
done  for  him  that  mankind  can  do.  The  very  best  doc- 
tors and  nurses  were  called,  and  his  faithful  wife  stood 
Jby  his  bedside  constantly,  but  the  time  for  his  departure 
was  at  hand,  and  he  had  to  go. 

Rev.  Allen  Hampton  Sims  was:  born  in  Towns  county* 
Georgia,  June  6th.,  1855,  and  died  August  29,  1928, 
.making  him  seventy  three  years,  two  months  and  twen- 
ty three  days  old.  He  was  a  son  of  John  Littleton  and 
Ann  Byers  Sims  and  a  grand  son  of  Elder  Joseph  Byers 
who  labored  with  Elder  Humphrey  Posey  who  did  such 
a  great  work  in  western  North  Carolina  and  Georgia. 

Rev.  A.  H.  Sims  was  converted  the  first  of  October 
1869  during  a  meeting  at  Old  Tokoah  Baptist  church  in 
Fanning  county,  Georgia,  and  was  baptised  the  first 
Sunday  of  the  same  month  by  his  grand  father,  Elder 
Robert  Byers. 

He  felt  called  to  preach  early  in  life,  but  was  not 
ordained  to  the  full  work  of  the  gospel  ministry  until 
October  10th,  1881.  This  was  done  at  Shoals  Creek  Bap- 
tist church,  Jackson  county,  North  Carolina.  The  pres- 
bytery was  composed  of  Elders  E.  D.  Grinnell  and  W.  H. 
Conner. 

Brother  Sims  was  an  active  pastor  for  many  years 
•doing  the  major  part  of  his  work  in  Western  North 
Carolina. 

He  served  as  pastor  at  the  following  places:  Oconee 
Lufta,  Swain  county,  Shoals  Creek,  Scotts  Creek,  Web- 
ster, and  Cullowhee,  Jackson  county,  organized  Sylva 
and  Dillsboro  Baptist  churches  in  Jackson  county,  and 
worked  as  the  assoeiational  missionary  for  the  Tucka- 
seegee  Baptist  association  one  year.  He  was  pastor  for 
some  time  at  Clyde  in  Haywood  county,  and  also  at 
Franklin  in  Macon  county. 

Brother  Sims  had  considerable  evangelistic  gifts  and 
held  many  very  remarkable  meetings  in  this  state  and 
also  other  states.  He  held  one  of  the  best  meetings 
Kings  Mountain  ever  experienced.  More  than  a  hundred 
people  professed  faith  in  their  Lord  and  joined  the 
-church. 

Brother  Sims  became  pastor  of  the      First      Baptist 


church  at  Kings  Mountain  early  in  1901,  and  moved  to 
this  place  where  he  remained  as  pastor  for  six  years, 
His  coming  to  this  place  marked  a  new  day  for  the 
church  here.  New  seats  were  placed  in  the  church  build- 
ing and  many  other  needful  and  useful  improvements 
were  made.  It  was  during  his  pastorate  that  the  church 
decided  to  go  to  full  time  preaching.  While  pastor  here, 
he  served  several  church  in  the  vicinity  of  Kings  Moun- 
tain; viz,  Bethlehem,  Patterson  Grove,  and  Elizabeth. 
He  was  called  from  here  to  West  End  Baptist  church, 
Asheville,  N.  C,  but  did  not  remain  there  very  long. 
His  ministry  there  was  very  fruitful,  and  he  often  spoke 
of  it  as  one  of  his  most  pleasant  pastorates.  The  church 
gave  him  a  Morris  chair  which  he  prized  very  highly 
and  sat  in  it  as  long  as  he  lived.  He  move  from  Ashe- 
ville, to  Shelby,  N.  C,  and  while  he  lived  in  this  place 
he  served  the  following  churches;  Poplar  Springs,  Bea- 
ver Dam,  and  Mount  Pleasant,  in  Cleveland  county  and 
one  church  in  Rutherford  county.  This  was  Southern 
Baptist  church  and  possibly  Bostic  also.  He  was  pastor 
of  Bessemer  City  Baptist  church  at  one  time,  and  he 
may  have  been  pastor  of  other  churches  for  a  short 
time.  If  he  was,  I  have  not  gotten  the  information  con- 
cerning the  places  and  the  time. 

During  the  last  years  of  his  life,  he  did  not  serve  as 
pastor,  but  was  in  great  demand  as  supply.  If  we  re- 
member correctly,  he  served  as  supply  for  Clover  Bap- 
tist church,  and  also  for  Mount  Holly.  I  believe  that  he 
was  supply  for  other  Baptist  churches  in  this  section, 
but  I  do  not  remember  which  they  were. 

His  ministry  covered  a  period  of  forty  seven  years 
and  was  full  of  service  for  the  Master.  He  was  not  a 
highly  educated  man,  but  had  a  most  wonderful  supply 
of  natural  ability  and  a  knowledge  of  the  Bible  superior 
to  that  of  most  men.  He  loved  the  old  Book  and  be- 
lieved every  word  of  it.  He  was  a  preacher  of  the  old 
type  and  believed  in  the  old  order  of  things.  He  loved 
his  Lord  and  his  church.  He  went  to  church  just  a  few 
days  before  he  left  us  and  seemingly  enjoyed  the  ser- 
vice very  much. 

Besides  being  a  loyal  Baptist,  he  was  an  ardent  ma- 
>on  and  was  buried  with  masonic  honors. 

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His  funeral  was  conducted  by  the  writer  from  the 
First  Baptist  church  on  the  afJ/ernoon  of  August  30th. 
A  very  large  congregation  assembled  to  pay  their  last 
tribute  of  respect  to  their  old  pastor  and  friend.  The 
casket  was  covered  with  a  mound  of  the  most  beautiful 
flowers  expressive  of  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  was 
held. 

His  body  was  laid  to  rest  in  Mountain  Rest  cemetery 
at  Kings  Mountain. 

He  leaves  a  widow  and  two  sons  and  one  daughter. 
His  sons  are,  Virgil  Sims  of  Charlotte,  N.  C,  and  Harold 
Sims  of  Gastonia,  N.  C.  His  only  living  daughter  is  Mrs. 
Gladys  Sims  Smith  of  Raleigh,  N.  C. 

His  going  has  taken  from  our  town  one  of  our  most 
honored  citizens  and  one  we  are  going  to  miss  so  much 
because  he  took  an  active  interest  in  everything  that 
tended  in  any  way  toward  the  uplift  of  our  community. 

C.  J.  BLACK. 


Motion  carried  to  appoint  Program  Committee  to  be 
continued  through  next  session — D.  F.  Putnam,  G.  P. 
Abernethy,  C.  J.  Black. 

Rising  motion  of  thanks  to  Beaver  Bam  church  for 
hospitality  proposed  by  Jno.  P.  Mull  is  carried. 

Rev.  Walter  M.  Gilmore  of  Raleigh  made  brief  address. 

Motion  Executive  Committee  by  empowered  to  trans- 
act any  business  overlooked. 

Adjourn  to  meet  at  Boiling  Springs, 

Closing  prayer  by  E.  K.  Gardner. 

J.  W.  SUTTLE,  Moderator 

G.  G.  PAGE,  Clerk. 


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MINUTES  OF  THE  W.  M.  U.    OF  THE  KINGS  MOUN- 
TAIN    ASSOCIATION,     AUGUST     30-31,     MEETING 
WITH  NEW  BETHEL  CHURCH 

THURSDAY  MORNING 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  the  Supt.  Song,  "I  am  Thine 
0  Lord."  Prayer,  led  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  Mrs.  Minnie  Schenck 
Ramseaur,  Mother  of  our  W.  M.  U.  work  in  this  asso- 
ciation. New  Bethel  church  being  the  first  in  this  asso- 
ciation to  'have  an  organization,  with  Mrs.  Ramseaur  as 
its  first  secretary. 

Mrs.  Ramseaur  brought  us  a  very  beautiful  message. 
Also  Mrs.  Frank  Elam  made  a  brief  talk  concerning  the 
faithful  services  of  Mrs.  Ramseaur,  and  to  show  our 
appreciation,  presented  her  with  a  small  token,  a  W.  M. 
U.  pin,  which  she  received  with  joy  and  appreciation. 

The  Secretary  made  motion,  that  the  program  as  are 
arranged  and  in  the  hands  of  delegates  be  made  the 
order  of  business  for  the  session.  Motion  carried.  Also 
Mrs.  Hord  moved  that  the  calling  of  roll  be  dispensed 
with.  Motion  carried. 

Address  of  Welcome  by  Mrs.  Robert  Cline. 

Response,  by  Mrs.  Faye  Jenkins. 

Total  number  of  organizations  74;  New  Societies  16; 
Number  doing  personal  service  work  58;  Mission  Study 
Classes  51;  Societies  observing  weeks  of  prayer  48;  Ti- 
thers  137;  Home  and  Foreign  Fields  taken  42;  Royal 
Service  126 ;  World  Comrades  28 ;  Recorder  201 ;  Points 
made  on  Standard  of  Excellence  all  (10).  Total  amount 
paid  this  past  year  $6,959.34,  an  increase  over  last 
year's  report  $1,181.20. 

The  following  churches  ihave  full  graded  Unions,  Boil- 
ing Springs,  Faliston,  Grover,  New  Bethel,  Zoar. 

Letters  written  by  Supt.  324;  Cards  60;  Miles  travel- 
ed 1347;  Societies  visited  26;  Classes  taught  3;  Services 
held  and  religious  talks  44. 

SECRETARY'S  REPORT  1927-28 
Societies  visited  6;       Division  Meetings  attended  2; 
New  organizations  1;  Letters  written  26;  Miles  traveled 
1 28 ;  Talks  made  5 ;  Executive  meetings  attended  4 ;  Ex- 

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penses  of  secretary  $1.00. 

GERTRUDE  STREET,  Sec'y. 

TREASURER'S  REPORT  1927-28 

Received  for  Association  expenses  $115.66 

Paid  out  for  Association  expenses  95.66 

BALANCE        20.00 

Received  for  Boiling-  Springs  S.  Fund  _ 90.00 

Paid  out  for  Boiling-  Springs  S.  Fund  90.00 

MRS.  U.  A.  BLACK,  Treasurer. 

Reports  from  Division  Supts.  were  very  good,  (leaving' 
those  out  for  lack  of  space.)  All1  reports  adopted. 

Supt's.  Address,  "On  The  Highway  of  Service."  Mrs, 
Wacaster's  address  was  thoroughly  enjoyed  by  every  one 

It  was  indeed  spiritual  and  uplifting  to  us.  She  told 
us  that  we  should  all  be  on  the  "Highway  of  Service 
that  leads  to  God",  and  that  we  should  help  the  boys 
and  girls  to  stap  on  this  highway  in  order  that  they 
may  not  be  lost. 

Duet  by  Miss  Zona  Hord  and  Mrs.  Carl  Davidson. 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle. 

Mission  Study  demonstration  by  the  Y.  W.  A.'s  from 
Kings  Mountain  First  church.  This  demonstration  makes 
us  realize  anew  our  debt  to  Japan.  Its  true  that  they 
have  heard  of  Christ,  but  not  all  have  heard  the  "Sweet 
Old    Story.'1 

Announcements. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Lunch. 

THURSDAY  AFTERNOON 

Evening  session  opened  with  singing  "Come  Women 
Wide  Proclaim." 

Devotional  service  was  led  by  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles.  Solo 
"Give  of  Your  Best  to  the  Master"  by  Miss  Bertha 
Bostic.  Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 

Presentation  of  Banners.  Banner  eiven  for  best  all- 
around  work,  was  given  to  New  Bethel  church,  thus 
church  having  put  on  all  of  the  organizations  this  year, 
with  the  exception  of  the  W.  M.  U.  This  banner  is  giv- 
en by  the  ladies  of  the  Kings  Mountain  First  church, 
W.  M.  U. 

The  Division  banner,  given  by  Supt.  for      best       aI3- 

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around  work,  was  presented  to  Division  No.  II. 

Paper  on  "Stewardship,"  prepared  by  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jen- 
kins, and  she  being  absent,  paper  read  by  Miss  Zona 
Hord. 

Committees  appointed  as  follows : 

Resolutions— Mrs,  J.  C.  Dodd,  Mrs.  W.  G.  Hord  and 
Mrs.  Everette  Sperling. 

Nominating  Committee — Mrs.  J.  M.  Walker,  Mrs.  E. 
B.  Hamrick  and  Mrs.  D  B.  Hughes. 

Time  and  Place.  — Mrs.  Rush  Padgett,  Mrs.  C.  A. 
Hamrick  and  Mrs.  J.  H.  Jones. 

Addressby  Miss  Gertrude  Mattison  of  Raleigh,  (State 
worker.)  She  used  as  her  subject  our  W.  M.  U.  Ruby 
Anniversary  Watch-Word,  "Enlarge-Spare  Not-  Len... 
gthen-Strengthen."  These  words  were  very  beautifully 
streesed  as  important  phases  of  our  year's  work. 

Duett  by  Miss  Zona  Hord  and  Mrs.  Carl  Davidson. 
We  always  enjoy  hearing  these  young  ladies,  as  they 
bring  us  a  message  in  song. 

"Echoes  from  Toronto",  by  Mrs.  Rush  Padgett.  Mrs. 
Padgett's  talk  was  very  interesting.  She  told  us  about 
the  unity  of  the  Baptists,  of  the  sixty  or  more  nations 
represented  at  the  Baptist  World's  Alliance.  This  was 
indeed  a  splendid  report  from  that  great  meeting. 

Report  of  Mission  Study  Supt.,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood.  Mrs. 
gave  a  wonderful  report  of  the  past  year's  work,  show- 
ing an  increase  in  Mission  Study.  Quite  a  number  being 
on  the  Honor  Roll  having  completed  the  required  course. 

Next  came  a  question  box.  Many  interesting  things 
were  explained  and  discussed  which  proved  helpful,  es- 
pecially to  the  new  organizations. 

Rev.  H.  M.  Stroup  was  recognized  at  this  time. 

Announcements.  Dismissed  by  Rev.  H.  M.  Stroup. 

THURSDAY  NIGHT 

Services  opened  with  singing,  "Trying  to  Walk  in  The 
Steps  of  the  Saviour." 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  the  pastor,  Rev.  J.  W. 
Suttle,  24th  Psalm  being  read.  Solo,  by  Miss  V  angle 
Falls.  Prayer  led  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle.  Song,  "Amazing 
Grace."  Pantomine,  "0  Zion  Haste." 

This  pantomine  was  very  beautiful  and  impressive, 
and  was  enjoyed  greatly. 

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Sermon  by  Rev.  H.  M.  Stroup.  Subject,  "Some  im- 
plications of  Salvation  by  Grace."  Mr.  Stroup  showed  us 
that  we  should  give  Jesus  whole-hearted  service  because 
of  His  great  love  for  us,  because  he  has  saved  us. 

Quartett  by  four  young  ladies  of  New  Bethel  church. 

Closing  prayer  by  Rev.  H.  M.  Stroup. 

FRIDAY  MORNING 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  Supt.  , 

Song,  "More  About  Jesus."  Song,  "Stand  Up  for  Jesus'. 

Devotional  service  led  by  Miss  Miller. 

Minutes  of  Thursday  afternoon  and  night  read  and 
approved. 

Recognition  of  Societies  not  present  on  Thursday.  52 
organizations  being  represented  during  the  session. 

Song,  "He  Will     Keep  His  Promise." 

Demonstration  from  the  Sunbeams  of  New  Bethel 
church.  "Mother  Goose  Rhymes"  was  well  rendered  by 
the  bright  girls  and  boys. 

"Building  for  Jesus"  was  next  given  by  the  Fallstoo, 
G.  A.'s  and  R.  A.'s  This  program  was  splendid  and 
showed  that  our  girls  and  boys  are  being  taught  the 
Bible  truths. 

"Southern  Baptist  Rainbow"  by  the  Zoar  Y.  W.  A.'s 

Address — "Loyalty" — by  Mrs.  B.  T.  Falls.  This  address 
was  especially  interesting  to  our  young  people.        Mrs. 
Falls  knows  how  to  work  with  and  train  the  young  peo- 
ple in  consecrated  service.     Her  appeal  for  more  conse 
crated  young  people  was  indeed  spiritual. 

Address — by  Miss  Gertrude  Mattison.  Miss  Mattisoii 
gave  us  many  interesting  things,  that  will  prove  help- 
ful in  our  W.  M.  U.  work.  Especially  interesting  was  fehc 
story,  "The  Treasure."  We  were  indeed  fortunate  in 
having  Miss  Mattison  with  us. 

The  Division  was  changed  from  four  to  six  to  cor- 
respond with  -our  Sunday  School,  having  six  vice  presi- 
dents. This  will  lighten  the  work  and  we  hope  better 
results  will  be  gained  in  the  work.  This  change  was 
suggested  by  our  Supt.  and  was  voted  on,  the  vote  be- 
ing unanimous. 

Announcements.  Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  G.  F. 
Abernathy.  

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FRIDAY  AFTERNOON 

Meeting  opened  with  singing  "Draw  Me  Nearer." 

Devotionals  by  Mrs.  J.  M.  Walker. 

Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 

Mrs.  Dew  who  was  to  have  made  an  address,  was: 
not  able  to  be  present  on  the  account  of  a  death  in  her 
family.  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam  kindly  consented  to  speak 
in  her  absence,  telling  us  some  impportant  facts  about 
our  Relief  and  Annuity  Board. 

Standard  of  Excellence  Boiling  Springs  W.  M.  U. 

"Rays  of  Light  from  the  Mission  Fields,  Mrs.  H.  E. 
Waldrop. 

A  collection  was  taken  to  help  bear  the  expenses  of 
the  meeting. 

Scholarship  pledges  taken.  As  quite  a  number  of  dele- 
gates had  left,  only  a  small  amount  was  pledged,  but 
we  feel  sure  the  W.  M.  U/s  will  aft  respond  nobly  to 
this  great  cause. 

REPORT  ON  TIME  AND  PLACE.  We,  the  committee 
on  Time  and  Place,  recommend  that  we  meet  the  last 
Thursday  and  Friday  in  August,  1929.  Fallston  being 
the  place. 

MRS.  RUSH  PADGETT 
MRS.  C.  A.  HAMRICK 
MRS.  J.  H.  JONES. 

REPORT  OF  NOMINATING  COMMITTEE.  We,  your 
committee  on  nominations,  recommend  the  following* 
officers  for  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Asso- 
ciation, for  the  ensuing  year: 

Supt.,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster;  Junior  Supt.,  Mrs.  W.  F. 
Hamrick;  Secretary,  Mrs.  Gertrude  Street;  Treasurer, 
Mrs.  U.  A.  Black;  Mission  Study  Supt.,  Mrs,  J.  W. 
Wood;  DIVISION  SUPTS.— No.  1,  Mrs.  Foy  Jenkins; 
No.2,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  No.  3,  Mrs.  Gertrude  Ellis;  No. 
4,  Mrs.  Raymond  Cline;  No.  5,  Mrs.  Everette  Sperling- 
No.  6,  Mrs.  Charles  Forney. 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE.       All  officers  with  Mrs. 
Rush  Padgett,  Mrs.  C.  A.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Max  Wilson, 
and  Mrs.  S.  B.  Hamrick,  and  Mrs.  Frank  Elam. 
MRS.  J.  M.  WALKER 
MRS.  E.  B.  HAMRICK 
MRS.  D.  B.  HUGHES. 

46  j 


RESOLUTIONS.  We,  the  visitors  and  delegates  of  the 
W.  M.  U.  Kings  Mountain  Association,  wish  to  express 
our  hearty  and  sincere  appreciation  for  the  hospitality 
end  generous  manner  in  which  the  New  Bethel  church 
and  community  have  entertained  the  association. 

We  gratefully  thank  all  committees  and  ushers  for 
their  untiring  efforts  and  pracious  provisions  for  our 
comfort  and  well-being,  which  has  so  largely  contribut- 
ed to  the  efficiency  of  our  Association. 

We  are  also  indebted  to  those  who  have  inspired  us 
with  their  beautiful  voices  in  song,  for  truly  music  has 
charms  to  soothe. 

We  have  been  inspired  by  the  presence  and  messages 
of  Miss  Gertrude  Mattison. 

Finally  to  our  beloved  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wa- 
caster,  we  bring  our  devoted  gratitude,  not  only  for 
wise  service,  her  san^  council,  her  sympathetic  encour- 
ag-ement ;  but  most  for  her  spiritual  leadership. 

MRS.  J.  C.  DODD 
MRS.  W.  G.  HORD 
MRS.  EVERETTE  SPERLING 

These  reports  were  all  adopted. 

Mrs.  Hamrick,  Junior  Supt.,  canre  forward  and  made 
a  very  sweet  acceptance  talk. 

Mrs.  Lyles  suggested  that  we  remember  Dr.  and  Mrs. 
McMillen  in  prayer  as  they  are  on  voyage  back  to 
China,  and  their  work  as  Missionaries.  A  special  prayer 
was  offered  for  them. 

Announcements-, 

The  Association  adjourned  after  having  had  one  of 
the  finest  sessions  in  many  years,  to  meet  with  Fall- 
ston  Baptist  church  the  last  Thursday  and  Friday  in 
August,  1929. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  C.  M.  Robinson, 

MRS.  JOHN  WACASTER,  Supt. 
MISS  GERTRUDE  STREET,  Sec'y> 

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Clerk 


Intro.    Serai. 


Y'R  j   Where  Held 

1851]Double  Sjprings  V  D~Pannell  _  -_ 
1852 jNew  Bethel  _  L  J.  Suttle  —  -- 
1853 [Boiling  'Springs  G.  W.  Rollins  - 
1854|Mt.    Sinai    __—'D,    Pannell   _    — 

1855|Zion -  — -      G.    W.   Rollins    - 

1856 jNew  Prospect  _  ;T.  Dixon  —  -- 
1857 |Big  Springs  -  -  G.  W.  Rollins  - 
1858|01ivet  _-  -._  --  J:  Suttle  —  _- 
1859|Pleasant  Hill  _  G. '  W.  Rollins  - 
1860|High  Shoals  __ 
1861|Lincolnton  _  __' 
1862|New  Bethel  _  _ 
1863|Sandy  Run  _-- 
1864|Bethel  Ired.  Co. 
1865|Zoar  _-  _-  ---  G 
1866|Concord  _-  *  — 
1867|Thessaloir:ca  _  .- 
1868|Mt.  Paran  _  __ 
1869 [Double  Springs 
1870[High  Shoals  _  _ 
1871|Bethel  Ired.  Co. 
1872[Bethlehem 


Motivator 


L.  M.  Berry  _  _ 
R.  P.  Logan 
L.  M.  Berry  _  _ 
G.  W.  Rollins  - 
L.  M.  Berry  _  _ 
W.   Rollins   - 

P.   R.   Elam 

J.   H.   Yarbor   __ 

G.  M.  Webb 

G.    W.   Rollins    - 
R.    P.    Logan 
G.   M.  Webb  _    - 
Wade   Hill    J   __ 


1873|Zion G.    W.   Rollins 

_    Wade   Hill    _    . 


1874 [Sandy  Run 
1875|New  Hope  „  '__ 
1876 [Sandy  Plains  __ 
1877 [Pleasant  Hill  — 
187  8]Boiling  Springs 
18 7 9  [New  Prospect  . 
1880 [Double  Springs. 
1881]Buffalo  __  _--;- 
1882|Bethel,  R.  Co.__ 
1883 [Pleasant  Grove- 
1884[Big    Springs    _    - 

1885|Grover  '__    

1886|Beaver    Dam    — 

188 7 [New    Bethel    

18 88 [High  Shoals   -    ~ 
1889JElizabeth    —    _- 
1890|zion    —    --    —    J-   A.    Speight 
1891|Waco —    F.   C.   Hickson 


T.  Dixon  __  _- 
G.  W.  Rollins  _ 
J.  H.  Yarbor  .  __ 
A.  C.  Irvin  _  __ 
H.  Hatcher  _  » 
P.  R.  Elam  _  _ 
W.  A.  Nelson  - 
A.  L.  Stough  _  _ 
G.    P.    Hamriek- 

A.  C.  Irvin 

B.  W.   Bussey  _ 

G.  M.  Webb 

J.   D.    Hufham    _ 

J  M  McManaway   H    F 

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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  i 
ASSOCIATION 

NORTH  CAROLINA  o 


Boiling  Springs  Church 


1929 


PATTERSON  SPRINGS 

Tuesday  and  Wednesday 

After  First  Sunday 

OCTOBER  1930 


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PROCEEDINGS 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSN. 

NORTH  CAROLINA 
Held  with  Boiling  Springs  Baptist  Church 

October  8th  and  9th,  1929. 
SEVENTY-NINTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 


Next  Session 

Patterson  Springs  Church 

Tuesday  and  Wednesday 

After  First  Sunday 

OCTOBER  1930 


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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


CONTENTS 

Page 

Delegates   Attending   Association    6 

Delegates  to  Baptist  State  Convention  25 

Delegates  to  Southern  Baptist  Convention  25 

Directors  of  Association  5 

Doctrinal  Sermon   15 

Baptist   Hospital   16 

Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  19 

Reports 

B.  Y.  P.  U  : 15 

Co-Op.  Program  and  Church  Finance  10 

Chairmen  of  Committees  to  report  next  year  10 

21 
Education  

24 
Finance  Committee ■ 

13 
Foreign  Missions  

Home    Missions    

Nominate  Trustees  for  Boiling  Springs  College  24 

Nominate  Executive  Committee  - 18 

Old  Ministers'  Relief  17 

9 
Orphanage    

Obituaries  

Religious  Literature  

Sunday  Schools       ^ 

State  Missions 

Time  and  Place  of  Next  Meeting  18 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  18 

Treasurers   

Woman's  Work ' 

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Woman's  Missionary  Union  Minutes  * 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


DIRECTORY  OF  ASSOCIATION 
Officers 

[Moderator  ~        T   _1 

Vice  Moderator ^    ,JV'  Suttle'  Shelb^  N.  C. 

Berk  ..  "■  """■*$•  Zeno  Wall>  Shelby,  N.  C. 

{Treasurer  G'  Page'  Kin£s  Mountain,  N.  C. 

iSupt.  W   M    U « ------Geo.  Blanton,  Shelby,  N.  C. 


|»  Boiling  Springs  Junior  {^j*^  k&.^&'lK  £  S 

Executive  Committee  of  Association 

■  Pa/e  "  "Mrrrhn  WaLSr  ^^  CostterF-  *«*» 

p       Pastors  in  the  Association 

Jlack,  C.  J.  .  '""." Shelby,  N.  C. 

famp,  W.  G.  Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

fhaney,  R.  L.,  Jr   Cherryville,  N.  C. 

fook,  R.  R Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

i>avis,  J.  B .... ;-- Shelby,  N.  C. 

jurcron,  W.  E. Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

fold,  W.  M Grover,  N.  C. 

jowell,  A.  T Ellenboro,  N.  C. 

bnkins,  J.  L.     Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

owe,  W.  E. Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

lynch,  W.  C. Shelby,  N.  C. 

ielton,  A.  G.  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

fidgett,  Rush Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

|utnam,  D.  F \ Shelby,  N.  C. 

bbinson,  C.  M. Shelby,  N.  C. 

little,  J.  W Maiden,  N.  C. 

[all,  Zeno  Shelby,  N.  C. 

-aldrop,  H.  E Shelby,  N.  C. 

ashburn,  D.  G.  *."""" Shelby,  N.  C. 

Shelby,  N.  C. 

Ministers  Not  Pastors 

^ode,  J.  M 

right,  C.  P * Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

alker,  John  M. Shelby,  N.  C. 

ijism,  L.  B Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

)berts,  Lawrence Lawndale,  N.  C. 

iylie,  D.  C.  ,. Shelby,  N.  C. 

;'idges,  J.  D * * Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

ifvinney,  J.  V " Lattimore,  N.  C. 

1  cks,  J.  J.  ..  Lawndale,  N.  C 

i»eltoft,  T.  W. Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

ifdder,  D.  A.         Shelby,  N.  C 

all,  W.  H ' -Shelby,  N.  C. 

rnett,  Lowell ' Shelby,  N.  C. 

impbell,  R.  c - Shelby,  N.  C. 

jipman,  John  • Shelby,  N.  C 

«nny,  w.  O.  .  " ..Shelby,  N.  C 

pell,  R.  f Shelby,  N.  C. 

H,  W.  F Shelby,  N.  C 

jrrill,  I.  D Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

mmett,  H.  G.  Lattimore,  N.  C 

Renter,  Philip       Boiling  Springs,  N.  C 

yls,  J.  W Belwood,  N    C 

les,  W.  S .;;         Earl,  N.  G. 

Lattimore,  N.  C. 


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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


ASSOCIATION  PROGRAM  FOR  1930 

The  80th  annual  session  of  the  Kings  Mountain  j*^*™?^  *J 
meet  with  Patterson  Springs  Church  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  after  tt 
first  Sunday  in  October,  1930. 

First  Day — Morning  Session 

9 .  30— Devotional  and  Organization  J    p    Mi 

10 :  00— Religious  Literature  Mrs"  j  '  A. '  Lyl 

10:30— Woman's  Work  Rugh  Padg€ 

10:50 — Orphanage  A    T    HoW( 

11:30 — introductory  Sermon  

12:15 — Miscellaneous 

First  Day— Afternoon  Session 

1:30— Co-Op.  Program  Ch.  Finance  -    EFurcr 

2:15— State  Missions  ^   p    Putna 

2:45— Home  Missions  Dr    Zen0  w 

3:15 — Foreign  Missions  

3 :  45 — Miscellaneous 

Night  Session 

•    „    TT  5  Horace  Eas< 

7:00— B.  Y.  P.  U D    G    Washbu 

g .  oo— Doctrinal  Sermon  

Second  Day — Morning  Session 

9:30— Devotionals  and  Reading  Minutes  Fred  E    Gre 

9:45— Sunday  School  ~    G    Washbu 

10:15— Baptist  Hospital  H   E   Wal(U 

10:45— Old  Ministers'  Relief .■•-^    •  . 

ll:15-Temperance  and  Public  Morals  - G.  P.  Abernet 

11 :  45 — Miscellaneous 

Second  Day — Afternoon  Session 

l:15-Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  C^eg^  -^;/^  ^i 

il^^Re^nrtB^  BSutt^CoSSttee  and  Treasurer. 
Miscellaneous. 
Adjourn. 

Delegates  Enrolled  During  Session 

BEAVER  DAM-R.  W.  McCurry,  Mrs.  R.  W.  McCurry. 
SSJffiSySi".  Lemons  .N-G-S^ 

iMffl'&S  ESS*  -=,^3^1 

Rex  Bridges,  J.  W.  Wood,  J.  O.  Summerlin,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  John  Wall,, 

D.  B.  Pruett.  ■     ■     _ 

BUFFALO— P.  M.  Hord,  W.  A.  Russ,  C.  R.  Russ 
CASAR-A   M.  Pruett,  Guy  Warlick,  Mrs.  F.  M.  Newton 
CARPENTERS  GROVE-D.  C.  Carpenter,  J.  M  .Carpenter. 
SoUBLE  SPRINGS-S.  W.  Green,  D.  G.  Washburn,  G.  Green,  J.  C.  | 

DOlES  fefeffiStf  ^we?!,   S.  B.  Eskridge,  J.  C.  Royster,  J. 

Costner. 
SSffiiSMfrlS.'i  ^Roberts,  A.  P.  SpaKe,  J.  L.  AHen,  , 
EASTSIM-J.  D.  Belch,  W.  K.  Cline,  J.  P.  Toms,  Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline,  B 
FALC^Tk6^-MrrrigRoys^H°Mrw.  F,  Hamrica,  G.  S.  Royster.  , 

Carpenter,  J.  Cletus  Royster. 
G^ER-^B^.Trright,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Bridges,  Mrs.  D.  J.  Keeter 


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MrsFArCC0n'MCuniCnaxWallaCe'  T    S    K^^^^ 
KIN^SNnTef N  FIRST~G-  G    **  S    *  Wei,  Mrs.  S.  S.  Wei,  J.  C. 

^^^^  D-    Bridge..    J.    A.    Mc 

Harrill,  A.  M.  Lattimore       Margaret  S"   Lattimore,   W.   C.   Lynch,   I.  D. 
'A  WNDALE— Charles  E.  Waese 
1ACED0NIA— Not  represented. 
IT.  SINAI — Not  represented. 

''^^^TLL^T^t Bowens' Eurette  Eddln^  **«  Ed- 

fc?E57^  £»!»  ^  S-  C»-  *■  «.  Herd,  Mrs.  h.  A.  Herd, 

I  Frank  ElamTP.  CoV I^dSt. LUne"e  N°rman'   D°™  No™an, 

AKSGR,°rVeE-W-  R  L°VeIaCe'  *»"  W-  P-  ^velace,  A.  L.  Devinney,  James 
ITTERSON  GROVE-J.  W.  Seism 

ibsas^H^ — «  -  «*  «~ 

fEASANT  HILL-T.  LKendrick 

lT£1^2S^B-I-Wta  McSwain'  «-•  «•  ^  Hamrick,  T.  L.  McSwain 

j  |  H^LaTWhaerAenSbaniSS'  H-  F'  B0«S'  Mra-  L-  A-  Cabaniss,  Mrs. 

Tw™^v.VhtrneerhyRoberPt  S"?'  »,  Walker'  S'  C-  B™oks, 
ELBY   FIRST-Geo.   Dover    Geo    P  ^"htf'^8'  J'  Grady  Francis- 
Lovelace,  Mrs.  Rush  Halrick    Mrs'  ^n^Gr?°'  tBlaDt0n'    Mrs-    Gr^ 
Spangler,  Mrs.  J.  H.  Quini Jennie i «L  v    ^  Cas8.tevens,  Mrs.  Summey 
Mrs.  Sam  Turner,  Mrs   J   Z   Mte    s    a    m  t'  MrS'  W'  A'  Pendleton, 
Ledford,  B.  T.  Falls    A    J    Dedm.n    m'  M?Murry-  J°hn  P-  Mull,  J.  F 
Mrs.  R.  E.  Campbeirj.  H.  Qu°nn   Mr's   WST    pAtLiI|Sl  Iva  Wa»erson 
ler,  C.  C.  Hamrick,  b   A   Tedde"'  m™    ^  .L\PacKard-  Elizabeth  Spang! 

ELBY  SECOND-Mam.e  Sigmon,  J.  Wort'h  Silver,  N.  B.  Gladden    O    P 

John  Wacaster,  5   L  Hord  '  W'  J'  Fer^^  Mrs.  S.  L.  Bellinger, 

so^TomCornwelf-  CabaDiSS>  J'  M'  W,Ison'  «•  *  Cabaniss,  Grady  Wil- 
Ut-W.  R.  McEntire,  Gertrude  Street,  J.  R.  Davidson 

The7,th  PROCEEDINGS 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


Prof.  Rushing  had  charge  of  the  music  throughout  all  the  sessions  of  ff| 
association. 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Song. 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  A.  T.  Howell. 

Enrollment  Committee 

C   C  Hamrick,  Gilbert  Hord,  Lester  Roberts,  S.  H.  Austell  and  Clarenc 
WilsonCwe?e  appointed  as  enrollment  ^^Z^Xl^e" 
tor,  J.  W.  Suttle,  with  G.  G.  Page,  incumbent  clerk,  at  the  table. 

Organization 

Upon  motion,  the  rules  were  suspended  and  the  association  proceede 
to  organization  before  a  count  of  delegates  had  been  made.  Upon  motion 
D    J    Keeter  all  incumbent  officers  were  re-elected  by  acclamation  as  fc 
Tows:   Moderator,  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle;  vice  moderator,  Dr.  Zeno  Wall;  cler 
G.  G.  Page;  treasurer,  George  Blanton. 

Report  on  Religious  Literature 

The  report  on  religious  literature  assigned  to  W^  E^  Lowe >  was  calh 
for  and  Brother  Lowe  proved  absent  and  no  report  was  at  hand_  The  cle 
avL  asked  to  secure  report  later  and  encouch  in  minutes.  Rev  B  G.  Ear, 
repreBentbig  Biblical  Recorder  and  other  religious  literature  of  the  denoi, 
nation. 

Report  on  W.  M.  U. 

(Read  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster)  ' 

The  work  of  the  Woman's  Missionary  Union  is  growing  ^  favor  wi 
the  churches  and  in  effectiveness  with  every  pass  t%^%*££S 
areat  deal  of  joy  and  pleasure  that  I  bring  to  you  this  W.  M  u-  report,  i 
best  in  my  mind  that  has  ever  been  reported  in  this  Association  Our  worn 
have  put  their  emphasis  on  Study,  Prayer,  Service  and  Giving,  and  a  p 
eram  built  around  these  words  cannot  fall.  ..  . 

Realizing  that  before  our  people  can  and  will  do,  they  must  he  inform, 
so  on of  the  outstanding  forces  in  our  achievements  is  uur  Mission  SU 
cLs^ses  We  beheve  that  an  intelligent  understanding  of  the  needs  beg. 
Interest  and  a  genuine  interest  brings  forth  gifts.  During  the  past  year 

M1SCothlffyort7nthrde\ehropment  of  our  work  has  been  the  definite* 
of  our  aim  During  the  years  we  have  had  a  standard  of  excellence  tow. 
whteh  we  have  continually  striven.  The  following  organizations  reached^ 

points  on  Standard  and  are  classed  as  A1/^rnlz»tlo°s-/f-^oilfn/|Pri 
Grover  Kings  Mountain  First,  Waco  and  Zoar;  Y.  W.  A..  Boiling  avm 
and  Grover;  R.  A.:  Fallston;  Sunbeams:  Fallston  and  Grover.  We  now  h 
10  churches  that  have  full  graded  unions.     -         _ 

Another  secret  of  our  progress  is  our  regard  for  little  things,  we .  ao 
have  "argfgffts    but  an  almost   infinite   number  of   small   contr.buu 
Greater  than  a^y  o?  these,  possibly  greater  than  all  of  these,  "the  re* 
upon  Jehovah,  as  shown  in  the  emphasis  placed  on  prayer.  Fifty-seven 

*%&1££ rmTt:Z!stneSd°mPSrLrVice.  We  find  nume. 

Z the  rewound  coast    sheddfng  its  rays  of  .light out  over  the  trou, 
waters   wanning  and  brightening  up  the  hearts  of  the  sick  and  needy 
fore1gn'e7  a™  tie  unsaved  in  our  midst.  Every  organization  is  engage, 

""R^ulr'rrportrcornttuch  in  our  work.  During  the  Past  year  192, 

sr  ofpyodu  ^^\^^rzrzxj%^  t^^L  z 

wionswye  are  happy  to  report  an  increase.  You  see  with  a  Program 


_ KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  9 

"ris?  {^SKS*  f°Und  J°y  and  8ladness  and  had  the  ass—  «»t 

Our  associational  meeting  was  held  at  Fallston  with  the  largest  attend 
mce  ever  enrolled,  over  500  being  present  and  a  splendid  program  was  gfven 
>n  both  days.  Some  of  our  outstanding  speakers  were  Mrs    W    N    Jones 

IeirdSatt^oublfdsepnr^r-  ^  ""  the  B0St^  °Ur  ™«  -Itm?  w^lTe 

It.es.  Outstanding  of  all  possibly  is  the  work  done  by  our  jS  sunertn" 
endent   Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick.  She  led  the  young  people  in  a  marvelou  -V* % 

SSCnurchPaShX-  ="  man°6  ??  faUen  ^  ^  ^^ZIZ 
The  officers  for  the  year  are:    Superintendent,   Mrs.   John  Wacaster- 

ZZr7rSTvTnt%lV%WiltteTn;  SeCIet&^  Miss  0°™" t] 
reasurer    Mrs .  U.  A.  Black;   divisional  superintendents:   No    1    Mrs    M    A 

Key;  No.  2,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  No.  3,  Mrs.  B.  F.  Bird;  No    4    Mrs   J   K   wn 

s;  No.  5,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurling;  No.  6,  Mrs  Robert.  Cline  WU" 

Realizing  as  never  before  our  responsibility,  we  ask  that  you  remember 

LXTlfoTrn3 :  C°"°Perate  W'th  "S  in  °Ur  e"OTtS>  and  th-XTTtoS 

Kjm?:  rth  i^txr,  s^  Mrss 

reepelksCrrtetdheCOpUa?hfruSderCannibal  iSlaDdS  ^   ^  -fs^'walt^s 

i<*f?  of  .*?  Master  ^  heard,  it  stirs  our  blood,  it  fires  our  fancy 

XSJZ&sTSZ  are  ^SLf  her°iC  ^^  ™*  **  ^ 

LgtkVnhth7co^^^ 

Respectfully  submitted, 

MRS.  JOHN  WACASTER, 

IMscussed  by  Mrs.  Wacaster,  D.  J.  Keete^  E*  midrop^Vputna™ 
J.  Black,  W.  G.  Camp  and  C.  M.  Robinson.  Adopted.  P'  Utnam' 

Report  on  Orphanage 

_,  (Read  by  John  P.  Mull.) 

sdrs8s?Ld;^rt  strsuS^sM  sa^^^ars 

pS^nf^HSSS 

b3rrs:SS:S= 

anage.  Let  special eVort  h*  m?£  I         f  a,  ^PGClal  collection  for  the  or- 


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generous  offering,  our  children  will  suffer.  During  last  year  our  Association 
has  contributed  about  $4,000  to  the  support  of  the  orphanage  and  we  have 
14  children  there  which  cost  $4200.00  to  support.  In  other  words,  we  are  de- 
pending on  the  other  churches  to  give  us  $200.00  to  support  our  orphan 
children.  Let  us  go  beyond  and  help  support  others.  Some  of  our  rich  men 
and  women  of  this  Association  ought  to  remember  our  orphanage  in  their 
wills  and  in  this  way  help  to  endow  the  institution.  We  recommend  that  our 
pastors  and  superintendents  call  the  attention  of  the  people  to  the  needs  of 
our  orphanage  and  that  each  church  adopt  some  systematic  plan  of  con- 
tributing to  its  support. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
JOHN  P.  MULL. 

Discussed  by  John  P.  Mull,  T.  D.  Belch  and  B.  G.  Early,  Committee. 
Adopted. 

Chair  recognizes  visitors  and  new  pastors. 

Introductory  Sermon 

The  hour  for  the  introductory  sermon  arrives  and  Rev.  C.  J.  Black  whoj 
was  assigned  this  duty  takes  a  seat  behind  the  pulpit.  Congregation  stoodj 
and  sang  "On  Jordan's  Stormy  Banks."  Prayer  was  led  by  the  moderator. 

Brother  Black  took  as  his  text  "Speak  to  the  Children  of  Israel  That 
They  Go  Forward."  The  sermon  was  most  timely  and  forceful.  At  the  sug- 
gestion of  Rev.  W.  E.  Furcron  a  rising  vote  of  appreciation  was  accorded 
Brother  Black. 

Committee  Appointments 

The  moderator  announced  the  appointment  of  committees  as  follows: 
Religious  Literature — W.  E.  Lowe. 
Woman's  Work— Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 
Orphanage — J.  P.  Mull. 
Co-operative  Program  and  Chairman  Finance,  Rush  Padgett,  W.  TJ 
Brown,  Z.  D.  Walker. 

State  Missions— C.  J.  Black,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  J.  P.  Toms. 

Home  Missions— J.  L.  Jenkins,  A.  P.  Spake,  D.  J.  Keeter. 

Foreign  Missions— H.  E.  Waldrop,  W.  W.  Washburn,  J.  P.  Lattimore. 

B    Y    P   u.— A.  L.  Calton,  R.  W.  McCurry,  G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

Sunday  School— G.  G.  Page,  J.  W.  Costner,  B.  P.  Jenkins. 

Baptist  Hospital — G.  P.  Abernethy. 

Old  Ministers'  Relief— A.  T.  Howell,  W.  D.  Earl,  E.  B.  Hamrick. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals— D.  G.  Washburn,  J.  L.  Allen,  L.  F.  King! 

Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College— Zeno  Wall. 

Obituaries— I.  D.  Harrill. 

Finance  Committee— T.  S.  Keeter,  J.  A.  McBrayer,  G.  P.  Irvm. 

Benediction  by  D.  G.  Washburn. 

Adjourn  for  Dinner. 

First  Day — Afternoon  Session 

1:30  p.  m. — Song  Service. 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  C.  M.  Robinson. 

Report  on  Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance 

(Prepared  by  Rush  Padgett  and  read  by  W.  T.  Brown) 

Contributions  to  the  Co-operative  Program  from  1927  to  1928  fell  off  a 
little  more  than  $32,000.  1928  to  1929  there  was  a  loss  of  approximately 
$19,000.  Not  as  great  as  the  year  before  yet  it  is  great  enough  to  bring 
much  suffering  to  our  work. 

There  are  three  principal  reasons  for  this  decline  m  our  general  worK. 

First,  financial  depression  and  increased  living  expense. 

Second,  we  have  had  a  period  of  building  among  the  churches,  which  may 
for  the  present  retard  our  general  progress,  yet  it  means  the  strengthening 
of  the  stakes  for  the  future.  So  many  new  churches  but  reflect  the  success 
of  the  building  program  of  the  Sunday  School  Board. 

Third,  the  third  reason  is,  we  are  just  recovering  from  a  number  or 
campaigns  or  spasms.  Of  course,  I  suppose  we  must  keep  on  having  spasms 


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intil  we  grow  out  of  it  into  an  age  of  stewardship.  This  age  of  campaigns 
ias  been  a  success  in  that  it  has  helped  us  to  get  over  the  hardshell  spirit. 

Our  stewardship  will  be  a  success  when  it  enables  us  to  leave  so  many 
ampaigns,  a  few  of  which  possibly  will  always  be  necessary. 

The  road  to  a  better  day.  No  church  is  any  deader  than  its  officers.  A 
hurch  with  enlisted  officers  will  soon  be  an  enlisted  church.  By  church 
fficers,  I  mean  Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  officers,  as  well  as  pastor 
nd  deacons.  Ought  a  man  be  an  officer  in  a  missionary  church  who  does 
ot  practice  missions.  If  each  church  should  check  her  officers  what  would 
e  the  status?  If  the  blind  lead  the  blind,  both  will  fall  into  the  ditch. 

May  the  committee  suggest  that  the  following  questions  be  added  to 
ke  church  letter  for  next  year: 

Who  is  the  pastor?  Does  he  give  to  home  expense?  Does  he  give  to 


iissions 


How  many  deacons  in  the  church?  How  many  of  them  give  to  home 
xpenses?  How  many  to  missions? 

How  many  general  officers,  Sunday  School,  B.  Y.  P.  U.  and  W.  M.  U.? 
How  many  of  them  give  to  home  expenses?  How  many  of  them  give  to 
iissions? 

How  many  teachers  are  there  in  the  Sunday  School?  How  many  of 
iem  give  to  home  expenses?  How  many  of  them  give  to  missions  ? 

Respectfully, 

Rush  Padgett. 
W.  T.  Brown. 

Subscription  Committee. 

State  Missions 

(Read  by  C.  J.  Black) 
For  nearly  one  hundred  years  the  Baptist  State  Convention  has  been 
orking  toward  the  evangelization  of  our  state.  Hundreds  of  missionaries 
ave  been  employed  at  meager  salaries,  and  hundreds  of  people  through 
le  ministry  of  these  servants  of  God  have  been  saved  and  these  have  gone 
)  tell  others  about  their  Christ.  Hundreds  of  churches  have  been  organ- 
;ed  and  many  other  things  have  been  done  by  this  important  board.  The 
ood  it  has  done  cannot  be  estimated  by  creatures  of  this  world.  God  alone 
[nows  what  it  has  done,  and  the  task  is  not  yet  finished.  We  have  now 
aached  a  time  when  our  opportunity  is  greatest.  How  shall  we  face  it? 
hall  we  relinguish  our  undertaking?  Or  shall  we  renew  our  efforts?  What 
5  the  best  solution  of  the  present  situation?  But  you  ask  "What  is  the 
ituation?"  To  this  we  wish  to  say  it  is  very  serious.  It  is  the  most  serious 
.  has  been  for  many  years,  if  ever  before. 

1  The  Board  is  in  debt  for  much  of  the  work  it  has  had  done  and  still 
lere  is  much  more  work  to  be  done  before  the  year  is  out. 

2  The  Board  has  retrenched  year  after  year  until  it  has  gone  as  far 
ack  as  it  can  without  reaching  a  very  embarrassing  position.  It  is  terrible 
)  have  to  say  that  we  have  undertaken  more  than  we  are  able  to  finish, 
ut  we  have  come  to  this  point  now. 

3  Our  contributions  to  this  work  have  been  on  the  decrease  for  several 
ears  and  seemingly  our  people  have  lost  faith,  or  they  have  lost  interest. 
ive  years  ago  we  were  spending  $150,000  for  state  mission  work  while 
lis  year  our  program  called  for  only  $89,000  and  $15,000  of  this  is  to  be  ap- 
|lied  on  indebtedness.  Our  contributions  have  not  reached  this  amount  and 
bill  they  keep  falling  behind  what  they  were  last  year. 

We  Wish  to   Make  a   Few  Recommendations  to  This  Association 

1  We  recommend  that  we  do  our  best  to  carry  out  the  program  ar- 
p,nged  by  our  Board  for  Sunday,  October  27,  and,  if  possible,  raise  enough 
jiat  day  to  pay  off  all  of  the  indebtedness  of  our  Board  at  that  time.  Our 
junday  Schools  are  our  only  hope.  If  they  fail  on  this  work,  we  are  gone. 

2  We  recommend  that  our  pastors  renew  their  efforts  to  arouse  our 
j^lks  concerning  this  important  task.  They  must  preach  on  State  Missions 
lad  bring  the  matters  clearly  before  their  folks  that  they  just  cannot  refuse 
h  accept  the  challenge  our  state  offers  us  for  the  advancement  of  Christ's 
iingdom   in   our   land.   With   the   purest   Anglo-Saxon   blood   on   earth,   and 


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many  other  things  we  ought  to  be  proud  of,  how  can  we  afford  to  give  b^ 
S  such  an  important  time?  We  recommend  that  we  renew  our  efforts  as 

npver  before  for  this  last  great  struggle. 

never  betoi o  t  we  urge  our  pe0ple  to  subscribe  for  the 

tHm£«i  Rprorder  so  that  they  may  inform  themselves  on  denominational 
fS^^Z^iro^ve^llBxelsaoTfint  of  what  we  are  doing  we  are 
not  roint  to  get  them  to  advance  very  much  in  their  offerings.  Get  our 
people 'To  reading  and  they  will  soon  respond  to  the  appeals  our  leaders  are 

'"^^JZ^^^n  ^  Shall  we  discontinue  the  State 
Board?  Shall  we  discontinue  State  Missions?  or  what  shall  we  do.  What  can 
we  afford  to  do?  These  questions  are  easy  to  answer.  The  only  honorable 
Thing  we  ca°n  d°0  is  to  go  forward  by  leaps  and  bounds  in  our  work.  Let  us 

take  courage  and  go  forward. 

Sincerely, 

C.  J.  Black. 
J.  S.  Gillespie. 
Discussed  by  C.  J.  Black  and  D  .F.  Putnam. 

Home  Missions 

(By  J.  L.  Jenkins) 

The  nurpose  of  Home  Missions  is  the  proclamation  of  the  gospel  in  our 

hom^andtoP Xse  who  have  never  heard  it.  The  problem  of  Home  Missions: 

tata organize  those  who  have  been  saved  into  churches  and  to  take  care  o 

the  Phases  o?  missionary  evangelism  that  do  not  fall  within  the  province  of 

any  Tnirteen^nionths  ago  a  great  disaster  befell  the  Home  Mission  Board 
when^rormous  shoftage'of  the  former's  t-asurer  in  the  sum  of  over 
nine  hundred  thousand  dollars  was  discovered.  But  the  Southern  Baptist 
Convention  wUch  met  in  Memphis  last  May  thought  it  wise  to  continue 
operations  of  the  Board  with  certain  restrictions.  The  Board  has  been  com- 
nletely  reorganized  and  already  it  has  vindicated  its  existence.  Dr.  J.  B. 
Lawrence  hts  recently  been  chosen  as  executive  secretary-treasurer  of  the 

pmereencv  gifts  were  made,  amounting  to  about  $58,000.  The  record  or  w 
Board's  finances,  as  reported  last  May,  are  as  follows:  Notes  payable  re 
duced  from  $1^8,000  to  $882,000;  restored  to  the  church  building  fund 
?qq  872  00-   restored  and  deposited  to  the  Bottoms  Fund,  $50,000. 

tLdoUcV  of  the  Board  for  the  future  is  outlined  in  the  Home  Missior 
Board  bnlletin  as  follows:  "The  Board  will  follow  implicitly  the  instruc 
ttons  o  ^  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention.  It  shall  become  an  efficient  an 
economical   agency,   so   conducting   itself   as   to   merit  the   confidence  anc 

B^&?^Te£Cl?BKll  be  placed  upon  work  that  is  purely  mis 

Si0n"The  Home  Board  stands   solidly  behind  the  co-operative  program  o 

the  ^^JX^l^^ono^  that  all  funds  shall  have  every  safe 
guard  thrown  abound  their  handling  that  can  be  devised  From  month  J 
month  we  win  publish  an  itemized  statement  of  ™«**'^°^l£%£ 
containing  money  shall  be  kept  on  file  and  checked  by  the  auditor  agains 
cash  book  entries.  All  checks  must  be  signed  by  two  people,  the  executiv 
Screte^-treaawlr  and  countersigned  by  the  president  of  the  board  and* 
check  shall  ever  be  signed  in  blank  by  either.  All  money  borrowed  mus 
flrrt  have  an  order  palsed  by  the  Board,  authorizing  the  securing  of  th 
oan  and  then  the  negotiations  at  the  bank  must  be  handled  b the  financ 
committee  and  the  note  must  be  signed  by  two  people,  the  executiv 
srr"treasurer  and  one  other  officer  of  the  Board.  All  books  are  audite 


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13 


P..  frL1?8md^etreentrnkaiL*rXo\aan<1  SaVe  T  ^oV/llZZ^. 

from  abroad    All  of  our  economic    ?nd^tH»?S1?8  ,^d   alien   influences 

J.  L.  Jenkins. 

Report  on  Foreign  Missions 

(Read  by  H.  E.  Waldrop) 

the  ss?  p^4^r£^far^a1 "-^sr throush 

KXuY^^^^ 

se;eorsah7pseif-supportii-  -  ••«. « tw^rk^:0arkrtLos£ 

sideSion  Se  ^tX^r^^EfV  W6  ]eOTe  °Ut  ot  <*>- 
and  expenses  of  its  foreign  missfonarts  tL  !">  PayS  for  the  salari^ 
year  more  money  into  thl  supiort  of  th»  nat'Te  Ch™tians  put  last 

The  Foreign  Mission  Board  gave  $540000  M  J°  ^0rk  'han  aid  the  Board, 
missions,  and  the  native  Christians  m!  L  ft,  °P  the  WOrk  amonS  tlle 

They  baptized   last  year    12  2S4   ™J*  V       Sam'?  Work  *575.000. 
month  or  33  every  day  converts,  or  a  little  over  1,000   every 

are  or^^^Tt^Z^Tlt^L^T'  Associations  as  we 
mission  boards.  They  have  school *  also  TlJ n»Hv  h  hTe  and  torel^ 
majority  of  our  foreign  mission  schools    TW»  churches  support  the 

with  over  21,000  scholars.  The  Foreign  '  Jission  BoaJ86  ^T'8  laSt  year 
careTT  r^aindr  10°  «  «"-•  '  ^S ™Kr£l^ 

^pln^^^  ^ST*  b^P"ta«  *  «,, 

work  abroad  is  the  one  supported  entrelvhvti.?-  c0°nec^d  with  our 
in  Canton  in  our  South  China  field  elUlreIy  by  the  natlve  Baptist  Christians 

situations.  The  opportuniUes  for  Vesting  ^^  now  most  challenging 
more  compelling.         lumtles  («f  Pressing  our  missionary  work  were  neve? 

-fi-  -  being  destroyed  in  ma^es^  t^^ZTXr 


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KINGS   MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


schools.   The  anti-foreign  and  anti-Christian  sentiments   are   dying  out.  and 
everywhere  evidences  of  a  new  day  manifest  themselves. 

Missionaries  have  returned  to  all  of  our  stations,  and  have  received  a 
warm  welcome.  There  are  widespread  and  unmistakable  evidences  of  a  great 
revival    People  are  awaiting  baptism  in  a  great  many  places. 

\11  Latin  America  is  in  a  ferment  of  revolt  against  despotic  autocracy 
in  both  politics  and  religion.  The  people  have  little  understanding  ot 
Christianity,  because  the  Roman  Catholic  church  has  failed  them.  The  re- 
sult is  that  the  intelligent  classes  are  turning  away  from  the  Roman  Church 
—  gnosticism,  atheism  and  indifference.  The  only  remedy  for  this  dis- 
tressing religious  situation  is  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ.  There  is  evidence 
of  much  spiritual  hunger,  especially  among  the  younger  people.  In  all  of 
the  Republics  in  which  we  have  missions,  we  are  finding  most  encouraging 
resuonse  to  the  gospel. 

In  a  sreat  number  of  new  districts  in  Nigeria  vast  multitudes  are  turn- 
in-  to  Christ.  The  people  are  turning  from  idols  and  accepting  Christ  by 
the  thousands.  Whole  towns  are  professing  Christianity.  Baptist  churches 
are  ^prinshig  up  in  towns  which  have  never  had  a  visit  from  a  foreign  rnis- 
sionarv  or  even  an  ordained  native  Baptist  minister.  This  is  the  greatest 
mass  movement  toward  Christianity  we  have  ever  met. 

In  its  new  life  Europe  is  no  longer  flint-like  in  resisting  outside  ini- 
pre-^ions  It  is  open  to  the  approach  of  the  gospel.  Our  evangel  is  well 
ceived  in  everv  country  in  which  we  operate.  We  baptized  4.525  in  Roumama 
last  year— the  largest  number  of  baptisms  we  have  ever  reported  in  any 
year  from  any  field. 

Thu*  we  see  rising  from  the  four  corners  of  the  earth  unmistakable 
evidences  of  sweeping  Changes  in  the  thought  and  attitude  of  the  peoples 
Never  in  all  history  have  such  hosts  of  men  been  so  susceptible  to  new  ini- 
pre<*icn*  Thev  are.  and  will  be  even  more  attentive  to  the  gospel  if  we  wil 
demonstrate  promptly  that  it  gives  the  light  for  which  they  search  an<* 
satisfies  the  soul-hunger  which  gnaws  in  their  bosoms. 

In  *pite  of  all  the  problems  on  the  foreign  fields,  delicate,  perplexing 
and  difficult  though  they  may  be.  we  feel  no  discouragement.  We  know  tha 
the  so^pel  will  eertainlv  triumph  wherever  it  is  preached.  The  only  dis 
coura cement  worth  considering  is  that  which  arises  from  lack  ot  suppo 
here  in  the  homeland.  Thank  God  we  can  take  care  of  this  source  ot  d 
couracement.  We  eertainlv  have  the  resources  in  wealth.  The  question 
whether  we  have  spiritual  resources  sufficiently  strong  to  make  us  respon 
to  the  needs  Do  we  love  Christ  who  died  for  us?  Do  we  really  bear  in  nun< 
the  great  truth  that  He  died  not  for  us  only  but  for  ail  the  world?  God  has 
waked  up  the  whole  world  in  our  day.  He  miist  have  had  some  purpose  in 
this.  Will  we  wake  up  to  our  privilege  and  duty  to  make  known  m  all  the 
world  His  precious  saving  grace: 

•For  tl^e  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us:    because  we  thus  judge,  that 
one  died  for  all.  therefore  all  died:  and  He  died  for  all.  that  they  that  live 
should  no  longer  live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  Him  who  for  their  sakes 
i  and  rose  again.'"— II  Cor.  5:14-15. 

Committee — 

H.    E.   Waldrop. 
J.  B.  Lattimore. 
W.  W.  Washburn. 
Discussed  by  H.  E.  Waldrop.  Miss  Attie  Bostie.  a  missionary  on  fur- 
lough  from  China,  and  C.  M.  Robinson.  M^-l 

Dr    Walter  M    Gilmore.  of  the  General  Board  at  Raleigh,  was  p^ent 
and  discussed  all  the  mission  reports  together.  All  mission  reports  adopted. 
Praver  was  offered  by  Dr.  Gilmore. 

Time  is  extended  ten  minutes  and  a  special  inspirational  address  m 
heard  from  D.  G.  Washburn. 

D  F  Putnam  presented  Dr.  Maddry's  plan  of  distribution  of  the  exe«| 
tive  committee  so  as  to  reach  all  sections  of  the  associations  and  represent 
all  the  interests  of  the  work  and  brought  recommendation  from  the  pastoWT 


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Delegates  enrolled  during  day   176 

Doxology. 

Benediction  by  w.  E.  Furcron 

Adjourn. 

7  mi  n  -      B        „       Evening  Session 

i    '-"-'  p.  m. — Song  Service. 

1  srecial  R    v    p    n    B"  Y'   P'   U>   PR0graM 
Calton;P  R  Y"  P   U-  Pr°gram  i?  «■*■■«  under  the  direction  of  A.  L. 

Brother  Calton  delivered  an  address  on  the  R    V    p    n 
Miss   Xellie    Weathers   of   Union   ehnroh    Lfv      •       Y'  ^0rk  m  general, 
junior  work.  Miss  Dorothv  WashtaS.  TSS.  £P°ke.  £   the   inrerest   of   the 
I  Double   Springs  church  made  I   verv  SSSf'  °f  tlu?  ■■*■■"•*■*  union 
mediate  work.  eiy  stM™g  Presentation  of  the  inter 

*hool  ^JeTand  a"S  jSSf    ""    ■— *    by    "**—    *** 

I  u^Lu^^T  aSked  t0  fUrniSh  **  »■■*  on  B.  Y.  P.  r.  work 

-e^  t^  «T  ^  W  ""«* 

Adjourn. 

9:30  a.  m-So^vl?^-^"1^  SeSsi°" 

Prayer  by  J.  m.  Goode. 

Enrollment  of  Delegate s 

Minutes  Read  and  Approved. 

Moderator  announces  the  following  committee.- 

PlftSWr  SDd  -— ^  —  SL-*  M    Code.  S.  W. 

Report  on  Sunday  Schools 

~^™  -*    Baptist 

*d  4.155  without  Sundav  School*  Tt  1  In  haVe  Sunda?"  *»«* 
iptist  Sunday  Schools  is  2.79S000  which  fndf0llment  in  0Ur  s°1Jthern 
ithin  a  year.  ~--..u.  wmch  indicates  a  gain  of  over  17000 

*k.  Enlargement   campaign "Te   bein^     ^  "T^""1  ot  Sunda^  S<^°°° 
mtory  with  the  district  a«oc  atlon  i       con?tantly   conducted   in   all   cur 
7  School  workers  are  dentin  o  a]?  rt  a  um\Espen  and  approved  Sun- 
•operate  and  a  campaign  covert  ei^it       "°   ^  that  CaD  be  indu«d  «« 
ides  finding  the  possibilities  tor  the  school    L-    Pro^uted.  The  work  in- 
I  basis  of  the  possibilities^^- contain, SmS  lh*  or^nizazion  on 
I  to  the  best  advantage  in  takir ~n»t       ■        }  S0  as  t0  utUi2e  th*  build- 
«*t  to  be  in  Sundav  lcho?l-  t^Xf!"  CI,aBd. caching  the  people  who 
Icing  definite  responsibihtv  icrTeacfin "   ^"^  the  Wasibilities  and 
In  North  Carolina  the  Sundav  "cho^T'wort  ^  3Dd  Wfaning  a11  0I"  1™. 
noticeable  in  Teacher  TraininV    £ .°f  vo*\  «"»««•■««  to  grow.  Progress 
".  Enlistment.  Attendance   a^d    Suafit?  ST  -tdministra^-  Ev^V- 
".o«e  and  propagate  the  woVf  £&*£  Sff&JSSS  Ba^st? 


16  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


program  and  are  conceded  to  be  the  best  known  in  the  world.  The  Sunday 
School  revival  and  enlargement  campaign  is  being  liberally  used  in  North 
Carolina  S  an  effort  to  reach  every  church  with  this  vital  result  getting 

^^ffi^oSS^IS^tlan  blazed  the  way  in  associational  or- 
ganization for  Sunday  School  work,  gained  a  lead  over  all  other  associa- 
Sns  in  the  world  and  still  holds  that  lead.  In  1928  our  association  had  26 
SunLy  Schools  to  reach  the  Standard  of  Excellence  for  Sunday  Schools  as 
set  up  by  our  Sunday  School  Board  at  Nashville.  Up  to  this  date  we  have 
97  for  1929    with  six  others  lacking  only  one  point. 

Your  committee  wishes  to  recommend  to  this  body  that  all  pastors 
and  Sunday  School  superintendents  he  urged  to  do  all  in  their  power  to 
bring all  our  Sunday  Schools  to  the  attainment  of  all  the  ten  points  in  the 
Standard  of Excellence  and  to  keep  them  on  that  plane  of  operation  and 
constantly  strive  to  improve  the  quantity  and  quality  of  work.  Standard 
Sunday  Schools  everywhere  are  better  Sunday  Schools;  reaching,  teaching 
and  winning  many  more  people  than  those  schools  that  have  no  well  de- 

flneiePtr  usrapI?ayttor0rokne  another  and  lend  all  the  co-operation  within  em- 
power to  the  end  that  all  the  people  may  be  brought  under  gospel  influence. 

G.  G.  Page. 
J.  W.  Costner. 
B.  P.  Jenkins. 
Discussed  by  G.  G.  Page. 
Moderator  recognizes  Wade  C.  Bostic,  returned  missionary  from  China 

Report  for  Hospital 

(Read  by  Rev.  G.  P.  Abernethy)  , 

The  mowing  demands  and  the  enlarged  service  rendered  by  our "hospital. 

in  Wmston  Salem  have  demonstrated  the  need  of  ^a^ftfmth^eBl?^SS 

program.  Literally  thousands  have  gone  from  every  part  of  thestete  seek 

F™  deliverance  from  the  bondage  of  deformity  and  disease  and  they  have 

gfe-SM  ^o^Cs^^lf -=^^3 

have  been  in  their  graves  had  the  hospital  not  heard  their  cry  and  took 
rtJm  in  Only  eternity  will  reveal  the  blessed  results.  Suffice  it  to  say  thai 
ftte  six  years  of  Christian  ministry  there  have  been  12,000  patients  ad 
fitted  to  our  institution.  At  least  five  thousand  of  these  have  been  chants 

M  "TheZmbetofcharity  patients  increases  each  year.  Last year  w< ,  caret 

Zsp"hich  saves  thousands  is  a  part  of  the  program  of  our  Lord  an, 

iSW0^I^^™^nZ°£  greater  demand  than  ever  before  to 
free  service  Not  ?ess  thin  1,500  will  call  on  us  during  the  year.  If  we  hel 
all  of  Se  poor  suffering  Baptists  we  will  ta™  *  «£*  J^^^ 
r/of^ng-aTd  we  K  I^t^^Z^^^^ 

churches  would  never  stand  for  this.  The  Institution  would  be  untrue ,  to  K 
mission  and  the  great  Physician  if  it  did.  But  how  can  we  take  them  J 
Se  churches  fatl  to  furnish  the  funds?  Our  churches  are  sending  more  p 


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tients  and  giving  less  money  each  year.  Surely  you  must  see  that  this 
course  will  soon  wreck  the  purpose  of  the  hospital  and  destroy  all  possibil- 
ities of  helping  any  of  the  needy. 

This  charity  cost  $42,500.  The  churches  gave  $15,500;  Duke  foundation 
gave  $7,500  and  we  had  to  raise  $19,500  out  of  our  operating  account.  We 
can't  keep  this  up  very  long. 

Many  of  the  churches  in  this  association  never  give  a  cent  on  Mother's 
day  to  help  in  this  work  and  yet  that  is  the  only  money  the  denomination 
gives  to  help  care  for  the  sick.  The  four  per  cent  from  the  Co-operative 
Program  goes  to  pay  the  bonds  issued  to  pay  the  debt  incurred  in  the 
building  of  the  plant. 

The  Nurses'  Home  has  been  built  and  paid  for.  The  cost  of  this  fine 
building  and  equipment  was  $47,500.  The  good  women  of  the  state  paid  one- 
half  of  this  and  the  Hospital  took  care  of  the  rest  by  means  of  personal 
gifts  solicited  from  friends,  $5,000  donated  by  the  Duke  foundation  and 
loans  from  the  operating  account.  No  church  was  asked  to  give  a  cent  to 
this  splendid  addition  to  our  equipment. 

In  conclusion,  your  committee  would  urge  that  we  use  every  possible 
means  to  lay  the  Hospital  on  the  hearts  of  our  people.  Plead  with  them  to 
pray  for  its  success,  to  contribute  to  its  charity  work  by  a  Mother's  Day 
offering,  and  as  far  as  possible  influence  those  who  are  able  to  pay  for  their 
care  to  go  to  our  own  hospital  that  the  funds  they  pay  may  help  to  care  for 
the  hospital  and  enlarge  its  opportunity  for  serving  the  hundreds  who  go 
without  money  or  price. 

We  would  further  recommend  that  this  association  appoint  a  repre- 
sentative to  promote  the  interest  of  our  hospital  among  the  churches  and 
that  the  clerk  be  instructed  to  forward  his  name  and  address  to  Rev.  G.  T. 
Lumpkin,  Winston-Salem,  N.   C. 

G.  P.  Abernethy. 

Discussed  by  G.  P.  Abernethy. 

Adopted. 

Moderator  announces  committee  to  nominate  trustees  for  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College;  W.  G.  Camp,  O.  C.  Dixon,  S.  S.  Weir. 

Report  on  the  Ministers'  Relief  Board 

(Read  by  A.  T.  Howell) 

The  Ministers'  Relief  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  lo- 
cated in  Dallas,  Texas,  is  worthy  of  our  confidence  and  the  best  support  of 
our  people.  The  average  Southern  Baptist  pastor  has  never  received  an 
adequate  salary.  The  fact  is,  the  average  pastor  receives  less  pay  for  his 
service  than  the  unskilled  laborer.  This  fact  helps  create  a  demand  for 
such  a  board  as  the  Ministers'  Relief  Board.  The  fact  that  we  do  so  little  for 
our  sick  and  worn  out  preachers  is  a  shame  upon  our  great  denomination. 
This  has  a  tendency  to  deter  some  of  our  best  young  men  from  entering 
the  ministry.  And,  moreover,  there  is  almost  a  craze  in  some  of  our  churches 
for  young  preachers.  What  shall  we  do  with  the  old  ones?  Shall  we  kill 
them,  or  shall  we  support  them?  Our  Ministers'  Relief  Board  has  been  help- 
ing this  year  more  than  a  thousand  beneficiaries,  old  worn  out  preachers, 
sick  preachers,  widows  and  orphans  of  preachers. 

The  average  gift  of  the  Board  of  each  of  its  beneficiaries  is  about  $150. 
This  is  shamefully  small.  Our  Board  needs  more  money  with  which  to  keep 
our  needy  and  worthy  preachers.  The  annuity  feature  of  our  Board  is  a 
fine  one,  and  hundreds  of  our  preachers  are  now  deriving  benefit  from  this 
department  of  our  Board.  Your  committee  would  urge  all  the  eligible  pas- 
tors to  join  the  annuity  department  of  the  Board  so  they  can  receive  help 
in  time  of  inability  or  old  age. 

Your  committee  would  urge  the  churches  to  be  more  liberal  with  their 
gifts  to  our  Ministers'  Relief  Board  so  that  the  Board  can  do  more  for  its 
beneficiaries. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
A.  T.  Howell. 
W.   D.   Earl. 

Discussed  by  A.  T.  Howell. 


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Report  on  Temperance  and  Public  Morals 

(Read  by  D.  G.  Washburn) 

The  prohibition  amendment  to  the  constitution  was  ratified  January 
16,  1919.  It  became  effective  one  year  later.  Since  that  time  we  have  wit- 
nessed an  actual  decline  in  drinking.  This  decline  is  sure  to  be  more  and 
more  rapid  with  each  passing  year. 

The  whole  traffic  is  under  the  ban  of  public  opinion,  and  yet  the  situa- 
tion calls  for  vigilance  and  consecration  to  the  great  cause  on  the  part  of 
Christian  bodies. 

Patriotism  and  religion  should  combine  to  insist  upon  law  enforcement. 
All  of  our  Christian  forces  should  mobilize  for  the  support  of  the  constituted 
agencies  for  the  enforcement  of  our  prohibition  law. 

Public  morals  are  said  to  be  lower  now  than  they  have  been  for  many 
years.  Human  nature  has  been  very  much  the  same  through  all  the  ages. 
The  world  has  been  brought  close  together  and  we  have  so  many  ways  now 
to  hear  all  about  the  sins  and  evils,  but  little  is  said  about  the  good  things 
which  people  do  and  the  good  works  in  which  so  many  Christians  are  en- 
gaged. 

Your  committee  would  put  the  seal  of  our  disapproval  on  dancing,  card 
playing,  Sunday  golf  and  pleasure  seeking  on  the  Lord's  day,  as  ruinous  of 
good  works  and  detrimental  to  the  development  of  our  churches  and  a  snare 
to  our  home  life.  The  divorce  evil  in  our  land,  and  all  over  our  country,  is 
alarming  and  should  call  us  all  to  serious  consideration  and  humble  prayer 
to  God  that  so  many  lives  and  homes  may  not  be  wrecked  by  this  great 
evil  among  us. 

D.  G.  Washburn. 
J.  L.  Allen. 

Discussed  by  D  .G.  Washburn,  I.  D.  Harrill,  W.  E.  Furcron,  L.  F.  King. 

Adopted. 

Report  on  Time  and  Place  and  Preacher 

Your  committee  wish  to  report  or  recommend  that  the  Kings  Mountain 
Association  meet  with  the  Patterson  Springs  church  on  Tuesday  and  Wed- 
nesday, after  the  first  Sunday  in  October,  1930;  to  preach  the  introductory, 
A.  T.  Howell;  to  preach  a  doctrinal  sermon,  Zeno  Wall. 

J.  M.  Goode. 
S.  W.   Green. 
H.  C.  Royster. 
Adopted. 

Report  of  Committee  to  Nominate  Executive  Committee 

Your  committee  begs  to  nominate  the  following  as  an  executive  com- 
mittee for  the  Association:  J.  W.  Suttle,  J.  T.  S.  Mauney,  D.  G.  Washburn, 
A.  F.  Collins,  G.  G.  Page,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  J.  W.  Costner. 

Respectfully  submitted, 
D.  F.  Putnam, 
D.  J.  Keeter, 
D.  G.  Washburn, 
J.  W.   Costner, 
B.  T.  Falls, 
Committee. 
A  proposal  to  have  Missionary  Wade  C.  Bostic  visit  the  churches  of  the 
Association  during  November  was  submitted  and  endorsed.  D.  G.  Washburn 
and  H.  E.  Waldrop  are  asked  to  work  out  the  itinerary. 

Obituaries 

No  report  on  obituaries  was  read.  The  church  letters  indicate  that  94 
of  our  number  died  during  the  year. 

Memorial  to  W.  F.  Gold 

(The  memorial  to  W.  F.  Gold  was  presented  to  the  clerk  from  the  pas- 
tor of  Zion  church  and  it  is  being  published  at  his  request  and  not  as  a  part 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 19 

of  the  proceedings  of  the  session.  The  added  expense  of  the  memorial  is 
being  paid  by  Zion  Church — Clerk.) 
From  Zion  Church: 

Special  mention  should  be  made  of  W.  F.  Gold  who  was  for  many  years 
a  leading  citizen  of  our  good  county,  standing  for  all  those  things  which 
promoted  the  best  interests  of  our  people  and  the  betterment  of  our  citizen- 
ship. Brother  Gold  was  a  devoted  member  of  the  Zion  church  for  many 
years  and  a  loyal  deacon  for  more  than  30  years.  He  was  a  safe  leader,  his 
judgment  was  good  and  his  advice  was  readily  accepted. 

Brother  Gold  was  a  temperate  man  in  all  things,  thoughtful  and  care- 
ful and  to  this  we  may  in  large  measure  attribute  his  long  life.  His  char- 
acter was  above  reproach,  his  disposition  was  pleasant  and  impressive,  his 
spirit  was  sweet  and  beautiful,  as  all  who  knew  him,  know,  and  he  lived 
this  way  till  the  Lord  came  and  took  him  home.  He  fell  to  sleep  on  De- 
cember 7,  1928,  being  92  years  of  age. 

Announcements. 

Benediction  by  W.  T.  Bostic, 

Adjourn  for  dinner. 


Second  Day — Afternoon 


1:30  p.  m. — Song  Service. 

Prayer  by  C.  C.  Matheny. 

Music  selection  by  Boiling  Springs  College  Glee  Club. 

Selection  by  Boiling  Springs  Quartet. 

JOINT   SESSION   WITH    SANDY   RUN   ASSOCIATION 

As  pre-arranged,  the  Sandy  Run  Association  which  was  meeting  at 
Mooresboro  church  was  moved  bodily  to  Boiling  Springs  for  a  joint  session 
with  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  for  the  consideration  of  Christian 
Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  which  is  the  property  of  the 
two  associations. 

J.  W.  Suttle,  moderator  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association,  called  the 
session  to  order  and  then  yielded  the  gavel  to  C.  C.  Matheny,  moderator  of 
the  Sandy  Run  Association,  who  presided  during  the  joint  session. 

Report  of  the  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  College 

(Read  by  President  J.  B.  Davis) 

The  trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  College  (now  including  the  high  school 
and  the  junior  college)  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  report  of  their 
stewardship  for  the  session  of  1928-1929: 

Pursuant  to  the  instructions  from  the  Kings  Mountain,  Sandy  Run  and 
Gaston  County  Associations,  in  their  separate  annual  meetings  in  1927,  and 
upon  the  authorization  of  the  North  Carolina  Baptist  State  Convention, 
meeting  the  same  year,  Boiling  Springs  College  opened  its  22nd  session, 
Sept.  3,  1928,  offering  the  full  four-year  Academy  Course,  and  the  first  year 
of  college  work. 

The  progress  thus  far  more  than  justifies  the  wisdom  of  the  decision 
to  build,  in  Western  Piedmont,  North  Carolina,  a  great,  co-educational, 
Baptist  junior  college.  The  institution  was  manned  by  the  following  gen- 
eral officers,  with  their  capable  band  of  teachers,  to-wit:  President,  J.  B. 
■  Davis,  A.  B.,  A.  M.,  Th.  M.,  Res.,  Th.  D.,  Ph.  D.;  Dean,  Professor  of  Mathe- 
[matics,  Principal  of  the  Academy,  J.  D.  Huggins,  A.  B.;  Bursar,  O.  P.  Ham- 
trick,  A.  B.,  Res.  M.  A.;  Dean  of  Women,  Miss  Etta  Curtis;  Dietitian,  Mrs. 
jDillian  Ritch. 

And,  the  enrollment  last  year,  according  to  the  new  college  catalog,  not 
counting  duplications,  was  as  follows: 

A— Junior   College   28  girls;   33  boys;   Total  61 

B— Academy  45  girls;   4z  boys;   Total  87       148 

While  the  enrollment  this  year,  thus  far,  is: 
A — Junior  College — 

First  Year  36  girls;   42  boys;   Total  78 

Second   Year   23  girls;   15  boys;   Total  38       116 


20  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


B — Academy —  ,  '.n 

First  Year       8  girls;   11  boys;   Total  19 

Second  Year  10  girls;   11  boys;   Total  21 

Third  Year  10  girls;   16  boys;   Total  26 

Fourth  Year 11  girls;   16  boys;   Total  27         99 

Grand   Total .........215 

The  financial  statement,  herewith  attached,  will  indicate  the  total  re- 
ceipts and  disbursements  from  all  sources,  including  a  Special  Fund  created 
by  a  group  of  friends  interested  in  the  greatest  success  of  the  school,  and 
who  placed  in  the  budget  of  the  school,  in  cash  or  bona  fide  pledges  a  sum 
sufficient  to  cover  the  expected  deficit  for  the  first  year's  college  program, 
and  help  purchase  equipment  necessary  for  standardization: 

FINANCIAL    REPORT 

Total  Receipts  ^HSm 

Total   Disbursements   ki'ai 

Deficit     - 7  7lJ*9fi 

Total  Accrued  Deficits  /,ao.zb| 

The  personnel  of  the  teaching  force  this  year  is: 

President:  J.  B.  Davis. 

Principal,  Bursar,  English,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  M.  A. 

Dean  of  Women,  Miss  Etta  Curtis. 

Dietitian,  Mrs.  Lillian  Ritch. 

Librarian-Registrar,  Miss  Frances  Barnhill,  A.  B. 

Foreign  Languages,  Miss  Dorothy  Quattlebaum,  M.  A. 

Natural  Science,  Miss  Agnes  Spann,  M.  A. 

Religious  Education,  W.  C.  Lynch,  A.  B.,  Th.  M. 

Mathematics,  Mrs.  M.  G.  Pangle,  A.  M.,  Res.  Ph.  D. 

Education,  Mr.  J.  B.  Blanks,  M.  A. 

Social  Science,  Mr.  M.  G.  Pangle,  M.  A.,  Res.  Ph.  D. 

Greek-English-Bible,  J.  M.  Arnette,  A.  B.,  Res.  Ph.  D. 

Science-Physical  Education,  B.  G.  Rackley,  B.  S. 

English-French,  Miss  Willie  Jones,  B.  S. 

History-Science,  Broadus  Simmons,  B.  S. 

Piano,  Miss  Fannie  Paul,  Diploma  Music,  Graduate  student  in  piano. 

Voice,  Mrs.  H.  C.  Rushing,  Diploma  Music,  B.  M.,  graduate  student  voice. 

Latin,  Miss  Ada  Hamrick,  A.  B. 

Expression-Art-Home  Economics,  Mrs.  H.  H.  Honeycutt. 

Under  this  corps  of  consecrated  teachers,  unsurpassed  in  training,  vis- 
ion and  character-building  influence,  there  is  offered  all  of  the  Freshman 
and  Sophomore  college  work  leading  to  diplomas  in  "Associate"  in  letters, 
science,  education,  law,  commerce  and  music;  and,  in  addition,  all  of  the  i 
four-year  academy  course;  and,  to  these  should  be  added  at  the  earliest 
possible  time  courses  in  Home  Economics,  Agriculture  and  Textiling. 

The  outlook  for  a  great  junior  college,  with  curriculum  so  varied  and 
wide  in  scope  as  to  challenge  and  enlist  the  thousands  of  youth  of  college  < 
age  in  this,  the  world's  greatest  cotton  textiling,  most  strategic  Baptist 
stronghold;  and,  at  the  same  time,  to  elicit  the  recognition  of  the  North 
Carolina  State  Board  of  Education  and  preclude  the  necessity  of  a  rival 
state  or  municpal  junior  college  within  this  great  section,  was  never  so 
bright.  With  more  than  1,000  messages  this  year,  in  sermon,  address,  de- 
nominational and  evangelistic  appeal,  all  of  Western  Piedmont,  North  Car- 
olina, from  the  mountains  on  out  across  the  plains,  has  been  subsoiled  and 
sown  down  for  Christian  education;  and,  the  plain,  Bible-loving,  Christian 
education-seeking  people  are  beginning  to  voice  no  uncertain  conviction 
that  right  here,  where  are  found  the  Folks,  the  Faith,  the  Finance,  the 
Friends,  the  Fortitude,  the  Farms,  the  Factories,  the  Fame,  and  the  Favors 
of  a  kindly  Providence,  can  and  shall  be  built  a  great  Baptist  junior  college, 
second  to  none  in  the  land.  Support  it  during  the  incipiency,  its  first  two 
years;  then,  there  will  come  to  it  students  by  the  hundreds,  money  by  the 
thousands,  friends  by  the  multitudes,  and  prestige  beyond  measure. 

Recommendations  to  prosecute  this  great  program  are  herewith  sub- 
mitted for  your  consideration  and  action: 


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First:  That  successors  be  elected  to  the  following  trustees  whose  tenure 
of  services  expire  this  year.  They  are,  by  Associations- 

Kings  Mountain— Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle,  Dr.  Zeno  Wali,  Mr  Z  R  Walker 
Mr.  W.  W.  Washburn,  Mr.  D.  F.  Hord. 

Sandy  Run— Dr.  W.  A.  Ayres;  Rev.  C.  C.  Matheny,  Rev  A  T  Stout 
mire,  Rev.  R.  N.  Childress,  Mr.  J.  J.  Edwards,  Mr.  G.  B.  Pruette 

Gaston  County— Mr.  W.  J.  Frances,  Mr.  R.  F.  Craig. 

Second:  That  we  spare  no  effort  in  meeting  every  requirement  for  mirh 
junior  colleges;  and  seek,  by  pulpit,  press,  prayer,  personal" y?^everance 
r.Lll  C°-^Zatl°n'  ?e  ful1  ^alization  of  the  Mission  of  BoUing  SPrmgs 
parlfoVthe  elr^  ""*  "^^  the  Kingd°m  °f  °Ur  Lord  to  the  utSSSSt 

t*  J1lirc?;  ?h^'  between  tnis  time  and  the  meeting  of  the  North  Carolina 
Baptist  State  Convention  in  Shelby,  Nov.  12-14,  we  prosecute >  in the  Kinet 
Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Associations,  a  greai,  constructive  inspirationfl 
Centennial  Pledge  Payment  Campaign  to  raise  the  TewJ^^e^ 
fhepbter7-  amounting  to  $11,755.04,  so  that  the  school  may  rea^ze  from 
the  Centennial  percentages  much  needed  endowment,  and  money  for  eauto 
SmutionCeSSary  f°r  standardization>  which  is  the  only  salvat?on  S  the  £ 
Fourth:    That,   as   in  the   past,   this   Association   form   plans   for  r^im 

22  n^f  ?1S  y/Tr  th,G  institution  i°r  current  Ministerial  Srttton  given  to  Us 
22  preachers  (9  academy  and  13  college)    and  the  half  tniHnTiJ    i,S 
"S  Baptist  preachers;  also,  CZ  betormu  a" eta    In  the p^f 
for  liquidating  past  accrued  deficits  on  the  high  school    come  to  tlf»  S 

mnx?£^?sr dins  the  sUathy  >£££££$ 

1— Total  amount  of  tuition  given  ^  91Ann 

2— Total  deficits  accrued  $1,210.00 

3-Total  to  be  provided  for  in  order  "to  '"ci^''Se"iiu"ZZ"ZZZ^lit 

The  Board  of  Trustees. 

Report  of  Christian  Education 

(By  Zeno  Wall) 
I— BACKGROUND 

the  IraevP,fTLTny  Pfoblems  before  the  American  people  today,  but  one  of 

sa  ri  s-Sut-s's,^".',- ?r ,d  -  "•««««  -  '^ 


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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


leaders  of  their  kind,  and  to  graft  "heretical  churches  on  orthodox  stumps" 
it  iq  time  for  us  to  awake  and  assert  ourselves. 

In  many  places  in  the  United  States  today  our  Christian  schools  have 
either  b^en  stolen,  or  permitted  to  die,  or  so  diluted  as  to  make  them  like 
Harvard?  a  negative  force  as  far  as  the  positive  and  enthusiastic  religion 
r»f  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  concerned.  '  . 

Nearly  all  of  our  great  colleges  and  universities  were  founded  by 
Christian  men  and  for  the  purpose  of  advancing  the  Kingdom  of  God  To 
illustrate  •  ^Vhen  the  cornerstone  of  Wellesley  College  was  laid  Dwight  L. 
Moody  was  present  and  in  presenting  the  Bible  said:  "This  building  is  hum- 
Iv  dedicated  to  our  Heavenly  Father  with  the  hope  and  prayer  that  He  may 
a  ways  be  first  in  everything  in  this  institution;  that  His  word  may  be 
StSaliy  taught  here,  and  that  He  will  use  it  as  a  means  of  leading  precious 
souls  to  Jesul  Christ.  Except  the  Lord  build  ^the  house,  they  labor  m  vain 

that  build  it."  .     ,  ,  .  ,         ^ 

But  today  you'll  find  in  that  school  a  professor  of  Biblical  history  deny- 
ing the story  <^  creation,  as  recorded  in  Genesis  the  miracles  of  our  Lord, 
and  Ms  resurrection;  and  so  in  scores  of  other  schools  in  our  land  today 

Dr  Leuba,  professor  of  psychology  in  Bryn  Meyr  college  near  Phila- 
delphia is  the  author  of  a  book  entitled:  "Belief  in  God  and  Immortality 
and  tens  that  he  selected  1000  of  the  leading  scientists  in  America  out  of  a 
group  of  5  500  scientists  in  our  land,  to  whom  he  sent  a  questionnaire  ask- 
fng  if  they  believe  in  God  and  immortality,  and  that  he  found  from  their 
answers  that  "over  half  of  them  either  doubt  or  deny  the  existence  ol  a  per- 
sonal God  and  personal  immortality."  What  an  alarming  condition  this! 
Oh  that  it  might  arouse  us  to  our  duty! 

II— CHRISTIAN   EDUCATION 
But  I  am  to  write  and  speak  today  about  another  kind  of  education- 
one  which Te  are  pleased  to  call  "Christian  Education";  and  Christian  edu- 
cation is  nothing  more   than  education  in  a   Christian  atmosphere,  under 
ChrisUan  auspices,  and  for  Christian  purposes.  A  Christian  school  is  a  school 
with   Christ  in  the  center  of  it-a  school  founded,  and  furnished,  and  fi- 
^cefand  lathered  by  the  followers  of  the  Lord  Jesus   Christ  -a  school 
where  the  teachers  know  and  impart  the  viewpoint  of   Christ,  for  to  the 
Christian  astronomer,  Christ  is  the  bright  and  morning  star; 
To  the  Christian  biologist,  He  is  the  abundant  life, 
To  the  Christian  engineer,  He  is  the  new  and  living  way, 
To  the  Christian  florist,  He  is  the  rose  of  Sharon, 
To  the  Christian  sculptor,  He  is  the  living  stone, 
To  the  Christian  geologist,  He  is  the  Rock  of  Ages, 
To  the  Christian  horticulturist,  He  is  the  fine  vine, 
To  the  Christian  oculist,  He  is  the  light  of  the  eye. 

The  Christian  teacher  is  always  like  Charles  Kingsley,  who  walking  out 
into  the  woods  one  day,  said:  "I  am  impressed  that  every  thing  I  see  has  a 
meaning.  Everything  I  see  seems  to  be  ful  of  God  Verily,  Eartn  s 
crammed  with  Heaven,  and  every  common  bush  afire  with  God. 

In  1904  some  of  the  leaders  in  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  fel t  thai 
the  time  had  come  to  establish  a  Christian  school  in  our. midst,  and  bo  ex 
nressed  themselves  by  their  vote   at  the  association  being   held  with  tne 
cTurch" at  zTr!  and  another  group  of  ^^^^^%^l^f^} 
Association  had  seen  the  same  vision  and  felt  the  same  imperative  neea. 
Hence  ioined  hands  one  year  later  with  the  brethren  of  our  associat  on  m ; 
S&ffsX  Sprite  High  School  at  Boiling  Springs ^  — ^i 
unmistakableness  of  their  vision,  and  the  wisdom  °*  *°^ 
be  seen  on  every  hand.  But  after  twenty  years  of  fruitful  service  our  scnooj 
because  Ti  the  ability  of  the  state  to  extend  her  educational  arms  to  every 
boy  and  girl  in  North  Carolina,  was  compelled  to  either  close  the  doors  of 
ouT  school    or  to   open  them   still  wider.   The   leaders   of   these   two   great 
assoSns  faced  the  question  with  both  seriousness  and  frankness.  After, 


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therefore,  much  prayer  and  discussion,  we  felt  that  a  long  and  steep  road 
lay  between  us  and  the  establishment  of  a  standard  junior  college,  but  some 
of  us  felt,  as  our  blessed  Lord  must  have  felt  when  he  came  to  where  the 
roads  forked — one  leading  back  home,  and  the  other  to  Calvary — that  we 
would  have  to  go  on  up  the  hill  of  sorrow  and  suffering  and  even  death,  and 
so,  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  faced  the  uphill  road — began  the  steep  climb. 

Did  we  make  a  mistake?  Had  we  better  turn  back  even  now?  Radical- 
ism would  say,  "Yes."  Materialism  would  say  "Yes."  Atheism  would  say 
"Yes."  But  surely  our  Savior  would  say  "No."  Would  say  "Go,  and,  lo,  I  am 
with  you  always,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world." 

But  brethren,  the  leaders  cannot  go  alone.  You'll  have  to  go  with  them — 
pray  with  them — sacrifice  with  them,  and  devote  a  portion  of  our  time,  and 
give  a  definite  part  of  your  income  to  equipping  and  endowing  of  our 
school;  and  until  our  school  can  be  enlarged  and  more  endowment  secured, 
our  churches — every  one  of  them — will  be  compelled  to  give  a  definite 
amount,  each  year,  to  the  upkeep  of  our  school. 

May  we,  therefore,  on  this  day,  resolve: 

First:  That  we  are  going  to  see  to  it  that  Boiling  Springs  Junior  Col- 
lege is  properly  equipped,  and  filled  with  students,  and  manned  and  en- 
dowed. 

Second:  -That  we  are  going  to  ask  our  churches  to  place  this  school  in 
their  budgets — to  give  a  definite  amount  to  the  school  each  year. 

Third:  That  we  are  going  to  finish  the  payment  of  our  pledges  to  the 
Centennial  fund  at  the  earliest  possible  date,  thereby  helping  all  of  our 
other  Christian  schools. 

Respectfully, 

Zeno  Wall. 

The  two  reports  were  discussed  by  Dr.  J.  B.  Davis,  president  of  Boiling 
Springs  College;  Dr.  Zeno  Wall  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association;  Dr.  W. 
A.  Ayres  of  the  Sandy  Run  Association;  J.  H.  Quinn,  chairman  of  the  board 
of  trustees  of  the  college;  Prof.  O.  P.  Hamrick  of  the  college;  B.  T.  Falls  of 
the  board  of  trustees. 

Both  reports  were  adopted. 

Prof.  O.  P.  Hamrick  announced  that  he  had  been  sent  out  among  friends 
of  the  college  to  solicit  a  fund  of  ten  thousand  dollars  and  had  succeeded  in 
raising  six  thousand  of  it  with  good  prospect  of  finding  the  remaining  four 
thousand. 

Joint  Session  Closes 

The  joint  session  of  the  two  associations  closed  and  J.  W.  Suttle  re- 
sumed his  office  as  moderator  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association. 

Ministerial  Students  Provided  For 

An  appeal  was  made  for  $735.00  to  meet  the  tuition  of  the  ministerial 
students  in  the  institution  and  the  following  amounts  were  subscribed:  New 
Bethel,  $200;  Shelby  First,  $100;  Boiling  Springs,  $100;  Double  Springs, 
$100;  Carpenters  Grove,  $35;  Double  Shoals,  $25;  Elizabeth,  $25;  Lawndale, 
l$25;  New  Hope,  $25;  D.  F.  Putnam,  $25;  Eastside,  $25;  Patterson  Springs, 
$25;  Kings  Mountain  First,  $25;  Waco,  $25;  Zoar,  $25;  W.  G.  Camp,  $25. 

Resolution 

(Offered  by  B.  T.  Falls) 

Whereas,  it  is  found  necessary  to  provide  additional  income  for  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College  over  and  above  the  income  from  tuition  and  inci- 
dental charges,  to  the  extent  of  $5500.00  annually  in  order  to  enable  the 
college  to  meet  the  standard  requirements  for  a  junior  college;  and,  where- 
as, the  present  endowment  Is  not  sufficiently  large  to  provide  such  income; 

Now,  therefore,  be  it  resolved  by  the   Kings   Mountain  Association   in 


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session  assembled,  at  Boiling  Springs,  with  the  Boiling  Springs  Baptist 
church  that  the  churches  be  requested  to  raise  funds  for  Boiling  Springs 
Junior 'College  annually,  and  over  and  above  the  amounts  regularly  con- 
tributed to  the  C-operative  Program  of  the  General  Board,  of  the  Baptist 
State   Convention; 

Resolved  Second,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  by  the  moderator  of 
this  association  to  confer  with  a  like  committee  from  other  associations 
co-operating,  who  shall  have  power  and  be  charged  with  the  duty  of  agree- 
ing upon  an  equitable  division  for  the  $5500.00  to  be  raised  annually  for 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  by  all  the  churches. 

Resolved  Third,  That  the  moderator  shall  appoint  a  committee  from 
this  association  who  shall  suggest  to  the  churches  such  amounts  asm  their 
opinion  would  be  an  equitable  apportionment  of  the  amount  allotted  to  this 
association  to  be  raised  for  such  purpose,  and  this  committee  shall  be  a 
continuing  body  charged  specifically  with  the  task  of  raising  the  said  funds 
for  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

The  resolution  was  adopted. 

The  following  committee  was  appointed  to  allot  the  amounts  to  the 
churches  as  included  in  the  Falls  resolution:  B.  T.  Falls,  D.  J.  Keeter,  J.  S. 
Gillespie,  Lester  Roberts,  G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

Report  of  Finance  Committee 

The  report  of  the  finance  committee  showed  that  $118.90  had  been  re- 
ceived for  minutes  and  $24.25  for  the  co-operative  program. 

Report  of  Committee  to  Nominate  Trustees  for 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College 

The  committee  recommends  the  re-appointment  of  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle, 
Hev   Z.  R.  Walker,  W.  W  .Washburn,  D.  F.  Hord,  Dr.  Zeno  Wall. 

Committee, 

O.   C.  Dixon. 
S.  S.  Weir. 
W.  G.  Camp. 
Adopted. 

Treasurer's  Report 

George  Blanton,  treasurer,  in  account  with  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  t 
Association,  from  October  1928  to  October  1929. 

Received  from  Finance  Committee  *ld 

Paid  out  for  Minute  Fund  i«nn  isoW 

Paid  to  Walters  Durham  ---■ -■ --     16-°°  130.30 

Geo.  Blanton,  Treasurer. 

Adopted. 

Special  Offering 

A  special  offering  is  taken  to  pay  the  clerk.  $25  is  collected  and  the 
clerk  instructed  to  finish  it  out  to  $30  from  funds  to  come  in  afterward. 

Rev.  John  Arch  McMillan  of  the  Mills  Home  was  introduced 

A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  Editor  Lee  B.  Weathers  of  the  Cleve- 
land Star  for  the  fine  service  rendered  Boiling  Springs  College  in  a  recent 
campaign  for  books  for  the  library.  a„v,™i  wm* 

The  Association  went  on  record  as  endorsing  the  Sunday  School  work 
being  done  in  the  Association  under  the  direction  of  G.  G.  Page,  the  associa- 
tional  superintendent. 

The  moderator  appointed  the  following  as  a  committee  to  arrange  tne 
program  for  next  session:  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn,  H.  B.  Waldrop. 

A  rising  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  the  Boiling  Springs  community  for 
its  lavish  hospitality  to  the  delegates  and  messengers. 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  25- 


Delegates  Appointed 


Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle  was  appointed  delegate  to  the  Southern  Baptist  Con- 
vention. 

S.  H.  Austell  and  Lester  Roberts  were  appointed  delegates  to  the  Baptist 
State  Convention. 

The   executive   committee    were   empowered   to   transact   any   business, 
arising  during  the  interim  of  sessions. 

Song:   "Blest  Be  The  Tie." 

Benediction  by  Rev.  Will  Tate. 

Adjourn  to  meet  with  Patterson  Springs  church  Tuesday  and  Wednes- 
day after  the  first  Sunday  in  October,  1930. 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator. 
G.  G.  Page,  Clerk. 


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W.  M.  U.  Minutes  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association 
Meeting  with  Fallston  Church  on  Aug.  29-30,  1929. 

Morning  Session 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  Superintendent. 

Song:    "Marching  to  Zion." 

Prayer— Led  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Devotional  service  conducted  by  Mrs.  J.  M.  Poston  of  Zion  church. 

Organization— Mrs.  Hughes  made  motion  that  the  calling  of  the  roll  be 
dispensed  with  and  that  the  cards  turned  in  constitute  the  registration. 

The  secretary  made  motion  that  the  program  as  arranged  and  in  the 
hands  of  the  committee  be  made  the  order  of  business  for  the  session. 

(These  motions  carried.) 

Address  of  welcome  by  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick.  Mrs.  Hamrick  gave  us  a 
very  hearty  welcome  and  made  us  feel  that  we  were  guests  of  a  hospitable 
folk. 

Response  by  Mrs.  Robert  Cline. 
Roll  call  of  W.  M.  U.  organizations. 

Recognition  of  new  societies,  visitors  and  pastors.  Zion,  a  new  W.  M.  U. 
was  recognized  with  some  very  enthusiastic  workers. 

Visitors-  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones,  our  state  vice  president;  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Wade 
Bostic;  Mrs.  G.  P.  Bostic  and  Miss  Attie  Bostic.  These  having  recently  re- 
turned' from  China,  we  were  indeed  glad  to  have  them  with  us. 

Mr.  Sprinkle  from  Catawba  River  Association,  also  the  Gaston,  South 
Fork  and  Green  River  Associations  were  represented. 

Pastors:  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam,  G.  P.  Abernethy  and  W.  G.  Camp. 

Superintendent's  report  as  follows:  Someone  has  said,  "Like  living 
things  on  swiftest  wings,  the  days  and  weeks  go  by,"  and  so  they  have 
gone  by  until  another  year  has  passed  since  last  we  met.  As  we  reviewed 
the  work  of  the  Woman's  Missionary  Union  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Associa- 
tion and  look  back  over  the  records  of  the  past  years,  and  see  the  marvelous 
achievements  that  have  been  accomplished,  we  lift  our  eyes  heavenward 
and  exclaim,  "Father,  we  thank  thee."  As  we  look  out  into  the  future  and 
see  the  many  tasks  that  await  us,  and  the  obligations  that  lie  across  our 
pathway,  we  pray  this  prayer,  "Father,  give  me,  give  me  strength,  give  me 
courage,  give  me  a  willing  heart,  give  me  a  vision  of  the  world's  needs  and  a 
voice  to  tell  others  of  these  needs."  As  we  look  again  on  the  past  and 
present  records  and  see  so  many  things  left  undone,  we  realize  how  poor 
our  services  have  been  and  we  turn  our  eyes  and  hearts  heavenward,  with 
this  player:  "Father,  forgive  us."  A  record  of  our  work  for  the  past  year 
reads : 

Number  of  societies,  71;  new  societies,  15;  number  of  societies  doing 
personal  work,  60;  number  of  mission  study  classes,  56;  societies  observing 
weeks  of  prayer,  57;  number  of  tithers,  138;  number  of  subscribers  to  Home 
and  F  F  42-  to  Royal  Service,  134;  to  World  Comrades,  31;  to  Recorder, 
220;  points  made  of  Standard,  9;  total  amount  paid  in  year  1928,  $8,821.01, 
an  increase  over  1927  of  $1,861.57.  My  personal  report  reads: 


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Letters  and  postals  written,  442;  miles  traveled,  1,254;  churches  visited, 
18;  meetings  held,  25;  divisional  meetings  attended,  10;  attended  state 
meeting  in  High  Point  and  Charlotte  division  meeting  in  Thomasville. 

Ten  societies  reached  all  ten  points  on  the  Standard  of  Excellence.  Al 
organizations  are:  W.  M.  U.,  Fallston;  Grover,  Kings  Mountain  First;  Waco, 
Zoar.  Y.  W.  A.,  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College;  Grover.  R.  A.,  Fallston; 
Sunbeams,  Fallston  and  Grover. 

The  winding  ways  of  our  yesterdays  were  aglow  with  God's  good  cheer, 
so,  we  turn  today  with  a  smiling  face,  to  the  paths  of  another  year,  in  our 
Association.  My  prayer  is  that  it  may  be  our  best. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Superintendent. 

On  absence  of  Treasurer  Mrs.  U.  A.  Black,  Mrs.  Wacaster  read  the  fol- 
lowing report: 

TREASURER'S   REPORT   FOR   1929 

Received  for  Association  Expense  Fund :.$     73.00 

Paid  out  for  Association  Expense  Fund  73.00 

Received  for  B.  S.  S.  F '...'.$  90.00 

Paid  out  for  B.  S.  S.  F 90.00 

Total  amount  received $163.00 

Total  amount  paid  out  ...: 163.00 

SECRETARY'S    REPORT    1928-1929 

Number  societies  visited 5 

Divisional  meetings  attended  3 

Letters  and  cards  written  15 

Miles  traveled 110 

Talks  made  5 

Telephone  calls  2 

Executive  meetings  attended  5 

Expenses  of  secretary  75c 

Gertrude  Street,  Secretary. 

PRESENTATION  OF  BANNERS 

The  banner  given  by  W.  M.  U.  of  Kings  Mountain  First  Church  for  best 
work  during  year  was  awarded  to  Double  Shoals  church.  Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster 
came  forward  and  in  a  few  grateful  words  received  the  banner.  The  division 
receiving  the  banner  for  best  work  was  awarded  to  Division  No.  2.  Mrs.  J.  C. 
Dodd,  division  superintendent,  came  forward  and  thanked  the  division  for 
their  co-operation  in  helping  win  this  banner. 

Song,  "The  Kingdom  is  Coming." 

Superintendent's  address,  "A  Goodly  Heritage."  Mrs.  Wacaster,  in  her 
|  usual  manner,  brought  us  a  message  that  was  very  inspiring.  She  said,  "that 
I  we  liked  to  carry  out  our  friends'  wishes,  and  wondered  if  we  were  as  much 
concerned  about  our  Heavenly  Father's  request  and  if  we  had  that  'Heaven- 
ly Heritage'  that  we  would  not  exchange  for  gold?" 

Special  music  by  Miss  Bertha  Bostic,  "A  Child  of  the  King."  This  song 
was  greatly  enjoyed. 

Address  by  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones.  Mrs.  Jones  gave  us  a  Biblical  message, 
telling  us  of  the  dark  ages  in  which  some  of  the  prophets  lived,  and  giving 
us  the  last  message  of  Jesus,  "to  the  uttermost  parts";  and  showing  us  that 
Christ  came  not  only  to  the  Jews,  but  the  whole  world.  She  said,  "There 
has  never  been  a  time  when  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ  was  needed  more 
than  today."  May  her  message  give  us  such  inspiration  that  we  shall  under- 
take to  do  greater  things  for  Christ. 

One  hundred  eighty-five  delegates  were  enrolled  during  the  first  session. 
Divisional  superintendents  were  recognized  at  this  time,  five  being  present. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones. 

Lunch. 


_28 KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

THURSDAY   AFTERNOON 

The  meeting  was  called  to  order  by  the  superintendent. 

Song,  "Have  Thine  Own  Way  Lord." 

Devotional  services  were  conducted  by  Mrs.  W.  C.  Caveney. 

Minutes  of  the  morning  session  read,  corrected  and  approved. 

The  following  were  appointed  as  the  nominating  committee: 

Division  No.  1 — Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood,  Mrs.  Georgia  Shytles. 

Division  No.  2 — Mrs.  C.  A.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Rush  Padgett. 

Division  No.  3 — Mrs.  J.  W.  Davis,  Mrs.  D.  H.  Hopper. 

Division  No.  4 — Mrs.  W.  C.  Caveney,  Mrs.  Charlie  Stowe. 

Division  No.  5 — Mrs.  W.  G.  Hord,  Mrs.  Vertus  Williams. 

Division  No.  6 — Mrs.  Henry  Royster,  Mrs.  Clarence  Warlick. 

Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood  gave  her  report  on  mission  study,  showing  that  much 
interest  has  been  shown  in  mission  study.  Mrs.  J.  H.  Walker  in  a  few  words 
introduced  to  us  a  few  interesting  stewardship  books. 

A  mission  study  demonstration  was  then  given  by  Boiling  Springs  W.  M. 
S.  This  added  much  to  the  program. 

Address  by  Mrs.  G.  P.  Bostic.  Mrs.  Bostic  told  us  many  interesting 
things  pertaining  to  the  Chinese  people  quoting  a  verse  of  scripture  in  the 
Chinese  language.  This  address  was  greatly  enjoyed  by  all. 

Song,  "Send  the  Light." 

A  message  from  Miss  Attie  Bostic.  Miss  Bostic's  message  was  very  in- 
spiring. We  trust  it  will  give  us  new  zeal  and  that  we  may  go  forward  and 
do  more  for  our  Master  in  the  line  of  Mission  work. 

Special  prayer  for  Missionaries  on  voyage  to  China,  Dr.  Wade  Bostic 
leading  the  prayer. 

Special  music  by  Mesdames  Stamey  and  Sperling. 

Committee  appointed  on  resolutions  as  follows:  Mrs.  J.  T.  Jones,  Mrs. 
W.  L.  Packard,  Mrs.  J.  M.  Poston,  Mrs.  C.  J.  Yelton  and  Mrs.  Frank  Wil- 
liams. Timte  and  place:  Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster,  Mrs.  Raymond  Cline,  Mrs.  Belle 
Grigg. 

Our  W.  M.  U.  Specials  were  presented  to  us  by  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles.  She 
urged  us  to  support  these  W.  M.  U.  Specials  and  gave  us  some  interesting 
facts  about  them.  Report  from  Hospitality  committee. 

Announcements. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  W.  N.  Jones. 

NIGHT  SESSION— AUGUST  29,   1929. 

Opening  song,  "Amazing  Grace." 

On  absence  of  the  pastor,  Rev.  G.  P.  Abernethy,  who  was  to  have  con- 
ducted the  devotional  service,  Mrs.  Wacaster  had  the  congregation  join  her 
in  reading  two  favorite  scripture  verses,  John  3:16  and  Matt.  28:19-20. 

Prayer  led  by  Miss  Attie  Bostic. 

Next  on  the  program  was  a  pageant,  "Seeing  the  Unseen,"  given  by  the 
organizations  of  Pleasant  Grove  church.  This  pageant  was  beautifully 
rendered  and  was  very  enlightening  to  all.  We  appreciate  deeply  the  In- 
terest the  W.  M.  U.  of  Pleasant  Grove  has  shown.  May  they  move  on  to 
greater  and  higher  things  in  His  service. 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Song,  "All  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus  Name." 

Dr.  Wade  Bostic,  a  missionary  of  China,  brought  us  the  "Missionary 
Message  of  the  Hour."  Dr.  Bostic  gave  us  many  interesting  and  startling 
facts  concerning  the  Chinese  people  and  their  customs.  We  trust  these 
facts  will  awaken  us  and  that  we  may  realize  more  fully  our  duty  to  the 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 29 

hinese  and  not  only  to  them  but  to  the  whole  world  who  know  not  of  Christ. 
Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Dr.  Bostic. 

FRIDAY   MORNING 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  Superintendent. 

Song,  "We're  Marching  to  Zion." 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

Recognition  of  pastors  and  visitors.  Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop,  a  pastor  in 
ds  Association,  recognized. 

Young  People's  session,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick,  Junior  Superintendent, 
•esiding. 

Devotionals  by  Double  Shoals  R.  A.'s. 

Quartet  by  Boiling  Springs,  Y.  W.  A.'s. 

Address  of  welcome  by  Miss  Roberta  Royster. 

Response  by  Miss  Walker  of  Sandy  Plains. 

Roll  call  of  Young  People's  organizations,  31  organizations  being  repre- 
snted. 

Demonstration  from  Sunbeams  of  Pleasant  Grove  church. 

Duet  from  Y.  W.  A.'s  of  Boiling  Springs. 

Pantomime,  "The  Holy  City,"  G.  A.  S.  of  Lawndale  church. 

Demonstration,  "Pearl  of  Great  Price,"  given  by  the  Fallston  organiza- 
ans.  These  demonstrations  were  greatly  enjoyed  by  everyone  and  we  ap- 
•eciate  deeply  Mrs.  Hamrick's  splendid  program  and  we  thank  these  young 
jople  for  having  given  us  such  a  fine  session. 

The  Bostics  sang  a  special  song  in  the  Chinese  language. 

The  total  enrollment  up  until  the  noon  hour  was  491. 

Dismissed  with  prater  by  Rev.  G.  P.  Abernethy. 

FRIDAY   AFTERNOON 

Meeting  opened  with  singing  women's  hymn  "Come  Women  Wide 
roclaim." 

Devotionals  conducted  by  Mrs.  Vertus  Williams. 

Recognition  of  visitors,  Mrs.  J.  H.  Reddish,  superintendent  of  Catawba 
iver,  was  present.  We  were  indeed  glad  to  have  her  present;  also  Mrs. 
pffman  from  Morganton. 

Mrs.  O.  P.  Hamrick  of  Boiling  Springs  told  us  what  the  ladies  of  the 

)iling  Springs  W.  M.  S.  did  toward  helping  equip  the  classrooms,  and  she 

jit  like  the  ladies  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  would  also  want  to 

dp  in  this  work.  In  order  to  be  Standard  the  classrooms  must  be  equipped 

the  state  requires,  with  furnishings  necessary  to  do  best  class  work. 

Upon  motion  of  Mrs.  Raymond  Cline,  it  was  moved  and  seconded  that 
e  Kings  Mountain  Association  W.  M.  U.  furnish  one  classroom. 
Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 

Address,  "Keeping  Faith  With  Our  Pledges  to  the  Centennial  Fund,"  by 

J.  B.  Davis.  We  were  very  fortunate  in  securing  Dr.  Davis.  He  said  that 

re  must  realize  that  the  world  is  lost  and  without  Christ,  and  that  we 

ist  preach  and  teach  Christ  and  if  that  is  done  God's  people  will  respond 

all  causes  of  our  educational  system." 

Echoes  from  South  Mountain  school.  Miss  Haggard  told  us  how  the 
^chers  were  sacrificing,  giving  of  themselves  in  service  for  Christ.  Some 
the  school's  children  were  present  and  sang  some  fine  selections.  A  eol- 
ation was  then  taken  (as  some  one  has  said  "if  a  collection  is  taken,  you'll 
ow  it's  a  Baptist  meeting")  for  South  Mountain  school.  Amount  received, 
fc.45. 

Reports  from  committees  as  follows:  Time  and  place.  We,  the  com- 
*tttee  on  time  and  place,  recommend  that  we  meet  the  last  Thursday  and 
lifday  in  August,  1930,  at  Double  Springs  church. 

Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster. 
Mrs.  Raymond  Cline. 
Mrs.  Belle  Grigg. 
Mrs.  J.  S.  Lyles,  presiding. 
Report  from  nominating  committee:    We,  your  committee  on  nomina- 
recommend  the  following  officers  for  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings  Moun- 


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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


tain  Association,  for  the  ensuing  year:  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster; 
junior  superintendent,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick;  secretary,  Miss  Gertrude 
Street;  treasurer,  Mrs.  U.  A.  Black;  mission  study  leader,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood. 

DIVISION  SUPERINTENDENTS 

Division  No.  1 Mrs-   M-  A-   Jolley 

Division  No.  2 Mrs-  J-  C-  Dodd 

Division  No.  3 Mrs-   B-  F'  Bird 

Division  No.  4 Mrs.  J.  K.  Willis 

Division  No.  5 Mrs-  Everette   Sperling 

Division  No.  6 Mrs-  Robert  Cline 

Before  the  adoption  of  this  report  Mrs.  Hamrick  announced  that  it 
would  be  impossible  for  her  to  serve  as  junior  leader.  This  was  a  sad  an- 
nouncement to  the  entire  Association  as  Mrs.  Hamrick  has  made  such  a 
splendid  leader  for  our  young  people.  We  pray  that  God  will  send  us  one  to 
fill  this  vacancy. 

Report  on  Resolutions:  We,  the  committee  on  Resolutions  of  the  W.  M. 
U  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association,  wish  to  express  our  heartfelt  thanks. 
First  to  the  people  of  the  Fallston  Baptist  church  and  community  for  the 
hearty  welcome  and  generous  hospitality  they  have  shown  us  during  our 
stay  in  their  midst.  Many  thanks  to  ushers  and  hospitality  committee  in  pro- 
viding so  efficiently  for  our  comfort. 

We  also  thank  the  musicians  for  their  help  in  rendering  special  selec- 
tions which  were  so  inspiring,  also  the  songs  that  were  sung  in  Chinese  by 
the  Bostics. 

Second  we  wish  to  thank  our  consecrated  superintendent  for  her  untir- 
ing efforts  throughout  the  year  and  for  the  inspirational  address  she  brought 
us  We  recommend  that  a  copy  of  the  same  be  sent  to  the  Biblical  Recorder 
for  publication. 

Third  we  also  desire  to  express  our  appreciation  to  Mrs.  Jones,  our 
state  leader,  for  her  wonderful  message,  also  we  wish  to  thank  the  Bostics 
for  their  hearty  support  and  co-operation  and  the  inspiring  and  spiritual 
messages  they  have  brought  to  us  from  China. 

Fourth,  last,  but  in  no  wise  least,  we  wish  to  thank  our  junior  superin- 
tendent, Mrs.  Hamrick,  for  her  beautiful  service  to  us,  through  our  young 
people,  during  the  past  year. 

Mrs.  J.  T.  Jones. 
Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard. 
Mrs.  J.  M.  Poston. 
Mrs.  C.  J.  Yelton. 
Mrs.  Frank  Williams. 
These  reports  were  adopted. 

Mrs  Raymond  Cline  told  about  the  executive  committee  discussing  pay- 
ing more  to  our  superintendent  for  expenses  and  that  the  executive  com- 
mittee had  decided  to  give  her  $200.00.  This  was  brought  **g™  £*  S*™™} 
body  and,  upon  motion,  the  Association  voted  to  pay  her  $200  for  her  ser- 
vices and  expenses  next  year.  Mrs.  Wacaster  greatly  appreciated  this,  and 
told  us  how  she  had  not  had  enough  funds  the  past  year  to  meet  the  actual 
expense  of  the  W.  M.  U.  This  will  surely  remind  us  of  our  obligations  ana 
we  will  begin  at  once  to  raise  our  part  of  this  fund. 

Next  Mrs  W  F.  Hamrick  came  forward  and  said  the  Association 
wanted  to  give  a  small  token  in  appreciation  of  the  fine  service  Mrs. 
Wacaster  has  already  given.  A  number  of  W.  M.  S.  and  Young  People  5  or- 
ganizations came  forward  and  gave  as  a  special  gift  about  $40  to  Mrs. 
Wacaster  to  use  for  her  own  self  just  as  she  desires.  She  was  grateful  for 
this  and  in  a  few  well  chosen  words  thanked  the  Association  for  their  co- 
operation and  pledged  herself  to   strive   to   do   bigger   and   greater  things 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 31 

during  the  year  1929-30.  And  we  are  sure  that  our  W.  M.  U.  work  will  glide 
along  smoothly  with  Mrs.  Wacaster  at  the  wheel. 

Dr.  Davis  introduced  Prof.  Rushing,  the  voice  teacher  of  Boiling  Springs 
Junior  college. 

Closing  message,  "A  Missionary  Message,"  by  Mrs.  Wade  Bostic.  This 
was  indeed  an  inspiring  message  and  we  appreciate  deeply  the  inspiration 
these  missionaries  brought  us.  May  we  give  not  only  of  our  means,  but  may 
we  give  to  them  our  prayers,  love  and  sympathy  as  they  return  to  their 
work. 

Special  music,  a  solo,  "Nothing  Between,"  was  rendered  very  impress- 
ively just  prior  to  the  dismissal  of  the  service  by  Prof.  Rushing. 

Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Superintendent. 
Gertrude  Street,  Secretary. 

NOTE — At  the  executive  meeting  September  2,  1929,  Miss  Iva  Watter- 
son  of  Shelby  was  elected  as  Young  People's  leader.  The  committee  feels 
that  she  is  an  efficient  and  capable  person  and  our  prayer  is  that  God  may 
bless  and  direct  her  in  her  new  work. 


SHOWING  TIME,   PLACE  from  ORGANIZATION   TO   PRESENT  TIME 


Yr.  |Where  Held 

Intro.  Serm. 

Moderator 

C 

erk 

851 

Double  Springs  . 

...D.  Pannell  

...T.  Dixon  

J. 

R.  Logan 

.852 

New  Bethel  

...J.  Suttle  

T.  Dixon  

J 

R.  Logan 

853 

Boiling  Springs  . 

....G.  W.  Rollins  

...D.  Pannell  

J. 

R.  Logan 

.854 

Mt.    Sinai   

...D.  Pannell 

....D.  Pannell  

J. 

R.  Logan 

855 

Zion  

...G.  W.  Rollins  

...D.  Pannell  

...J 

R.  Logan 

856 

New  Prospect  ... 

...T.  Dixon  

....T.  Dixon  

....J. 

R.  Logan 

.857 

Big  Springs  

...G.  W.  Rollins  

...  G.  W.  Rollins 

...J. 

R.  Logan 

.858 

Olivet  

...J.   Suttle 

....G.  W.  Rollins  

...J. 

W.  Green 

.859 

Pleasant   Hill    . 

...G.  W.  Rollins 

...L.  M.  Berry  

...J. 

R.  Logan 

860 

High  Shoals  

...L.  M.  Berry  

...L.  M.  Berry  

...J. 

R.  Logan 

.861 

Lincolnton  

...R.  P.  Logan  

...L.  M.  Berry  

..  J. 

R.  Logan 

862 

New  Bethel  

L.  M.  Berry  

...G.  W.  Rollins  

J. 

R.  Logan 

863 

Sandy  Run  

G.  W.  Rollins  

....G.  W.  Rollins  

...J. 

R.  Logan 

864 

Bethel  Irecl.   Co. 

L.  M.  Berry 

...R.  P.  Logan  

...J. 

R.  Logan 

865 

Zoar  

G.  W.  Rollins  

...R.  P.  Logan 

..  J. 

R.  Logan 

866 

Concord  

P.  R.  Elam  

...  R.  Poson  

J. 

R.  Logan 

867 

Thessalonica  

J.  H.  Yarboro  

...J.  H.  Yarboro  ..... 

G. 

M.  Webb 

868 

Mt.  Paran 

G.   M.  Webb 

...J.  H.  Yarboro  .. 

..  G. 

M.  Webb 

869 

Double  Springs 

G.  W.  Rollins  

....G.  W.  Rollins  

G. 

M.  Webb 

870 

High   Shoals    

R.  P.  Logan  

...G.  W.  Rollins  

G. 

M.  Webb 

871 

Bethel  Ired.  Co. 

G.  M.  Webb  

...T.  Dixon  

G. 

M.  Webb 

872 

Bethlehem  

Wade  Hill  

...T.  Dixon  

G. 

M.  Webb 

873 

Zion  

G.  W.  Rollins  

...G    W.  Rollins  ...  . 

B. 

H.  Bridges 

874 

Sandy  Run  

Wade  Hill  

...G.  W.  Rollins  .. 

L. 

M.  Logan 

875 

New  Hope  

T.  Dixon  

...T.    Dixon   

L. 

M.  Logan 

876 

Sandy  Plains  

G.  W.  Rollins  

...T.    Dixon   

L. 

M.  Logan 

877 

Pleasant   Hill   . 

J.  H.  Yarboro  

...G.  W.  Rollins  .. 

B. 

H.  Bridges 

878 

Boiling  Springs  . 

A.  C.  Irvin  

...T.   Dixon   

B. 

H.  Bridges 

879|New  Prospect  .. 

H.  Hatcher  

...A.  L.  Stough  

L. 

M.  Logan 

880  Double  Springs 

P.  R.  Elam  

_..T.   Dixon   

L. 

M.  Logan 

881 

Buffalo  .....    , 

W.  A.  Nelson  

-T.   Dixon   

L. 

M.  Logan 

882 

Bethel,  R.  Co.  . 

A.  L.  Stough  

—J.  Y.  Hamrick  

L. 

M.  Logan 

883 

Pleasant   Grove 

G.  P.  Hamrick  

—  J    Y.  Hamrick   

L. 

M.  Logan 

884 

Big  Springs  

A.  C.  Irvin  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

L. 

M.  Logan 

885 

Grover  ... 

B.  W.  Bussey  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

886 

Beaver  Dam  

New  Bethel  .... 

G.  M.  Webb  

— K    F    Schenck 

D. 
D. 

S.  Lovelace 

887 

J.  D.  Hufham  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

S.  Lovelace 

888 

High   Shoals    

J.  M.  McManaway 

-H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

889 

Elizabeth    .. 

G.  P.  Hamrick  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

890 

Zion  

J    A.  Speight  

"F.  C.  Hickson  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

--H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 
"    D. 

S.  Lovelace 

891 

Waco  

S.  Lovelace 

892 

Gastonia  .. 

G.  P.  Hamrick  ...... 

-  H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

893 

Boiling   Springs 

...J.  L.  Sproles  

--H.  F.  Schenck  

...D- 

S.  Lovelace 

894  Shelby 

A.  C.  Irvin  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

,895 

Bethlehem 

.  J.  D.  Hufman  

-  H.  F.  Schenck  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

896 

Lattimore    ... 

G.  P.  Hamrick  

— H.  F.  Schenck  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

89V 

New  Hope   .... 

A.  C.  Irvin  

-E.  Y.  Webb  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

898 

Sandy  Plains  ... 

T.   Dixon ... 

-  E.  Y.  Webb  

..  D. 

S.  Lovelace 

899 

New  Prospect  .... 

G.  M.  Webb  

-  E.  Y.  Webb  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

900 

Double  Springs  . 

R.  L.  Limrick  

.  .E.  Y.  WTebb  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

901jCherryville 

T.  Dixon  

-E.  Y.  Webb 

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

902 

Pleasant  Grove 

R.  N.  Hawkins  

-H.  F.  Schenck  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

|903 

Pleasant  Hill  .. 

_..R.  F.  Treadway  .... 

...A.  C.  Irvin  

...D. 

S.  Lovelace 

904 

Zoar  .. 

D.  F.  Putnam  

...A.  C.  Irvin  

...  A.  C.  Irvin  

...D. 
D. 

!905 

Kings  Mountain 

.  J.  S.  Farmer  

S.  Lovelace 

j90b 

Beaver  Dam  

.  A.  H.  Sims  

.A.  C.  Irvin  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

90V 

Bessemer   City 

M.  E.  Parrish  

.A.  C.  Irvin  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

j908 

New  Bethel  .. 

..  D.  G.  Washburn  .... 

...A.  C.  Irvin  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

;909)Boiling   Springs 

J.  J.  Beach  

..A.  C.  Irvin  

D. 

S.  Lovelace 

,'910 

911 

Grover 

...C.  A.  Jenkins  

..J.  M.  Hamrick  

...A.  C.  Irvin  

-A.  C.  Irvin  

D. 
D, 

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S.  Lovelace 

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MINUTES 

OF  THE 

Kings  Mountain  Baptist 
Association 

NORTH  CAROLINA 

Eightieth  Annual  Session 

HELD  WITH 

PattersGn  Springs  Baptist  Church 

OCTOBER  9th  AND  10th,  1930 
NEXT  ANNUAL  SESSION 

TO  BE  HELD 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  First 

Sunday  in  October 

OCTOBER  8th-9th,  1931 
WITH  THE 

ZION  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Near  Shelby,  N.  C. 


1 


INDEX 


Order  of  Business  for  Session  of  1931. 

Associational  Directory. 

Lists  of  Churches  with  Delegates  Enrolled  During  Session. 

Organization  for  This  Year. 

Report  on  Biblical  Recorder. 

Report  on  Woman's  Work. 

Report  on  Mills  Home, 

Introductory  Sermon. 

Discussion  of  Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance. 

Report  on  State  Missions. 

Report  on  Home  Missions. 

Report  on  Baptist  Hospital. 

Report  on  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work. 

Doctrinal  Sermon. 

Report  on  Sunday  Schools. 

Foreign  Mission  Discussion. 

Report  on  Old  Ministers'  Relief. 

Report  on  Temperance  and  Public  Morals. 

Report  on  Christian  Education. 

Report  on  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

Short  Reports  and  Final  Business. 

Directory  of  the  Churches. 

Table  of  Membership. 

Table  of  Church  Finance. 

Table  of  Gifts  by  Sunday  School  and  W.  M.  U.  Organizations. 

Apendix  A.     Minutes  of  W.  M.  U.  Association. 

Apendix  B.     Constitution,  Rules  of  Decorum,  and  Abstract   of   Prin- 
ciples.    Apendix  C.     Historical  Data. 


Order  of  Business  Adopted 
for  Session  of  1931 


With  Chairman  oj  Each  Standing  Committee  and  Preaching  Appointees. 


FIRST  DAY— FORENOON  SESSION: 

9:30— Devotional  and  Organization.  Waldron 

10:00-Religious  Literature Mrlfohn  WacL? 

10:30-Woman  »  Work JD  p  putnam 

Closing  Announcements. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION: 

l:30-Co-op.  Program  and  Ch.  Finance - W   C.  Lynch  . 

2 :  15-State  Missions  -»;    ;  ^urcron 

2 :45-Home  Missions — Wallace  Hartsell 

3 : 1 5__Foreign  Missions 

3 .  45_Miscellaneous  Business. 

NIGHT  SESSION: 

7-nn    B  Y  P  U  Work        W.  G.  Camp  | 

7 . 00— tf.  y .  r .  l i .  w ufk Furcron 

8 :  00— Doctrinal  Sermon r ^' 

SECOND  DAY— FORENOON  SESSION: 

9-30— Devotional,  followed  by  reading  Minutes. 

9 :  45-Sunday  Schools - W.  A.  JWam 

10:15— Baptist  Hospital ■ - n  p  washburn 

10:45-Old  Ministers' Relief - ?nn   P   MuU 

11:15— Temperance  and  Public  Morals ••• Jno.-p.  Mull 

11:45 — Miscellaneous  Business. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 
1: IS—Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  Colle^eoZe^0^ 
3 loO— Reports^  Treasurer,  closing  Miscellaneous 

Business,  Final  Adjournment. 


Associafional  Directory 


OFFICERS 

Moderator— J.  W.  Suttle  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-Moderator — Zeno  Wall  Shelby,  N.C. 

Clerk — J.  V.  DeVenny  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Treasurer — Geo.  Blanton  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Historian — C.  J.  Black Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

Executive  Committee— J.  W.  Suttle,  Geo.  M.  Gold,  D.  G.'  Washburn,  S.  H. 

Austell,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  John  iflacaster,  J.  W.  Cost- 

ner. 


PASTORS  WHO  ARE  MEMBERS  OF  THE  ASSOCIATION 

G.  P.  Abernthey  Shelby,  N.  C. 

R.  L.  Chaney,  Jr Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

R.  R.  Cook Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  B.  Davis  Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Elam Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  E.  Furcron Grover,  N.  C. 

J.  L.  Jenkins Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

L.  L.  Jessup  Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  E.  Lowe Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  C.  Lynch Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

D.  F.  Putman Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  W.  Suttle  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Zeno  Wall  Shelby,  N.  C. 

H.  E.  Waldrop  Shelby,  N.  C. 

D.  G.  Washburn  Shelby,  {J.   C.^-4 

PASTORS  WHO  ARE  MEMBERS  OF  NEIGHBORING  ASSOCIATIONS 

C.  J.  Black  Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

G.  Camp  Cherryville,  N.  C. 

.  R.  Flack Bostic,  N.  C. 

.  M.  Gold  Ellenboro,  N.  C,  R-l 

G.  Melton  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

.  H.  Padgett Bostic,  N.  C  ,  R-2 

.  M.  Robinson Catawba,  N.  C. 


ORDAINED  MINISTERS  NOT  PASTORS  IN  THE  ASSOCIATION 

J.  D.  Bridges  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  T.  Brown Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  C.  Campbell  Shelby,  N.  C. 

P.  A.  Carpenter „ Lawndale,  N.  C,  R-4 

J.  W.  Davis  Earl,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

T.  W.  Ebeltoft . Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  M.  Goode  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

I.  D.  Harrill Lattimore,  N.  C. 

J.  J.  Hicks Kings  Mountain,  N.  C,  R-2 

J.  T.  Hord  ........... Kings  Mountain,  N/C. 

W.  S.  Jones  „.,„„„,„,. Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  F.  Long . Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Redman  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

I.  B.  Seism Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

John  Shipman '., Shelby,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Tedder Shelby,  N.  C. 

John  M.  "Walker Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 


OFFICERS  OF  ASSOCIATIONAL  AUXILIARIES 

W.  M.  U.  Work:     Supt. — Mrs.  John  #fl&aster Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Jr.  Supt. — Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick Fallston,  N.  C. 

Sec.-Treas — Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster Shelby,  N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  I  Asso.  Pres.— Mrs.  Holly  Ledford  Shelby,  N.--C. 

Asso.  Vice-Pres. — Gary  Walker  ......  Boiling  Springs,  N.--C. 

Asso.  Sec.-Treas. — Hugh  Harrill  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Choister — Horace  Easom Shelby,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Pianist — Wilborne  Calton  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Jr. -Inter.  Leader — Libby  McCurry,  Shelby,  N.C.  R-4 

Boiling  Springs  Junior  College:  Pres. — Zeno  Wall  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Dean — J.  D.  Huggins Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 


APENDIX  A 


Minutes  of  t he  W.  M.  U. 

OF  THE 

Kings  Mountain  Association 

Meeting  Held  With 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 
August  28th  and  29th,  1930 


NUMBER  DELEGATES  ENROLLED   370 


The  meeting  was  called  to  order  by  the  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster. 

Opening  Hymn,  "We're  Marching  to  Zion." 

Prayer  led  by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Devotional— Mrs.  C.  C.  Warlick. 

Organization — Upon  motion  of  Mrs.  Willis,  the  program  as  arranged 
and  in  the  hands  of  the  delegates  be  the  order  of  the  session.  Motion  adopted. 
Mrs.  Cline  made  motion  that  the  calling  of  roll  be  dispensed  with.  Motion 
adopted. 

Address  of  welcome  by  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn.  Response  by  Mrs.  W.  F. 
Hamrick. 

Next  came  the  roll  call  of  churches.  All  churches  having  organizations 
were  present  with  the  exception  of  five. 

Recognition  of  new  Societies,  Visitors  and  Pastors. 

Two  new  organizations  recognized  from  the  Kings  Mountain  First 
Church.     G.  A.  and  R.  A. 

Mrs.  Edra  R.  Harris,  of  Raleigh,  N.  C,  corresponding  secretary  and 
mission  study  leader,  was  present  and  the  Association  was  very  glad  to  wel- 
come her.  Also,  we  were  glad  to  have  visitors  from  the  Sandy  Run  Associa- 
tion. 

Five  pastors  from  our  own  Association  present. 

A  summary  of  the  report  of  Supt.  is  found  in  this  Minutes  in  the  report 
on  Woman's  Work. 

Standing  of  Organizations  as  follows  : 

W.  M.  S.:  A-l — Boiling  Springs,  Sandy  Plains,  Shelby  First,  Waco; 
B — Grover,  New  Bethel,  Pleasant  Ridge,  Zoar;  C — Double  Springs,  Kings 
Mountain  First,  Mt.  Senia,  Oak  Grove,  East  Side,  Shelby  Second,  Zion, 
Dover. 

Y.  W.  A.:  A-l — Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College;  B — Grover,  Zoar;  D — - 
Double  Springs,  Sandy  Plains. 

G.  A.:  A-l— Boiling  Springs.  Int.  G.  A.:  A-l— Zoar.  Jr.  G.  A.:  A-l 
■ — Zoar.     R.  A.:  A-l — Boiling  Springs;  D — Zoar. 

Sunbeams:  A-l — Boiling  Springs,  Grover,  New  Bethel;  C — Zion;  D — 
Double  Shoals,  Double  Springs. 


6  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


New  Societies:  W.  M.  S. — Macedonia,  Bethlehem,  Pleasant  Hill  and 
Lattimore.  Jr.  Organizations — Poplar  Springs.  Sunbeams — R.  A.  and  G.  A. 

The  presentation  of  banners  was  carried  over  till  the  afternoon  session. 
The  congregation  joined  in  singing,  "Faith  of  Our  Fathers".  Superinten- 
dent's address,  "The  Roads  to  the  Fields."  Mrs.  Wacaster's  address  was 
very  inspiring  and  many  were  the  comments  about  the  things  she  told  us. 

Prayer — by  Rev.  W.  A.  Elam. 

The  Mills  Home — This  was  a  splendid  picture  of  the  work  the  Mills 
Home  is  doing,  a  great  challenge  to  us  to  support  our  Orphanage  work  in  a 
substantial  way. 

Prof.  Huggins  brought  a  message  in  a  few  words,  concerning  the  work  of 
Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College. 

The  following  were  appointed  as  a  committee.  Nominating  Mrs.  Claude 
Stamey,  Mrs.  Forrest  Floyd,  Mrs.  Clifford  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Robert  Cline,  and 
Mrs.  Max  Wilson. 

Resolutions— Mrs.  R.  C.  Gold,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Spangler  and  Mrs.  W.  A. 
Elam. 

Time  and  Place — Mrs.  J.  P.  McDaniel,  Mrs.  W.  Y.  Harrell,  Mrs.  Cree 
Hamrick  and  Mrs.  Yates  Putnam. 

Announcements.     Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  W.  E.  Furcron. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

The  meeting  called  to  order  and  the  Woman's  Hymn  was  sung. 

Devotional — Mrs.  James  Allen. 

Minutes  of  morning  session  read  and  approved. 

Mrs.  Frank  Elam  presented  the  following  recommendations,  that  the  As- 
sociation be  grouped  in  division  as  follows:  Group  I — Boiling  Springs,  Flint 
Hill,  Pleasant  Ridge,  Lattimore,  Poplar  Springs,  Mt.  Sinia,  Beaver  Dam  and 
New  Hope.  Group  11 — Shelby  First,  Shelby  Second,  Elizabeth,  Buffalo, 
Zoar,  Ross  Grove,  Waco  and  East  Side.  Group  III — Kings  Mountain  First, 
Kings  Mountain  Second,  Macedonia,  Bethlehem,  Patterson  Grove,  Pleasant 
Hill,  Oak  Grove,  Grover,  Patterson  Springs.  Group  IV — Double  Springs, 
Zion,  Union,  Double  Shoals,  Mulls  Chapel,  Lawndale,  Sandy  Plains  and 
Dover.  Group  Y — Fallston,  Pleasant  Grove,  New  Prospect,  New  Bethel, 
Norman's  Grove,  North  Brook,  Carpenter's  Grove  and  Casar. 

These  recommendations  were  accepted  by  the  Association  and  the 
Nominating  Committee  were  asked  to  recommend  superintendents  for  these 
divisions. 

Presentation  of  Banners. 

Boiling  Springs  having  received  the  Banner  for  best  all-around  work, 
having  the  full  graded  W.  M.  U.  and  being  A-l  in  all  grades.  Mrs.  J.  W. 
Wood  came  forward  and  accepted  the  Banner.  The  Banner  given  by  the 
superintendent  to  the  division  doing  best  all-around  work  was  awarded  to 
Division  No.  4.  Mrs.  J.  K.  Willis  came  forward  and  in  a  few  appropriate 
words  thanked  her  division  for  their  co-operation. 

Address  by  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  "Challenging  the  Difficult".  This  ad- 
dress was  thoroughly  enjoyed.  Mrs.  Harris  urged  the  churches,  homes,  and 
organizations  to  give  the  young  people  the  training  that  is  lasting,  and  which 
will  give  them  a  knowledge  of  Christ. 

Our  Baptist  Hospital,  by  Mrs.  J.  P.  McDaniel.  Mrs.  McDaniel  read 
an  interesting  paper  on  our  Hospital  and  the  work  it  is  doing. 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


Next  came  High  Lights  of  Home  Missions,  by  Kings  Mountain  First 
Church,  Mrs.  M.  E.  Herndon  in  charge. 

Announcements.  Song — "Blest  Be  the  Tie."  Dismissed  with  prayer 
by  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris. 

NIGHT  SESSION 

Song— "Blessed  Assurance." 

Devotional — by  Rev.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

The  Men's  Quartette,  of  Shelby  First  Church,  gave  several  selections 
which  added  much  to  the  service. 

Prayer  by  Rev.  D.  G.  Washburn. 

Sermon — -"Looking  on  the  Fields,"  by  Rev.  Wallace  Hartsell.  This 
sermon  was  thoroughly  enjoyed  by  a  large  congregation. 

Announcements.     Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  Wallace  Hartsell. 

FRIDAY  MORNING,  AUG.  29th,  1930 

Meeting  called  to  order  bv  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Song— "All  Hail  the  Power." 

Prayer — Lead  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Devotional — Miss  Delia  Weaver. 

Prayer — by  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris. 

Song — ■" Blessed  Assurance." 

Minutes  of  the  Afternoon  and  Night  Session  read  and  approved. 

A  personal  service  parade  was  given  by  the  W.  M.  U.  of  Second  Bap- 
tist church,  and  was  thoroughly  enjoyed. 

Address  on  "Christian  Education,"  by  Rev.  H,  T.  Stevens,  of  Raleigh. 

The  report  showed  an  improvement  over  the  past  year's  work. 

The  Relief  and  Annunity  Board  was  presented  by  Beaver  Dam  W.  M. 
U.,  several  interesting  papers  being  read. 

Announcements.     Dismissed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  H.  T.  Stevens. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION,  FRIDAY,  AUG.  29th 

Song — "The  Kingdom  is  Coming." 

Devotional  by  Mrs.  A.  T.  Hamrick. 

Minutes  of  Morning  Session  read  and  approved. 

State  Missions,  via  Radio,  from  Double  Shoals,  Leland  Royster  broad- 
casting.    This  was  very  enlightening. 

Foreign  Missions,  Shelby  First.  The  impersonations  of  our  Foreign 
Missionaries  was  helpful  and  every  one  was  delighted  with  this  number. 

Solo — by  Horace  Easom,  "Sunrise  Tomorrow." 

Song — -"Ready  For  Service." 

Visitors  recognized.  Miss  Brown,  from  South  Mountain  School,  was 
present,  and  in  a  few  grateful  words  thanked  the  Association  for  what  it  had 
done  for  the  school  in  the  past. 

The  Panacea  for  Southern  Ills,  by  Mrs.  Howard  Camnitz,  was  one  of 
the  "high  lights"  of  the  meeting. 

Reports  from  committees  as  follows:  Time  and  Place — Last  Thursday 
and  Friday  in  August,  1931.     Place — Poplar  Springs.     Resolutions — Be  it 


8  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

resolved  by  this  body  that  we  express  to  our  officers  and  committees  our  sin- 
cere thanks  and  assure  each  and  all  of  our  appreciation  of  their  services  to 
us  in  this,  our  annual  meeting.  Be  it  further  resolved,  that  we  express  our 
thanks  to  the  Double  Springs  Church  and  community  for  their  most  excel- 
lent expression  of  their  hospitality  and  their  fine  fellowship  during  our  stay 
in  the  community.  Committee. 

.  The  Nominating  Committee,  appointed  by  this  Association,  recommend- 
ed the  following  officers  for  the  coming  year:  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster;  Jr.  Superintendent,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick;  Secretary  and  Treas- 
urer, Mrs.  Henry  Royster;  Div.  Superintendent  No.  1,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly;  No. 
2,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  No.  3,  Mrs.  W.  E.  Furcron;  No.  4,  Mrs.  Reuben  Spang- 
ler;  No.  S,  Mrs.  Robert  Cline.  Committee. 

These  reports  were  all  adopted,  and  after  a  few  words  from  the  officers, 
the  Association  was  dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Superintendent. 
Gertrude  Street,  Secretary. 


LIST   OF   CHURCHES   WITH   DELEGATES    ENROLLED 
DURING  SESSION 

BEAVER  DAM :     D.  F.  Putnam,  T.  P.  Hamrick,  E.  D.  Humphries. 

BETHLEHAM :  C.  J.  Black,  E.  F.  White,  J.  P.  Blalock,  B.  G.  Logan,  G.  M. 
Howell. 

BOILING  SPRINGS:  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Dan  W.  Moore,  R.  D.  Hord,  J.  J. 
Pruett,  Grady  McSwain,  Unie  Hamrick,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolley,  Mrs.  J.  L. 
Pruett,  L,  E.  Snipes,  T.  H.  Pavis. 

BUFFALO:  P.  M.  Hord,  C.  R.  Russ,  M.  Hoyle,  W.  A.  Russ,  Irvin  Russ, 
J.  B.  Porter. 

CASAR:     J.  C.  Downs,  A.  A.  Richard,  H.  E.  Peeler. 

CARPENTER'S  GROVE:  D.  C.  Carpenter,  Mrs.  A.  D.  Warlick,  S.  T. 
Carpenter. 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS :  W.  W.  Washburn,  W  .P.  Hawkins,  F.  E.  Greene,  W. 
S.  Davis,  S.  W.  Greene,  C.  A.  Bridges,  P.  B.  Bridges,  S.  T.  Cabiness 

DAUBLE  SHOALS:     H.  C.  Royster,  C.  R.  Spangler,  J.  W.  Costner. 

DOVER:     W.  A.  Elam,  W.  L,  Queen,  Mrs.  Delia  Miller,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Queen. 

ELIZABETH:  G.  Lester  Roberts,  L.  A.  Allen,  J.  D.  Allen,  E.  C.  Borders, 
Hugh  Borders,  A.  P.  Spake,  I.  B.  Allen. 

EASTSIDE :     H.  E.  Waldrop,  R,  R.  Cook,  Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline. 

FALLSTON:  D.  E.  Hoyle,  Clemie  Royster,  E.  F.  Dellinger,  C.  D.  Stroup, 
Mrs.  C.  D.  Stroup. 

FLINT  HILL:     No  delegates;  pastor  present. 

GROVER:  W.  E.  Furcron,  Odell  Byers,  B.  F.  Bird,  Miss  N.  M.  Livings- 
tone. 

KING'S  MT.  FIRST:  Wallace  Hartsell,  W.  A.  Williams,  Mrs.  Lula  Wood- 
ard,  Mrs.  Joe  Cole,  D.  F.  Hord. 

KING'S  MT.  SECOND:    R.  L.  Chaney,  D.  D.  Lankford. 

LATTIMORE:  W.  C.  Lynch,  J.  A.  McBrayer,  J.  P.  Lattimore,  S.  C.  Har- 
rill,  Yates  Cooper,  Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  Miss  M.  S.  Lattimore,  C.  W.  Calla- 
han. 

LAWNDALE:     C.  D.  Farney,  Mrs.  C.  D.  Farney,  Mrs.  C.  A.  Beam. 

MACEDONIA:     No  delegates;  pastor  present. 


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MT.  SINAI:     L.  F.  Putnam. 

MULL  CHAPEL:     J.  L.  Sail,  O.  A.  Bower,  G.  C.  Hord,  D.  W.  Conner. 

NEW  BETHEL:     G.  C.  Hord,  T.  B.  Hord,  W.  J.  Dixon. 

NEW  HOPE :  C.  E.  Jones,  B.  Austell,  G.  L.  Putnam,  R.  G.  Turner,  Charlie 
Wright,  Miss  Mary  Sue  Hunt. 

NEW  PROSPECT:     O.  C.  Dixon,  D.  M.  Cline,  J.  P.  Hord. 

NORMAN'S  GROVE:     B.  A.  Davis,  Frank  Elam. 

NORTH  BROOK:     T.  G.  Lackey,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Wehunt,  Mrs.  Lee  Bess. 

OAK  GROVE:  Elam  McSwain,  W.  C.  Blanton,  W.  P.  Lovelace,  D.  Love- 
lace. 

PATTERSON'S  GROVE:     R.  S.  Thornburg,  A.  A.  Hovis,  A.  Hamrick. 

PATTERSON  SPRINGS:  J.  B.  Davis,  D.  A.  Blanton,  C.  F.  McSwain,  L.  F. 
King,  A.  D.  Allen,  Miss  Grace  King. 

PLEASANT  GROVE:     V.  A.  Gardner,  R.  L.  McSwain,  C.  E.  Elliott. 

PLEASANT  HILL:     W.  E.  Lowe,  W.  M.  Hendrick. 

PLEASANT  RIDGE :     G.  B.  McSwain,  G.  R.  Bridges,  A.  C.  Doty. 

POPLAR  SPRINGS:     W.  W.  Jones,  J.  D.  Elliott,  J.  B.  Wallace. 

ROSS  GROVE:  L.  H.  Ledford,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  Thad  Allen,  Carl  Sims, 
R,  H.  Ledford. 

SANDY  PLAINS :  B.  P.  Jenkins,  Ed  Walker,  R.  L.  Witesides,  Z.  R.  Walk- 
er, A.  B.  Walker,  L.  G.  Doty. 

SHELBY  FIRST:  Jno.  P.  Mull,  Geo.  Dover,  J.  H.  Quinn,  C.  S.  Hamrick, 
H.  D.  Wilson,  Geo.  P.  Webb,  A.  J.  Dedmon,  B.  T.  Falls,  S.  A,  Wash- 
burn, S.  A.  McMurry,  Horace  Easom,  H.  A.  Logan,  Mrs.  S.  A.  Murry, 
Mrs  Lola  Turner,  Mrs.  J.  D.  Eskridge,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Packard,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Pendleton. 

SHELBY  SECOND:  L.  L.  Jessup,  W.  C.  Campbell,  J.  H.  Queen,  G.  U. 
Hawkins,  Miss  Azelia  Roberts. 

UNION:     G.  A.  Green,  J.  C.  Campbell,  J.  O.  Blanton,  C.  M.  Bridges. 

WACO.    John  MaCaster,  S.  L.  Dellinger,  A.  L.  Stroup. 

WALLACE  GROVE:     C.  M.  Owens,  E.  A.  Wiggins. 

ZION:  G.  T.  Cabiness,  G.  P.  Irvin,  G.  L.  Cromwell,  J.  M.  Wilson,  J.  W. 
Irvin,  Laurel  Hoyle. 

ZOAR:  T.  A.  Parker,  C.  A.  Bridges,  C.  L.  Allen,  J.  R,  Davidson,  G.  E. 
Riffy,  Willie  Hamrick,  J.  L.  Putnam. 

Total  number  of  delegates  enrolled  184. 

(NOTE:  A  number  of  names  were  found  on  the  enrollment^ which  did 
not  appear  in  the  lists  of  accredited  delegates  as  given  on  the  church  let- 
ters; these  names  are  omitted  above. — Clerk). 


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PROCEEDINGS 


The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  in  its  eighteenth  annual 
session  with  the  Patterson  Springs  Baptist  Church,  9:30  A.  M.,  Oct.  9,  1930. 

Song  by  the  Patterson  Springs  choir.     Devotional  exercises  were  led  by 

D.  C.  Wesson,  of  McAdenville,  reading  Psalm  1  and  Luke  19:  1-10.  Bro. 
Wesson  emphasized  the  importance  of  keeping  in  mind  the  spiritual  side  of 
religion  in  all  business  meetings.  Prayer  led  by  C.  E.  Maddry,  of  Raleigh. 
Song  by  the  choir. 

Former  Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  called  the  body  to  order  for  business. 
J.  V.  Devenny  was  requested  to  act  in  the  absence  of  the  former  Clerk.  A 
committee  on  Enrollment  was  announced,  consisting  of  Archie  Parker,  L.  F. 
King,  C.  E.  Jones.  Cards  were  distributed  for  the  enrollment  of  delegates 
and  visitors.  Other  committees  announced  at  this  time:  Biblical  Recorder, 
J.  P.  Mull,  Z.  R.  Walker,  G.  P.  Irvin;  Woman's  Work,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Mrs. 
J.  R.  Davidson,  Miss  Ida  Dixon. 

In  the  permanent  organization  on  motion  of  D.  J.  Keeter,  J.  W.  Suttle 
was  re-elected  Moderator  by  unanimous  rising  vote;  on  motion  of  A.  P. 
Spake,  J.  V.  Devenney  was  elected  Clerk;  other  officers,  namely:  Zeno  Wall 
Vice-Moderator;  Geo.  Blanton,  Treasurer,  and  C.  J.  Black,  Historian,  were 
re-elected  without  any  dissenting  votes. 

During  the  session  the  following  visitors  were  formally  recognized:    C. 

E.  Maddry,  Corresponding  Secretary  of  State  Baptist  Convention;  O.  E.: 
Sams,  of  Mars  Hilf Junior  College;  J.  A.  McMillan,  of  Mills  Home;  T.  C. 
Holland,  of  Porto  Rico;  D.  C.  Wesson,  of  the  Gaston  Association;  O.  R. 
Flack  and  S.  E.  Welche,  of  the  Sandy  Run  Association.  Other  visitors  pres- 
ent and  not  formally  recognized:  J.  H.  Wesson,  South  Mountain  Associa- 
tion; Rush  Padgett,  Mrs.  F.  N.  Wood,  Miss  Pauline  Whitesides,  of  Gaston 
Association;  Broughton  Strickland,  Miss  Sarah  Flack,  Sandy  Run  Associa- 
tion; L.  A.  Allen,  R.  C.  Gladden,  York  Association. 

Forty-three  visitors  registered  from  neighboring  churches  in  our  own 
Association. 

The  following  new  pastors  were  formally  recognized:  Wallace  Hartsell 
Kings  Mountain  First  Church;  L.  L.  Jessup,  Shelby  Second  Church;  C.  H. 
Padgett,  Flint  Hill  Church;  W.  A.  Elam,  Dover,  and  other  churches. 

Application  for  membership  in  the  Association  was  presented  by  Wallace 
Grove,  a  recently  reconstituted  church,  and  was  referred  to  a  committee  con- 
sisting of  D.  F.  Putnam,  L.  L.  Jessup,  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

The  program  as  printed  in  the  Minutes  of  last  session  was  adopted. 
Jno.  P.  Mull  read  the  report  on  Biblical  Recorder. 


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BIBLICAL  RECORDER 

The  Biblical  Recorder  is  our  denominational  paper  and  every  authordox 
Baptist  ought  to  read  the  Recorder.  What  would  you  think  of  a  doctor 
who  does  not  read  his  medical  journal  or  the  lawyer  who  does  not  keep 
up  with  the  latest  decisions  of  the  court?  You  would  consider  both  of 
them  back  numbers  and  you  would  hardly  employ  either  if  you  could  get 
another.  In  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  we  have  in  round  numbers 
11,000  members  in  our  41  churches.  Out  of  this  great  host  we  have  about 
750  subscribers  to  the  Biblical  Recorder,  our  denominational  guide.  In 
this  11000  members  we  have  represented  at  least  3000  homes  and  about 
20  pastors  and  40  superintendents  of  our  Sunday  schools.  The  Recorder 
has  about  one  subscriber  to  every  4  or  5  homes,  and  15  pastors  are  sub- 
scribers and  17  Sunday  school  superintendents.  Is  it  any  wonder  that  when 
we  as  a  denomination  want  to  present  any  matter  to'  our  people  we  have  to 
go  to  each  church  and  to  each  individual  member  in  person  for  we  cannot 
reach  them  any  other  way.  It  would  be  interesting,  I  am  sure,  to  know 
just  how  many  deacons  and  other  leaders  read  the  Recorder.  It  ought  to 
be,  that  before  a  church  elects  any  member  to  be  a  leader  of  any  depart- 
ment, required  that  this  member  be  versed  in  denominational  affairs  and 
unless  he  reads  our  state  paper  he  cannot  be  conversant  with  the  affairs  of 
our  denomination.  Each  church  ought  to  have  a  member  appointed  to  be 
representative  for  our  paper  and  it  ought  to  be  his  duty  to  see  that  each 
family  reads  a  copy  each  week  of  the  Recorder.  What  applies  to  the  Re- 
corder will  apply  to  our  other  religious  papers,  Charity  and  Children,  Home 
and  Foreign  Fields,  and  so  on. 

Respectfully  submitted,  COMMITTEE. 

Pending  adoption  of  this  report,  Bro.  Mull  stressed  the  importance  of 
religious  literature  in  our  everyday  reading;  W.  A.  Elam  gave  reasons  "Why 
I  Take  the  Recorder";  C.  E.  Maddry  explained  the  business  status  of  the 
Recorder;  J.  W.  Costner,  representing  the  publishers,  announced  his  readi- 
ness to  receive  subscriptions;  D.  F.  Hord  spoke  of  some  benefits  realized  in 
reading  the  paper. 

The  report  was  adopted  as  read. 

The  report  on  Woman's  Work  was  read  by  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles: 

WOMAN'S  WORK 

As  we  review  the  year's  work  of  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  King's  Mountain 
Association,  we  can  but  say  in  the  words  of  the  prophet,,  "The  Lord  hath 
done  wonderously,  whereof  we  are  glad,"  for  surely  it  has  been  His  guid- 
ance that  has  made  this  report  possible. 

The  highest  honor  that  has  ever  been  bestowed  upon  man  was  when 
God  chose  him  to  be  the  instrument  for  bringing  about  His  Kingdom  the 
keenest  joy  that  comes  to  man  is  the  result  of  having  given  himseld  un- 
tiringly to  Kingdom  service.  The  sublimest  fellowship  known  to  man  is 
that  which  exists  between  a  child  and  his  Heavenly  Father  as  they  walk 
together  and  talk  together  about  the  Kingdom  and  its  work. 

Our  women  are  realizing  more  and  more  the  meaning  of  these  words 
and  are  giving  unselfishly  of  their  time,  their  talent  and  their  money  to 
the  work  of  the  W.  M.  U. 

The  success  of  the  work  of  the  W.  M.  U.  in  the  King's  Mountain  Asso- 
ciation is  largely  due  to  the  untiring  efforts  of  our  beloved  Superintendent, 
Mrs.  Jno.  MaCaster,  who  for  ten  years  has  served  in  this  capacity  and  has 
seen  it  grow  from  37  organizations  to  82.  She  has  had  the  hearty  coopera- 
tion of  the  Divisional  Superintendents.  From  each  division  comes  the  re- 
port that  most  excellent  work  has  been  accomplished  through  their  efforts. 

In  Mission  Study,  the  keynote  of  our  success,  our  women  are  beginning 
to  awaken  to;  the  fact  that  a  large  part  of  the  work  of  the  W.  M.  U.  must 


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be  educational..      While  some  progress  has  been  made,  the  future  has  in 
store  for  us  a  far  richer  harvest,  if  we  will  use  our  opportunities. 

Personal  service  has  become  a  very  important  phase  of  our  work.  Our 
women  realize  more  each  day  the  necessity  as  well  as  the  joy  of  participat- 
ing in  this  work.  Surely  there  was  never  a  time  when  the  opportunities 
were  greater.  The  general  depression  over  the  country  has  brought  starv- 
ing humanity  to  our  doors  and  as  we  feed  the  hungry  bodies,  we  may  also 
feed  the  sin-sick  souls. 

The  season  of  prayer  for  Home,  Foreign  and  State  Missions  have  been 
observed  in  most  of  our  churches,  bringing  much  uplift  and  inspiration  to 
all  attending  them.  Enlistment  has  been  emphasized,  with  the  result 
that  many  active  workers  have  been  enlisted  during  the  year. 

A  record  of  the  past  year's  work  reads  as  follows:  Total  No.  of  or- 
ganizations, 82;  New  societies,  20;  No.  of  societies  doing  personal  work, 
72;  No.  of  mission  study  classes,  62;  No.  of  societies  observing  weeks  of 
prayer,  58;  No.  of  tithers,  144;  No.  of  subscriber  to  Home  and  Foreign 
Fields,  40;  to  royal  service,  185;  to  the  window,  32;  to  World  Comrades, 
54;  to  the  Biblical  Recorder,  215;  Points  made  on  the  standard  of  excel- 
lence, 9;  contributions,  $7,261.12. 

The  superintendent's  personal  report  reads:  Letters  written,  354; 
Cards,  212;  Societies  visited,  34;  Meetings  held,  38;  Talks  made,  42. 

Our  Associational  meeting  was  held  with  the  Double  Springs  church 
Aug.  28-29.  This  was  said  to  have  been  one  of  the  best  meetings  ever 
held.  368  delegates  and  visitors  registered  during  the  meeting.  At  this 
time  it  was  decided  to  change  the  number  of  divisions  from  six  to  five.  Of- 
ficers for  the  year  are:  Supt. — Mrs.  Jno.  MaCaster,  Jr.;  Supt. — Mrs.  W. 
F.  Hamrick;  Sec.-Treas. — Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster;  Divisional  Leaders,  No.  1 — 
Mrs.  W.  E.  Furcron;  No.  2 — Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  No.  3 — Mrs.  Robt.  Cline;  No. 
4 — Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly;  No.  5 — Mrs.  C.  R.  Sprangler. 

Our  greatest  need  as  I  see  it,  is  trained  leaders,  women  who  are  will- 
ing to  "give  of  their  best",  their  time  and  their  talents  in  the  Master's 
service.  In  the  busy  rush  of  the  times  we  fail  to  realize  "the  boys  and 
girls  of  today  are  the  men  and  women  of  tomorrow."  How  can  they  take 
their  places  in  the  world  and  in  the  church  if  they  are  not  properly  trained? 

We  are  asking  the  pastors  to  cooperate  with  the  superintendent  and  lo- 
cal officers  as  they  plan  their  work  for  another  year,  praying  especially 
that  our  women  may  catch  a  vision  of  the  opportunities  that  lie  before  us, 
realizing  the  power  of  Him,  who  said  "all  power  is  given  unto  me"  is  at 
our  command. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

MRS.  J.  A.  LILES,  For  Com. 

On  motion  to  adopt  this  report,  Mrs.  Liles  called  on  Mrs.  John  Wacas- 
ter,  Association  superintendent,  to  lead  in  the  discussion.  Mrs.  Wacaster 
earnestly  urged  a  more  active  co-operation  on  the  part  of  pastors  and  church 
leaders  in  promoting  the  work  of  the  women.  She  used  some  very  sugges- 
tive comparisons.  The  400,000  white  Baptists  of  North  Carolina,  including 
the  W.  M.  U.  workers,  gave  to  all  mission  work  last  year  $795,000,  an  aver- 
age of  nearly  $2  each;  but  the  47,000  W.  M.  U.  members  gave  $348,183  of 
this  amount,  an  average  of  $7.40  each.  Should  all  of  our  members  have  done 
as  well  our  entire  contributions  would  have  amounted  to  almost  $3,000,000! 

L.  L.  Jessup  stressed  the  worthwhileness  of  this  work  in  promoting  the 
things  of  God's  kingdom. 

Report  adopted. 

The  report  on  Mills  Home  was  read  by  Bro.  Jessup  and  adopted  after 
J.  A.  McMillan,  of  the  Home,  had  spoken  and  most  ably  and  impressively 
laid  the  Christian  obligation  to  the  widow  and  the  orphan  on  our  hearts. 


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MILLS  HOME 

"Pure  religion  and  undefined  before  God  and  the  Father  is  this,  to  visit 
the  fatherless  and  the  widows  in  their  afflictions,  and  to  keep  himself  un- 
spotted from  the  world."  Thus  does  the  writer  James  place  the  care  of, 
and  the  attention  of  orphan  children  upon  those  who  would  live  a  conscien- 
tious Christian1  life  in  the  sight  of  God,  the  Father. 

In  our  Children's  Homes  at  Thomasville  and  Kinston  we  have  beauti- 
ful examples  of  how  this  spirit  of  love  and  Christian  watchcare  has  been 
administered  by  the  Baptists  of  our  state  in  the  interest  of  God's  helpless 
little  ones.  These  homes  have  been  established  not  only  in  a  physical  way, 
but  have  become  firmly  fixed  in  the  life  of  our  people.  They  have  become 
a  part  of  the  very  life-blood  which  flows  through  the  veins  of  every  Bap- 
tist in  the  state.  In  fact,  how  could  we  call  ourselves  loyal  Baptists  with- 
out a  very  real  and  personal  interest  in  the  Mills  Home  and  the  Kennedy 
Home? 

In  spite  of  the  fundamental  importance  of  our  orphanage  work,  how- 
ever, there  is  right  now  a  challenging  situation  confronting  us.  There  is 
pressing  upon  these  institutions  the  burden  of  debt  for  current  expenses. 
In  other  words,  the  eighty  conscientious  men  and  women  who  are  devotig 
their  lives  to  the  care  of  nearly  700  children  are  handicapped  in  their  work: 
because  of  the  limited  resources  with  which  we  are  furnishing  them.  We 
claim  ours  as  one  of  the  greatest  Associations  in  the  State  Convention, 
but  yet  we  have  churches  which  have  reported  so  far  this  year  as  failing  in 
that  which  God  says  is  a  demonstration  of  good  religion.  This  deficiency 
cannot  be  entirely  laid  upon  the  doorsteps  of  the  pastors  of  these  churches. 
However,  our  pastors  should  be  interested  enough  in  the  welfare  of  our 
orphan  children  to  interest  their  churches  in  taking  some  steps  to  help 
provide  for  them.  An  average  of  fifty  cents  per  year  from  each  of  our 
members  would  more  than  take  care  of  our  proportionate  part  of  the  sup- 
port of  the  orphanage.  Cannot  we  say  with  the  Apostle  Paul  that  as  we 
abound  in  other  things,  we  will  abound  in  this  grace  also. 

We  would  recommend  that  all  of  our  churches  provide  some  systematic 
method  of  taking  regular  offerings  during  the  year  for  the  benefit  of  the 
Orphanage,  and  to  especially  observe  the  Thanksgiving  offering,  making 
it  as  generous  as  possible. 

We  would  also  recommend  that  all  our  Sunday  Schools  subscribe  to 
Charity  and  Children,  and  place  a  liberal  supply  in  the  hands  of  their  mem- 
bers every  Sunday. 

We  would  further  recommend  that  our  Sunday  School  Association  de- 
vise some  suitable  method  of  presenting  the  work  of  the  Orphanage  during 
November,  and  emphasize  the  Thanksgiving  offering. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  L.  JESSUP,  For  Com. 

Under  the  head  of  Miscellaneous  Business  the  Moderator  announced 
the  following  additional  committees: 

Co-op.  Program  and  Church  Finance — J.  L.  Jenkins,  E.  D.  Humphries 
Thad  Allen. 

State  Missions — W.  E.  Furcron,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  J.  B.  Wallace. 

Home  Missions — D.  F.  Putnam,  G.  A.  Green,  J.  A.  McBrayer. 

Foreign  Missions — Zeno  Wall,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  E.  F.  Dellinger. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.— Horace  Eason,  B.  F.  Bird,  A.  A.  Richard. 

Sunday  Schools — Fred  E.  Greene,  C.  R.  Spangler,  W.  C.  Campbell. 

Baptist  Hospital — D.  G.  Washburn,  A.  B.  Walker,  D.  Lovelace. 

Old  Ministers'  Relief— H.  E.  Waldrop,  R.  S.  Thornburg,  A.  L.  Stroup. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals — G.  P.  Abernethy,  D.  A.  Williams,  Dan 
W.  Moore. 

Christian  Education — J.  B.  Davis,  Laurel  Hoyle,  D.  M.  Cline. 

Obituaries— J.  M.  Goode,  W.  J.  Dixon,  T.  G.  Lackey. 


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Time,  Place  and  Preachers  for  Next  Session — W.  W.  Washburn,  S.  L. 
Dellinger,  Geo.  Borders. 

Nominate  Trustees  of  B.  S.  Junior  College — Joe  E.  Blanton,  G.  V. 
Hawkins.  H.  D.  Wilson. 

Nominate  Executive  Committee— B.  P.  Jenkins,  O.  C.  Dixon,  J.  W. 
Irvin. 

Finance  Committee — G.  T.  Cabiness,  C.  C.  Hamrick,  J.  P.  Blalock. 

It  was  moved  that  the  Associational  year  shall  close  with  September  30 
of  the  calendar  year.  After  some  discussion  this  motion  was  carried  and  it 
was  so  ordered. 

O.  E.  Sams  was  given  a  few  minutes  to  tell  something  of  the  educational 
and  Christian  work  being  done  at  Mars  Hill  Junior  College.  This  school 
has  had  a  fine  opening,  450  pupils  being  now  present  and  the  girls'  dormi- 
tories being  full  to  capacity. 

In  the  absence  of  A.  T.  Howell,  the  appointee  of  last  year,  the  annual 
introductory  sermon  was  preached  by  Wallace  Hartsell.  Scripture  reading 
from  Ps.  116;  text  Heb.  2:  3 — How  shall  we  escape  if  we  neglect  so  great 
salvation?  Topic:  God's  hand  in  history,  or  yesterday,  today,  and  tomor- 
row. In  the  unfolding  of  God's  own  plan  America  was  not  discovered  by  a 
pagan  nation  though  some  of  these  were  far  advanced  in  the  sciences;  nor 
was  North  America  settled  by  Catholic  but  by  Protestant  peoples;  thus  did 
it  become  the  conservator  of  a  pure  gospel  and  religious  freedom.  Are  we 
meeting  worthily  the  tremendous  responsibilities  coming  down  to  us  from  the 
yesterday  of  history?  Whenever  the  sons  of  worthy  fathers  depart  from 
the  ways  of  God  He  always  allows  them  to  go  down  in  failure.  Tomorrow 
will  be  bright  or  dark  religiously  according  to  the  steadfast  faith  and  service 
of  the  men  and  women  of  today. 

Prayer  by  W.  E.  Lowe;  benediction  by  C.  J.  Black. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Songs:  All  Hail  The  Power  of  Jesus'  Name;  Stand  Up  For  Jesus. 
Prayer  by  W.  E.  Furcron.     Song:     I  Am  Thine,  O  Lord. 

Due  to  the  unavoidable  absence  of  J.  L.  Jenkins,  writer  the  report  on 
Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance  was  not  read,  but  the  subject  was 
ably  presented  and  demonstrated  by  C.  E.  Maddry,  our  State  Secretary.  He 
showed  clearly  the  plan  followed  by  our  State  Baptist  Convention  in  financ- 
ing the  work  of  the  Kingdom,  and  set  forth  the  vital  importance  of  our  co- 
operative program.  Only  prayer  and  sacrificial  giving  on  the  part  of  our 
church  members  can  insure  the  guiding  hand  of  God  to  lead  us  out  of  the 
wilderness  of  our  present  financial  crisis. 

The  report  on  State  Missions  was  read  by  W.  E.  Furcron,  and  signed  by 
the  members  of  the  committee. 

STATE  MISSIONS 

North  Carolina  Baptists  are  this  year  completing  one  hundreds  years 
of  organized  effort.  At  the  very  beginning  our  fathers  made  plans  for 
evangelizing  North  Carolina.  If  the  record  of  these  one  hundred  years 
were  examined,  it  would  be  found  that  many  of  our  strong  and  generous 


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churches  in  the  leading  towns  and  centers  of  the  state,  were  organized  and 
planted  through  the  sacrificial  labors  of  faithful  state  missionaries. 

Sometimes  we  hear  the  idea  advanced  that  soon  we  will  have  finished 
the  job  of  State  Mission  and  that  all  the  needy  and  promising  fields  will 
be  occupied.  But  with  ever  changing  conditions  and  the  rapid  growth  of 
the  state  in  industrialism,  in  good  reads,  in  public  education,  in  the  rapid 
shift  of  the  population  from  the  country  to  the  town  and  city,  there  comes 
with  every  new  generation  new  opportunities  and  new  responsibilities  for 
evangelizing  and  saving  our  own  people. 

In  the  percentage  division  of  our  Co-operative  funds,  State  Missions 
receives  twenty  cents  out  of  the  dollar.  In  addition  to  this,  all  funds  giv- 
en through  the  Sunday  Schools  on  State  Mission  Day,  the  last  Sunday  in 
October,  goes  to  State  Missions  as  an  extra  amount. 

This  year  there  are  egihty-four  missionaries  in  the  employ  of  the 
Board,  serving  about  one  hundred  and  fifty  churches.  The  Board  is 
caring  for  the  Sunday  School,  W.  M.  U.,  B.  Y.  P.  U.  and  Student  Work. 
This  year  we  took  the  Indian  Work  among  the  Indians  in  Robeson  County 
and  the  Cherokee  Work  in  Swain  County. 

The  task  is  greater  and  the  need  is  more  imperative  today  than  when 
our  fathers  began  the  work  one  hundred  years  ago.  We  hope  every  pastor 
will  preach  on  State  Missions  during  October,  which  is  State  Mission  month 
throughout  the  South,  and  that  every  Sunday  School  will  put  on  the  State 
Mission  program  the  last  Sunday  in  October.  Our  Board  is  heavily  handi- 
capped with  a  debt,  and  every  church  and  Sunday  School  is  urged  to  have 
a  worthy  part  in  this  great  state-wide  effort  to  lift  the  burden  from  our 
State  Mission  work. 

Pending  adoption  this  report  was  spoken  to  by  Bro.  Furcron,  giving 
some  personal  experiences  and  ob^vr'tions  in  State  Mission  work. 

Report  adopted. 

The  report  on  Home  Missions,  signed  by  the  Committee,  was  read  by 
D.  F.  Putnam. 

HOME   MISSIONS 

The  Home  Mission  Board  is  the  Southwide  agency  through  which 
Southern  Baptists  are  doing  their  Home  Mission  work.  The  field  of  operation 
for  this  Board  is  the  territory  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention,  the  four 
Western  Provinces  of  Cuba  and  the  Canal  Zone. 

The  work  is  divided  into  the  following  departments:  Direct  and  Inde- 
pendent Missions,  including  work  among  the  Foreigners,  Indians,  and 
City  Mission  work,  with  Dr.  J.  W.  Beagle  as  Superintendent;  Mountain  Mis- 
sions and  Schools  including  evangelism,  industrial  centers  and  Mountain 
Schools,  with  Dr.  J.  W.  O'Hara  as  Superintendent;  Mission  work  in  Cuba 
with  Dr.  M.  N.  McCall  as  Superintendent;  Mission  to  the  Jews,  with  Rev. 
Jacob  Gartenhaus  as  Missionary;  Mission  work  in  Panama  and  Canal  Zone, 
with  Stephen  Witt,  as  Superintendent;  Mission  Study  with  Mrs.  Una  Rob- 
erts Lawrence  as  Director;  W.  M.  U.  Field  work  with  Miss  Emma  Leach- 
man  as  Feld  Worker;  Church  Building  Loan  Department  with  the  Execu- 
tive Secretary  as  Superintendent  and  Rev.  Geo.  F.  Austin  as  Field  Repre- 
sentative. 

The  work  for  the  ensuing  year  was  laid  out  on  the  receipts  of  last 
year  which  was  $439,754.76.  The  Board  set  apart  $250,000  to  be  paid 
on  interest  and  principal  of  debt.  This  necessitates  a  reduction  in  the  num- 
ber of  Missionaries,  but  all  the  fields  are  maintained  not  withstanding  the 
reduction  of  the  personnel.  The  Board  has  set  itself  to  the  task  of  paying 
debts,  with  a  determination  to  stay  out  of  debt  when  these  are  paid.  Since 
September,  1928,  it  has  paid  in  interest  and  principal  $713,987.57. 

Last  year  we  had  168  workers  and  they  baptized  2,219  persons,  an  av- 
eragej  of  thirteen  per  worker,  which  was  a  fine  showing  when  we  take  into 
consideration  that  they  worked  among  a  class  that  is  so  different  from  our 
own  people. 


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Our  people  should  realize  the  vital  importance  just  now  of  our  Home 
Mission  work.  Cities  are  growing  rapidly.  Industrial  centers  are  spring- 
ing up  almost  over  night.  The  tide  of  imigration  is  turning  toward  the 
South.  All  of  these  things  create  a  real  need  for  Home  Missions.  Our 
task  is  to  mobilize  our  home  forces  for  world  conquest.  A  saved  home  land 
will  make  possible  in  a  great  measure  the  saving  the  world.  Let  us  renew 
our  efforts  in  helping  to  lead  our  varied  Home  Mission  enterprises  to  a 
glorious  success  for  him  who  hath  redeemed  us  and  sent  us  to  make  deciples 
for  all  nations. 

"He  who  saves  his  Homeland  saves  all 

And  all  things  saved  bless  him. 

He  whose  Homeland  is  lost  loses  all 

And  all  things  lost  curse  him." 

COMMITTEE. 

On  motion  to  adopt,  Bro.  Putnam  spoke  to  this  report,  calling  attention 
to  the  field  and  the  task,  and  pointing  out  some  of  the  great  doors  open  in 
this  field. 

Report  adopted. 

The  report  on  Foreign  Missions  was  not  ready  for  submission  on  ac- 
count of  the  sickness  and  absence  of  its  writer,  Zeno  Wall.  This  subject  was 
deferred  till  10:15  A.  M.  tomorrow,  and  the  report  on  Baptist  Hospital  was 
called  for  and  read  by  D.  G.  Washburn. 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 

Our  Baptist  hospital  located  at  Winston-Salem  and  managed  by  Bro. 
G.  T.  Lumpkins  is  one  of  the  great  institutions  of  North  Carolina  Baptists. 

During  its  more  than  six  years  ministry  of  healing,  it  has  never  turn- 
ed down  a  patient  on  account  of  his  or  her  poverty. 

It  has  proven  to  be  one  of  our  most  effective  agencies,  enabling  us  to 
carry  out  the  three-fold  ministry  of  Jesus.  For  Jesus  went  about  teaching, 
preaching  and  healing.  We  as  Baptists  are  now  trying  in  some  small  way 
to  carry  out  the  great  program  of  Jesus. 

This  institution  needs  our  sympathy,  prayers  and  financial  help  in  or- 
der for  it  to  fulfill  its  great  mission  in  helping  and  healing  the  people  of 
our  state  and  denominations. 

D.  G.  WASHBURN,  For  Committee. 

Pending  adoption  the  report  was  discussed  by  Bro.  Washburn,  who 
pointed  out  that  our  hospital  work  is  our  combined  effort  to  carry  out  Jesus' 
program  of  healing  the  sick.  W.  H.  Wall  gave  a  sketch  of  his  personal  ex- 
periences in  the  Baptist  Hospital. 

The  report  was  then  adopted. 

Miss  Mamie  Haggard,  of  the  South  Mountain  Industrial  Institute,  was 
recognized,  and  by  special  invitation  spoke  on  the  work  being  done  there. 
The  Institute  ministers,  especially  to  those  who  are  destitute  financially  and 
neglected  mentally.  On  motion  a  free-will  offering,  amounting  to  $40.25. 
was  made  and  turned  over  to  Miss  Haggard  to  aid  in  the  work  of  the  Insti- 
tute. 

The  Committee  on  Application  of  Wallace  Grove  Church  for  member- 
ship in  our  body  reported  through  D.  F.  Putnam.  After  considerable  dis- 
cussion the  report  was  re-referred  to  the  committee  with  the  addition  of  Z.  R. 
Walker,  Sammie  Green,  D.  F.  Hord,  and  W.  C.  Blanton  to  its  number. 
Final  action  is  to  be  taken  tomorrow. 

The  Moderator  directed  attention  to  a  deficit  of  $7.50  in  account  of  last 


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year's  Minute  Fund.     After  adjournment  this  amount  was  handed  in  and 
turned  over  to  those  meeting  the  deficit. 

Adjourned  with  closing  prayer  by  W.  A.  Elam. 


NIGHT  SESSION 

Song:     Revive  Us  Again.     Prayer  by  O.  R.  Flack. 
Song:     Blessed  Assurance. 

The  report  on  Baptist  Young  People's  Union  was  read  by  Horace 
Easom. 

REPORT  OF  B.  Y.  P.  U.   IN  KING'S  MOUNTAIN  ASSOCIATION 

The  Baptist  Young  People's  Union,  the  Training  Service  of  the 
Church,  is  becoming  more  pre-eminent  in  the  minds  and  interest  of  all 
the  Churches  in  the  Association  each  year.  The  emphasis  on  this  De- 
partment by  our  Churches  is  becoming  pronounced  each  year.  This  is 
shown  by  the  gains  in  numbers,  the  efficiency  of  the  organization  and  the 
results  from-  this  Church  branch. 

This  organization  seeks  to  carry  out  the  injunction  in  Second  Timothy 
— 2:15 — "Study  to  show  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a  workman  that  need- 
eth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  dividing  the  Word  of  Truth." 

The  Association  is  well  organized  into  an  Associational  B.  Y.  P.  U. 
organization,  with  the  following  officers:  President,  Mrs.  Holly  Ledford; 
Vice-President,  Cary  Walker;  Secretary-Treasurer,  Hugh  Harrill;  Choister, 
Horace  Easom;  Pianist,  Willoree  Calton;  Junior-Intermediate  Leader,  Lib- 
by  McCurry.  The  Association  is  organized  into  four  divisions,  with  the 
following  District  Chairman:  No.  1 — Dorcas  Walker;  No.  2 — Grady  Fran- 
cis; No.  3— C.  C.  Walker;  No.  4— Mrs.  Hal  Miller. 

Thirty-six  of  the  forty-one  Churches  in  the  Association  now  have  the 
B.  Y.  P.  U.  Department.  Our  goal  during  the  next  twelve  months  is  to 
organize  Unions  in  each  of  the  five  remaining  Churches. 

There  are  23  Junior  Unions,  24  Intermediate  Unions,  35  Senior  Un- 
ions and  5  Adult  in  the  Association.  This  gives  us  a  total  of  887  B.  Y.  P. 
U.'s  in  the  Association.  There  is  1  Primary  and  1  Baby  Union,  which  are 
not  recognized  by  the  Standardization  Committee  of  our  Board.  We  be- 
lieve these  Unions  will  average  around  20  enrolled  to  the  Unions.  This 
means  that  there  are  over  1,800  in  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s  of  our  Association 
which  meet  each  week  and  train  in  doctrines  of  the  Bible,  Missions,  and 
other  things  which  make  us  better  and  more  efficient  working  Christians. 
The  training  in  speaking,  singing,  making  posters,  presiding,  Bible  Read- 
ing, Personal  Work,  Study  Courses,  and  other  things  is  preparing  a  body  of 
Christians  in  the  King's  Mountain  Association  which  will  help  move  Christ's 
Kingdom  forward  in  a  great  way  throughout  the  world. 

There  are  now  12  General  Organizations  in  the  Association,  which 
means  the  last  letter  in  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Organization.  Ten  new  Unions,  so  far 
as  we  can  find  out  have  been  organized  during  the  past  year,  almost  1  each 
month. 

We  ask  your  earnest  prayers,  loyalty,  co-operation,  interest  and  whole- 
hearted support  of  this  marvelous  Department  during  the  coming  year. 

Respectfully  submitted,  COMMITTEE. 

On  motion  to  adopt  the  Moderator  turned  the  meeting  over  to  Bro. 
Easom's  charge.  A  male  quartette  of  Shelby  young  people  rendered  some 
selections.  Mrs.  Holly  Ledford,  president  of  the  Associational  B.  Y.  P.  U.. 
told  of  the  work  and  its  place  in  our  church  life.  Song:  Stand  Up  For 
Jesus,  was  sung  by  the  congregation  standing.     An  impressive  and  instruc- 


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tive  pageant  entitled,  "A  Vision  of  B.  Y.  P.  U.",  was  rendered  by  the  young 
people  of  Beaver  Dam  Church,  assisted  by  Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  of  Lattimore. 

The  report  was  then  adopted. 

The  Annual  Doctrinal  Sermon  was  preached  by  D.  G.  Washburn.  Scrip- 
ture: Rom.  1:  13-17.  Prayer.  Text:  Rom.  1:  13,  CT  am  ready,"  embody- 
ing the  doctrine  of  service  as  illustrated  in  the  career  of  Paul  the  Apostle. 
Paul  was  able  to  serve  and  endure  because  of  his  experience  on  the  road  to 
Damascus.  "Lord,  what  wilt  Thou  have  me  do?"  is  the  best  incentive  to 
service  and  victory.  Ready  to  serve  is  ready  to  live;  ready  to  live  is  ready 
to  give;  ready  to  give  is  ready  to  be  called  home  when  the  Lord  wills. 

Prayer  by  H.  E.  Waldrop.  Closing  song:  Praise  God  From  Whom 
All  Blessings  Flow.     Benediction  by  D.  F.  Putnam. 


SECOND  DAY,  FORENOON  SESSION 

Opening  Song:     We  Praise  Thee,  0  Lord. 

The  body  called  to  order  by  the  Moderator.  Devotional  led  by  W.  G. 
Camp,  reading  and  commenting  on  6th  chapter,  2nd  Cor.  Prayer  by  W.  A. 
Elam. 

Minutes  of  yesterday  were  read,  corrected,  and  approved. 

The  report  on  Sunday  Schools  was  read,  and  after  discussion  by  the  au- 
thor, F.  E.  Greene,  was  adopted. 

SUNDAY   SCHOOLS 

The  Sunday  school  is  the  chief  educational  agency  of  the  local  church. 
Here  are  laid  the  foundation  stones  of  the  Christian  life.  Here  habits  and 
attitudes  are  formed  that  will  determine  our  future  destiny.  The  largest 
number  of  people,  old  and  young,  touched  by  Christian  teachers  are  found 
in  the  Sunday  school.  In  the  Baptist  Sunday'  schools  of  the  South  there 
are  nearly  three  million  pupils.  Last  year  in  North  Carolina  there  were 
2,195  schools  with  a  membership  of  346,639.  Our  association  as  41  schools 
with  10,500  pupils  enrolled.  A  wonderful  opportunity  is  here  placed  in 
the  hands  of  teachers  and  leaders  to  enlist  the  people  of  our  churches  in 
the  educational,  missionary  and  benevolent  ministry  of  the  churches. 

Much  has  been  done  by  our  churches  to  reach  the  multitudes  in  our 
Southland  and  still  they  cry  unto  us  for  leadership.  There  are  5,000,000 
white  people  in  our  towns  and  cities  not  enrolled  in  any  Sunday  school. 
There  are  more  than  15,000,000  white  rural  people  in  our  territory  not 
enrolled  in  any  Sunday  school.  Just  how  many  of  these  are  Baptist 
possibilities  no  one  can  say.  They  are  in  the  field.  Millions  of  them  do 
not  belong  to  any  church.  A  part  of  these  unreached  millions  are  in  our 
Association  and  within  reach  of  our  churches.  They  are  our  responsibility. 
Surely  God  would  have  us  go  after  them. 

Great  Sunday  schools  build  great  churches.  It  has  a  definite  aim  and 
purpose.  Words  cannot  show  the  Sunday  school  in  its  present  character  or 
measure  its  power  as  an  instrument  in  the  hands  of  God  to  save  the  nation 
in  this  day  of  lust  for  money,  power  and  things  of  the  world,  with  the 
consequent  lessening  of  interest  in  things  spiritual. 

The  Sunday  school  is  an  agency  in  the  local  church  that  may  be  used 
for  many  things.  It  can  be  utilized  to  find  the  church  constituency,  to 
bring  in  the  unlisted,  to  visit  the  sick,  to  train  workers,  and  to  provide 
great  preaching  congregations  and  to  win  the  lost.  We  must  not  forget 
that  after  all  the  main  business  of  the  Sunday  school  is  to  teach  the  book 
of  the  church  to  the  members  of  the  church  and  to  all  who  can  be  brought 


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into  the  church.  We  should  use  our  Sunday  schools  to  scatter  the  Word 
of  God  which  is  its  text  book,  to  broadcast  it  in  every  town  and  village  and 
through  out  the  rural  districts  every  where. 

There  is  no  doubt  about  our  duty  to  build  great  churches,  enlarge  our 
schools  and  colleges,  to  build  hospitals  and  homes  of  healing,  advance  our 
Missionary  causes  and  extend  the  reach  of  our  ministry.  We  should  endow 
all  these,  give  to  them  of  our  little  or  of  our  wealth.  But,  we  muse  not 
forget  to  teach  the  book  that  says:  "For  God  so  loved  the;  world,  that  He 
gave  his  only  begotten  Son  that  whosoever  belieyeth  in  him  should  not 
perish,  put  have  everlasing  life".  To  do  this  effective  North  Carolina  Bap- 
tists maintain  a  Department  of  Sunday  School  work  in  Raleigh,  N.  C.  Per- 
ry Morgan  is  Secretary,  Miss  Gladys  Beck,  Elementary  Secrteary;  and  L. 
L.  Morgan,  field  worker. 

We  commend  to  the  churches  of  our  Association  the  workers  and  the 
program  of  our  State  Sunday  School  Department.  We  urge  them  to  adopt 
•and  use  the  methods  suggested  and  offered  by  them  in  promoting  Sunday 
School  work  in  the  churches  and  the  Association. 

Respectfully   submitted,    COMMITTEE. 

In  the  continued  sickness  and  absence  of  the  writer  the  report  on  For- 
eign Missions  was  not  read.  On  motion  the  subject  was  taken  up,  the  re- 
port to  be  sent  to  the  Clerk.  C.  J.  Black  was  called  on,  and  after  a  short 
talk  introduced  T.  C.  Holland,  of  Porto  Rico,  who  ably  discussed  the  sub- 
ject, dealing  especially  with  Missions  as  carried  on  among  the  Spanish  speak- 
ing peoples  of  Cuba  and  Porto  Rico.  These  peoples  are  overwhelmingly 
Catholic.  Catholicism  at  its  best  is  found  in  Protestant  countries;  at  its 
worst  where  it  has  a  decided  monopoly.  Protestant  Missions  is  driving 
Catholic  priests  to  make  their  services  more  spiritual.  Baptist  Missions  exert 
a  strong  influence  in  this  field. 

The  report  on  Old  Ministers'  Relief  was  read  and  spoken  to  by  H.  E. 
Waldrop,  calling  attention  to  the  insurance  feature  of  our  Relief  Board.  Wal- 
lace Hartsell  and  C.  J.  Black  also  discussed  some  features  of  this  report. 
Adopted. 

REPORT  ON  "OLD  MINISTERS  RELIEF" 

Some  of  us  believe  that  the  ministers  of  the  gospel,  who  has  become 
disabled  by  giving  his  life  to  the  ministry,  is  worthy  of  financial  support  in 
his  last  years,  when  he  is  not  sought  by  the  churches. 

The  United  States  Government  when  men  have  been  in  their  employ- 
ment a  certain  number  of  years,  allow  them  to  retire  with  a  regular  in- 
come for  the  balance  of  their  lives.  This  pay  for  these  employees  is  taken 
out  of  the  tax  of  thet  people  who  are  able  to  work.  If  a  man  who  has  give 
the  best  of  his  life  to  the  Government  service  or  to  some  business  firm  is 
worthy  of  financial  support  in  his  old  days,  how  much  more  is  a  man  who 
has  been  a  soldier  of  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  and  Master. 

We  have  an  Old  Ministers  Relief  Board  at  Dallas,  Texas,  which  is 
worthy  of  our  confidence  and  support.  We  recommend  that  all  our  preach- 
ers take  advantage  of  the  insurance  provided  through  the  insurance  depart- 
ment of  this  Board.  We  hope  that  all  our  people  will  take  more  interest  in 
contributing  to  support  of  our  Ministers  who  have  given  their  best  to  the 
Master. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

H.  E.  WALDROP  for  Committee. 

THE  REPORT  THAT  FOLLOWS  WAS  READ  BY  G.  P.  ABERNETHY 
TEMPERANCE   AND   PUBLIC   MORALS 

Wherever  a  representative  group  of  Christian  base  met  for  worship  and 
council  since  the  first  colonies  settled  in  America,  the  question  of  temper- 


29  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

ance  and  public  morals  has  been  before  them.  Since  the  first  Association 
of  our  Baptist  Churches  was  organized  some  200  years  ago,  these  subjects 
have  ever  been  before  them.  In  all  the  State  Conventions  throughout  the 
country  and  in  our  Southern  and  Northern  Convetions,  a  prominent  place 
has  always  been  given  these  reports.  Just  100  years  ago  the  Baptist 
State  Covention  of  N.  C.  was  organized  and  from  then  until  now  our  State 
Convention  has  consistently  and  persistently  urged  the  passing  of  prohibi- 
tion laws  and  enforcing  them. 

Our  first  successes  came  some  35  years  ago  when  we  succeeded  in 
getting  bills  passed  forbidding  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  whiskey  near 
churches  and  schools.  Twenty-two  years  ago  by  more  than  40,000  majority 
this  state  voted  to  prohibit  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  whiskey  anywhere 
in  the  state,  a  few  years  later  the  Webb-Kenyan  bill  was  passed  in  the 
Congress  of  the  U.  S.  forbidding  transportation  of  whiskey  from  a  wet 
state  into  a  dry  state.  Our  people  kept  on  praying,  our  preachers  kept  on 
preaching,  noble  statesmen  kept  on  working  until  public  sentiment  became 
so  strong  against  this  evil  of  the  ages  till  the  greatest  of  all  our  accomplish- 
ments, and  one  of  the  greatest  of  all  laws  ever  passed  by  civilized  man 
was  realized,  namely,  the  18th  Amendment,  which  forbids  the  manufacture 
and  sale  of  intoxicating  liquors  anywhere  in  the  U.  S.,  and  the  Volstead  law 
which  provides  machinery  for  the  enforcement  was  ratified  by  45  of  the 
48  states  of  the  union. 

So  far  as  law  is  concerned,  our  entire  country  is  "bone  dry".  The 
loud  and  frantic  cries  through  the  dry  and  parching  throats  of  a  wet  minor- 
ity are  but  a  testimony  that  the  law  is  quite  effective.  However,  we  had 
as  well  face  the  fact  that  our  work  is  not  done.  The  liquor  forces  have 
shown  surprising  strength  in  a  gigantic  effort  to  come  back.  And  the  battle 
is  right  now  upon  us  as  to  whether  we  shall  conserve  the  accomplishments 
of  the  ages  or  loose  all  by  sleeping  at  the  post  in  this  crucial  hour. 

As  to  public  morals,  the  most  serious  tendency  among  us  is  changing 
God's  Holy  Sabbath  from  a  day  of  Worship  to  a  day  of  pleasure  seeking, 
picnicing  and  a  general  big  time  by  a  very  large  percent  of  any  citizenship. 

Respectfully  submitted,  COMMITTEE. 

In  the  discussion  pending  adoption  Bro.  Abernethy  and  several  others 
spoke  with  decided  conviction  of  the  good  results  attained  by  Federal  pro- 
hibition of  the  liquor  traffic,  and  called  for  increased  respect  for  law  and  for 
those  who  represent  law  and  law  enforcement.  Recent  largely  attended  pub- 
lic celebrations  in  our  own  county  attest  strongly  in  favor  of  prohibition 
measures. 

The  report  was  adopted  by  unanimous  rising  vote. 

Miscellaneous  Business:  D.  F.  Putnam  called  attention  to  the  plan  of 
holding  Fellowship  Week  Services  in  all  our  churches  at  an  early  date.  The 
body  voted  its  approval  of  the  plan. 

Through  its  chairman  the  Committee  on  Application  of  Wallace  Grove 
Church  for  Membership  laid  the  application  before  the  Association  without 
recommendation.  The  committee  was  released.  On  motion  of  J.  B.  Davis, 
the  Association  voted  to  receive  this  church  into  its  fellowship.  The  right- 
hand  of  welcome  and  fellowship  was  extended  by  the  Moderator  to  the  pas- 
tor and  delegates  of  the  church. 

A  committee  consisting  of  Wallace  Hartsell,  W.  A.  Elam,  and  D.  G. 
Washburn  was  named  to  prepare  an  Order  of  Business  for  the  session  of  next 
year. 

The  Committee  on  Time,  Place,  and  Preachers  for  next  session  reported 
as  follows: 

Time:     Thursday  and  Friday  after  First  Sunday  in  October. 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  21 

Place:     Zion  Baptist  Church,  six  miles  North  of  Shelby. 
Preachers:     For  Introductory  Sermon,  L.  L.  Jessup,  Alt.,  W.  A.  Elam. 
For  Doctrinal  Sermon,  W.  E.  Furcron. 

This  report  adopted. 

Closing  prayer  by  I.  D.  Harrill. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Song:     Rescue  the  Pershing.     Prayer  by  J.  M.  Goode. 
By  unanimous  consent  the  order  of  business  was  suspended  and  the  re- 
port on  Obituaries  was  read  by  Bro.  Goode,  and  adopted  without  discussion. 

OBITUARIES 

Your  Committee  find  that  according  to  the  letters  from  the  churches 
ninety-five  of  our  members  have  fallen  asleep  since  our  last  meeting.  We 
know  four  of  this  number  to  have  been  deacons,  and  one  a  Christian  physi- 
cian. 

Signed  by  the  COMMITTEE. 

The  report  on  Christian  Education  was  read  and  ably  discussed  by  J. 
B.  Davis.  He  based  his  address  on  the  Scripture,  "Thy  word  have  I  hid  in 
my  heart."  Rightly  interpreted  Christian  education  means  Christ-in-educa- 
tion.  This  is  attained  through  vital  Christianity  lived  in  the  home,  in  the 
church,  and  in  the  school.  The  boy  or  girl  can  meet  the  classics  of  litera- 
ture and  the  solution  of  problems  of  the  higher  mathematics  anywhere;  but 
Christ-in-education  can  be  met  only  in  the  daily  living  of  the  Christian 
teacher  and  fellow-pupil. 

On  expiration  of  the  time  assigned  this  subject  a  motion  wTas  made  and 
heartily  carried  that  the  time  be  extended  10  minutes;  at  the  end  of  which 
time  the  report  was  adopted. 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION 

Has  its  roots  far  back  in  the  history  of  Divine  Revelation; — for  the 
Levitical  law  made  the  religious  training  a  preeminent  responsibility  to  the 
head  of  the  Patriarchical  home ;  the  period  of  the  prophets,  the  era  of  that 
epoch-making  religious  upheaval  of  the  exilic  regime,  was  founded  upon 
the  schools  of  the  prophets,  instituted  by  Samuel;  the  charter  members  of 
the  nucleus  of  the  New  Testament  church  first  became  "Learners"  under 
the  world's  matchless  teacher  and  leader,  Christ  the  master  teacher;  the 
long  burning  candle  among  the  lightless  candlesticks  of  the  Dark  Ages  was 
the  altar,  under-laid  with  the  eternal,  indestructible  Word  of  God,  hidden 
from  the  state  church  by  day,  and  read  to  rising  generation  before  the 
faint-glownig  fireside  at  night;  the  wilderness  messenger  preceding  the 
American  system  of  education  was  the  gathering  of  young  men,  call  of  God, 
during  the  days  of  our  Pilgrim  Fathers,  about  religious  teachers;  the  dif- 
fusion of  th©  knowledge  of  God  over  the  earth  for  the  past  century  and  a 
half  has  been  the  pillar  of  cloud  by  day  and  of  fire  by  night  flaming  from 
the  Christian  homes,  Bible-teaching  churches,  and  Christ-in-education 
schools;  and,  permit  the  prophecy  that  the  religious  teaching  of  this  self 
same  triune  Christian  education  institution  shall  hold  the  destiny  of  the 
world's  moral  and  spiritual  future,  for  weal  or  for  woe. 

Therefore,  whether  facing  the  inescapable  alternatives  of  moral  in- 
fidelity, social  modernism,  or  an  ever-expanding  program  of  state  supported 


22  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

and  controlled  education,  North  Carolina  Baptists  and  Southern  Baptists 
can  ill  afford  to  relinquish  their  leadership  in  this  most  stratigic  era  of 
Christian  Education;  but,  they  should,  yea,  they  shall  arise  to  the  rescue 
and  to  an  honorable  and  worthy  support  of  a  great,  challenging  Christian 
education  program  comparable  to  the  new  and  staggering  demands  not  for 
less,  but  for  vastly  more  emphasis  on  the  religious  training  of  a  new  genera- 
tion of  moral  and  spiritual  giants  who  shall  go  up  at  once  and  possess  the 
land. 

And,  the  promised  fulfillment  of  this  prophecy  already  shows  signs 
of  early  realization,  when  it  is  remembered  that  all  of  our  schools  that 
are  prepared  to  adequately  provide  for  the  welfare  of  our  fine  boys  and 
girls  have  greatly  increased  student  bodies  this  year  over  that  of  last  year, 
and  that  in  the  face  of  all  but  universally  depressing  conditions. 

Wherefore,  your  committee  covets  this  means  of  urging  this  associa- 
tion that  it  go  on  record  as  requesting  all  of  our  churches  and  all  of  our 
people  everywhere  the  necessity  and  the  eternal  rewards  for  religiously 
training  the  youths  in  the  home;  the  incalculable  importance  of  fostering 
in  all  of  our  churches  worthy  programs  of  Christian  teaching  and  training 
for  our  saved  youth;  and  the  Macedonian  challenge  to  united  prayer,  con- 
secrated leadership,  and  conscientious  stewardship  support  of  our  Christian 
schools.  In  the  doing  of  which,  we  shall  command  the  respect,  merit  the 
admiration,  and  secure  the  patronage  and  financial  support  of  our  great 
Baptist  Constituency;  and  give  to  the  homes  of  the  modern  world  Christian 
parents,  to  the  ever-changing  social  order  the  eternal,  unchangeable  and 
unchanging  dynamics  of  Christian  leadership,  and  to  education,  both  state 
and  sectarian,  a  demonstration  of  the  truths,  by  both  precept  and  example, 
of  Christ-in-education. 

And,  in  particular,  in  order  to  most  effectively  secure  this  standard 
of  applied  Christian  education,  we  would  recommend  that  this  association 
go  on  record  as  forming,  as  early  as  possible,  plans  for  gloriously  com- 
pleting the  epoch-making  launching  of  the  Centennial  Campaign,  and  urge 
our  churches  and  individual  members  of  prayerfully  make  every  effort  pos- 
sible to  pay  their  Centennial  pledges  at  the  very  earliest  possible  moment, 
so  that  North  Carolina's  sons  and  daughters  shall  be  prepared  for  glorious 
leadership  in  the  coming  Kingdom  of  God  in  moral  and  spiritual  conquest 
of  the  world  tomorrow. 

Respectfully  submitted,  COMMITTEE. 

On  motion  the  time  of  the  next  subject  was  moved  up  10  minutes.  The 
report  on  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  was  read  by  J.  H.  Quinn.  Pending 
adoption  Bro.  Quinn  spoke  of  the  present  financial  status  of  the  institution 
as  outlined  in  the  report.  The  Dean  of  the  School,  J.  D.  Huggins,  was  call- 
ed on  and  spoke  to  the  report,  pledging  his  highest  devotion  and  best  efforts 
on  behalf  of  the  work,  and  outlining  plans  for  promoting  its  welfare.  Others 
spoke  to  the  report,  and  the  time  for  discussion  was  extended  indefinitely. 
The  plans  outlined  by  Bro.  Huggins  were  approved,  and  the  report  adopted 
as  read. 

To  the  Kings  Mountain,  Sandy  Run  and  Gaston  Associations: — 

The  trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  herewith  submit  their  re- 
port. This  constitutes  our  second  annual  report  as  a  junior  college  and  the 
twenty-third  report  as  a  high  school.  The  second  year  has  been  added  to 
the  curriculum  so  as  to  make  a  standard  junior  college,  and  full  faith  and 
credit  is  given  to  the  students  by  all  colleges  and  universities  for  the  work 
completed  at  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College.  The  work  of  the  students  is 
also  recognized  by  the  State  Board  of  Education  in  certification  of  teachers 
for  the  public  schools  of  the  state.  Notwithstanding  the  great  financial  de- 
pression in  the  country,  your  college  opened  its  session  for  1930-31  on  Sep- 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  23 

tember  2nd  with  the  largest  enrollment  in  its  history,  there  being  97  register- 
ed in  the  junior  college  department  and  106  in  the  high  school  department. 
Your  college  has  met  all  the  standard  requirements  as  to  physical  equipment 
and  faculty  qualifications.  Every  department  is  headed  by  a  teacher  hold- 
ing a  Master's  degree  from  a  standard  college,  or  its  equivalent.  Each  and 
every  teacher  is  capable,  well  qualified,  consecrated  Christian,  and  of  out- 
standing ability. 

Dr.  Zeno  Wall  has  been  elected  president  who  unselfishly  serves  in  this 
capacity  without  pay.  Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins  is  dean  of  the  college  and  prin- 
cipal of  the  high  school.  Prof.  O.  P.  Hamrick  is  bursar,  and  Miss  Etta  Cur- 
tiss  is  dean  of  women,  and  Mrs.  Lillian  M.  Ritch  is  dietitian. 

Arrangements  have  been  made  to  lease  certain  equipment,  class  rooms 
and  to  teach  certain  high  school  subjects,  to  the  County  Board  of  Education 
of  Cleveland  County  for  the  ensuing  year. 

Your  board  of  trustees  has  caused  an  audit  to  be  made  and  a  financial 
statement  to  be  prepared  of  its  affairs,  which  report  is  not  yet  in  hand,  but 
the  financial  condition  as  reflected  by  the  bursar's  account  is  as  follows: 

Liabilities 

By  operating  expenses  to  June  30,  1930: 

Due  our  faithful  teachers $6,855.69 

Due  upon  open  accounts  . 5,751.89 

Due  upon  notes  4,167.22 

Due  for  insurance  ... — • 738.73 

Due  for  lumber 2.50     $17,516.03 

By  equipment  and  improvements  6,000.00 

Total  Liabilities 23,516.03 

Assets 

Notes,  accounts,  materials  on  hand 11,312.30 

Amount  of  liabilities  over  assets $12,203.73 

Against  this  indebtedness  there  are  the  unpaid  pledges  of  the  Centennial 
Campaign.  All  those  who  are  indebted  to  the  school  for  education  of  their 
children  ought  to .  come  to  the  rescue  of  the  board  at  this  hour  and  make 
prompt  payment  of  their  accounts,  notes,  etc.  To  date  there  has  been  paid 
on  the  Centennial  Campaign  pledges,  $39,903.04,  and  after  a  balance  of 
$96.96  is  paid,  it  is  hoped  that  the  full  amount  of  the  unpaid  pledges  will  be 
available  to  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

The  terms  of  the  following  trustees  expire  with  the  meeting  of  their  re- 
spective associations,  viz.: 

Kings  Mountain  Association:  B.  T.  Falls,  Rev.  Rush  Padgett,  Rev.  C. 
J.  Black,  J.  H.  Quinn,  D.  J.  Keeter. 

Sandy  Run  Association:  A.  I.  Jolly,  J.  U.  Rollins,  Rev.  J.  A.  Brock, 
W.  L.  Hicks,  Rev.  W.  W.  Rimmer,  " 

,.  '    Gaston  Association:     A.  U.  Stroup,  Rev.  J.  J.  Beach.  r      ~ 

The  trustees  make  the  following  recommendations: 


24  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

First,  That  the  churches  put  the  college  in  their  budget  for  a  definite 
amount  to  be  paid  each  year  toward  reducing  the  indebtedness  and  paying 
current  expenses  until  such  time  as  an  adequate  endowment  shall  be  provided 
for  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

Second,  That  the  respective  associations  endorse  the  movement  to  encour- 
age farmers  to  plant  and  cultivate  one  acre  of  cotton  for  the  use  and  benefit 
of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  the  trustees  to  furnish  the  fertilizer  and 
the  planting  seed,  and  the  tenant  to  have  the  seed  for  expense  of  ginning  and 
cultivating  and  delivering  the  cotton  to  Boiling  Springs. 

Third,  That  the  associations  endorse  the  movement  inaugurated  by  the 
women  to  contribute  a  chicken  for  the  purpose  of  procuring  books  for  the 
library,  and  co-operate  whole-heartedly  with  our  good  women  to  this  end. 

Fourth,  That  we  commend  the  cause  of  Christian  Education  as  exempli- 
fied and  maintained  by  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  and  urge  our  members 
to  provide  a  donation  in  their  wills  to  the  endowment  of  Boiling  Springs 
Junior  College. 

Fifth,  That  a  determined  drive  and  organization  be  planned  to  be  put  on 
after  the  meeting  of  the  State  Convention  for  the  purpose  of  paying  all 
pledges  made  to  the  Centennial  Campaign  for  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  H.  QUINN,  Chairman 
Board  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

C.  C.  MATHENEY,  Secretary 
Board  Trustees  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

Report  of  the  Finance  Committee  was  read  by  G.  T.  Cabiness,  showing 
that  $156.75  had  been  handed  in  for  the  Minute  Fund  and  $22.10  for  the 
Co-operative  Program. 

After  some  suggestions  and  remarks  as  to  printing  Minutes  and  meet- 
ing bills,  the  work  was  left  in  the  hands  of  the  Clerk;  and  on  motion  of  Wal- 
lace Hartsell  he  is  to  receive  $25  for  his  services. 

The  Moderator  read  the  Treasurer's  report  as  follows: 

I,  Geo.  Blanton,  submit  the  following  report  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Bap- 
tist Association  from  October,  1929,  to  October,  1930:  « 

Received  from  the  Finance  Committee  $143.15 

Paid  to  G.  G.  Page,  Clerk  $118.90 

Paid  to  Walters  Durham,  Treas 24.25 

143.15 

Respectfully  submitted, 

GEO.  BLANTON,  Treas. 

Wallace  Hartsell  was  appointed  delegate  to  Southern  Baptist  Conven- 
tion, Alt.,  W.  E.  Furcron. 

Delegates  to  State  Baptist  Convention:  D.  F.  Putnam,  H.  E.  Waldrop, 
J.  H.  Quinn. 

On  recommendation  of  the  Committee  the  following  were  elected  Trus- 
tees of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College:  B.  T.  Falls,  L.  L.  Jessup,  W.  H. 
Hartsell,  J.  H.  Quinn,  D.  J.  Keeter. 

Executive  Committee  nominated  and  elected:  J.  W.  Suttle,  Geo.  M. 
Gold,  D.  G.  Washburn,  S.  H.  Austell,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  J. 
W.  Costner. 


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The  special  committee  appointed  on  Order  of  Business  for  next  session 
recommended  that  the  present  order  be  adopted  for  next  year ;  so  ordered. 

Chairmen  for  the  several  standing  committees  were  appointed  to  prepare 
reports  for  next  session.     (See  Order  of  Business  as  printed  in  this  Minute). 

On  motion  of  L.  L.  Jessup  a  rising  vote  of  thanks  was  heartily  given  to 
the  Patterson  Springs  Church  and  community  for  the  splendid  entertainment 
we  have  enjoyed. 

Motion  was  made  for  final  adjournment. 

Song:     Blest  Be  the  Tie  That  Binds. 

Benediction  by  Wallace  Hartsell. 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator, 
J.  V.  Devenny,  Clerk. 


26  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

Constitution  of  The  King's  Mountain 
Baptist  Association 

We,  the  united  Baptist  churches  of  Jesus  Christ,  located  partly  in  the 
states  of  North  Carolina  and  South  Carolina,  having  all  been  immersed 
upon  a  profession  of  our  faith  in  Christ,  propose  to  maintain  the  order  and 
rules  of  an  Association  according  to  the  following  plan: 

Article  1st.  This  Association  shall  be  known  by  the  name  of  the  King's 
Mountain  Baptist  Association. 

2nd.  This  Association  shall  be  composed  of  such  members  as  shall  be 
chosen  and  recommended  by  the  churches  in  union. 

3rd.  Other  churches  may  become  members  of  this  Association  by  their 
delegates  presenting  certificates  of  their  appointment,  provided  on  exami- 
nation they  be  found  orthodox. 

4th.  The  Association  shall  organize  by  electing  a  Moderator  and  Clerk, 
who  shall  hold  their  appointments  until  another  election,  unless  displaced 
by  the  body. 

5th.  This  Association,  as  an  act  of  christian  courtesy,  may  invite  min- 
isters of  our  denomination  to  seats  with  us  in  council. 

6th.  This  Association,  when  convened,  shall  be  governed  by  a  regular 
and  proper  decorum,  which  they  are  authorized  to  form  for  themselves. 

7th.  This  Association  hath  an  inalienable  right  to  judge  what  churches 
shall  be  admitted  into  its  confederacy. 

8th.  The  Association  thus  formed  shall  be  regarded  by  us  only  in  the 
light  of  an  advisory  council,  with  no  coercive  power  "to  lord  it  over  God's 
heritage." 

9th.  This  Association  shall  have  power  to  withdraw  from  any  church 
in  its  connection  that  shall  hold  corrupt  doctrines  or  indulge  in  sinful  or 
vicious  practices. 

10th.  Every  church  in  union  having  a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty 
in  number,  shall  be  entitled  to  representation  of  two  delegates,  and  one 
additional  delegate  for  every  increase  of  fifty  over  that  number. 

11th.  The  primary  object  of  this  Association  shall  be  "to  strive  for  the 
unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bonds  of  peace"  amongst  the  churches,  the  em- 
ployment of  domestic  missionaries,  and  to  keep  up  the  statistical  accounts 
of  the  churches,  in  its  connection,  and  finally,  to  concentrate  our  efforts  for 
the  Redeemer's  kingdon  on  earth,  and  for  the  deposition  of  the  works  of 
darkness. 

12th.  None  but  the  members  of  this  body  shall  be  allowed  a  vote  in  its 
councils,  and  a  majority  shall  decide  in  disposing  of  and  setting  all  busi- 
ness that  may  constitutionally  come  before  them. 

13th.  This  Association  in  all  cases  disclaim  the  right,  in  its  associate 
capacity,  to  settle  church  difficulties,  but  when  a  division  occurs  and  two 
parties  equally  claim  to  be  the  church,  and  represent  themselves  by  letter 
and  delegates,  this  Association  shall  have  the  right  to  decide  at  the  first  or 
some  future  meeting  of  its  body  thereafter,  which  party  shall  be  recognized 
as  the  constitutional  church,  and  entitled  to  a  seat  in  council. 

14th.  The  Minutes  of  the  Association  shall  be  read  each  day  and  cor- 
rected, if  need  be,  by  the  body,  and  when  the  business  shall  be  gone  through 
with,  signed  by  the  Moderator  and  Clerk  before  the  Association  rises. 

15th.  Any  article  of  this  Constitution  may  be  altered  or  amended  at 
any  annual  meeting,  by  a  majority  of  two-thirds  of  the  delegates  present 
voting  for  the  same. 


RULES  OF  DECORUM 


1.  The  Association  shall  be  opened  and  closed  by  prayer. 

2.  The  Moderator  shall  be  deemed  a  judge  of  order,  and  shall  have  a 
right  to  call  to  order  at  any  time;  also  it  shall  be  his  duty  to  see  that  the 
Rules  of  Order  are  attended  to;  take  the  opinion  of  the  Association  on  all 
questions  properly  brought  before  the  body. 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  27 

3.  Any  member  not  being  satisfied  with  his  decision  on  any  point  of 
order,  may  appeal  to  the  Association  on  the  same  day  the  decision  is  made, 
but  at  no  other  time. 

4.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Clerk  to  keep  a  regular  record  of  the 
transactions  of  the  Association. 

5.  But  one  person  shall  speak  at  a  time,  and  he  shall  rise  to  his  feet 
and  obtain  leave  of  the  Moderator,  and  when  he  has  done  speaking  he  shall 
sit  down,  and  shall  not  speak  more  than  twice  on  the  same  question,  no  more 
than  twenty  minutes  at  a  time,  unless  he  obtain  permission  of  the  Associa- 
tion. 

6.  The  Moderator,  when  addressed  for  leave  of  speech,  shall  signify 
the  same  by  naming  of  them,  or  otherwise. 

7.  No  member  shall  be  interrupted  while  speaking,  unless  he  depart 
from  the  subject  on  hand,  or  use  words  of  personal  reflection,  or  with  a 
view  of  calling  to  order  for  some  particular  purpose.  Any  motion  made 
and  seconded,  shall  come  under  the  consideration  of  the  Association,  except 
withdrawn  by  him  who  made  it. 

8.  Every  case  taken  up  by  the  Association  shall  be  decided  first,  before 
another  is  offered. 

9.  When  anything  is  taken  up  by  the  Association,  after  allowing  time 
for  the  debate,  the  Moderator  shall  put  the  question;  and  those  in  favor  of 
the  thing  proposed  shall  rise  to  their  feet,  and  those  opposed  to  it,  keep 
their  seats:  the  Moderator  shall  procure  the  decision  before  those  standing 
take  their  seats. 

10.  No  person  being  a  member  shall  depart  the  service  of  the  Associa- 
tion without  leave. 

11.  The  appellation  of  "Brother"  shall  be  used  in  our  addresses  to 
each  other. 

12.  The  names  of  the  members  shall  be  called  as  often  as  necessary. 

13.  No  member  shall  be  indulged  in  any  practice  that  has  a  tendency 
to  interrupt  in  the  time  of  public  speech,  or  any  other  practice  that  would 
dishonor  the  Association. 

14.  The  Moderator  shall  be  entitled  to  the  same  privilege  of  speech  as 
any  other  member,  provided  he  appoints  some  other  member  to  his  seat 
while  he  is  speaking,  but  shall  not  vote  unless  the  Association  be  equally 
divided,  then  he  shall  give  the  casting  vote. 

15.  Any  person  breaking  these  rules  of  order  shall  be  reproved  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Association,  but  only  on  the  day  the  breach  was  made. 


ABSTRACT  OF  PRINCIPLES 


1.  We  believe  in  one  only  true  and  living  God — the  Father,  Son  and 
Holy  Ghost — three  in  one. 

2.  We  believe  that  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments  are 
the  Word  of  God,  and  the  only  true  rule  of  faith  and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  in  the  doctrine   of  original  sin. 

4.  We  believe  in  man's  impotency  to  recover  himself  from  the  fallen 
state  he  is  in  by  nature,  by  his  own  free  will  andj  holiness. 

5.  We  believe  in  the  doctrine  of  Election,  through  sanctification  of  the 
Spirit)  and  belief  of  the  Truth. 

6.  We  believe  that  sinners  are  justified  in  the  sight  of  God,  only  by 
the  merit  of  Jesus  Christ. 

7.  We  believe  the  saint  shall  persevere  in  grace,  and  not  fall  finally 
away. 

8.  We  believe  that  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper  are  ordinances  of 
Jesus  Christ,  and  that  true  believers  who  have  been  immersed  upon  a  pro- 
fession of  faith  are  the  only  proper  subjects  for  the  Lord's  table. 

9.  We  believe  in  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  general  judgment. 

10.  We  believe  that  the  joys  of  the  righteous  and  the  punishment  of 
the  wicked  will  be  eternal. 

11.  We  believe  that  no  minister  has  a  right  to  the  administration  of 
the  ordinances,  only  such  as  has  been  called  of  God,  as  was  Aaron,  and 
regularly  baptized  and  approved  of  by  the  church,  and  come  under  the  im- 
position of  hands  by  a  Presbytery. 


28  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


HISTORICAL  DATA 

Treasurer — 1851-1875 — None;  1877 — B.  H.  Bridges;  1878-1883 — 
None;  1884-1897— T.  D.  Lattimore;  1898-1899— J.  F.  Williams;  1900- 
1903— T.  K.  Barnett;  1905-1913— H.  D.  Wilson;  1914-1930— Geo.  Blanton. 

Year  Where  Held  Intro.  Serm.  Moderator  Clerk 

1851  (Double  Springs D.   Pannell T.  Dixon J.  R.  Logan 

1852iNew   Bethel J.  Suttle T.  Dixon J.  R.  Logan 

1853  Boiling  Springs G.   W.   Rollins D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan 

1854  Mt.  Sinai D.  Pannell D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan 

1855  Zion G.   W.   Rollins D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan 

1856  New  Prospect T.    Dixon _T.  Dixon J.  R.  Logan 

1857  Big  Springs G.   W.   Rollins G.   W.   Rollins..J.  R.  Logan 

1858  Olivet J.   Suttle..... G.   W.   Rollins...J.  W.  Green 

1859|Pleasant   Hill G.  W.  Rollins L.    M.    Berry J.  R.  Logan 

1860|High  Shoals L.    M.    Berry ..L.    M.    Berry J.  R.  Logan 

1861|Lincolnton R.  P.  Logan L.    M.    Berry J.  R.  Logan 

1862|New  Bethel L.    M.    Berry. G.   W.   Rollins..  J.  R.  Logan 

1863!Sandy  Run G.   W.   Rollins G.   W.   Rollins..J.  R.  Logan 

1864JBethel  Ired.  Co. L.  M.  Berry R.  P.  Logan .J.  R.  Logan 

1865|Zoar G.  W.  Rollins R.  P.  Logan J.  R.  Logan.......... 

1866|Concord.. P.   R.   Elam R,    Poson J.R.Logan 

1867|Thessalonica J.   H.  Yarboro J.  H.  Yarboro...G.  M.  Webb 

1868|Mt.  Paran G.   M.    Webb J.  H.  Yarboro...G.  M.  Webb 

1869!Doubie  Springs G.   W.   Rollins G.   W.   Rollins...G.  M.  Webb 

1870|High  Shoals R.  P,  Logan G.   W.   Roliins...G.  M.  Webb 

1871|Bethel  Ired.  Co G.    M.    Webb T.  Dixon G.  M.  Webb 

1872|Bethlehem_ ..Wade    Hill T.  Dixon... G.  M.  Webb 

1873|Zion G.   W.   Rollins G.  W.  Rollins.. ..B.  H.   Bridges 

1874|Sandy  Run Wade   Hill G.  W.  Rollins....L.   M.   Logan 

1875|New    Hope T.  Dixon _.T.   Dixon ..L.   M.   Logan 

1876|Sandy   Plains G.   W.   Rollins T.   Dixon L,  M.   Logan 

1877|Pleasant  Hill... J.  H.  Yarboro G.  W.  Rollins... B.  H.   Bridges 

1878|Boiling    Springs A.    C.    Irvin T.  Dixon..... B.  H.   Bridges 

1879lNew  Prospect H.    Hatcher A.  L.  Stough....L.   M.   Logan 

1880|Double  Springs P.    R.    Elam T.    Dixon L.   M.   Logan 

1881|Buffalo W.   A.   Nelson. T.    Dixon L.   M.   Logan 

1882!Bethel,  R,  Co A.    L.    Stough ..J.  Y.  Hamrick..L.   M.   Logan 

1883jPleasant    Grove G.    P.   Hamrick J.  Y.  Hamrick..L.   M.   Logan 

1884|Big    Springs A.    C.    Irvin H.  F.   Schenck..L.   M.   Logan 

1885jGrover B.   W.   Bussey H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1886|Beaver    Dam G.   M.    Webb H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1837lNew    Bethel .....J.    D.    Hufham H.  F.  Schenck-.D.  S.  Lovelace 

1888 [High    Shoals J.    M.   McManawayH.  F.  Schenck-.D.  S.  Lovelace 

1889|Elizabeth. G.  P.  Hamrick H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1890  Zion... J.  A.  Speight H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1891|Waco F.   C.  Hickson H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1892|Gastonia G.  P.  Hamrick H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1893|Boiling  Springs J.   L.   Sproles H.  F.  Schenck-D.  S.  Lovelace 

1894|Shelby A.    C.    Irvin H.  F.  Schsnck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1895|Bethlehem J.  D.   Hufman. H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1896lLattimore G.  P.  Hamrick ..H.  F.  Schick.. D.  S.  Lovelace 

1897|New  Hope A.    C.    Irvin E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.  Lovelace 

1898iSandy    Plains T.  Dixon E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.  Lovelace 

1899!New  Prospect G.  M.  Webb E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.  Lovelace 

1900|Double    Springs R.  L.  Limrick E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.  Lovelace 

190 II Cherry ville T.  Dixon E.  Y.  Webb......D.  S.  Lovelace 

1902|Pleasant    Grove R.   N.   Hawkins H.  F.  Schenck..D.  S.  Lovelace 

1903|Pleasant  Hill R.  F.  Treadway A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace 

1904lZoar D.   F.   Putnam A.  C.  Irvin.. .......D.  S.  Lovelace 

1905jKings  Mountain J.  S.  Farmer A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  29 


Year  Where  Held 


Intro.  Serm. 


1906 
1907 
1908 
1909 
1910 
1911 
1912 
1913 
1914 
1915 
1916 
1917 
1918 
1919 
1920 
1921 
1922 
1923 
1924 
1925 
1926 
1927 
1928 
1929 
1930 


Beaver  Dam A.  H.  Sims D.  S. 

Bessemer  City M.   E.   Parrish D.  S. 

New  Bethel D.  G.  Washburn...D.  S. 

Boiling  Springs J.  J.   Beach D.  S. 

Grover C.  A.  Jenkins D.  S. 

Elizabeth....." J.  M.  Hamrick D.  S. 

Mt.   Zion o  ...Wade   Bostic. ,.D.  S. 

Zion L.  W.  Swope J.  J. 

Popular  Springs J.  R.  Miller J.  J. 

New  Hope T.   C.  Holland J.  J. 

Waco .......W.  E.   Lowe J.  J. 

Fallston D.   G.  Washburn...J.  J. 

Union ..D.  F.  Putnam J.  J. 

Sandy   Plains W.   R.   Beach J.  J. 

Ross  Grove J.   M.   Kester J.  J. 

Bethlehem W.   G.   Camp... J.  J, 

Casar W.  A.  Elam G.  G. 

Lattimore J.  R.  Green G.  G. 

Double    Springs R.  L.   Lemons G.  G. 

Shelby    1st Rush  Padgett........  G.  G. 

Kings  Mtn.   1st, G.  P.  Abernethy...G.  G. 

Double    Shoals... Zeno  Wall G.  G. 

Beaver    Dam J.    L.   Jenkins G.  G. 

Boiling  Springs C.  L.  Black G.  G. 

Patterson  Springs-Wallace  Hartsell...J.  V. 


Lovelace A. 

Lovelace....  A. 

Lovelace A. 

Lovelace A. 

Lovelace....  A. 

Lovelace A. 

Lovelace....  A. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore..  J. 
Lattimore...  J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 
Lattimore. ..J. 

Page J. 

Page J. 

Page J. 

Page... J. 

Page J. 

Page J. 

Page J. 

Page J. 

Devenny....  J. 


C.  Irvin..... 

C.  Irvin 

C.  Irvin..... 

C.  Irvin 

C.  Irvin 

C.  Irvin.... 
C.  Irvin 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle.. 

W.  Suttle.. 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle... 

W.  Suttle.. 

W.  Suttle.. 

W.  Suttle.. 

W.  Suttle.. 
W.   Suttle. 


Table  of  Membership 


GAIN 

LOSS 

CHURCH 

S 

CO 

ft 

CO 

u 
Ofe 

u 

I 

X  v. 

ft 

2 

09 

5.2 

u 
w 

0 

09 

M 

9 
U 
U 

« 

Q 

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ll 

m  72 

8 

S3 

u 

sa- 
ns 0 

*  2 

WV1 

1 

14 

26 

8 

7 

10 

6 

14 

6 

6 

5 

2 

7 

3 

9 

18 

38 

6 

2 

15 

25 

19 

29 

25 

1 

11 

1 

9 

1 

10 

11 

6 

20 

4 
2 
5 

339 
405 
430 
150 
104 
127 
176 
333 
247 
318 
401 
175 
156 
346 
577 
293 
348 

89 
126 
150 
112 
157 
395 
194 
150 
103 
278 
196 
207 
113 
215 
162 
290 
202 
348 
1304 
633 
384 
175 

50 
290 
246 

13 

24 

....„„ 

11 

7 

30 

8 

36 
17 

""21 
14 

9' 

6 

1 
10 

3 

""33 

6 

39 

10 

1 

8 

13 

5 

107 

"ii 

217 
319 

474 

ISO 

177 

220 

76 

82 

143 

90 

180 

231 

350 

""""76 

65 
158 
278 
230 
110 

Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 

59 
38 
80 
30 
30 
35 
..,.„„ 

68 
55 

""20 
23 
72 
114 
100 
84 
47 
60 
52 
17 

""58 

12 

37 

165 

Buffalo 

1 

2 

7 

24 

16 

31 

20 

3 

6 

8 

48 

14 

20 

2 

10 

5 

13 

5 

16 

""23 

2 

2 

4 
3 
3 

1 
7 
2 
8 
5 

i 

1 

7 

37 

"12 

4 

8 
""io 

"""So 

i 

3 

""42 
i 

....... 

""is 

6 
13 

121 
176 
152 
391 
391 
408 
312 
165 
97 
341 
616 
425 
181 

8 

64 

9 

7 
27 

7 
12 
28 

7 

1 
14 
14 

33 

27 

104 

58 

Fallston     

57 

Flint    Hill 

?,8 

83 

Kings  Mountain    1st  .... 
Kings   Mountain    2nd   .. 

153 
38 

5 

2 
10 

5 
23 

2 
2 

221 
164 
115 
121 
451 
102 
100 
110 
212 
244 
182 
184 
153 
150 
222 
137 
225 
1407 
490 
245 
125 
96 
242 
195 

170 
70 

Yes 
No 

46 

Mull    Chapel    

New   Bethel   

76 

181 

76 

48 

70 

84 

113 

115 

102 

93 

95 

117 

100 

142 

725 

295 

149 

80 

45 

110 

106 

Yes 
Yes 

62 

1 

Yes 
No 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
Yes 
No 
Yes 
No 

1 

1 
1 
3 
6 

i 

8 

3 
9 
6 
5 
3 

29 

3 

21 

16 

5 

9 

7 

13 

10 

68 

10 

8 

2 

8 

12 

14 

8 

4 

21 

7 

5 

15 

21 

5 

7 

97 

21 

2 

3 

12 

9 

3 

3 

7 

9 
15 
15 
15 
9 
49 
38 
11 
15 

48 

""82 
30 

43 

59 

Patterson   Springs  

Pleasant    Hill    

63 
47 
31 
64 
339 
101 
52 
21 

33 

15 

46 

Shelby    First    

280 

Shelby    Second   

114 

Waco    

18 

Wallace   Grove   

7 
5 

1 
5 

13 

7 

""36 

72 

Zoar     

TOTALS    

485 

503| 

493 

170 

11494 

464 

179 

10710 

5757 

1 

2035| 

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Gifts  By  S.  S.  and  W.M.U.  Organizations 


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W.M.U.  Organizations 

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$     90 

$     6 

$     5 

$ 

$ 

$     64 

$ 

$   165 

$     22$ 

$  44 

$ 

$     66 

Buffalo  

289 

89 

49 

494 

31 

663 

55 

"721 

8 
5 

3 

5 

64 
34 

7 

130 

72 

11 

16 

37 

5 

69 

84 
32 
28 
66 
31 

8 
33 
12 

92 

375 

69 

69 

15 

528 

25 
67 

90 

107 

66 

Fallston    

75 

3 

4 

5 

109 

16 

212 

16 

90 

76 

213 

Flint  Hill  

226 
""463 

25 

45 

7 

16 
31 

116 
190 

87 

390 
266 
550 

36 
60 

75 

169 

5 

"176 

111 

23 
60 
25 

170 

252 

65 

""38 

25 

' 

384 

5 

5 

8 

18 

5 

5 

Mull    Chapel    

New    Bethel    

146 
172 

26 
23 

56 

8 

56 
12 

15 

141 
34 

14 

24 

454 
273 

179 

9 

5 

11 
26 

204 

26 

Norman  Grove 

39 

1 

1 

62 

2 

105 

17 

24 

41 

55 

100 

10 
5 

65 

240 

11 

1 

31 

6 

49 

46 

8 

81 

Pleasant     Grove    

Pleasant    Hill    

38 
83 

80 

38 

185 

227 

5 

2 

2 

98 
64 

""78 

50 

50 

Ross  Grove  

16 

16 

Sandy   Plains  

134 

1382 

556 

24 

72 

8 

29 

1108 

15 

380 

210 

2942 

556 

16 

Shelby   First  

2345 

305 

378 
10 

3028 

Shelby    Second    

10 

Union 

120 

25 

10 

70 

13 



238 

163 

26 

4 

16 

Wallace  Grove  

Zion     

41 

168 

20 

23 

221 

232 

Zoar    

80 

321 

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Directory  of  Churches 


CHURCH 


Beaver    Dam 

Bethlehem      

Boiling     Springs    

Buffalo     

Carpenter's   Grove   

Casar 

Double    Shoals    

Double  Springs  

Dover   

Eastside    

Elizabeth 

Fallston     

Flint  Hill  ... 

Grover     

Kings    Mountain    First 
Kings   Mountain   Second 

Lattimore   

Lawndale    

Macedonia     

Mount     Sinai     

Mull    Chapel    

New    Bethel     

New   Hope   

New    Prospect    

Norman's    Grove    

North    Brook    

Oak     Grove 

Patterson  Grove  

Patterson    Springs    

Pleasant    Grove    

Pleasant    Hill    

Pleasant    Ridge    

Poplar    Springs    

Ross  Grove 

Sandy    Plains    

Shelby     First    

Shelby    Second    

Union     

Waco 

Wallace  Grove  

Zion     

Zoar   


Preaching 
Sunday 


2-4 

2-4 

1-3-4 

4 

3 

2-4 

:       P.      M. 

2-3 
E.    S. 

3 
2-4 
2-4 

2 

E.    S. 

E.    S. 

E.    S. 

1-3 

4 
E.    S. 

4 
1-2 

4 
2-4 
1-2 

2 

3 

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1-3 
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1 
1-3 
1-3 

4 
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E.    S. 
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PASTOR 


D.    F.   Putnam   ... 

C.    J.    Black    

J.  L.  Jenkins  ... 
H.    E.    Waldrop   . 

W.  G.   Camp  

W.  G.   Camp  

J.    W.    Suttle    

J.    W.    Suttle    

W.   A.   Elam  

H.  E.  Waldrop  . 
H.    E.   Waldrop   . 

W.   A.   Elam  

C.  H.  Padgett  ... 
W.  E.  Furcron  . 
Wallace  Hartsell 
R.    L.     Chaney 

W.  C.  Lynch  

J.  W.  Suttle  

A.   G.    Melton  

J.   L.  Jenkins  .... 

R.   R.   Cook  

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 
J.    L.    Jenkins    .. 

W.   E.   Lowe  

W.   M.    Gold   

C.    M.    Robinson 

C.  J.    Black    

G.  P.  Abernethy 
J.   B.   Davis  

D.  G.   Washburn 

W.   E.   Lowe  

W.  G.  Camp  .... 
D.  F.  Putnam  . 
H.    E.    Waldrop 

W.   A.   Elam  

'eno    Wall    

L.  L.  Jessup  .. 
D.  G.  Washburn 
J.    W.    Suttle    ... 

O.   R.   Flack   

D.  G.  Washburn 
T.    W.    Suttle   .... 


CLERK  AND    POST   OFFICE 


E.    D.    Humphries,    Shelby,    R    4 

E.    L.    McDaniel,     Kings    Mountain    ... 

Byron    Wilson,    Mooresboro,    R    2    

Martin    Hoyle,    Cherryville,    R    2    

J.    G.    Carpenter,    Belwood,    R    1    

Guy    Warlick,    Lawndale,    S.    R 

J.    W.    Costner,    Lawndale,    R    3    

J.    S.    Gillispie,    Shelby,    R    4   

E.    E.    Gantt,    Shelby    

Cash   Seay,  Shelby  

J.  L.  Allen,   Shelby  

J.    C.    Royster,    Shelby,    R    6    

D.    L.    Putnam,    Shelby,    R    2   

B.  F.   Bird,   Grover  

W.  C.   Caveny,    Kings  Mountain   

H.   C.  Tate,   Kings  Mountain   

C.  B.    Hamrick,    Lattimore    

C.  D.    Forney,    Lawndale    

O.    T.    Gunnets,    Kings    Mountain    

R.    O.    Ellis,    Shelby,    R    2    

D.  W.    Conner,    Shelby,    R  8   

T.    B.   Hord,    Lawndale   

W.    D.   Earl,    Earl    

O.    C.    Dixon,    Shelby,   R    6   

Frank    Elam,    Lawndale,    R    4   

P.    R.   Dellinger,    Cherryville   

A.  L.   DeVenny,   Kings  Mountain,  R  2 
A.  Benton  Putnam,  Kings  Mountain  .. 

Minnie    King,    Shelby,    R    7    

V.    A.    Gardner,    Shelby,    R    6   

J.   Y.    Kendrick,    Shelby,    R   7   

G.    L.    Hamrick,    Lattimore,    Star   R  .. 

A.  T.    Hamrick,   Shelby,   R  3  

Joe   E.    Blanton,    Shelby,    R   6   

R.    L.    Whiteside,    Lattimore    

A.  H.   Morgan,   Shelby  

Azelia    Roberts,    Shelby,    R    3   

G.    A.    Green,    Shelby,    R    5    

S.   L.    Dellinger,    Shelby,    R   1   

C.   M.  Owens,   Shelby,   R  6  

G.    T.    Cabiness,    Shelby,    R    5   

Gertrude   Street,    Shelby,    R   3   


TREASURER    AND    POST   OFFICE 


W.    H.   Humphries,    Shelby,    R    4  

J.    R.   McDaniel,   Kings    Mountain   

J.    L.  Jones,    Boiling   Springs   

Not    Given    

S.  T.   Carpenter,   Belwood,   R  1   

Guy  Warlick,  Lawndale,  Star  Rt  

S.   B.   Eskridge,    Lawndale,    R   3   

O.    O.    Toms,    Lattimore   

Charlie    Brice,    Shelby    

T.   B.   Wright,  Shelby   

L.   H.   Roberts,   Shelby   

G.    S.    Royster,    Lawndale,    R    2    

L.    N.    Harrill,    Shelby,    R    2    

C.    E.    Byers,    Grover   

J.   R.   Roberts,   Kings  Mountain   

Hugh  Williams,    Kings  Mountain  

Margaret    Lattimore,    Lattimore   

Mrs.    F.    L.    Rollins,    Lawndale    

O.    T.    Gumelo,    Kings    Mountain    

Yates  Putnam,   Shelby,   R  2  

Grover  C.  Hord,    Shelby,    R  8   

J.   D.    S.    Carpenter,   Lawndale   

Sallie   Bettis,   Earl   

Zeno  Hord,   Cherryville,   R   2 

R.   M.   Norman,    Lawndale,   R   4  

T.    G.    Lackey,    Cherryville   

Elam  McSwain,   Kings  Mountain,   R  4 

C.  L.    Putnam,   Kings   Mountain    

A.   D.   Allen,  Grover,   R  2  

Posie  Hamrick,  Lawndale,  R  2  

T.   M.    Lowry,    Grover,   R   2   

G.    B.   McSwain,   Lattimore,    Star    Rt   . 

J.    B.    Wallace,    Shelby,    R   2    

L.  H.   Ledford,   Shelby  

W.    B.    Petty,    Lattimore   

J.  F.  Ledford,  Shelby  

G.    V.    Hawkins,    Shelby    

Paul  Gibbs,  Shelby,  R  5  

A.    W.    Black,    Waco    

D.  L.  Wallace,  Shelby,  R  6  

G.   P.   Irvin,   Shelby,   R   5   

J.    L.   Putnam,    Shelby   


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PROGRAM 

FOR  SESSION  OF  1932 


With  Chairman  of  Each  Standing  Committee  and  Preaching  Appointees. 


FIRST  DAY,  FORENOON  SESSION 

9:30 — Devotional  and  Organization. 

10:00 — Religious  Literature T.  L.  Justice 

10:30 — Woman's  Work Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

10:50— Mills  Home W.  A.  Elam 

11 :30— Introductory  Sermon__D.  F.  Putnam;  Alt.,  H.  E.  Waldrop 

Closing  Announcements. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:30 — Co-op.  Program  and  Ch.  Finance Zeno  Wall 

2:15 — State  Missions L.  L.  Jessup 

2:45 — Home  Missions H.  E.  Waldrop 

3:15 — Foreign  Missions J.  B.  Davis 

3 :45 — Miscellaneous  Business. 

NIGHT  SESSION 

7:00— B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford 

8:00— Doctrinal  Sermon W.  G.  Camp 

SECOND  DAY,  FORENOON  SESSION: 

9:30 — Devotional,  followed  by  reading  Minutes. 

9:45 — Sunday  Schools J.  W.  Costner 

10:15— Baptist  Hospital D.  G.  Washburn 

10:45— Old  Ministers'  Relief W.  E.  Lowe 

11:15 — Temperance  and  Public  Morals J.  L.  Jenkins 

11 :45 — Miscellaneous  Business. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

1:15 — Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College 

— B.  T.  Falls 

2:15— Obituaries J.  M.  Walker 

2:30 — Historian's  Report C.  J.  Black 

3:00 — Reports  of  Various   Committees  and  Treasurer,   closing 

Miscellaneous  Business,  Final  Adjournment. 


INDEX 


Associational  Directory — _ " 6 

Lists, — Churches  and  Messengers 

Committees,  Regular  and  Special 7-8-9 

Visitors 10 

Routine  Reports : — 

Religious  Literature 10 

Woman's  Work 11 

Mills  Home __ 12 

Missions, — Foreign 15-16 

State 14 

Home __________  14-15 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work 16-17 

Sunday  Schools , 17-18 

Baptist  Hospital 19-20 

Old  Ministers'  Relief 20 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals 20-21 

Time,  Place,   Preachers 21-22 

Boiling  Springs  Junior  College _.  22-23 

Christian  Education 22-23 

Finances 24 

Delegates  to  State  and  Southern  Conventions _.  24 

Sermons : — 

Introductory ___________  21 

Doctrinal 22 

Trustees  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. _____________  23 

Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance,— Discussion.  24 

Obituary ..____ ; __________„ 25 

Constitution  and  Confession  of  Faith 26-27 

Historical   Data_ 28-29 

Appendix— W.  M.  U.  Meeting ___.  30-34 

Tables _________________________ 34-38 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


Associational  Directory 


OFFICERS 


Moderator— J.   W.   Suttle Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-Moderator— W.  A.  Elam Shelby,  N.  C. 

Clerk— J.    V.    DeVenny Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Treasurer — Geo.    Blanton Shelby,  N.  C. 

Historian — C.  J.  Black Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

Executive  Board — 

Geo.  M.  Gold,  D.  G.  Washburn,  S.  H.  Austell,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster,  Joe  E.  Blariton,  S.  Lester  Roberts,  the  Moderator  and  Clerk 
to  be  ex-officio  members. 


PASTORS  LIVING  IN  THIS  ASSOCIATION 

R.  L.  Chaney,  Jr Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

J.  B.  Davis Patterson  Springs,  N.  C. 

W.    A.    Elam __ jShelby,  N.  C. 

A.  T.  Howell,  Supply  Pastor * Kings   Mountain,  N.  C. 

J.  L.  Jenkins Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

L.    L.    Jessup Shelby,  N.  C. 

T.   L.  Justice Kings   Mountain,  N.  C. 

W.  E.  Lowe R.  7,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.    C.   Lynch Boiling    Springs,  N.  C. 

A.  G.  Melton Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

D.   F.   Putnam Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.    W.    Suttle Shelby,  N.  C. 

Zeno  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 

H.  E.  Waldrop Shelby,  N.  C. 

D.  G.  Washburn R.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C. 


PASTORS  LIVING  IN  NEIGHBORING  ASSOCIATIONS 

C.   J.   Black Bessemer   City,  N.  C. 

W.    G.    Camp Cherryvile,  N.  C. 

R.   R.   Cook Cramerton,  N.  C. 

0.  R.  Flack Bostic,  N.  C. 

W.  M.  Gold R.  1,  Elenboro,  N.  C. 

C.  H.Padgett R.  2,  Bostic,  N.  C. 

C.  M.  Robinson Vale,  N.  C. 

ORDAINED  MINISTERS  NOT  PASTORS  IN  THE  ASSOCIATION 

G.  P.  Abernethy ., Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  D.  Bridges Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  A.   Blanton . 

W.   T.   Brown Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  C.  Campbell Shelby,  N.  C. 

P.  A.  Carpenter R.  4,  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny Lawndale,  N.  C. 

T.    W.    Ebeltoft Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.   M.   Goode Boiling   Springs,  N.  C. 

1.  D.    Harrill Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Nathan    Hardin Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  J.  Hicks R.  2,  Kings   Mountain,  N.  C. 

W.   J.   Jones Lattimore,  N.  C. 

C.  A.  Ledford R.  4,  Lawndale,  N.  C. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION  7 

J.  Z.  Perry Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Redmond Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

L.  B.  Seism Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

John    Shipman Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  0.  Summerlin Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Tedder Shelby,  N.  C. 

Jno.   M.  Walker Boiling   Springs,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 


OFFICERS   OF   ASSOCIATIONAL   AUXILIARIES 

W.  M.  U.  Work:     Supt.— Mrs.    John   Wacaster Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Jr.  Supt.— Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd R.  3,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Sect.-Treas.— Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster Shelby,  N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work:     Asso.  Pres.— Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford Shelby,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Vice-Pres. — Carey  Walker Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Sec.-Treas. — Miss  Lalene  Grigg Shelby,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Chorister. — Carl    Jordan Boiling    Springs,  N.  C. 

Asso.  Jr.-Inter.  Leader. — Miss   Ruby  Washburn — 

R.  6,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Dist.  Leaders:     Dist.  1. — Miss    Ola    Lee    Glascoe Shelby,  N.  C. 

Dist.  2.— B.    E.    Weathers Shelby,  N.  C. 

Dist.  3.-^C.  E.  McSwain R.  1,  Grover,  N.  C. 

Dist.  4. — Curtis   Falls Kings   Mountain,  N.  C. 

Dist.  5.— Miss  Eleanor  Elliott R.  6,   Shelby,  N.  C. 

Boiling  Springs  Junior  College:   President. — Zeno  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 

Dean. — J.  D.  Huggins Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 


LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  NAMES  OF  MESSENGERS 

BEAVER  DAM:  T.  P.  Hamrick,  E.  D.  Humphries,  W.  H.  Humphries,  M.  H. 
Hamrick,  Clyde  McSwain. 

BETHLEHEM:  B.  G.  Logan,  W.  H.  Pheagin,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Pheagin,  G.  M. 
Howell,  Mrs.  G.  M.  Howell. 

BOILING  SPRINGS:  J.  B.  Hamrick,  V.  H.  Hamrick,  Byron  Wilson,  L.  W. 
Hamrick,  D.  W.  Moore,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  W.  Wood,  Felton  Walker,  W. 
H.  Skinner. 

BUFF  ALOE:     Martin  Hoyle,  P.  M.  Hord. 

CARPENTER  GROVE:     A.  T.  Mull,  G.  M.  Cook,  S.  T.  Carpenter. 

CASAR:     H.  E.  Peeler. 

DOUBLE  SHOALS:     C.  R.  Spangler,  H.  C.  Royster,  J.  W.  Costner. 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS:  W.  W.  Washburn,  G.  Greene,  F.  E.  Greene,  J.  S.  Gil- 
lespie, B.  B.  Moore,  A.  L.  Carton,  W.  P.  Hawkins,  J.  C.  Washburn. 

DOVER:     R.  E.   Moss,  Mrs.  C.  G.  White,  Mrs.   A.   Pritchard 

EASTSIDE:     W.  P.  Craig,  Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline. 

ELIZABETH:  A.  P.  (Spake,  I.  B.  Allen,  H.  Borders,  W.  P.  Wilson,  Max 
Wilson,  S.  L.  Roberts. 

FALLSTON:     J.  C.  Royster,  W.  A.  Royster,  John  Hoyle,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurlin. 

FLINT  HILL:     D.  L.  Putnam,  L.  H.  Harril,  Gilbert  Ledbetter,  Carl  Weaver. 

GROVER:     D.  J.  Keeter,  Miss  N.  Meldona  Livingstone,  Mrs.  C.  N.  Feree. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  FIRST:  J.  C.  Baumgardner,  R.  C.  Gold,  Harold  Craw- 
ford, Mrs.  Lula  Woodward,  Mrs.  D.  G.  Littlejohn. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  SECOND:  J.  N.  Gladden,  W.  C.  Morris,  Bright  Goins, 
Mrs.  W.  C.  Morris,  J.  A.  Culberson. 


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LATTIMORE:     J.  A.  McBrayer,  C.  W.  Callahan,  Carl  Jolley,  L.  C.  Toms, 

Lester  Callahan,  W.  H.  Putnam. 
LAWNDALE:     J.  W.  Towery,  Mrs.  C.  A.  Beam. 
MACEDONIA:     Mrs.  J.  S.  Fowler. 
MOUNT  SINAI:     L.  C.  Putnam,  J.  C.  Bridges. 
MULL  CHAPEL:     0.  A.  Bowen,  C.  A.  Eddins. 
NEW  BETHEL:     W.  J.  Dixon,  T.  B.  Hord. 
NEW  HOPE:     W.  D.  Earl,  S.  H.  Austell,  R.  F.  Borders. 
NEW  PROSPECT:     E.  G.  Clark,  0.  C.  Dixon. 
NORMAN  GROVE:     B.  A.  Davis,  Dover  Norman. 
NORTHBROOK:     J.  C.  Wehunt,  T.  G.  Lackey. 

OAK  GROVE:     Kemp  Ledford,  W.  C.  Blanton,  J.  W.  Watterson,  J.  S.  Ware. 
PATTERSON  GROVE:     L.  B.  Seism,  J.  F.  Dixon. 
PATTERSON   SPRINGS:     Eli  McSwain,  J.  C.  Jenkins,  L.  F.  King,  G.  M. 

Borders,  C.  F.  McSwain,  Miss  Kathleen  King. 
PLEASANT  GROVE:     V.  A.  Gardner,  Coleman  Elliott,  W.  C.  Bridges,  B.  S. 

Mauney,  L.  T.  Hamrick. 
PLEASANT  HILL:     J.  C.  Lowery,  H.  J.  Dillingham,  H.  I.  Kendnck,  Mrs. 

J.  C.  Lowery. 
PLEASANT  RIDGE:     Lewis  McSwain,  G.  L.  Hamrick. 
POPLAR  SPRINGS:     J.  D.  Elliott,  E.  L.  Holland,  J.  C.  Hamrick,  J.  R.  Har- 

rill,  W.  W.  Jones,  L.  C.  Debrew. 
ROSS  GROVE:     L.  H.  Ledford,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  Mrs.  D.  L.  Hauser. 
SANDY  PLAINS:     Z.  V.  Whitener,  T.  0.  Wiggins,  B.  P.  Jenkins,  Geo.  Whit- 

akerWB.  Petty,  S.  F.  Grayson,  R.  L.  Whitesides. 
SHELBY  FIRST:     Jno.  P.  Mull,  J.  H.  Quinn,  Geo.  Dover,  L    S.  Hamrick, 
Geo    P    Webb,  A.  J.  Dedmon,  B.  T.  Falls,  Horace  Easom,  C.  Rush  Ham- 
rick,  0.  V.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard,  Mrs.  W.  A. 
Pendleton,  Mrs.  Coleman  Doggett. 
SHELBY  SECOND:     W.  T.  Brown,  G.  V.  Hawkins. 
UNION:     C.  E.  Withrow,  Mrs.  Geo.  Lee. 

WACO :     J.  F.  Wacaster,  S.  L.  Dellinger,  D.  B.  Stroup,  Mrs.  Guy  Harrelson. 
WALLACE  GROVE:     Clyde  Owens,  Odus  Waller. 
ZION:     J.  W.  Irvin,  G.  L.  Cornwell,  G.  T.  Cabaniss,  Grady  Wilson,  Laurel 

Hoyle',  G.  P.  Irvin. 
ZOAR:     W.  R.  Mclntyre,  C.  L.  Allen,  C.  C.  Allen,  Miss  Irene  Allen. 

Total  number  of  messengers  present,  165. 

Pastors  present,  one  or  both  days:  R.  L.  Chaney,  Jr.  J.  B  Davis,  W. 
G  Camp  W.  A.  Elam,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  L,  L.  Jessup,  T.  L,  Justice  WE  Lowe, 
W  C  Lynch,  C.  H.  Padgett,  D.  F.  Putnam,  C.  M.  Robinson,  J.  W.  Suttle,  H. 
E.'Waldrop,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn,  16. 

Ordained  ministers  present,  members  of  our  churches  but  not  pastors 
in  the  Association:  G.  P.  Abernethy,  J  D  Bridges  W.  T.  Brown  W.  C. 
Campbell,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  J.  M  Goode  I  D .Hrf,  C  A.  Ledford,  L.  B. 
Seism,  J.  O.  Summerlin,  D.  A.  Tedder,  John  M.  Walker,  12. 

Total  members  of  the  association,  193. 

Visitors  present,  representing  the  general  denominational  work,— J.  A. 
McMillan,  Perry  Morgan,  George  Burnett,  G.  G.  Page,  0.  E.  Sams. 

From  Gaston  Association.-Rush  Padgett,  D    C.  Wesson,  B.  H    Waters. 
From  South  Fork  Association.— J.  R.  Cantrell,  Mrs.  J.  R.  Cantrell. 


From  Sandy  Run  Association.— C.  H.  Padgett 

From  Mecklenburg.— Cabarrus  Association.— J.  D.  Moose,  W.   W.  Kim- 


mer. 


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COMMITTEES,  REGULAR  AND  SPECIAL,  APPOINTED  DURING 

THE  SESSION 

ENROLLMENT.— T.  B.  Hord,  C.  R.  Spangler,  W.  B.  Petty. 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE.— H.  E.  Waldrop,  B.  G.  Logan,  0.  C.  Dixon. 

WOMAN'S  WORK.— Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Putnam,  Mrs.  W.  A. 
Elam. 

MILLS  HOME.— D.  F.  Putnam,  J.  W.  Costner,  B.  B.  Moore. 

CONSTITUTION  AND  CONFESSION  OF  FAITH   (special  committee):  D. 
G.  Washburn,  W.  A.  Elam,  B.  T.  Falls,  D.  J.  Keeter,  B.  P.  Jenkins. 

FINANCE.— J.  W.  Irvin,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  J.  C.  Washburn. 

CO-OPERATIVE    PROGRAM    AND    CHURCH    FINANCE:     W.    C.   Lynch, 
Grady  Wilson,  A.  A.  Richards. 

STATE  MISSIONS:     J.  L.  Jenkins,  G.  L.  Hamrick,  C.  C.  Allen. 

HOME  MISSIONS:     B.  T.  Falls,  P.  M.  Hord,  C.  W.  Callahan. 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS:     Horace  Easom,  S.  H.  Austell,  S.  L.  Dellinger. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK:     W.  G.  Camp,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  J.  S.  Gillespie. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOLS.— W.  A.  Elam,  C.  F.  McSwain,  S.  L.  Roberts. 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL:     A.  T.  Howell,  L.  F.  King,  J.  A.  McBrayer. 

OLD  MINISTERS'  RELIEF:     D.  G.  Washburn,  Clyde  Owens,  G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC   MORALS:     Jno.  P.   Mull,  C.  A.   Eddins,  J. 
W.  Watterson. 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION  AND  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE: 
Zeno   Wall,    E.    L.    Holland. 

OBITUARIES:     Geo.  P.  Webb,  Laurel  Hoyle,  G.  Green. 

TIME,   PLACE   AND   PREACHERS   FOR   NEXT   SESSION:     D.    F.   Hord, 
Geo.  Whitaker,  John  Wacaster. 

TO  NOMINATE  EXECUTIVE  BOARD:     A.  P.  Spoke,  H.  J.  Dillingham,  V. 
H.  Hamrick. 

TO  NOMINATE  TRUSTEES  OF  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE: 
Jno.  P.  Mull,  W.  D.  Earl,  C.  R.  Spangler. 

Called  for  under  resolutions  by  L.  L.  Jessup,  special  committee:     L.  L. 
Jessup,  Jno.  P.  Mull,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  W.  W.  Washburn,  J.  W.  Irvin. 


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PROCEEDINQS: 


FIRST  DAY —FORENOON  SESSION 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  in  its  eighty- 
first  annual  session  with  the  Zion  Baptist  Church.  The  session 
opened  at  9:30  A.  M.,  October  8,  1931. 

Songs,  "Stand  Up  for  Jesus"  and  "Stepping  in  the  Light," 
were  sung  by  the  congregation. 

Devotional  exercises  were  led  by  D.  F.  Putnam.  Ps.  24  was 
read,  and  comments  and  prayer  offered. 

Song:     "Higher  Ground." 

Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  called  the  body  to  order  for  business. 

On  motion,  the  permanent  organization  of  the  body  was  gone 
into  without  a  report  from  the  committee  on  enrollment.  J.  W. 
Suttle  was  re-elected  Moderator  by  standing  vote,  making  his  nine- 
teenth year  of  continuous  service  in  this  capacity.  W.  A.  Elam 
was  elected  Vice-Moderator.  Other  officers,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk ; 
Geo.  Blanton,  Treasurer,  and  C.  J.  Black,  Historian,  were  re- 
elected by  acclamation. 

Visitors  recognized  at  this  time :  J.  A.  McMillan,  of  the  Mills 
Home,  0.  E.  Sams,  of  Mars  Hill  Junior  College;  J.  R.  Cantrell,  of 
the  South  Fork  Association ;  G.  G.  Page,  representing  the  Biblical 
Recorder,  and  Miss  Lucy  Brown,  of  the  South  Mountain  Institute. 

The  program  as  printed  in  the  minutes  of  last  year  was 
adopted  as  the  order  of  business  for  the  present  session. 

H.  E.  Waldrop  read  the  report  on  religious  literature;  and,  on 
motion  to  adopt,  discussed  the  importance  of  keeping  the  mind 
pure  by  reading  literature  of  the  higher  order.  G.  G.  Page  then 
spoke  on  the  report  with  special  reference  to  the  Biblical  Recorder, 
our  State  Baptist  paper.     Report  then  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  RELIGIOUS   LITERATURE 

We  feel  that  the  attention  of  all  our  people  should  be  called  to  literature 
which  will  build  character,  develop  a  pure  mind  and  strengthen  the  religious 
and  moral  life  of  our  people.  We  therefore  call  attention  to  the  literature 
published  in  the  interest  of  our  own  denomination,  namely:  The  Biblical 
Recorder,  published  in  Raleigh,  N.  C;  Charity  and  Children,  published  in 
Thomasville,  N.  C;  The  Home  and  Foreign  Field,  published  in  Richmond, 
Va.;  The  Royal  Service,  published  at  1111  Comer  Building,  Birmingham, 
Ala.,  and  the  publications  of  our  Baptist  S.  S.  Board  in  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Submitted  for  Commitee  by  H.  E.  WALDROP. 


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At  this  point  the  moderator  made  some  statements  in  regard 
to  steps  already  taken  looking  to  the  rewriting  of  the  Constitution 
of  the  Association.  On  behalf  of  the  Executive  Board,  D.  G. 
Washburn  submitted  a  rewritten  Constitution  with  a  Confession 
of  Faith  attached.  On  motion,  the  proposed  paper  was  referred 
to  a  special  committee.  (See  list  of  committes.) 

D.  C.  Wesson  was  recognized  as  a  visitor  from  the  Gaston 
Association. 

0.  E.  Sams  was  given  the  floor,  and  gladly  heard  in  a  short 
talk  on  Christian  Education  and  Mars  Hill  Junior  College. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster  read  the  report  on  Woman's  Work;  and 
on  motion  to  adopt,  spoke  to  the  subject  in  her  own  inimitable  way. 

Report  was  then  adopted. 

WOMAN'S   WORK 

As  each  year  passes  we  see  an  advancement  in  the  work  the  women 
of  our  churches  are  doing.  They  are  putting  their  emphasis  on  Mission 
Study,  Prayer,  Service  and  Giving  and  a  program  built  on  these  things  can- 
not fail.  One  of  the  outstanding  forces  in  our  achievements  is  our  Mission 
Study  Courses.  We  believe  that  an  intelligent  understanding  of  the  needs 
begets  interest  and  a  genuine  interest  brings  forth  gifts. 

Still  another  secret  of  our  success  is  our  regard  for  little  things.  We 
do  not  have  large  gifts,  but  an  almost  infinite  number  of  small  contributions. 

Possibly  another  force  in  the  development  has  been  the  definiteness  of 
our  aim,  all  during  the  years  we  have  had  a  standard  of  excellence  toward 
which  we  have  continually  striven.  Greater  than  any  of  these,  possibly 
greater  than  all  of  these,  is  their  rel'ance  upon  Jehovah,  as  shown  in  the 
emphasis  placed  on  prayer.  We  have  study  courses  in  prayer  and  definite 
times  set  apart  for  prayer  times,  when  the  women  of  the  State  and  of  the 
South  unite  in  their  petitions  for  definite  causes. 

Then,  too,  our  women  are  giving  of  their  means  (many  of  them)  the 
Bible  way  of  giving  and  not  only  giving  of  their  money,  but  of  their  time, 
talents,  etc.,  into  His  service.  These  are  some  of  the  forces  that  have  led 
to  the  glorious  victories  of  the  W.  M.  U.  and  will  guide  it  to  undreamed  of 
achievements  in  the  future. 

Though  a  report  is  largely  statistical,  it  deals  in  the  truest  sense  with 
conditions  beyond  the  count  of  figures.  Even  as  Jesus  said  to  the  woman  at 
the  well,  "Woman,  believe  me  the  hour  cometh,  when  we  shall  neither  in 
this  mountain  nor  yet  at  Jerusalem  worship  the  Father  so  He  might  whisper 
in  consolation  to  us  today,  People  of  mine,  the  hour  cometh,  when  we  shad 
neither  in  dollars  nor  in  cents,  report  my  work  which  you  have  done." 
Maybe  Jesus  meant  the  time  of  the  new  heaven  and  the  earth  in  His  words 
to  the  woman  at  the  well.  We  may  be  sure  it  will  be  that  time  wh:ch  He 
has  in  mind  if  we  ever  hear  Him  speak  of  a  day  when  dollars  and  cents  do 
not  enter  into  our  associational  report. 

Listen  to  these  figures: 

The  women  of  the  Association  gave  last  year  to  Missions,  $6,632.23. 
The  W.  M.  U.  of  N.  C.  gave  $250,985.'58.  The  rate  per  capita  for  North 
Carolina  Baptist  men,  women  and  children  (including  W.  M.  U.  members) 
was  just  about  $2.00  per  member  for  Missions,  whrle  the  women,  old  and 
young,  boys  and  girls,  children  and  all,  gave  around  $7.00  per  member.  If 
all  North  Carolina  'Baptists  had  given  as  did  the  W.  M.  U.  members,  Dr. 
Maddry  would  have  received  about  $3,000,000  in  his  office  this  past  year. 

Our  associational  meeting  was  held  at  Poplar  Springs  August  27-28, 
with  a  good  attendance  and  a  fine  program.     Dr.  J.  C.  Anders,  medical  mis- 


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sionary  to  Africa,  added  much  to  the  program,  as  did  the  address  of  Mrs. 
Harris  on  "Go  Forward." 

Our  meeting  will  be  held  next  year  with  Double  Shoals  church. 

Once  again,  I  ask  for  the  co-operation  of  every  pastor  and  every  unen- 
listed  woman.  Not  only  for  your  co-operation,  but  for  your  love,  sympathy 
and  prayers.    With  these  things  we  would  be  assured  of  victory. 

Respectfully    submitted,    COMMITTEE. 

The  report  on  Mills  Home  was  read  and  spoken  to  by  D.  F. 
Putnam.  J.  A.  McMillan,  pastor  of  the  church  at  the  Home,  also 
made  an  informing  and  appealing  talk  on  the  report,  revealing  in 
a  striking  way  the  heart  of  our  orphanage  work.  The  report  was 
then  adopted. 

MILLS  HOME 

The  first  child  was  received  into  this  institution  forty-six  years  ago. 
Since  that  time,  more  than  three  thousand  have  entered  its  friendly  confines. 
At  present  there  are  500  at  Thomasville,  135  at  Kenedy  Home,  and  288  with 
68  mothers  are  being  helped  by  the  Mothers'  Aid  Department. 

Those  at  Thomasville  are  housed  in  twenty  cottages,  they  are  clothed, 
fed  and  given  school  advantages  through  the  eleventh  grade.  The  play  life 
is  provided  for  and  the  children  are  healthy  and  happy. 

The  farm  is  a  source  of  productiveness;  enough  vegetables  are  raised 
to  supply  the  needs  of  the  children;  2,700  bushels  of  small  grain  was  raised 
last  year;  20,000  pounds  of  pork  is  raised  at  Thomasville  each  year;  enough 
sweet  potatoes  are  raised  and  cured  each  year  to  last  till  the  next  harvest. 
Fifty-six  fine  Holstein  cows  furnish  enough  milk  for  each  child  to  have  a  quart 
a  day,  fifteen  of  the  same  strain  render  the  same  service  at  the  Kenedy 
Home.  Several  shipments  of  live  hogs  were  made  from  the  Kenedy  Home 
last  year. 

The  grounds  at  Thomasville  present  a  most  attractive  appearance.  In 
addition  to  the  twenty  cottages  in  which  the  children  live,  there  are  other 
buildings,  the  General  Manager's  Home,  the  Administration  Building,  the 
Infirmary,  modern  cattle  barns,  poultry  nouses,  sewing  room,  shoe  shop  and 
the  school  building,  the  auditorium,  which  is  used  for  the  church  assembling 
and  worship. 

Seventy-eight  employes  give  their  time  and  best  energies  to  caring  for 
the  children  and  doing  the  work  necessary  in  this  great  institution.  These 
faithful  men  and  women  work  at  a  very  low  salary  and  are  in  love  with 
their  work. 

The  support  of  the  work  outside  of  what  is  raised  and  produced  on  the 
farms,  comes  from  monthly  collections  from  the  Sunday  schools,  the  annual 
Thanksgiving  offering,  and  personal  donations  in  money  and  kind  from 
friends  and  churches.  There  is  at  present  a  deficit  which  our  people  should 
relieve  at  the   approaching   Thanksgiving   season. 

The  minister  of  the  church  and  pastor,  J.  A.  McMillan,  is  well  nigh 
ideal.  There  are  about  four  hundred  members,  composed  of  the  employees 
and  the  boys  and  girls  of  the  home.  The  church  is  self-supporting,  and 
gives  about  three  times  as  much  to  co-operative  program  as  they  spend  on 
home  expenses.  This  should  put  many  of  our  churches  to  shame,  or  rather 
inspire  them  to  more  earnest  effort  to  be  good  stewards. 

Your  committee  recommends  that  all  Sunday  Schools  of  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain Association  take  monthly  offerings  for  the  support  of  the  Home,  and 
that  all  churches  plan  for  a  Thanksgiving  offering,  with  one  day's  earnings 
as  a  minimum  offering  from  each  member.  We  would  further  urge  that  all 
Sunday  Schools  subscribe  for  sufficient  copies  of  Charity  and  Children  to 
furnish  a  copy  for  each  home  or  family  attending  Sunday  School.  We  also 
wish  to  suggest  that  those  of  our  people  whom  God  has  blessed  with  means, 
remember    the    Home    in   their   wills. 

Signed  by  COMMITTEE. 


KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION  13 

At  the  appointed  hour  for  preaching,  the  congregation  joined 
in  singing  "Faith  of  Our  Fathers."  L.  L.  Jessup,  the  preacher  of 
the  hour,  read  Rom.  8:33-39.  Prayer  was  offered  by  Rush  Pad- 
gett. Text,  Ps.  11:3.  Theme,  Foundations,  insecure  if  worldly, 
sure  and  safe  if  based  on  God's  truth.  Only  tragedy  faces  life 
when  based  on  the  outward.  We  see  this  in  widespread  present 
day  tendencies  in  breaking  up  of  home  life,  disrespect  for  law,  loss 
of  confidence  in  our  fellows.  How  Christians  meet  these  tenden- 
cies will  determine  the  power  and  influence  of  our  religion  in  the 
future. 

We  may  follow  the  clear  light  of  a  good  hope;  for  "The 
Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple,"  and  "The  foundation  of  the  Lord 
standeth  sure."  Because  of  this  we  face  a  challenging  opportunity 
for  effective  Christian  testimony.  In  entering  the  open  doors  of 
present  day  opportunities  God's  people  may  confidently  stand. 
The  foundation  of  God  will  never  fail. 

T.  L.  Justice,  having  recently  accepted  the  pastorate  at  Kings 
Mountain,  First  Church,  and  A.  T.  Howell,  supply  pastor  at 
Grover,  were  formally  recognized. 

D.  G.  Washburn,  pastor  of  the  Zion  Church,  welcomed  the 
members  of  the  Association  and  visitors  in  a  cordial  and  earnest 
short  talk.  The  session  adjourned  with  benediction  by  J.  B. 
Davis. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

The  body  reconvened  at  1 :30  P.  M. 

Song:  "Standing  on  the  Promises."  Prayer  led  by  A.  T. 
Howell. 

W.  C.  Lynch,  the  appointed  writer  of  the  report  on  Co-oper- 
ative Program  and  Church  Finance,  and  J.  L.  Jenkins,  writer  of 
the  report  on  State  Missions,  were  both  absent.  It  was  decided 
that  these  reports  might  be  handed  to  the  Clerk  later  for  incor- 
poration in  the  minutes. 

The  report  on  Home  Missions  was  read  by  B.  T.  Falls,  and 
that  on  Foreign  Missions  by  Horace  Easom.  On  motion  to  adopt 
these  reports,  it  was  decided  to  discuss  all  these  subjects  together 
under  the  general  head  of  financing  and  denominational  enter- 
prises. 

Perry  Morgan,  of  the  General  Board  of  our  State  Baptist 
Convention,  spoke  of  the  timeliness  and  importance  of  the  pro- 
posed every-member  canvass  in  support  of  all  phases  of  our  work 
at  home  and  abroad.  He  stressed  the  value  of  organizing  the 
forces  for  the  special  effort  to  be  made  November  29  to  Decem- 
ber 6,  of  this  year. 

Song:     "Rescue  the  Perishing." 


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George  Burnett,  of  Memphis,  Term.,  now  working  under  the 
direction  of  our  State  Board,  spoke  very  ably  and  interestingly, 
stressing  the  Bible  plan  of  kingdom  work.  This  plan  comes  from 
God,  it  is  clearly  taught  in  His  book,  it  meets  every  requirement 
of  our  financial  obligations  to  His  cause.  Following  this  plan  is 
doing  God's  work  in  God's  way. 

Reports  were  adopted  as  read,  and  after  announcements,  the 
body  adjourned  till  7  P.  M. 

Closing  prayer  by  Horace  Easom. 

STATE  MISSIONS 

The  real  task  of  the  Baptists  is  to  be  found  in  the  Great  Commission. 
Matt.  28:19-20,  and  when  analyzed  and  briefly  stated  is:  Make  Disciples. 
Baptize  Disciples;  Teach  Disciples  in  All  Nations. 

Every  Baptist  Church  and  every  individual  is  responsible  for  the  per- 
formance of  this  task.  The  unit  in  the  Kingdom  of  God  is  an  individual 
Christian,  while  the  unit  of  the  organized  Kingdom  is  a  single  New  Testa- 
ment church.  The  churches  are  divine  institutions  having  Christ  as  their 
author  and  founder,  and  so,  in  the  very  nature  of  the  case,  they  must  be 
forever  the  center  of  all  New  Testament  evangelism. 

Hence,  a  true  definition  of  State  Missions  may  be  thus  stated:  It  is 
the  channel  through  which  the  churches  of  a  given  territory,  marked  by  the 
State  lines,  undertake  to  combine  and  utilize  their  strength  in  the  creation 
of  a  great  denominational  life.  In  other  words,  the  business  of  a  state  con- 
vention is  to  produce  a  denominational  life,  whose  fruitage  shall  be  evan- 
gelism, church  organization,  Sunday  Schools,  W.  M.  S.,  B.  Y.  P.  U.'s,  Home 
and  Foreign  Missions,  Colleges,  Orphanages  and  other  beneficent  institu- 
tions. These  various  objects  of  our  State  Convention  have  been,  in  recent 
years,  grouped  together  and  named  the  Co-operative  Program. 

During  the  past  decade,  many  unfortunate  and  discouraging  handicaps 
have  greatly  hindered  the  work  of  the  kingdom;  but  we  are  glad  to  report 
that  during  the  past  year,  our  own  State  has  greatly  reduced  its  indebted- 
ness and  has  been  able  to  retire  the  bonds  that  have  come  due.  Other  pay- 
ments on  bonds  come  due  December  1st,  but  we  feel  confident  that  our  Bap- 
tist hosts  will  meet  the  emergencies  as  they  have  always  done  in  the  past, 
and  thereby  save  our  credit  as  a  denomination. 

Your  committee  would  heartily  endorse  the  South-wide  plan  of  the 
every-member  canvass  and  recommend  to  our  Association  that  we  enter  into 
this  great  forward  movement  to  enlist  all  our  people  in  the  task  of  not  only 
paying  our  debts,  but  in  the  consecration  of  themselves  and  their  all  to  the 
serving  of  our  King,  whose  commission  has  been  entrusted  to  us. 

J.  L.  JENKINS  FOR  COMMITTEE. 

HOME  MISSIONS 

Home  Missions  is  the  effort  of  all  that  group  of  missionary  and  evan- 
gelistic tasks  which  either  because  of  their  nature  or  their  size  and  difficulty 
can  best  be  handled  by  a  South-wide  denominational  agency.  The  object  of 
an  operation  should  always  be  and  is  to  conserve  whatever  is  being  done  by 
any  other  agency  working  in  the  same  field  by  a  careful  co-ordination  of  the 
work  of  all  with  the  purpose  of  evangelizing  the  whole  Southland.  It  differs 
from  Foreign  Missions  only  in  the  conditions  under  which  the  work  is  done, 
not  at  all  in  the  message  and  very  little  in  the  method. 

The  Home  Mission  Board,  through  which  the  Southern  Baptist  Conven- 
tion is  doing  its  Home  Mission  work,  has  worked  itself  out  of  a  very  pre- 
carious financial  condition  and  now  stands  on  solid  ground.  Some  workers 
have  been  dropped  but  the  real  mission  work  of  the  Board  has  been  continued. 


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This  has  been  done,  in  the  face  of  decreasing  receipts,  in  two  ways:  (1)  by 
giving  to  the  missionaries  more  territory;  and  (2)  by  reducing  the  appropri- 
ations to  institutons.  The  Board  is  interpreting  "Missions''  to  mean  primar- 
ily the  "making  and  baptizing  of  disciples"  and  is  therefore  majoring  on 
preaching  the  Gospel  to  Foreigners,  the  Indians,  the  Negroes  in  the  con- 
gested centers  of  our  Homeland,  and  in  Cuba  and  Panama. 

Following  the  instruction  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  the  Board 
is  living  within  its  income  and  paying  its  debts.  Last  year,  in  spite  of  de- 
creased receipts,  the  Board  by  combining  departments  and  practicing  the 
most  heroic  econmoy  paid  $141,000  on  the  principal  of  its  indebtedness  and 
carried  on  its  mission  work.    Not  one  single  mission  field  has  been  abandoned. 

The  budget  for  next  year  at  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Board,  June  3rd, 
was  laid  out,  according  to  the  instruction  of  the  convention,  on  the  basis  of 
the  cash  receipts  of  the  year  before. 

The  receipts  were  $413,283.96.  This  was  $26,510.80  less  than  the  Board 
received  the  year  before.  The  Board  was,  therefore,  forced  to  the  painful 
necessity  of  cutting  $26,500  off  of  its  budget  of  operations.  This  reduction 
was  made  by  economizing  in  overhead  expense  and  in  reducing  the  appro- 
priation to  institutions.  Only  a  very  small  percentage  of  reduction  was  made 
in  the  Mission  work.  Two  hundred  and  fifty  thousand  dollars  was  set  aside 
for  payment  of  interest  and  principal  on  indebtedness.  The  Board  has  defi- 
nitely decided  to  retire  its  indebtedness  as  rapidly  as  possible. 

During  the  past  year  the  Board  has  had  252  missionaries  and  helpers 
who  have  given  3,162  weeks  of  labor,  conducted  3,563  religious  services, 
preached  9,373  sermons,  held  5,857  prayer  meetings,  made  51,356  religious 
visits,  received  by  profession  and  baptism  3,562  people,  added  to  the  churches 
3,015  members  and  distributed  634,514  pages  of  tracts. 

The  Home  Mission  Board  provides  an  agency  through  which  Southern 
Baptists  can  bring  the  impact  of  the  whole  denomination  to  bear  upon  any 
mission  problem  anywhere  in  Southern  Baptist  territory.  With  the  co-op- 
eration of  the  State  Boards,  Southern  Baptists  through  the  Home  Mission 
Board  will  be  able  to  evangelize  the  Southland,  preach  the  Gospel  to  the  for- 
eigners who  are  in  our  midst,  help  the  Negroes  to  come  into  their  own  as  a 
Baptist  people,  build  denomiational  morale,  and  revitalize  our  spiritual 
interest  throughout  the  whole  Southern  Baptist  Territory.  The  prospects  :"or 
the  future  for  Home  Missions  are  as  bright  as  the  promises  of  God  and  the 
faith  of  His  people. 

Respectfully  submitted.     Signed  by  the  COMMITTEE. 

FOREIGN   MISSIONS 

Today,  when  we  stand  and  look  out  over  a  bleeding  world — a  mass  of 
humanity,  heart-broken,  groping  in  the  dark  and  looking  for  some  light, 
we  cannot  help  but  shout,  "Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  Gospel." 
Today,  when  the  material  structures  of  the  world  have  crumbled  and  the 
people  have  seen  clearly  that  the  material  cannot  endure,  there  has  never 
been  a  more  opportune  time  to  win  the  world  to  Jesus. 

Strenuous  efforts  have  been  made  during  the  past  year  by  our  Foreign 
Mission  Board,  the  only  agency  of  our  Southern  Baptist  Convention  for 
reaching  our  neighbors  abroad,  to  reach  the  people  with  the  message  of 
Christ. 

The  work  of  the  Board  extends  into  fourteen  countries.  We  have  423 
foreign  missionaries  and  2,045  native  missionaries,  which  is  perhaps  as  large 
a  number  of  missionary  workers  as  are  employed  by  all  of  our  Baptist  State 
Mission  Boards  here  in  the  Southland.  There  are  almost  as  many  students 
in  our  schools  in  foreign  lands  as  are  in  all  our  Baptist  colleges  in  the 
South.  There  are  thirteen  theological  seminaries  abroad,  as  compared  with 
the  three  we  have  here  at  home.  The  theological  schools  abroad  have  no 
endowments.  We  have  five  really  worthwhile  publishing  nouses  and  five 
more  embryonic  ones.  Our  nine  hospitals  treated  73,784  patients  last  year. 
The  investments  in  hospitals  here  in  the  Southland  is,  $15,000,000.00.  Abroad, 
the  investment  in  hospitals  is,   $250,000.00.     It  has   been  four   years   since 


16  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 

any  serious  attempts  at  reinforcements  abroad  have  been  made.  We  have 
lost  out  of  the  number  a  net  total  of  122  foreign  missionaries  and  704  native 
missionaries.  We  ought  to  sweep  away  all  question  marks  about  whether 
we  are  going  to  support  our  God-called  workers  at  the  front.  We  have  125 
volunteers.  We  have  not  the  money  to  send  them.  We  are  caught  by  a  most 
inspiring  vision  when  we  turn  our  attention  to  the  progress  of  the  work. 
Schools  are  crowded  and  pupils  are  being  turned  away.  Our  publishing 
houses  cannot  meet  the  demands  upon  them.  There  have  been  14,415  bap- 
tisms in  our  foreign  fields  during  the  past  year.  The  debt  of  the  Foreign 
Mission  Board  on  January  1st,  1928,  was,  $1,211,608.06.  On  January  1st, 
1931,  the  debt  had  been  cut  down  to  $945,366.27. 

The  Southern  Baptist  Convention  has  launched  a  Foreign  Mission 
program  which  cannot  be  supported  on  the  present  scale  of  contributions 
from  Southern  Baptists.  Drastic  steps  will  have  to  be  taken  unless  the 
Every-Member  Canvass  Campaign,  which  is  in  a  preparatory  process  at 
present,  is  an  overwhelming  success  and  more  money  is  turned  to  this  work. 
To  contract  the  work  suddenly  would  be  disastrous. 

God  is  stamping  His  seal  of  approval  on  the  work  abroad  and  it  seems 
as    if    He    is    urging    us    to    go   forward    into    wider    fields. 

HORACE   EASON,   FOR   COMMITTEE. 


NIGHT  SESSION 

Song:  "On  Jordan's  Stormy  Banks."  Prayer  led  by  J.  M. 
Goode.     Song:     "Wbnderful  Words  of  Life." 

The  body  was  called  to  order,  and  the  report  on  Baptist  Young- 
People's  Union  Work  was  read  by  W.  G.  Camp.  Pending  adoption, 
the  report  was  interestingly  discussed  by  the  writer;  also  by  J. 
B.  Davis,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford  and  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Special  Songs :  "Never  Give  Up,"  rendered  as  a  solo  by  Miss 
Madge  Spurlin,  of  Ross  Grove  B.  Y.  P.  U.,  and  a  male  quartet  by 
young  men  of  Beaver  Dam  Union. 

Report  adopted  as  read. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK 

The  young  people  in  our  Baptist  Churches  have  an  organization  that  is 
far-reaching  in  its  influence,  both  for  the  present  and  for  the  future.  This 
organization  is  the  B.  Y.  P.  U. 

The  Baptist  Churches  of  North  Carolina  have  more  than  2,500  unions 
and  497  general  organizations.  During  the  past  year  691  unions  were  recog- 
nized as  standard  and  nearly  1,900  study  course  awards  were  given.  The 
Sunday  School  Board  at  Nashville  and  our  State  Board  jointly  employ  four 
B.  Y.  P.  U.  workers  in  North  Carolina.  They  are  Mr.  James  A.  Ivey,  Gen- 
eral Secretary,  Miss  Winnie  Rickett,  Junior  and  Intermediate  Leader,  Miss 
Harrison  in  the  Eastern  half  and  Miss  Biggers  in  the  Western  half  of  the 
State. 

In  the  Kings  Mountain  Association,  there  are  about  90  unions  with 
around  1,800  members,  and  14  General  Organizations.  Many  helpful  study 
courses  were  taken  and  many  awards  were  given  in  our  Association  during 
the  past  year.  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  of  Shelby,  has  been  and  is  now  the  fine 
and  very  efficient  leader  of  our  Associational  B.  Y.  P.  U.  forces. 

Some  of  our  churches  now  have  a  separate  union  for  the  adult  men 
and  women.     This  plan  seems  far  better  than  having  too  many  adults  as 


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SbunSio0n. thG  y°Unff  Pe°Pie'S  Uni0n'    A  Spedal  ^^ly  i*  Prepared  for  the 

It  is  suggested  that  every  church,  where  it  is  practical    have  a  General 

Organization  and  of  course  fa  General  Director.     The  General  Director  In d 

all  other  officers  and  leaders  should  be  elected  by  the  church      Some  mature 

and  some  consecrated  man  or  woman  should  keep  in  close  touch  wiTh  the 

talent  PThere  wHl   w!  *?  WOmen  wh\can  le?d  ^  People  have  ni  small 

head  yonder  g  "  V°Ur  heart  here  and  a  crown  uP°n  y™r 

It  seems  generally  true  that  more  girls  than  boys  are  interested  in  the 

7nJ'    *  Whatever  the  cause,  this  would  indicate  that  within  the  next 

score  of  years,  the  better  trained  and  more  active  members  In  our  churches 

will  be  found  among  the  women  rather  than  the  men  cnurcnes 

The  provision  nUade  by  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  to  care  for  the  social  needs  of 

our   young  people   is   of  untold   value.      The    social    life   can   not  be   sffpW 

Seiif°prnfegleCtedM  \he  W°rlf  With  its  million  atfractfons    bids  for  the 

^n^^£^'&^  The  f°rCeS  *»'  *****  the  Jo^ 

^^^^  £  leTnV^  LJtfa^JSSSS* 
and  members,  furnish  a  fine  combination  of  instruction  fnsoirS  Inri 
CCtSalfeXPT!?Ce-,  U  ,open,s  the  *»*  f°r  do«er  fellowship  with  Christ  and 
o7rSLordfrddMa°sntefr?r  deTO'°Pment  and  *»tnre  usefulness^  the  service "of 
Respectfully  submitted  by  COMMITTEE. 

r^     Th»  cSnfirregation    joined    in    singing    -What  a    Wonderful 
Change."     Prayer,  led  by  G.  G.  Page.  vvunuenui 

Thomas  L.  Justice,  selected  to  preach  the  annual  doctrinal 
sermon,  read  for  a  text,  2nd  Cor.  4:18,  -For  we  look  not  at  the 
things  which  are  seen,"  etc.    Subject:  The  Realty  of  the  Unseen! 
m      The  instability  and  changeableness  of  the  tangible  and  mate 

SitToftSy  mfUf/ated'.  -d  ^e  sure  and  unchang'ab le 
leality  of  the  things  of  the  invisible  spirit  strongly  shown. 

The  closing  prayer  was  offered  by  Pastor  Washburn. 
SECOND  DAY— FORENOON  SESSION 

"Pot"  JJffi  Blood0 ?•     Prayer>  led  by  J-  D'  Brid^s-    somr: 

The  Moderator  called  the  body  to  order  for  business   and  th* 
minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved      DUSmeSS'  and  tne 

The  report  on  Sunday  School  work  was  read  and  duly  adopted 
ttZhei?Vl°ken  ^  by  W'  A-  Elam>  the  writer.    J.  W   Costner 
So^ffred  fZ?Vn  t}!efAssoci^ion,  also  made  a  short  Wk. 
and  ottered  a  set  of  resolutions  pertaining  to  the  subiect     "Hip 
resolutions  offered  were  adopted  along  with  the  report 

SUNDAY   SCHOOL   WORK 


18  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 


Convention.  Last  year  we  reported  20,679  Sunday  Schools  in  the  South,  with 
an  enrollment  of  2,839,183.  In  1917,  we  reported  18,394  Sunday  Schools, 
with  an  enrollment  of  1,784,(992.  A  gain  in  14  years  in  enrollment  of 
1,054,191,  or  an  average  annual  gain  of  75,300. 

Our  Sunday  School  Board  is  the  only  institution  we  have  that  makes 
any  money  by  its  operation.  The  Board  puts  its  surplus  earnings  to  a  wise 
use  in  kingdom  work  throughout  the  world.  The  assets  of  the  Board  last 
year  were  listed  at  $2,323,832.89,  while  its  liabilities  were  only  $342,508.84. 
Last  year  in  the  South  90,162  awards  were  bestowed. 

In  North  Carolina  very  substantial  progress  is  being  made  in  the  -Sun- 
day School  work,  notwithstanding  the  financial  depression.  Readjustments 
have  been  made  by  the  General  Board  of  the  Baptist  State  Convention  last 
year  by  which  $11,000  is  saved  to  State  missions.  There  are  now  only  two 
regular  workers  in  the  Sunday  School  department  maintained  by  State 
missions.  There  were  issued  last  year  7,384  normal  and  2,708  administration 
awards.  The  General  Board,  through  its  training  department,  headed  by 
Perry  Morgan  and  Miss  Gladys  Beck,  is  seeking  every  way  possible  to 
enlarge  the  Sunday  School  work  of  our  State. 

In  the  Kings  Mountain  Association,  we  have  42  churches,  every  one 
of  which  has  a  Sunday  School.  The  latest  report  says  that  we  have  14 
standard  schools.  Many  training  schools  have  been  held  in  the  churches  of 
the  Association  during  the  last  year.  Special  mention  should  be  made  of 
the  fine  work  being  done  by  the  Kings  Mountain  Sunday  School  Association. 
J.  W.  Costner,  our  superintendent,  is  giving  much  of  his  time  to  this  impor- 
tant work  without  money  and  without  price. 

Your  committee  makes  the  following  recommendations: 

1.  That  every  church  hold  as  many  training  schools  as  will  meet  their 
needs. 

2.  That  every  church  use  the  approved  and  tested  methods  to  enlarge 
their  Sunday  Schools. 

3.  That  every  Sunday  School  seek  to  enlist  the  many  who  are  not  in 
Sunday  School. 

4.  That  a  worthy  offering  in  every  Sunday  School  once  per  month 
and  once  every  year  at  Thanksgiving  be  taken  for  the  support  of  the  Mills 
Home  at  Thomasville,  and  once  per  year  for  State  missions,  hospitals  and 
Christian  education. 

Respectfully   submitted   by   COMMITTEE. 

RESOLUTIONS 

Whereas,  Brother  G.  G.  Page  has  been  Superintendent  of  the  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Sunday  School  Association  since  its  organization  in  the 
year  1927,  and  October  23; 

Whereas,  Brother  Page  has  deemed  it  advisable  not  to  continue  in  this 
office  any  longer; 

Therefore  Be  It  Resolved, 

First,  That  this  Association  express  its  regret  over  the  fact  thst  it  ?s 
to  lose  the  wise  and  efficient  leadership  of  Brother  Page,  and  shall  miss 
his  genial  personality. 

Second,  That  we  express  our  deep  appreciation  for  the  personal  sac- 
rifice and  effort  which  Brother  Page  so  consistently  and  willingly  gave  to  the 
work  of  this  Association,  which  has  resulted  in  the  efficient  operation  of 
our  Sunday  schools,  the  increasing  of  their  membership,  and  especially  the 
honor  and  privilege  of  this  Association  being  the  first  Standard  Baptist 
Sunday  School  Association  in  the  (South, 

Third,  That  we  wish  for  Brother  Page  an  ever-increasing  success  in  the 
work  of  the  Sunday  School,  which  he  loves  so  well,  and  express  our  desire 
for  the  continuation  of  his  wise  counsel  in  our  meetings,  and  an  interest  in 
his   prayers   at  all  times. 

Fourth,  That  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  be  sent  for  publication  to 
Charity  and  Children,  the  Shelby  and  Kings  Mountain  newspapers,  and  to 
the  clerk  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  for  incorporation  in 
the  next  issue  of  the  minutes  of  that  body. 


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Done  by  order  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Sunday  School  Associa- 
tion at  its  regular  meeting,  February  1,  1931. 

A.  T.  Howell  read  and  spoke  to  the  report  of  Baptist  Hospital. 
He  ably  emphasized  this  as  the  modern  way  of  carrying  out  Jesus' 
instructions  to  His  followers:  "As  ye  go — heal  the  sick."  In 
this  way  the  Christian  manifests  the  finest  points  of  his  pro- 
fession. 

D.  F.  Putnam  also  spoke  to  the  report,  and  it  was  duly 
adopted. 

Old  Ministers'  Relief  was  reported  on  and  impressively  dis- 
cussed by  D.  G.  Washburn,,  who  pointed  out  the  worthiness  of 
this  cause.  The  moderator,  also  feelingly  and  forcibly  spoke  in 
behalf  of  the  worn-out  preacher.  J.  D.  Huggins  and  Zeno  Wall 
made  short  talks.     Report  adopted. 

THE  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 

Our  Baptist  Hospital  is  located  at  Winston-Salem.  Rev.  G.  T.  Lump- 
kin is  the  efficient  superintendent.  It  has  a  large,  weil-equipped,  up-to-date 
building.  In  medical  and  surgical  appliances  it  is  equal  to  any  hospital  in 
our  country.  The  fine  medical  staff  and  nursery  force  is  equal  to  any  in 
all  the  land,  as  proven  by  the  very  low  death  rate.  In  fact,  our  hospital 
has  become  a  life-saving  station  for  sick  and  dying  Baptists.  During  its 
more  than  eight  years'  ministry  of  healing,  it  has  never  turned  away  a  patient 
on  account  of  his  or  her  poverty,  but  has  served  th  e  sick  and  needy  Baptists 
of  North  Carolina  thousands  of  times  without  money  and  without  price. 

Only  the  records  of  Heaven  can  tell  the  lives  saved,  the  homes  preserved 
from  the  wreckage  and  dissolution  and  the  children  we  have  saved  from  the 
tragedies  of  an  orphan's  life. 

Nearly  20,000  patients  have  been  admitted  since  its  opening.  They  have 
come  from  all  sections  of  the  State  and  other  states. 

They  have  come  afflicted  with  all  sorts  of  diseases  and  deformities,  and 
for  the  most  part  have  been  sent  back  home  well  and  happy. 

Our  missionaries,  college  students,  ministers  and  their  families,  widows 
and  orphans  have  come  and  the  hospital  has  responded  to  their  cry. 

Nearly  one-fourth  the  patients  have  been  full  charity  patients,  nearly 
one-fourth  were  part-pay  patients,  the  other  half  pay-patients.  The  charity 
work  this  year  will  cost  approximately  $60,000.00.  A  splendid  $50,000.00 
nurses'  home  has  been  built  and  paid  for,  and  $40,000.00  has  been  paid  on 
the  indebtedness  of  the  institution. 

The  ministry  of  Jesus,  our  Lord,  was  three-fold — teaching,  preaching  and 
healing.  We  cannot  fully  carry  out  the  program  of  Jesus  without  healing. 
The  most  of  the  miracles  of  our  Lord  were  miracles  of  healing. 

The  hospital  needs  our  sympathy,  prayers  and  financial  help  in  order 
that  it  may  go  on  its  God-given  mission  in  helping  and  healing  the  people 
of  our  State  and  churches. 

The  service  given  by  our  hospital  is  as  cheap  and  effective  as  that  of 
any  other  hospital  in  our  State.  Our  people  who  are  well-to-do  and  able  to 
pay  their  hospital  bills  ought  to  patronize  our  own  institution  so  that  the 
hospital  will  be  able  to  render  more  service  to  those  who  are  not  able  to  pay. 

1.  Your  committee  would  recommend  that  "Mother's  Day"  be  observed 
in  every  Baptist  Church  in  North  Carolina  and  that  every  Baptist  Sunday 
School  make  an  offering  to  the  Baptist  Hospital  on  that  day.  We  have  in 
North  Carolina  1,500  Sunday  Schools  that  never  gave  a  penny  to  the  hos- 
pital. We  need  $25,000.00  for  charity  work.  The  Sunday  Schools  can  do 
it  if  they  will,  and  they  will  if  properly  laid  upon  their  hearts. 

2.  Your  committee  would  recommend  -that  each  church  or  community 


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sending  charity  patients  would  assume  at  least  $1.'50  per  day  of  the  patient's 
expenses. 

3.  Your  committee  would  suggest  that  our  people  with  money  and 
generous  heart  endow  a  bed  in  the  charity  ward.  Fifteen  thousand  dollars 
left  to  the  Baptist  Hospital  will  provide  a  bed  in  our  charity  ward  for  all 
time  to  come.  That  bed  will  take  care  of  24  patients  each  year.  Can  you 
think  of  a  richer  provision  for  your  fellowman  than  this  investment  in  health 
and  life?  It  will  save  many  lives,  will  keep  many  homes  intact  and  will 
save  many  children  from  the  orphan's  tragic  life. 

We  want  to  go  on  in  a  larger  way,  to  save  life  and  heal  the  diseased. 
We  plead  for  your  co-operation  in  a  greater  material  way  that  no  one  shall 
be  turned  away  to  die  uncared  for.  Inasmuch  as  we  do  it  to  these  sick  ones, 
we  do  it  to  Jesus,  our  Saviour  and  Lord. 

A.  T.  HOWELL  FOR  COMMITTEE. 

REPORT  OF  MINISTERIAL  RELIEF 

The  heroes  of  battles  are  given  tributes  of  praise  and  pensioned  for 
service  rendered.  Let  us  not  forget  that  the  greatest  heroes  of  time  are 
those  who  have  fought  in  the  front  lines  of  the  spiritual  warfare  for  Chris- 
tianity and  right  and  for  the  souls  of  men. 

The  work  of  the  old  Ministers'  Relief  Board  was  turned  over  to  the 
Relief  and  Annuity  Board  in  Dallas,  Texas,  in  1918,  and  this  board  has 
charge  of  all  funds  sent  for  the  relief  and  support  of  our  aged  and  disabled 
ministers,   their  widows  and  dependents. 

Your  committee  heartily  recommends  this  work  to  all  the  churches  and 
would  urge  that  this  work  be  not  forgotten  when  the  budget  is  made  out 
for  the  year. 

D.  G.  WASHBURN  FOR  COMMITTEE. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  was  reported  on  by  John  P. 
Mull,  who,  on  motion  to  adopt,  called  attention  to  the  leading 
items  of  the  report,  pointing-  out  the  power  of  public  sentiment 
in  securing  respect  for  and  enforcement  of  law  and  in  restraining 
the  evils  of  Sabbath  desecration  and  gambling.  L.  L.  Jessup  of- 
fered a  set  of  resolutions  bearing  on  the  latter  evil.  These  were 
accepted  as  an  amendment  to  the  report,  and  discussed  by  Bro. 
Jessup,  J.  D.  Bridges  spoke  briefly  to  the  report.  The  amended 
report  was  then  adopted. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS 

The  temperance  question  has  ever  been  a  question  which  has  had  con- 
sideration before  all  religious  bodies.  So  far  as  law  is  concerned,  we  have 
all  we  need,  both  from  a,  national  and  state  standpoint.  Our  country  has 
on  its  statute  books  all  that  is  desired  from  a  prohibition  standpoint.  The 
question  we  now  have  to  solve  is  the  proper  enforcement  of  that  law.  Public 
sentiment  is  the  motive  behind,  or  the  lack  of  it,  that  determines  whether 
any  law  is  to  be  enforced.  In  other  words,  if  public  sentiment  properly 
backs  a  law  it  will  be  enforced,  but  the  lack  of  its  proper  backing  means 
that  the  law  will  not  be  enforced.  Then  the  enforcement  of  the  prohibition 
resolves  itself  into  whether  we  as  citizens  are  properly  backing  the  law. 
The  church  people  of  this  country  can  create  public  sentiment  that  will 
back  and  enforce  any  law  we  desire.  I  am  glad  to  say  that  the  prohibition 
law  in  the  bounds  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  is  bemg  enforced  just 
because  we  have  public  sentiment  behind  us.  If  every  part  of  our  country 
had  the  public  sentiment  and  the  enforcement  of  the  prohibition  law  that 
we  have  we  would  well  nigh  have  an  ideal  condition.  Bootleggers  and 
drunkards  are  not  tolerated  by  public  sentiment  in  the  bounds  of  Kings 
Mountain  Association,  hence  we  do  not  have  many  of  either. 


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There  is  a  tendency  in  our  land  to  make  the  Sabbath  a  holiday,  rather 
than  a  holy  day.  The  church  folks  of  our  country  ought  to  create  public 
sentiment  against  this  and  especially  impress  the  fact  on  our  younger  gen- 
eration that  God's  day  must  be  respected.  Christian  people  ought  to  be  in 
their  churches  and  Sunday  Schools  on  Sunday  instead  of  traveling  over  our 
highways  and  having  what  the  world  calls  a  "big  time." 

Then,  too,  there  is  a  spirit  of  materialism  spreading  over  our  land.  We 
want  to  make  it  so  bad  that  we  do  not  care  much  just  how  we  make  it.  The 
spirit  of  gambling  is  rampant  in  this  country  of  ours.  Last  year  fifty-four 
million  decks  of  cards  were  sold  to  the  American  public.  I  wonder  how  many 
church  members  bought  playing  cards?  Gambling  in  stocks  and  bonds  and 
our  common  commodities  are  common  in  our  land.  Betting  on  sports  and 
common  events  attract  many  people.  The  church  of  the  living  God  ought 
to  condemn  such  conduct  and  especially  among  our  own  members. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

Signed  the  COMMITTEE. 

RESOLUTIONS  AMENDING  REPORT  ON  TEMPERANCE  AND 
PUBLIC  MORALS 

Whereas,  There  is  being  permitted  within  the  bounds  of  this  Association, 
open  gambling  in  many  forms,  and 

Whereas,  The  spirit  and  practice  of  gambling  in  any  form  is  detri- 
mental to  the  best  interests  of  our  people,  and  a  menace  to  the  moral  and 
spiritual  development  of  our  young  people  and  children,  and 

Whereas,  There  seems  to  be  a  great  deal  of  gambling  taking  place  at  one 
of  the  greatest  annual  public  events  in  Cleveland  County,  it  being  reported 
from  several  sources  that  games  of  chance  and  betting  are  being  tolerated, 

Therefore,  Be  it  Resolved, 

1.  That  this,  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association,  now  in  session 
at  the  Zion  Baptist  Church,  go  on  record  as  being  opposed  to  any  form  of 
gambling  and  games  of  chance  being  permitted  in  our  county. 

2.  That  we  urge  the  enforcement  of  all  laws,  both  local  and  state, 
which  prohibit  gambling  and  the  operation  of  games  of  chance  in  any  form, 
such  as  punch-boards,  slot  machines,  baseball  pools,  etc. 

3.  That  a  committee  from  this  Association  be  appointed  to  confer  with 
the  officials  of  our  county  fair  organization  looking  to  the  possibility  of 
eliminating  all  forms  of  gambling  at  future  county  fair  events. 

(For  committee  called  for  above,  see  list  of  committees.) 

Under  miscellaneous  business,  the  committee  to  whom  was 
referred  the  rewritten  Constitution  and  Confession  of  Faith  re- 
ported, recommending  that  these  be  adopted  in  lieu  of  the  present 
Constitution,  Rules  of  Decorum  and  Abstract  of  Principle  as 
printed  in  the  minutes  of  last  year's  session.  The  motion  was 
carried  without  dissenting  vote.  (These  are  appended  to  this 
minute.) 

Committee  on  time,  Place  and  Preachers  for  next  year  re- 
ported as  follows: 

Time. — Thursday  and  Friday  following  first  Sunday  in  Octo- 
ber—October 6-7,  1932. 

Place — New  Bethel  Church. 

Preachers. — For  Introductory  Sermon,  D.  F.  Putnam;  alter- 
nate, H.  E.  Waldrop. 


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Doctrinal  Sermon. — W.  G.  Camp. 

Report  adopted. 

Announcements  were  made  by  Pastor  Washburn  and  others. 

Session  adjourned  with  prayer  by  Zeno  Wall. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 
The  Association  reconvened  at  1:15  P.  M. 

Song:  "All  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus'  Name."  Prayer  of- 
fered by  J.  D.  Moose.  Special  selection  was  rendered  by  the  Glee 
Club  of  Boiling  Springs. 

Zeno  Wall  read  the  report  on  Christian  Education  and  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College.  A  supplementary  report  was  also  read 
by  J.  H.  Quinn,  this  being  the  annual  report  of  the  trustees  of  the 
school.  Pending  adoption,  these  reports  were  spoken  to  by  Zeno 
Wall,  president  of  the  institution.  Bro.  Wall  greatly  stirred  the 
entire  body  by  his  impassioned  appeal  for  the  uplifting  and  up- 
holding of  the  little  man  and  the  little  institution  in  face  of  the 
crushing  power  of  big  business  in  economic  and  educational  fields. 

J.  D.  Huggins,  dean  of  the  school,  was  called  and  spoke  on  the 
reports.,     The  reports   were   adopted. 

The  following  were  recommended  by  the  committee  and 
elected  trustees  of  the  institution :  Geo.  M.  Gold,  J.  F.  Moore,  E. 
B.  Hamrick,  W.  R.  Mclntyre,  J.  W.  Costner,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster 
in  place  of  Z.  R.  Walker,  deceased;  Mrs.  Robt.  Doggett  in  place 
of  W.  H.  Hartsell,  removed,  and  S.  H.  Austell  in  place  of  D.  J. 
Keeter,  resigned. 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION  AND  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

It  is  not  necessary  to  again  define  Christian  education,  as  that  has 
been  done  so  often  heretofore,  nor  is  it  hardly  necessary  to  call  the  roll  of 
our  Christian  schools  in  North  Carolina, — Wake  Forest,  Meredith,  Chowan, 
Mars  Hill,  Campbell,  Wingate  and  Boiling  Springs,  but  it  is  necessary  to  say 
that  nearly  all  of  our  Baptist  schools  in  the  North,  and  throughout  the  entire 
South,  for  that  matter,  are,  in  the  language  of  a  great  soldier,  "fighting  with 
their  backs  against  the  wall;"  fighting,  many  of  them  a  losing  battle,  too,  for 
each  year  as  the  honor  roll  of  the  dead  schools  are  called  in  the  various 
states  God's  true  followers,  with  heads  bowed  and  hearts  heavy  say:  "Our 
hearts  are  heavy  because  we  are  still  conscious  of  the  incalculable  loss  sus- 
tained in  the  passing  of  our  school."  And  unless,  my  brethren,  we  can  be 
induced  to  put  our  school  in  our  church  budgets,  and  remit  regularly  to  our 
capable  business  manager,  our  school,  too,  will  have  to  take  its  place  along- 
side the  honored  dead. 

Despite  ;the  depression  of  our  country  we  have  enrolled  sixty-eight 
in  the  college  department,  and  ninty-three  in  the  High  School,  making  a 
total  of  161,  which  is,  as  you  know,  not  bad  for  a  college  still  in  its  infancy. 
We  have  one  of  the  most  capable  and  consecrated  faculties  to  be  found  in 
any  school,  a  faculty,  each  member  of  which  is  actually  sacrificing  to  make 
the  school  go,  as  evidenced  by  their  volunatrily  reducing  their  salaries 
three  hundred  dollars  each  in  order  that  the  work  of  the  Lord,  as  carried 


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on  over  at  Boiling  Springs  might  go;  and  to  further  economize  we  did 
what  no  other  college  in  North  Carolina  has  done — cut  out  football;  and 
every  economy,  in  every  place,  is  being  practiced.  But  brothren,  despite 
what  we  have  done,  the  situation  is  still  very  serious. 

The  Baptist  State  Convention,  as  you  know,  turned  our  school  back  to 
the  Gaston,  Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Association  because  they  were 
overburdened  with  debt.  Shall  we  permit  it  to  die,  or  shall  we,  like  the 
communities  where  the  other  Baptist  schools  are  located,  get  back  of  it  in 
such  a  way  as  to  warrant  its  life  and  unselfishness  ?     You  must  answer. 

We   make  the  following  recommendations: 

First.     That  we  cease  not  to  cry  unto  God  for  it. 

Second.  That  we  take  up  a  collection  for  it  right  away,  and  that  you 
place  in  this  collection  wheat,  corn,  potatoes,  meat,  lard,  canned  goods,  cash 
and  cotton. 

Third.  That  you  place  the  school  in  your  church  budgets,  and  make  reg- 
ular contributions  to  it. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

ZENO  WALL. 

ANNUAL    REPORT   TRUSTEES    BOILING    SPRINGS    COLLEGE 

The  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  herewith  submit  the 
annual  report. 

This  constitutes  our  third  annual  report  as  a  junior  college,  and  the 
twenty-fourth  report  as  a  High  School.  The  Junior  College  is  now  fully 
standardized  and  is  so  recognized  by  the  North  Carolina  Board  of  Education. 
Notwithstanding  the  financial  depression  in  the  country  and  the  many  diffi- 
culties incident  to  the  establishing  of  such  an  institution,  the  college  opened 
on  September  1,  1931,  with  sixty-eight  college  students  and  ninety-three 
High  School  students. 

There  are  nine  departments,  all  headed  by  teachers  holding  N.A.  Degrees, 
or  better. 

For  the  sake  of  economy,  football,  which  is  by  far  the  most  expensive 
sport,  has  been  discontinued  for  the  year.  Well-regulated  courses  in  physi- 
cal education  and  health  lectures  will  be  continued,  and  basket-ball  and  base- 
ball will  be  played  in  season. 

The  financial  condition  of  the  institution,  as  of  June  30,  1931,  was  as 
follows: 

Total  amount  of  accounts,  notes  and  salaries,  payable  as  per 
schedules  "A,"  "B"  and  "C,"  audit  of  June  30,  1931 $26,158.82 

Total  amount  of  notes  and  accounts  receivable,  as  per  sched- 
ules "D"  and  "E,"  audit  of  June  30,  1931 9,523.71 

Deficit  June  30,  1931 16,635.11 

The  terms  of  the  following  trustees  expire  with  the  meeting  of  your 
Association:  George  M.  Gold,  J.  F.  Moore,  ;H.  C.  Royster,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  J. 
L.  Putnam,  Z.  R.  Walker,  deceased,  term  expiring  1932,  W.  H.  Hartsell,  out 
of  Association,  term  ending  1933,  D.  J.  Keeler,  resigned. 

We  wish  to  urge  with  all  emphasis  that  the  churches  that  have  not  put 
the  college  in  their  budget,  do  so,  as  many  have  already  done,  for  a  definite 
amount  to  be  paid  regularly  toward  reducing  indebtedness  and  for  current 
expenses. 


This  October  8,  1931. 

Respectfully  submitted, 


W.  L.  HICKS. 


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The  report  on  Finance,  as  read  by  Joe  E.  Blanton  for  the  com- 
mittee, showed  that  $126.11  had  been  paid  in  for  Minute  Fund, 
and  $37.65  for  Co-operative  Program.  Four  churches  had  sent  in 
nothing  for  Minute  Fund. 

On  motion,  the  clerk  was  instructed  to  prepare  the  minutes 
for  publication,  superintend  the  printing  and  distribution,  and 
receive  the  usual  amount  for  salary. 

The  moderator  read  a  list  of  those  appointed  to  prepare  rou- 
tine reports  at  the  next  annual  meeting.  (See  printed  program 
in  this  minute.) 

Jno.  P.  Mull  read  the  annual  report  of  the  treasurer. 

TREASURER'S  REPORT 

Shelby,  N.  C,  October  8th,  1931. 

I,    Geo.   Blanton,   submit   the   following   report   of   the   Kings   Mountain 
Baptist  Association  from  October,  1930,  to  October,  1931: 

Received  from  Finance  Committee $179.85 

Paid  to  T.  L.  Cooper  for  minutes $100.00 

Paid  to  J.   V.    DeVenny 28.00 

Paid  to  J.   W.    Suttle 5.00 

Balance  to  credit 46.85       17^.85 

Respectfully  submitted, 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION, 

By  Geo.  Blanton,   Treas. 

Zeno  Wall  was  chosen  delegate  to  the  next  Southern  Baptist 
Convention,  and  Jno.  P.  Mull,  D.  G.  Washburn  and  L.  L.  Jessup 
were  chosen  delegates  to  the  state  convention. 

The  Order  of  Business,  as  printed  in  the  minutes  of  1930, 
was  ordered  reprinted  as  the  program  for  next  annual  meeting. 

The  clerk  was  instructed  to  make  a  place  in  this  program  for 
a  report  from  our  Historian,  C.  J.  Black. 

By  standing  vote  the  hearty  thanks  of  the  body  were  ten- 
dered the  Zion  Church  and  community  and  Pastor  Washburn  for 
the  royal  entertainment  accorded  throughout  the  sessions. 

On  motion  to  adjourn,  "Blest  Be  the  Tie  That  Binds"  was 
sung  by  the  standing  congregation,  and  the  benediction  was 
offered  by  J.  L.  Jenkins. 

J.  W.  SUTTLE,  Moderator. 
J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk. 


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GONE  BEFORE 


BEAVER   DAM:     Mr.    W.    P.    Humphries,    Mr.    W.    E.    McSwain,    Mrs.    R.    W. 

McCurry. 
BETHLEHEM:     Mrs.   Lucila  Blalock. 
BUFFALOES :     Mr.    Odus    Ledbetter. 
CASAR:     Mrs.    E.    M.    Invester. 
DOUBLE   SPRINGS:     Miss   Patia   Hamrick. 
DOVER:     Mr.   Emmett  Weaver. 

EASTSIDE:     Deacon  W.  A.  Cline,  Miss  Myrtle  Fagan,  Mrs.   George  McSwain. 
ELIZABETH:     Mr.    James    Roberts. 
FALLSTON:     Mrs.    Eulala   Royster. 
FLINT  HILL:     Mrs.  Frankie  B  Beheler. 
GROVER:     Mr.   J.    P.   Roark,   Mr.   John   M.    Beam. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  FIRST:     Mrs.   Robt.  B.   Dixon,  Elder  J.   T.   Hord. 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN  SECOND:     Deacon  V.   E.   Tate,   Mr.   W.   T.    Hatley,   Mrs. 

E.    J.    Elliott. 
LATTIMORE:     Mr.    F.    Harrill,   Mrs.    M.    S.    Hamrick. 
LAWNDALE:     Mr.    Andrew    Pritchard. 
NEW   HOPE:     Mrs.    Agnes   Blanton   Earl,    Mr.    Clifton   Gibson,    Miss   Eddessie 

McSwain,  Deacon  W.  W.  Hardin,  Deacon  R.  P.  Francis,  Mr.  M.  H.  Arnold, 

Mr.    P.    C.    Lavender. 
NEW  PROSPECT:     Mrs.   W.   I.   Spurlin. 
OAK   GROVE:     Mrs.    Lula  Lovelace,    Mrs.    Ethel   Blanton. 
PATTERSON  GROVE:     Mrs.  C.  J.  Putnam,  Deacon  Thomas  Falls,  Mr.  Sidney 

Bridges. 
PATTERSON  SPRINGS:     Mr.  T.  W.  Gladden,  Mrs.  Myrtle  McSwain,  Mr.  John 

Curry,   Mrs.    Braxton   Bowen,    Master   Carson   Allen. 
PLEASANT   GROVE:     Mrs.   Julius   Costner,   Mrs.    Amzi   McSwain,   Mrs.    Clyde 

Milling,    Mr.    T.    C.    Vaughan. 
PLEASANT  RIDGE:     Mr.   W.   C.   Dysart. 
POPLAR   SPRINGS:     Deacon   T.   J.    Holland,    Mrs.    Cynthia  Tate,   Mrs.   A.    M. 

Hamrick. 
SANDY  PLAINS:     Deacon   Z.   R.   Walker,   Mrs.    John  Humphries,    Mrs.    Land- 
rum   Whitt,    Mr.   W.    H.    Fields. 
SHELBY  FIRST:     Deacon  C.   C.   Hamrick,  Deacon  J.  C.   Newton,  Judge  J.   L. 

Webb,  Mr.  W.  M.   Roberts,  Miss  Mamie  Grice,  Mr.   O.   Elam,   Mr.   D.   B.   F. 

Suttle,    Mr.    Joe    Quinn,    Mr.    Chas.    L.    Eskridge,    Mrs.    A.    Wilhelm,    Mrs. 

W.  G.  Claxon. 

SHELBY  SECOND:     Mr.  G.  M.  Piercy,  Mr.  W.  E.  Turner,  Mr.  Jocie  G.  Jones. 
UNION:     Mr.   J.   O.   Green,   Mr.   Everett  Mode,   Miss   Essie  Jones,   Miss   Basha 

Mode,  Mrs.   G.   E.  Champion. 
WACO:     Mr.   L.    H.   Miller. 
ZION:     Mrs.   J.   M.   Poston,   Miss   Fray   Cabaniss,    Deacon   J.    M.   Wilson,   Mrs. 

George   Martin. 

ZOAR:     Mr.  Lucas  Burgess,  Mr.   B.   F.   Hughes,  Mrs.   I.   D.   Hamrick,  Mrs.   W. 
R.   Putnam. 

"THEY     REST     FROM     THEIR     LABORS" 


26  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 


CONSTITUTION 

PREAMBLE:  We,  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  located  in  the 
County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  adjacent  thereto, 
do  hereby  propose  to  establish  and  maintain  the  order  and  rules  of  a  dis- 
trict association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 

ARTICLE  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain  Baptist  Association. 

ARTICLE  2.  The  membership  of  the  association  shall  consist  of  such 
messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  composing  it  and  duly 
certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to  the  appointed  meet- 
ings, the  basis  of  representation  being  two  messengers  for  each  church  hav- 
ing a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty,  and  one  additional  messenger  for  each 
increase  of  fifty  or  major  fraction  thereof  in  church  membership.  All  pas- 
tors serving  constituent  churches  together  with  all  regularly  ordained  min- 
isters holding  membership  in  these  churches  shall  also  be  members  of  the 
body.  The  courtesies  of  the  floor  may  be  extended  to  representatives  of  the 
denominational  interests,  and  also  to  ministers  and  members  of  other 
Christian  organizations. 

ARTICLE  3.  The  association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and  place 
being  determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual  meeting  shall  or- 
ganize itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by  electing  from  its  mem- 
bership the  following  officers:  Moderator,  Vice-Moderator,  Clerk,  Treasurer, 
and  Historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to  serve  in  the  usual  capacities  of  such 
officers  and  who  shall  hold  office,  unless  duly  deposed  by  the  electing  body, 
until  their  respective  successors  are  elected. 

ARTICLE  4.  An  Excutive  Board,  consisting  of  not  less  than  seven 
members,  shall  be  elected  at  each  annual  meeting,  and  this  board  shall  be 
authorized  to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  Association  in  dealing  with 
new  matters  and  emergencies  arising  between  annual  sessions  of  the  body, 
provided  such  actions  shall  not  be  inconsistent  with  or  in  conflict  with  pre- 
vious actions  of  the  Association.  On  advice  of  a  majority  of  this  board,  the 
Moderator  may  call  an  extra  session  of  the  Association  to  deal  with  any 
special  emergency  which  may  arise;  but  such  extra  session  shall  be  made 
up  of  the  regularly  accredited  delegates  of  the  previous  regular  session, 
and  shall  have  authority  to  deal  only  with  the  special  matter  for  which  they 
are  called  together.  The  Moderator  and  Clerk  shall  be  ex-officio  members 
of  this  Board. 

ARTICLE  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to  counsel 
together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's  Kingdom  by  pro- 
moting unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  composing  it,  and  by  co-oper- 
ating with  the  programs  of  the  State  Baptist  Convention  and  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convenion  in  the  work  of  Missions,  Chrisian  Education,  and  Social 
Service,  and  any  and  all  other  objects  At  each  annual  meeting  one  or  more 
delegates  shall  be  elected  to  represent  this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of 
these  conventions. 

ARTICLE  6.  The  Association  may  receive  other  churches  into  its 
fellowship  on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations.  It  may 
also  receive  newly  constituted  churches  whose  articles  of  faith  harmonize 
with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose  practice  con- 
forms to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in  Article  5  above. 

ARTICLE  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right  or  authority  to  interfere  in 
the  affairs  of  any  local  church,  this  Association  asserts  its  privilege  of 
using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellowship,  and  in  with- 
drawing fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  careful   investigafng  to  be 


KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION  27 

walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to  endorse  and  support  the  mis- 
sionary and  benevolent  work  of  the  Baptist  denomination. 

ARTICLE  8.  This  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions  in 
accordance  with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well-authenti- 
cated book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

ARTICLE  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at  any 
regular  meeting  of  the  Association;  provided,  however,  that  each  proposed 
change  or  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first  day  of  the  ses- 
sion to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two-thirds  of  the  members 
present  shall  concur  in  its  adoption. 


CONFESSIONS  OF  FAITH 

1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  the  New  Testaments  to  be 
a  divinely  inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing  the  only  plan  of 
salvation,  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church  polity  and 
practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesus  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to  be 
the  Son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him  as  such. 

4.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration  in 
the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

5.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death,  burial 
and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate  person  should 
symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him  in  baptism. 

6.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  the  New  Testament  order 
is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together  for  the  pur- 
pose of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

7.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  to  time,  as  a  congre- 
gation celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  of  Him. 

8.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over  all  oppos- 
ing powers,  and  that  every  renegerate  soul  shall  have  a  share  in  that 
trumph. 


28  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 


HISTORICAL  DATA 


Year  Where  Held  Intro.   Sermon  Moderator  Clerk 

1851|Double   Springs D.  Pannell T.Dixon J.  R.  Logan... 

1852;New    Bethel J.  Suttle T.Dixon J.  R.  Logan___ 

18'53|Boiling  Springs G.  W.  Rollins D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan... 

1854|Mt.    Sinai D.  Pannell D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan... 

1859jZion G.  W.  Rollins D.  Pannell J.  R.  Logan... 

1856;New    Prospect T.   Dixon T.Dixon J.  R.  Logan... 

1857|Big   Springs G.  W.  Rollins G.  W.  Rollins___  J.  R.  Logan... 

18;58|01ivet    J.  Suttle G.  W.  Rollins___  J.   W.   Green__ 

1859'Pleasant  Hill G.  W.  Rollins L.  M.  Berry J.  R.  Logan... 

1860|High  Shoals L.  M.  Berry L.  M.  Berry J.  R.  Logan___ 

1861|Lincolnton    R.  P.  Logan L.  M.  Berry J.  R.  Logan___ 

1862  New    Bethel L.  M.  Berry G.  W.  Rollins___J.  R.  Logan... 

1863!Sandy  Run G.  W.  Rollins G.  W.  Rollins___J.  R.  Logan... 

1864JBethel   Ired.   Co L.  M'.  Berry R.P.Logan J.  R.  Logan___ 

1865!Zoar   G.  W.  Rollins R.  P.  Logan J.  R.  Logan... 

1866iConcord P.  R.  Elam R.  Poson J.  R.  Logan... 

1867iThessalonica J.   H.   Yarboro J.  H.  Yarboro__G.  M.  Webb... 

1868|Mt.  Paran G.  M.  Webb J.  H.  Yarboro__G.  M.  Webb... 

1869|Double   Springs G.  W.  Rollins G.  W.  Rollins___G.  M.  Webb... 

1870;High  Shoals R.  P.  Logan G.  W.  Rollins___G.  M.  Webb___ 

1871jBethel   Ired.   Co G.  M.  Webb T.Dixon G.  M.  Webb... 

1872'Bethlehem Wade  Hill T.Dixon G.  M.  Webb... 

1878'Zion G.  W.  Rollins G.  W.  Rollins___B.  H.  Bridges. 

1874lSandy  Run Wade  Hill G.  W.  Rollins___L.  M.  Logan.. 

1875jNew  Hope T.    Dixon T.Dixon L.  M.  Logan__ 

1876'Sandy  Plains G.  W.  Rollins T.Dixon L.  M.  Logan__ 

1877iPieasant  Hill J.  H.  Yarboro G.  W.  Rollins___B.  H.  Bridges. 

1878'Boiling  Springs A.  C.  Irvin T.Dixon B.  H.  Bridges. 

1879!New    Prospect H.  Hatcher A.  L.  Stough___L.  M.  Logan__ 

1880|Double   Springs P.  R.  Elam T.Dixon L.  M.  Logan__ 

1881|Buffalo    W.  A.  Nelson T.Dixon L.  M.  Logan__ 

1882|Bethel,  R.  Co A.  L.  Stough J.  Y.  Hamrick__L.  M.  Logan__ 

1883|Pleasant   Grove G.    P.    Hamrick___J.  Y.  Hamrick__L.  M.  Logan__ 

1884|Big   Springs A.  C.  Irvin H.  F.  Schenck__L.  M.  Logan__ 

1885|Grover B.  W.  Bussey H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1886lBeaver  Dam G.  M.  Webb H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1887|New    Bethel J.  D.  Hufham H.  F.  Schenck._D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1888'High  Shoals J.  M:  McHanaway.H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1889!Elizabeth G.  P.  Hamrick H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.Lovelace. 

1890*Zion J.  A.  Speight H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.Lovelace. 

1891lWaco F.  C.  Hickson H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1892JGastonia G.  P.  Hamrick H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.Lovelace. 

1893'Boiling  Springs J.   L.   Sproles H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.Lovelace. 

1894lShelby   A.  C.  Irvin H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1895'Bethlehem J.   D.   Hufman H.  F.  Schenck.._D.  S.  Lovelace. 

1896'Lattimore   G.  P.  Hamrick H.  F.  Schenck_.D.  S.Lovelace. 

1897|New  Hope A.  C.  Irvin E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

1898|Sandy   Plains T.   Dixon E.  Y.  Webb D.S.Lovelace.. 

1899|New    Prospect G.  M.  Webb E.  Y.  Webb D.S.Lovelace.. 

1900|Double   Springs R.  L.  Limrick E.  Y.  Webb D.  S.Lovelace.. 

1901|Cherryville T.   Dixon E.  Y.  Webb D.S.Lovelace.. 

1902|Pleasant   Grove R.  N.  Hawkins H.  F.  Schenck__D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

1903|Pleasant  Hill R.  F.  Treadway___A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

1904|Zoar D.  F.  Putnam A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

1905!Kings    Mountain J.   S.   Farmer A.  C.  Irvin D.S.Lovelace.. 

1906lBeaver    Dam A.  H.  Sims A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

1907|Besemer  City M.  E.  Parrish A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 


KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION  29 


Year  Where  Held  Intro.   Sermon  Moderator  Clerk 


New    Bethel D.   G.  Washburn__  A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

Boiling  Springs J.  J.  Beach A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

Grover C.    A.   Jenkins A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

Elizabeth J.  M.  Hamrick A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace. _ 

M-t.    Zion Wade  Bostic A.  C.  Irvin D.  S.  Lovelace.. 

Zion L.  W.  Swope J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Popular   Springs J.  R.  Miller J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

New  Hope T.  C.  Holland J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Waco W.  E.  Lowe J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Fallston    D.  G.  Washburn. _  J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Union D.  F.  Putnam J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Sandy  Plains W.  R.  Beach J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Ross  Grove J.  M.  Kester J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Bethlehem W.  G.  Camp J.  W.  Suttle J.  J.  Lattimore. 

Casar W.  A.  Elam J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 

Lattimore   J.   R.   Green J.  W.  Suttle G.G.Page 

Double  Springs R.  L.  Lemons J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 


1908 
1909 
1910 
1911 
1912 
1913 
1914 
1915 
1916 
1917 
1918 
1919 
1920 
1921 
1922 
1923 
1924 
192'5jShelby    1st Rush  Padgett J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page. 

1926  Kings  Mtn.  1st G.  P.  Abernethy__  J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 

1927  Double   Shoals Zeno  Wall J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 

1928  Beaver  Dam J.  L.  Jenkins .J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 

1,929  Boiling  Springs C.  L.  Black J.  W.  Suttle G.  G.  Page 

1930jPatterson  Springs__Walalce  HartselL.J.  W.  Suttle J.  V.  DeVenny.. 

1931|Zion L.  L.  Jessup. J.  W.  Suttle J.  V.  DeVenny__ 

Treasurer— 1851-1875— None;  1877— B.  H.  Bridges;  1878-1883— None; 
1884-1897— T.  D.  Lattimore;  1898-1899— J.  F.  Williams;  1900-1903— T.  K. 
Barnett;  1905-1913— H.  D.  Wilson;  1914-1931— Geo.  Blanton. 


SO  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 

APENDIX 

MINUTES  OF  THE  W.  M.  U. 

-OF  THE- 

Kings  Mountain  Association 

-MEETING   HELD  WITH- 

Poplar  Springs  Baptist  Church 

AUGUST  27th  and  28th,  1931 


NUMBER  DELEQATES  ENROLLED  274 


The  opening  session  began  Thursday  at  10:30,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster  presiding. 

"Joy  to  the  World"  was  sung. 

Prayer  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Organization. — Mrs.  Dodd  moved  that  the  roll  be  omitted  and 
that  those  whose  registration  cards  have  been  turned  in  up  to 
this  time  be  recognized  as  constituting  the  organization.  Motion 
adopted. 

Miss  Street  moved  that  the  program  as  arranged  and  now 
in  the  hands  of  the  delegates  be  adopted  as  the  order  of  business 
for  this  session.     Motion  adopted. 

Devotional. — Mrs.  W.  C.  Lynch  read  John  1 :35-43.  Her  subject 
was  "Follow  Jesus." 

Song:     "Where  He  Leads  I  Will  Follow." 

The  address  of  welcome  was  made  by  Mrs.  W.  M.  Philbeck. 

Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles  responded  to  the  address. 

Next  came  the  roll  call  of  churches. 

Recognition  of  Visitors. — Mrs.  Harris,  our  corresponding  sec- 
retary, was  present,  and  also  Dr.  Anders  from  Africa, 

Pastors  Present, — Gaston  Camp,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  W.  A.  Elam, 
J.  L.  Jenkins,  D.  F.  Putnam  and  J.  W.  Suttle. 

Presentation  of  banners  was  left  until  later. 

Eastside  presented  to  us  in  a  fine  way  "Personal  Service." 

Song:     "Take  My  Life  and  Let  It  Be"  was  sung. 


KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION  31 

Sermon  by  Bro.  L.  L.  Jessup,  who  read  the  16th  chapter  of 
Acts.  Prayer  by  Bro.  Elam.  "Religion  of  the  Open  Heart  was 
Bro.  Jessup's  subject. 

Report  by  the  Superintendent,  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Report  of  year  1930  reads  as  follows: 

Number  of  societies,  88 ;  number  of  churches  with  no  organ- 
izations, 10;  new  societies,  12;  number  societies  reporting  doing 
personal  service,  80 ;  number  mission  study  classes,  93 ;  number 
societies  observing  week  of  prayer,  54 ;  number  tithers,  138.  Sub- 
scribers to  Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  21;  Royal  Service,  190; 
Window,  15;  World  Comrades,  58;  Recorder,  242.  Points  made 
on  Standard,  9.     Amount  contributed,  $6,632.23. 

^Superintendent's  (individual)  report:  Letters  and  cards 
written,  384;  miles  traveled,  2,975;  meetings  held,  32;  meetings 
attended,  28. 

Bro.  DeVenny  explained  to  us  how  to  fill  out  our  part  of  the 
church  letter  for  the  Association.  Mrs.  Harris  also  said  a  few 
words  about  it. 

Treasurer's  report  was  read  as  follows:  "Amount  received 
for  expense  fund,  $99.29;  amount  paid  out  for  expense  fund, 
$99.29. 

The  following  committees  were  appointed :   Nominating,  Mrs. 

B.  P.  Jenkins,  Mrs.  Andrew  Pritchard,  Mrs.  Clifford  Hamrick,  Mrs. 
Tom  Roberts  and  Mrs.  Charlie  Wright. 

Time  and  Place. — Mrs.  Clyde  Cornwell,  Mrs.  G.  B.  McSwain 
and  Mrs.  J.  H.  Williams. 

Literature. — Miss  Street. 

Resolutions.— Mrs.  W.  C.  Lynch,  Mrs.  J.  K.  Willis,  and  Mrs. 

C.  A.  Bridges. 

Dismissed  by  Pastor  D.  F.  Putnam. 
Lunch. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

The  meeting  was  called  to  order  and  "Draw  Me  Nearer,"  was 
sung. 

Devotional  was  led  by  Mrs.  George  Lookadoo. 

Minutes  of  the  morning  session  were  read  and  approved. 

Prayed  by  Bro.  Gaston  Camp. 

Address  by  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  who  spoke  briefly  on  the 
Heck  Memorial  and  the  Every  Member  Canvass.  She  used  as  her 
main  subject,  "Go  Forward." 

Special  music  by  New  Hope. 


32  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

"Mills  Home"  by  New  Hope.    It  was  inspiring. 

Special  music  by  Dover. 

"Foreign  Missions"  by  Sandy  Plains.  The  main  theme  was 
"Letting  the  World  Know  About  Christ." 

Song:     "0  Zion  Haste." 

Address  by  Dr.  J.  C.  Anders,  a  medical  missionary  of  Africa. 
He  told  us  how  they  work  and  worship  over  there. 

"As  I  See  the  W.  M.  U."  by  W.  A.  Elam.  He  said  it  was  an 
inspirational  force,  and  as  he  sees  the  W.  M.  U.  we  can  not  do 
without  it. 

Closing  prayer  by  J.  L.  Jenkins. 


NIGHT  SESSION 

Bro.  D.  F.  Putnam  had  charge. 

Song:     "What  a  Friend  We  Have  in  Jesus." 

Prayer  by  Bro.  J.  W.  Suttle. 

A  picture  of  Africa  was  given  by  Dr.  J.  0.  Anders,  which  was 
very  educational. 

Special  music  by  Beaver  Dam  quartet. 

Pageant,  "Because  I  Am  His,"  was  given  by  Beaver  Dam. 
It  gives  us  the  challenge  to  serve  for  Christ  "because  we  are  His." 

Closing  prayer  by  Bro.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 


FRIDAY  MORNING  SESSION 

Young  people's  leader,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick,  in  charge. 

Hymn:     "Send  the  Light." 

Prayer:     Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Devotional:     Hubert  Smith. 

Prayer  by  Bro.  Putnam. 

Roll  call  of  churches. 

Pastors  Recognized :     J.  M.  Goode  and  John  M.  Walker. 

Welcome  to  Young  People  was  made  by  Miss  Virginia  Hopper. 

Response  by  Miss  Matilda  Jenks. 

Roll  call  of  Young  People's  organizations.  Twenty  were 
present. 

Presentation  of  Banners:  Boiling  Springs  having  received 
the  banner  for  the  best  all-around  work  for  the  young  people,  Mrs. 
J.  W.  Wood  came  forward  and  received  the  banner. 


KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION  33 

W.  M.  S.  banner  for  doing  the  best  all-around  work  was  pre- 
sented to  Shelby  second.  Mrs.  Dodd  received  the  banner.  Divi- 
sional banner  to  Divisional  No.  1,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly,,  leader. 

Playlet:     "Little  Lights"  by  Zion. 

Song  by  Shelby  First  Sunbeams,  "Jesus  Bids  Us  Shine." 

Pageant :     "The  Torch  of  the  Pioneers,"  by  Eastside. 

"R.  A.  Commission"  by  Mrs.  Elam  and  grandson,  William 
Elam. 

Song:     "The  King's  Business"  was  sung  by  all  present. 

Mrs.  Hamrick  gave  a  splendid  talk  on  the  work  which  she 
was  resigning,  but  has  done  a  great  work  while  leader. 

Talk  by  Bro.  J.  W.  Suttle.  He  urged  us  to  go  on  and  do  the 
best  we  can  to  carry  the  torch  and  keep  the  light  burning. 

Song:     "Jesus  Shall  Reign." 

Dismissed  by  Bro.  W.  A.  Elam. 

Lunch. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Song:     "The  Kingdom  Is  Coming." 

Prayer  by  Mrs.  L.  L.  Jessup. 

Devotional  by  Mrs.  J.  F.  Dickson. 

Mission  study  report  by  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood. 

"Why  Have  a  Mission  Study  Class?"  by  Mrs.  James  Ware. 
Her  answer  was  "because  we  need  information." 

Special  music  by  Shelby  First. 

Mrs.   0.  V.  Warlick,   of  New   Bethel,   told   us  about   State 
Missions. 

"Home  Missions"  by  Boiling  Springs,  was  presented  through 
imaginary  trips. 

Song:     "To  the  Work." 

"Love  Provides"  by  Shelby  First. 

Reports  from  committees  as  follows :     Time  and  Place. — Last 
Thursday  and  Friday  in  August,  1932.    Place — Double  Shoals. 


34  KINGS   MOUNTAIN   BAPTIST   ASSOCIATION 


RESOLUTIONS 

1.  We  wish  to  express  to  the  ladies  of  Poplar  Springs  Church 
our  appreciation  for  the  gracious  hospitality  extended  us  during 
this  meeting.  To  those  who  prepared  baskets  of  good  things  to 
eat,  to  those  who  brought  flowers,  and  to  those  who  opened  homes 
to  visitors  for  the  night. 

We  are  very  grateful  to  this  church  and  to  Mr.  Wesson  for 
the  wise  planning  for  the  comfort  of  every  delegate  and  visitor 
during  the  meetings. 

2.  We  offer  heart-felt  appreciation  for  the  services  rendered 
by  the  pastor  of  this  church,  Bro.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

3.  For  the  helpful  inspirational  program  which  was  pre- 
pared for  us  by  the  executive  committee. 

4.  That  we  express  our  appreciation  to  our  State  Secretary, 
Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  who  stirred  our  hearts  with  her  messages  on 
"Go  Forward." 

5.  We  feel  it  an  unusual  privilege  that  we've  had  in  hearing 
Dr.  J.  C.  Anders,  who  gave  us  first-hand  information  about  the 
mission  work  in  Africa. 

6.  To  each  one  who  helped  make  the  program  a  success  and 
especially  to  the  pastors  who  took  part,  we  are  deeply  indebted. 

7.  To  our  beloved  President,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  and  to  all 
the  other  officers,  we  extend  our  sincere  thanks  for  their  loyalty 
and  devotion  to  the  W.  M.  U.  work  in  the  Kings  Mountain  Asso- 
ciation. 

8.  We  heartily  thank  the  Beaver  Dam  people  for  their  splen- 
did pageant. 

9.  We  rejoice  that  we  may  have  a  part  in  "Helping  the  world 
to  know"  and  pray  that  each  one  may  do  her  part  in  promoting 
His  Kingdom. 

The  nominating  committee  recommended  the  following  of- 
ficers for  the  coming  year:  Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster; 
Assistant  Superintendent,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam ;  Secretary  and  Treas- 
urer, Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster ;  Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd ; 
Mission  Study  Superintendent,  Mrs.  Carl  Putnam. 

These  reports  were  all  adopted. 

At  the  suggestion  of  Mrs.  Liles,  a  rising  vote  of  thanks  was 
given  Mrs.  Wacaster.  "Blest  Be  the  Tie"  was  sung,  after  which 
the  Association  was  dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles. 

MRS.  JOHN  WACASTER,  Superintendent. 
MRS.  H.  C.  ROYSTER,  Secretary. 


Woman's  Work  of  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Asso. 


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CHURCHES 


REGULAR   TREASURERS 
AND   POST   OFFICES 


Beaver    Dam    

Bethlehem    

Boiling  Springs 

Buffalo     

Carpenter    Grove    

Cason    

Double   Shoals    

Double   Springs    

Dover    

Eastside    

Elizabeth 

Fallston    

Flint   Hill    

Grover     

Kings    Mountain    First  _ 
Kings  Mountain   Second . 

Lattimore    ,. 

Lawndale     

Macedonia     

Mount    Sinai    

Mull  Chapel   

New    Bethel    

New  Hope 

New    Prospect    

Norman    Grove    

Northbrook     

Oak    Grove    

Patterson    Grove    

P'atterson    Springs    

Pleasant    Grove    

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Ross   Grove   

Sandy   Plains    

Shelby   First   _. 

Shelby     Second    

Union     

Waco 

Wallace  Grove  __., 

Zion 

Zoar     


W.  H.  Humphries,  R.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C— . 
J.  D.  McDaniel,   Kings  Mountain,  N.   C._ 

J.  H.  Jones,   Boiling  Springs,  N.   C 

W.   A.   Russ,   R.   2,    Cherryville,   N.    C 

S.  T.  Carpenter,  R.  1,  Belwood,  N.  C 

Mrs.  Vernia  Newton,   Casar,  N.   C 

S.   B.   Eskridge,   R.   1,   Lawndale,   N.   C— 

0.  O.  Toms,  Lattimore,  N.  C 

G.  H.  Dover,   Shelby,  N.   C 

D.  E.  McCraw,   Shelby,   N.   C 

H.    L.    Roberts,    Shelby,    N.    C 

G.   S.  Royster,   R.   2,   Lawndale,   N.   C 

L.    N.   Harrill,    R.    2,    Shelby,    N.    C 

C.  E.  Byers,  Grover,  N.  C 

Miss  Nell  Hord,  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C— 
J.  W.  Gladden,  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 
Margaret  Lattimore,  Lattimore,  N.  C— 
Mrs.  F.  L.  Rollins,  Lawndale,  N.  C 

1.  E.   Campbell,  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C 

L.   Y.   Putnam,   R.   2,    Shelby,   N.   C 

G.   C.  Hord,   R.  8,   Shelby,  N.   C 

J.  D.  Carpenter,  Lawndale,  N  C 

Miss  Sallie  Bettis,  Earl,  N  C 

Zeno  Hord,  R.   2,   Cherryville,  N.   C 

Robt.  M.  Norman,  R  4,  Lawndale,  N.   C. 


Elam  McSwain,  R.  4,  Kings  Mountain,  N.   C. 

L.   B.   Seism,   Kings  Mountain,   N.   C.     

Ben    Bridges,    Patterson    Springs,    N.    C 

Cosie  Hamrick,  R.  2,  Lawndale,  N.  C 

Joe  Beam,  R.  7,  Shelby,  N.  C 

J.  H.  Callahan,  R.     4,   Shelby,  N.    C 

J.  B.  Wallace,  R.  2,  Shelby,  N.  C 

L.    H.    Ledford,    Shelby,    N.    C. 

W.  B.  Petty,  R.  1,  Lattimore,  N.  C 

A.   V.   Hamrick,   Shelby,   N.   C.      

G.    V.    Hawkins,    Shelby,    N.    C 

I  Paul  Gibbs,  R.  5,  Shelby,  N.  C 

W.    A.    Black,    Waco,    N.    C.       J    

D.  L.  Wallace,  R.  6,  Shelby,  N.  C 

G.   P.   Irvin,   R.   5,   Shelby,   N.   C 

J.   L.    Putnam,    Shelby,   N.    C 


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500.00 

1,575.00 

150.00 

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360.00 

600.00 

1,500.00 

1,240.00 

600.00 

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1,055.00 

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289.00 

600.00 

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4,645.29 

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KINGS    MOUNTAIN 
BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

North  Carolina 


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EIGHTY-SECOND  ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  with 

NEW  BETHEL  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  6th  and  7th,  1932 


NEXT  ANNUAL  SESSION 

To  be  held 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  First  Sunday  in 

October 

OCTOBER  5th-6th,  1933 

with  the 

PATTERSON  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Near  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 


1932 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN 
BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

North  Carolina 


<^s^r 


EIGHTY-SECOND  ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  with 

NEW  BETHEL  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  6th  and  7th,  1932 


c-^g&T^r-* 


NEXT  ANNUAL  SESSION 

To  be  held 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  First  Sunday  in 

October 

OCTOBER  5th-6th,  1933 

with  the 

PATTERSON  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Near  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 


1932 


THE  MARS  HILL  PRESS,  ROANOKE    VA. 


PROGRAM 

FOR  SESSION  OF  1933 

Patterson  Grove  Church,  Oct.  5-6 
With   Chairman   of   Each   Standing   Committee   and   Preaching   Ap- 
pointees 

First  Day,  Forenoon  Session 

9:30 — Devotional  and  Organization. 

10:00— Religious  Literature  W.  G.  Camp 

10:30 — Woman's  Work Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

10 :50— Mills  Home  D.  G.  Washburn 

11:30 — Introductory  Sermon T.  L.  Justice;  Alt.,  D.  G.  Washburn 

Closing  Announcements. 

Afternoon   Session 

1:30— Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance L.  L.  Jessup 

2 :  15— State  Missions  Zeno  Wall 

2 :45 — Home  Missions  Rush  Padgett 

3 :  15 — Foreign  Missions H.  E.  Waldrop 

3:45 — Miscellaneous  Business. 

Night   Session 

7:00— B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford 

8 :  00— Doctrinal  Sermon W.  A.  Elam 

Second  Day,  Forenoon  Session 

9:30 — Devotional,  followed  by  reading  Minutes. 

9 :45— Sunday  Schools J.  W.  Costner 

10 :  15 — Baptist  Hospital  D.  F.  Putnam 

10:45 — Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College 

J.  L.  Jenkins 

11:45— Miscellaneous  Business. 

Afternoon  Session 

1 :  15— Old  Ministers'  Relief John  P.  Mull 

1:45— Temperance  and  Public  Morals R.  R.  Cook 

2 :  15— Historical  Report C.J.  Black 

2:40 — Obituaries  W.  E.  Lowe 

3:00 — Reports  of  Various  Committees  and  Treasurer,  Closing. 
Miscellaneous  Business,  Final  Adjournment. 


ASSOCIATIONS    DIRECTORY 


GENERAL  OFFICERS 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator  Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Elam,  Vice-Moderator Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Geo.   Blanton,  Treasurer    Shelby,  N.  C. 

C.  J.  Black,  Historian  Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

EXECUTIVE    BOARD 

S.  IT.   Austell    , Earl,  N.  C. 

Joe  E.  Blanton   Shelby,  N.  C. 

Geo.  M.  Gold. R.   5,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

D.  F.  Hord  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

S.  Lester  Roberts Shelby,  N.  C. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster  Cherryville,  N.  C. 

D.  G.  Washburn R.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Moderator  and  Clerk   Ex -Officio 

CHAIRMEN  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEES 

Baptist  Hospital D.  F.  Putnam,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Christian  Education .J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Co-operative  Program   L.  L.  Jessup,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Foreign  Missions  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Home  Missions  Rush  Padgett,  Grover,  N.  C. 

Old  Ministers'  Relief  John  P.  Mull,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Orphanage D.  G.  Washburn,  R.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Religious  Literature W.  G.  Camp,  Cherryville,  N.  C. 

State  Missions Zeno   Wall,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Sunday  Schools  .J.  W.  Costner,  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals R.  R.  Cook,  Cramerton,  N.  C. 

Woman's  Work Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherryville,  N.  C. 

SUNDAY    SCHOOL    ASSOCIATION 

Superintendent,  J.  W.  Costner  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Associate  Superintendent,  L.  H.  Ledford  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Secretary,  E.  D.  Humphries R.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Group  Superintendents:     (1)  B.  P.  Jenkins,  (2)   G.  T.  Cabaniss,  (3) 

C.  F.  McSwain,  (4)  D.  F.  Hord,  (5)  E.  A.  Hoyle,  (6)  A.  A.  Richard, 

(7)  O.  P.  Hamriek,  (8)  A.  P.  Spake. 

W.   M.   U.   WORK 

Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster .Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,  Miss  Bertha  Bostic Shelby,  N.  C. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Division  Leaders:  (1)  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jenkins,  (2)  Mrs.  A.  C.  Beam,  (3) 
Mrs.  C.  R.  Spangler,  (4)  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley,  (5)  Mrs.  W.  F.  Ham- 
rick. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK 

President,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledf ord  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-President,  Carey  Walker   Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Intermediate  and  Junior  Leader,  Mrs.  Alvie  Jones,  R.  3,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Chorister,  Lyman  Martin Lattimore,  N.  C. 

Pianist,  Miss  Selma  Davis  Shelby,  N.  C. 

District  Leaders:  (1)  Miss  Ola  Lee  Glascoe,  (2)B.  E.  Weathers,  (3) 
C.  F.  McSwain,  (4)  Wm.  C.  Falls,  (5)  Miss  Eleanor  Elliott. 

BOILING    SPRINGS    JUNIOR    COLLEGE 

President,  J.  L.  Jenkins  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Dean  of  Boys,  Paul  W.  Hutchins  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Dean  of  Girls,  Miss  Eunice  Kneece Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Chairman  Executive  Committee,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 
Business  Manager,  W.  L.  Hicks  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

The  Association  has  no  missionary  or  other  paid  worker. 

The  Layman's  Brotherhood  is  not  organized  in  this  Association. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  NAMES  OF  MESSENGERS 

BEAVER  DAM— T.  P.  Hamrick,  E.  D.  Humphries,  W.  H.  Humph- 
ries, R.  W.  McCurry,  C.  A.  McSwain,  Scheiman  McSwain,  F.  C.  Mc- 
Ginnis. 

BETHLEHEM— J.  P.  Blalock,  B.  G.  Logan,  Mrs.  B.  G.  Logan. 

BOILING  SPRINGS— E.  D.  Hamrick,  Urnie  Hamrick,  E.  B.  Ham- 
rick, Grady  McSwain,  J.  F.  Moore. 

BUFFALO— J.  A.  Blanton,  P.  M.  Hord,  C.  F.  Grigg. 

CARPENTER  GROVE— A.  T.  Mull,  A.  D.  Warlick. 

CASAR— A.  A.  Richard,  Mrs.  C.  C.  Warlick. 

DOUBLE  SHOALS— J.  W.  Costner,  Clyde  Cornwell,  C.  R. 
Spangler. 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS— C.  B.  Greene,  G.  Green,  W.  P.  Hawkins, 
Mrs.  F.  E.  Greene,  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn,  Mrs.  Gary  Hamrick. 

DOVER— R.  E.  Moss,  J.  W.  Thurkill,  W.  L.  Queen,  Mrs.  W.  A. 
Elam. 

EASTSIDE— Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline,  Mrs.  P.  H.  Smith,  Mrs.  H.  E. 
Waldrop. 

ELIZABETH— E.  L.  Beam,  E.  C.  Borders,  Z.  V.  Cline,  I.  B.  Allen, 
S.  Lester  Roberts,  A.  J.  Spake. 

FALLSTON— J.  C.  Royster,  D.  E.  Hoyle,  Mrs.  D.  E.  Hoyle. 

FLINT  HILL— W.  E.  Clary,  C.  B.  Hamrick,  L.  N.  Harrill,  P.  A. 
Hawkins,  Carl  Weaver. 

GROVER— C.  A.  Mullinax. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  FIRST— R.  C.  Gold,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  D.  F. 
Herd,  J.  C.  Baumgardner,  Mrs.  G.  D.  Hambright,  Mrs.  T.  L.  Justice. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  SECOND— L.  V.  Gaffney,  J.  W.  Gladden, 
D.  D.  Lankford,  T.  R.  Milwood,  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley. 

LATTIMORE — Carl  C.  Jolley,  C.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  A.  McBrayer, 
Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  Mrs.  L.  C.  Toms. 

LAWNDALE— J.  W.  Towery,  Mrs.  Belle  Beam. 

MACEDONIA- 
MOUNT  SINAI— R.  O.  Ellis,  L.  R.  Putnam,  L.  Y.  Putnam,  C.  S. 
Rollins. 

MULL  CHAPEL— G.  C.  Hord,  J.  A.  Philbeck,  J.  P.  Hoyle,  J.  F. 
Clark. 

NEW  BETHEL— D.  A.  Beam,  D.  F.  Beam,  W.  D.  Burns,  Frank 
Elam,  G.  C.  Hord,  Ben  Wease. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


NEW  HOPE— W.  F.  Blanton,  G.  B.  Blanton,  W.  D.  Earl,  S.  H. 
Austell,  C.  E.  Jones,  Burie  H.  Hopper,  Miss  Sallie  Bettis,  Mrs.  Landra 
Putnam. 

NEW  PROSPECT— J.  B.  Smith,  M.  L.  Turner,  D.  M.  Beam,  Miss 
Pearl  Dixon. 

NORMAN  GROVE— J.  M.  Norman,  W.  T.  Warlick,  Mrs.  J.  P. 
Boggs. 

NORTHBROOK— Mrs.  P.  R.  Bellinger,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Wehunt. 

OAK  GROVE— W.  P.  Lovelace,  F.  C.  Ware,  J.  W.  Watterson, 
Elam  McSwain,  Everett  Ford. 

PATTERSON  GROVE— J.  C.  Camp,  Forrest  Hord,  Travis  Wright. 

PATTERSON  SPRINGS— H.  M.  Camp,  G.  M.  Borders,  C.  F.  Mc- 
Swain, Mrs.  D.  B.  Lowery,  Miss  Grace  King. 

PLEASANT  GROVE— Ed  Hamrick,  R.  L.  McSwain,  B.  S.  Mauney, 
V.  A.  Gardner,  Zemri  Williams. 

PLEASANT  HILL— J.  W.  Cornwell,  J.  C.  Lowery,  W.  J.  McSwain. 

PLEASANT  RIDGE— G.  B.  McSwain,  G.  L.  Hamrick,  D.  R.  Mc- 
Swain, G.  T.  Ramsey,  Mrs.  Yates  Hamrick,  Mrs.  D.  O.  McSwain,  Miss 
Odessa  McSwain. 

POPLAR  SPRINGS— C.  R.  Ledbetter,  W.  W.  Jones,  A.  M.  Ham- 
rick, E.  L.  Holland,  S.  B.  Jones,  C.  D.  Wallace,  J.  D.  Elliott. 

ROSS  GROVE— Joe  E.  Blanton,  J.  E.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Led- 
ford,  Mrs.  N.  G.  Hamrick. 

SANDY  PLAINS— R.  L.  Whitesides,  Ralph  Padgett,  J.  P.  Walker, 
N.  L.  Whisnant,  W.  A.  Williams,  P.  A.  Whisnant. 

SHELBY  FIRST— J.  H.  Quinn,  A.  J.  Dedmon,  Jno.  P.  Mull,  Geo. 
P.  Webb,  B.  T.  Falls,  Rush  Hamrick,  D.  A.  Beam,  Geo.  Dover,  Horace 
Eason,  J.  F.  Ledford,  L.  S.  Hamrick,  A.  V.  Hamrick,  H.  D.  Wilson, 
Mrs.  J.  D.  Eskridge,  Mrs.  Coleman  Doggett,  Mrs.  P.  M.  Washburn, 
Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard,  Mrs.  B.  T. 
Falls. 

SHELBY  SECOND— C.  A.  Morrison,  C.  H.  Reinhardt,  G.  V.  Haw- 
kins, Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Marlow  Stroup. 

UNION— J.  O.  Blanton,  C.  E.  Withrow,  G.  A.  Green,  Miss  Ruth 
Campbell,  Miss  Margaret  Bridges. 

WACO— Geo.  M.  Moss,  A.  L  Stroup,  S.  L.  Dellinger,  J.  L.  Hord, 
J.  F.  Wacaster,  Stough  Miller. 

WALLACE     GROVE— Cletus     Owens,     Austin     Kennedy,     Zeno 


Greene. 


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ZION— G.  T.  Cabaniss,  M.  G.  Cabaniss,  G.  P.  Irvin.  J.  W.  Irvin, 
J.  S.  Blanton. 

ZOAR— C.  S.  Bridges,  O.  L.  McSwain,  C.  C.  Allen. 

Number  of  mesengers  enrolled,  194. 

Pastors  and  ordained  ministers  enrolled:  C.  J.  Black,  J.  D. 
Bridges,  W.  T.  Brown,  W.  G.  Camp,  R.  L.  Chaney,  J.  B.  Davis,  J.  V. 
DeVenny,  W.  A.  Elam,  J.  M.  Goode,  J.  G.  Hicks,  I.  D.  Harrill,  Paul 
Home,  A.  T.  Howell,  T.  L.  Justice,  W.  E.  Lowe,  Rush  Padgett,  D.  F. 
Putnam,  L.  B.  Seism,  D.  A.  Tedder,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Zeno  Wall,  W.  H. 
Wall,  John  M.  Walker,  D.  G.  Washburn —24. 

Total  membership  of  the  associational-body,  218. 

The  following  visitors  were  enrolled  and  added  much  to  the  in- 
terest of  the  session: 

Representing  the  general  denominational  work — B.  K.  Mason,  of 
the  Biblical  Recorder;  J.  M.  Page,  of  the  General  Board  of  the  State 
Convention;  M.  O.  Alexander,  of  the  Mills  Home;  Miss  Lucy  Brown, 
of  the  South  Mountain  Institute. 

From  the  Gaston  Association — M.  L.  Barnes,  E.  H.  Biggerstaff, 
W.  P.  Biggerstaff,  Mrs.  W.  P.  Biggerstaff,  R.  R.  Biggerstaff,  Mrs.  R. 
R.  Biggerstaff,  Mrs.  B.  H.  Carpenter,  Geo.  L.  Mullis,  Mrs.  G.  T.  Tate, 
T.  J.  Skidmore. 

From  the  Sandy  Run  Association — Miss  Susan  Lattimore,  Miss 
Lucy  Lattimore. 

From  the  Caldwell  Association — J.  Z.  Perry. 

From  the  Mecklenburg-Cabarrus  Association — J.  D.  Moose,  W.  W. 
Rimmer. 

From  Shenandoah  Association,  Va. — Mrs.  G.  P.  Bostick. 


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LIST    OF    COMMITTEES    APPOINTED    DURING    SESSION 

ENROLLMENT— A.  A.  Richard,  W.  D.  Earl,  C.  B.  Green. 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE— T.  L.  Justice. 

WOMAN'S  WORK— Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn, 
Mrs.  Yates  Hamrick. 

MILLS  HOME— W.  A.  Elam,  C.  S.  Rollins,  Travis  Wright. 

ASSOCIATIONAL  FINANCE— G.  V.  Hawkins,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  J. 
A.  McBrayer. 

CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE— Zeno 
Wall. 

STATE  MISSIONS— L.  L.  Jessup,  D.  M.  Beam,  T.  R.  Millwood. 

HOME  MISSIONS— H.  E.  Waldrop,  G.  L.  Hamrick,  J.  W.  Towery. 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS— J.  B.  Davis,  C.  A.  Morrison,  J.  L.  Hord. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK— Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Ruth  Campbell,  Mrs. 
Lander  Putnam. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOLS— J.  W.  Costner,  J.  D.  Elliott,  C.  H.  Rein- 
hardt. 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL— D.  G  Washburn,  Cletus  McSwain,  J.  W. 
Gladden. 

OLD  MINISTERS'  RELIEF— W.  E.  Lowe,  W.  T.  Warlick,  L.  Y. 
Putnam. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS— J.  L.  Jenkins,  C.  C. 
Allen,  S.  H.  Austell. 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION  AND  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR 
COLLEGE— B.  T.  Falls,  C.  R.  Spangler,  J.  W.  Irvin. 

OBITUARIES— J.  M.  Walker,  A.  M.  Hamrick,  C.  F.  McSwain. 

TIME,  PLACE  AND  PREACHER  FOR  NEXT  SESSION— G.  T. 
Cabaniss,  B.  G.  Logan,  L.  B.  Seism. 

NOMINATION  OF  TRUSTEES  OF  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR 
COLLEGE— W.  G.  Camp,  John  Wacaster,  L.  H.  King. 

SPECIAL  COMMITTEE  ON  AMENDMENT  ART.  3  OF  CON- 
STITUTION—L.  L.  Jessup,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Rush  Padgett. 

SPECIAL  COMMITTEE  ON  GAMBLING,  ETC.,  Carried  over 
from  last  year — L.  L.  Jessup,  Jno.  P.  Mull,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  W.  W. 
Washburn,  J.  W.  Irvin. 


PROCEEDINGS 

First  Day — Forenoon  Session 


1.  Pursuant  to  previous  adjournment,  the  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  with  the  New  Bethel 
Church  on  October  6,  1932,  in  its  Eighty-Second  Annual 
Session.  Songs  by  the  congregation:  "Come,  Thou 
Almighty  King;"  "Marching  to  Zion."  J.  W.  Suttle, 
former  Moderator,  called  the  body  to  order  at  9 :40  A.  M. 
Devotional  exercises  were  led  by  J.  D.  Bridges,  reading 
and  briefly  commenting  on  I  Cor.  13.  Prayer  by  W.  A. 
Elam. 

2.  An  Enrollment  Committee  was  announced.  On 
motion,  permanent  organization  was  proceeded  with.  By 
standing  vote,  J.  W.  Suttle  was  elected  Moderator  for  the 
twentieth  successive  year.  Other  officers  were  elected 
as  follows :  W.  A.  Elam,  Vice-Moderator ;  J.  V.  DeVenny, 
Clerk;  Geo.  Blanton,  Treasurer;  and  C.  J.  Black,  His- 
torian. 

3.  A  number  of  visitors,  representing  the  general  de- 
nominational work,  together  with  several  from  neighbor- 
ing Associations,  were  formally  recognized  at  this  time. 
(See  list  of  visitors.) 

4.  L.  L.  Jessup  moved  an  Amendment  to  Article  3  of 
the  Constitution  relative  to  the  election  of  officers.  A 
Committee  was  appointed  to  consider  such  Amendment 
and  to  make  recommendation  on  tomorrow. 

5.  Song:  "Amazing  Grace."  Prayer  led  by  A.  T. 
Howell.  Without  presenting  a  formal  report,  T.  L.  Jus- 
tice spoke  on  the  subject  of  Religious  Literature.  Some 
announcements  were  made  by  B.  K.  Mason,  representing 
The  Biblical  Recorder.  Report  handed  in  later  and  pub- 
lished without  being  adopted. 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE 

A  glance  at  the  news  stands  today  will  convince  us  that  the 
tendency  of  the  people  is  toward  literature  of  a  mentally  destructive 
nature.     Sex  appeal,  polluted     politics,     Bolshevism,     banditry     and 


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such  like  seem  to  meet  with  public  approval  in  the  printed  page. 
Our  responsibility  at  this  time  is  to  contrast  this  demand  with  that 
for  religious  literature.  While  the  reading  public  is  obviously  anx- 
ious for  reading  matter  of  the  sort  mentioned  above,  yet  there  seems 
to  be  a  spirit  of  indifference  toward  the  printed  expressions  of  re- 
ligious men  and  women.  As  an  example,  only  about  one-fourth  of 
our  Baptist  families  receive  the  Biblical  Recorder,  to  say  nothing  of 
the  neglect  of  Charity  and  Children,  Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  Royal 
Service,  etc.  Our  people  called  Baptists  should  have  these  conditions 
brought  vigorously  to  their  minds  without  delay  and  with  repeated 
effort.  There  is  also  another  aspect  of  which  we  should  be  reminded, 
namely:  The  fundamentality  of  the  basis  of  the  religious  literature 
of  men;  the  Bible.  Paul  referred  to  it  as  the  breath  of  God;  that 
literature  which  is  a  life-giving  force.  Ezekiel  37:7;  that  literature 
which  is  the  saving  power  of  the  nations;  Romans  1:16;  that  litera- 
ture which  is  the  Christian's  defensive  weapon;  Eph.  6:17;  that  lit- 
erature which  is  a  probing  instrument;  that  literature  which  is  a 
cleansing  influence;  Psalms  119:9;  that  linterature  which  will  divert 
the  individual  and  universal  mind  and  heart  and  philosophy  from  its 
false  and  erring  and  ruinous  direction.  When  our  people  are  turned 
in  their  reading  to  the  Book  of  all  books,  our  ships  of  State  and 
society  will  gradually  right  themselves,  and  our  fundamental  troubles 
will  flee  as  the  dew  from  the  presence  of  a  rising  and  gloriously 
resplendent  sun. 

6.  The  Report  on  Woman's  Work  was  read  and 
adopted,  after  being  very  ably  and  interestingly  spoken 
to  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  and  a  special  song,  "How  Long 
Must  They  Wait,"  being  rendered  by  Horace  Easom. 

W.  M.  XL  REPORT 

As  we  realize  that  we  are  stewards  of  the  Gospel,  that  by  Chris- 
tians must  the  message  be  carried  to  all  the  world,  that  Jesus  is 
depending  on  us,  our  Christian  hearts  have  a  consuming  desire  to  be 
true  to  this  trust.  Yet  doubtless  in  every  heart  there  is  the  question, 
How  can  I  be  true?  How  can  I  do  my  part  toward  winning  the  lost 
world  to  Christ?    First,  be  a  soul-winner  wherever  you  are. 

The  W.  M.  U.  is  not  neglectful  of  this  very  important  phase  of 
Christian  service.  She  includes  among  her  fundamentals  "Personal 
Service"  with  "Soul-winning"  as  the  chief  motive.  Yet  surely  none  of 
us  would  claim  that  we  are  doing  our  best.  Oh,  that  it  could  be  said 
of  us  as  of  John  Wesley,  that  he  was  out  of.  breath  from  pursuing 
souls. 

Then,  too,  the  W.  M.  U.  places  much  stress  on  Praying.     The 
greatest  of  all  things  we  can  do  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel  is  to 
pray.    Thru  prayer  we  can  journey  around  the  world,  even  while  we 
stay  at  home.    Things  happen  in  far  away  places  because  we  pray. 
Away  in  foreign  lands  they  wondered, 

How  their  single  word  had  power; 
At  home  the  Christians,  two  or  three, 
Had  met  to  pray  an  hour. 

The  possibilities  of  prayer  are  limited  only  by  the  power  of  God. 


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Surely  prayer  is  the  Christian's  greatest  privilege,  his  greatest  oppor- 
tunity and  his  greatest  power. 

The  W.  M.  U.  is  also  trying  to  lead  its  members  into  the  light 
of  giving— the  Lord's  way,  the  systematic  way — the  only  way,  that 
of  tithes  and  offerings.  For  by  these,  His  house  is  to  be  supported  and 
His  Kingdom  to  be  extended. 

Upon  these  three  things  the  W.  M.  U.  is  laying  special  emphasis — 
Soul-winning,  Prayer  and  Giving. 

A  statistical  report  of  our  work  for  the  year  will  be  found  in  the 
report  of  our  associational  meeting.  This  meeting  was  held  at  Double 
Shoals  with  a  splendid  attendance  and  a  very  interesting  program. 
Once  again  I  ask  for  the  W.  M.  U.  of  this  Association  your  continued 
interest,  co-operation  and  prayers. 

7.  The  Report  on  Mills  Home  was  read  by  W.  A.  Elam 
and  adopted  following  an  able  and  stirring  address  by  M. 
0.  Alexander,  of  Thomasville. 

MILLS    HOME 

This  great  institution  at  our  doors  needs  no  introduction  to 
Baptists  of  North  Carolina.  It  is  worthy  of  all  the  spiritual  and 
material  support  that  we  can  give  it. 

In  August,  the  State  from  one  end  to  the  other,  was  shocked  to 
learn  of  the  tragic  death  of  General  Manager  M.  L.  Kesler.  He  was 
regarded  as  the  most  outstanding  child  welfare  man  in  the  South.  He 
has  gone  on  to  glory,  but  he  shall  not  be  forgotten  by  those  of  us 
who  remain.  We  are  glad  to  announce  that  Professor  I.  G.  Greer 
has  been  elected  as  General  Manager  and  took  active  charge  Oct.  1, 
1932.  Mr.  Greer  comes  from  the  Appalachian  State  College,  Boone, 
N.  C.  He  has  had  fine  training  and  is  regarded  as  a  man  of  outstand- 
ing ability. 

On  June  the  4,  1932,  there  were  in  the  institution  632  children,  of 
which  number  136  were  in  the  Kennedy  Home.  In  the  Mothers'  Aid 
Department  there  were  298  children  with  74  mothers  being  aided  in 
their  own  homes. 

The  children  in  the  Mills  Home  have  the  best  possible  training 
for  their  souls,  minds  and  their  bodies.  The  church  is  active  in  its 
agencies  looking  after  the  soul.  The  school  is  one  of  the  best  in  the 
land,  training  the  mind.  The  bodies  of  the  children  are  guarded  with 
good  food,  plenty  of  exercise,  and  proper  amount  of  sleep. 

Income 

Cash  from  Organizations   $116,864.50 

Cash  from  Duke  Endowment  16,114.69 

Cash  from  Individuals  3,943.11 

Contributions  in  Supplies  6,950.19 

Interest  Income    23,439.78 

C.  and  C.  and  Print  Shop 29,543.84 

Miscellaneous    1,728.87 

Total    $198,584.98 

Expenses 

Thomasville  Home   $132,313.37 


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Kennedy  Home   39,778.23 

Extra  Institutional  19,334.61 

Annuities  Paid    5,545.28 

Print  Shop  Cost  25,598.56 

Total  Expenses    $222,570.05 

Excess  of  Expenses  over  Income   $  23,985.07 

The  net  worth  of  the  land,  buildings  and  equipment  is  $1,126,- 
760.63. 

We,  your  Committee,  would  urge  every  church  to  make  the  great- 
est Thanksgiving  Offering  possible  this  fall,  and  that  every  Sunday 
School  does  its  best  in  its  once  per  month  offerings. 

The  letters  show  that,  with  one  exception,  all  the 
churches  gave  something  to  this  object,  while  an  increase 
in  gifts  is  shown  by  Boiling  Springs,  Double  Springs, 
Eastside,  Mount  Sinai,  New  Bethel,  New  Hope,  New 
Prospect,  Pleasant  Grove,  Shelby  Second,  and  Waco. 

8.  At  this  point,  a  number  of  Committees  were  an- 
nounced by  the  Moderator.     (See  list  of  Committees.) 

9.  At  11 :30,  the  Annual  Introductory  Sermon  was  de- 
livered by  D.  F.  Putnam,  the  appointed  preacher,  after 
prayer  offered  by  D.  G.  Washburn.  Matt.  16:13-20  was 
read,  and  verse  19  selected  as  the  text.  Subject:  The 
things  of  God's  Kingdom  entrusted  by  Jesus  to  His  follow- 
ers. Keys  used  in  opening  the  stores  of  the  Kingdom  to 
mankind :  Faith,  love,  regenerated  and  empowered  hu- 
man activity,  study  and  preaching  of  God's  Word,  the 
touch  of  personal  service. 

10.  Closing  announcements  were  made,  and  a  recess 
for  the  noon  hour  was  taken  until  1 :30  P.  M.  Prayer  and 
benediction  by  W.  W.  Rimmer. 


Afternoon  Session 

11.  Songs:  "Stand  Up  For  Jesus"  and  "Loyalty  to 
Christ."  Solo  by  Horace  Easom,  "When  They  Ring  The 
Golden  Bells."    Prayer  offered  by  M.  L.  Barnes. 

12.  The  Reports  on  Co-operative  Program  and  Church 
Finance,  State  Missions,  Home  Missions,  and  Foreign 
Missions  were  read  in  turn,  the  first  by  Zeno  Wall,  the 
second  by  L.  L.  Jessup,  third  by  H.  E.  Waldrop,  and  last 


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by  J.  B.  Davis.  On  motion  to  adopt  the  State  Mission 
phase  of  the  subject  was  discussed  in  a  speech  of  much 
power  by  J.  M.  Page.  H.  E.  Waldrop  spoke  briefliy  to 
Home  Missions  and  called  the  body  to  prayer.  Song: 
"Amazing  Grace"  by  the  congregation.  Horace  Easom 
spoke  with  special  reference  to  the  Every  Member  Can- 
vass as  a  means  of  carrying  out  the  New  Testament 
teachings  in  financing  the  Kingdom  of  God.  J.  B.  Davis 
spoke  on  the  Foreign  Mission  phase  of  the  subject.  Mrs. 
G.  P.  Bostick,  widow  of  former  Missionary  Bostick,  was 
introduced  by  Zeno  Wall,  and  spoke  tender  words  con- 
cerning her  deceased  husband  and  his  conversion  and 
call  of  God.  Brother  Wall  closed  the  discussion  with  an 
appeal  for  religion  in  the  home  that  should  reach  out  to 
the  nations.    The  reports  were  adopted  as  read. 

CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE 

"The  Co-operative  Program  is  simply  the  plan  or  method  adopted 
by  Southern  Baptists  for  the  prosecution  of  their  Mission,  Educational 
and  Benevolent  Work.  We  believe  it  is  the  best  plan  yet  devised  and 
it  is  more  and  more  coming  into  favor  with  the  churches.'' 

"No  plan,  however  perfect,  will  work  itself,  and  the  apparent 
failure  of  the  Co-operative  Program  is  really  the  failure  of  the 
pastors  and  churches  to  set  up  the  Co-operative  Budget,  make  the 
Every  Member  Canvass  and  thoroughly  and  completely  put  it  on  in 
the  churches.''  This  lack  of  preparation  and  execution,  of  course, 
causes  the  lack  of  support  to  the  local  expenses. 

The  Committee  makes  the  following  recommendations: 

1st.  That  every  church  be  urged  to  make  the  Every  Member  Can- 
vass on  November  20-27th,  and  as  far  as  possible  see  to  it  that  every 
member,  in  every  church,  is  given  the  opportunity  to  make  a  sub- 
scription. 

2nd.  That  every  church  possible  be  induced  to  send  in  funds 
once  each  month. 

3rd.  That  ample  preparation  be  made  for  the  Every  Member 
Canvass  by  sermons,  tracts,  the  organization  of  the  Promotional  Work 
in  the  Association  as  suggested  by  our  State  Convention  Promotional 
Committee,  under  the  direction  of  the  Southwide  Committee. 

STATE   MISSIONS 

The  position  of  State  Missions  in  its  relation  to  other  phases  of 
our  work  is  similar  to  that  of  a  kind  and  loving  mother  who  has 
been  left  by  her  children  to  die  of  starvation.  Some  of  the  largest 
and  most  important  churches  in  the  State,  as  well  as  a  good  many 
smaller  ones,  owe  their  gratitude  for  financial  relief  during  their 
earlier  days  to  State  Mission  funds.  Now,  in  the  time  of  her  great 
need,  and  as  she  faces  challenging  opportunities  for  greater  service 
than  ever,  support  has  been  withdrawn  by  many  of  our  Baptist  peo- 
ple, and  our  State  Mission  Board  has  had  to  retrench  its  activities 


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almost  to  the  vanishing  point.  The  Lord  is  just  as  interested  in  the 
spiritual  development  of  our  State  as  He  ever  was,  and  claiming  to  be 
His  people,  we  should  support  this  great  work  with  renewed  vigor. 
While  conditions  are  like  they  are,  it  is  suggested  that  many  local 
pastors  and  ministerial  students  may  do  a  great  work  by  offering  their 
services  in  training  schools,  religious  services  in  prison  camps,  hos- 
pitals and  other  phases  of  State  Mission  work  which  cannot  be  pro- 
vided by  the  Board  at  this  time. 

HOME  MISSIONS 

The  eighty-seven  years  of  the  work  of  the  Home  Mission  Board 
can  hardly  be  surpassed  by  any  organization  in  the  world. 

The  receipts  of  the  Board  have  declined  in  the  past  eight  years 
from  $908,5555  in  1924  to  $539,351  in  1931.  Yet  the  Board  has  carried  on 
its  work  to  the  glory  of  God,  paying  debts,  running  Mountain 
Schools,  Mission  Stations,  Good  Will  Centers,  preaching  the  Gospel 
to  the  natives  and  foreigners. 

This  work  among  the  foreign  speaking  people  on  our  shores  is  in 
my  opinion  the  greatest  work  of  our  Home  Mission  Board. 

There  are  thirty-eight  mission  workers,  doing  work  in  122 
churches  and  mission  stations. 

The  work  among  the  Jews  by  Rev.  Jacob  Gartenhaus,  a  convert- 
ed Jew,  who  was  reared  in  the  city  of  Jerusalem,  is  not  surpassed  by 
the  work  of  any  man  living.  He  goes  day  and  night  telling  the  story 
of  Christ  to  his  Jewish  friends.  We  can  not  mention  all  our  mission 
workers,  but  we  can  pray  for  them. 

The  Board  will  have  in  the  next  12  months  obligations  maturing 
to  the  amount  of  $251,850.  When  this  amount  has  been  paid  it  will 
leave  less  than  $100,000  to  carry  on  all  the  work  of  the  Board. 

One  of  the  great  features  of  our  Board 'is  our  Mountain  Schools. 
There  are  14  of  them  with  114  teachers  and  nearly  2,000  students. 
Last  year  there  were  nearly  800  students  turned  away  from  their 
doors,  because  of  the  lack  of  funds. 

The  property  of  our  Mountain  Schools  is  valued  at  $1,219,000. 

There  is  no  doubt  that  ail  of  our  work  is  in  great  need  of  our  sup- 
port and  is  worthy  of  all  we  can  do  for  it. 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS 

The  distressing  decline  in  receipts  of  the  Foreign  Mission  Board 
during  the  last  two  years  has  been  discouraging,  but  this  discourage- 
ment is  dispelled3  quickly  when  we  view  the  things  done  abroad.  We 
may  have  a  depression  here  in  the  homeland,  but  there  comes  to  us 
evermore  great  expansion  of  heart  with  renewed  determination  to 
press  forward  when  we  hear  of  the  marvelous  triumphs  of  our  work 
in  other  lands.    Our  missions  are  prospering  wonderfully. 

In  1906  we  had  214  churches.  By  1931  these  had  grown  to  2,681 
churches.  One  of  the  most  remarkable  things  about  this  growth  is 
that  1,868  of  these  churches  are  self-supporting. 

There  were  12,894  members  in  our  churches  twenty-five  years  ago, 
whereas  in  1931  there  were  169,311  members.  Our  membership  mul- 
tiplied thirteen  times.  The  growth  in  membership  has  been  more 
rapid  during  the  last  few  years.    It  is  worthy  of  note  that  we  baptized 


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more  people  last  year  than  we  had  church  members  twenty -five 
years  ago. 

One  of  the  most  specific  evidences  of  growth  is  shown  by  the  con- 
tributions made  by  the  churches  abroad.  These  churches  gave  for  the 
support  of  the  work  last  year,  $145,000.00  more  than  Southern  Baptists 
gave  the  support  of  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  in  1906.  fifl      ffl.     ffl 

An  outstanding  assurance  about  our  work  abroad  during  the  last 
two  years  has  been  the  wonderful  way  in  which  it  has  stood  the  strain 
caused  by  our  failure  to  support  it  properly  during  that  period.  The 
fine  manner  in  which  it  has  held  together  has  been  a  revelation  of 
how  solidly  the  work  has  been  done  in  other  years.  It  encourages  us 
to  take  up  with  more  hopeful  zeal  the  support  of  the  work  in  a  larger 
v/ay  in  the  future. 

The  present  year  has  been  one  of  great  revivals.  Think  of  a  re- 
vival experience  like  this  reported  in  Africa  by  one  of  our  missionaries, 
when  a  whole  village  came  to  Christ:  "One  of  our  Baptist  pastors 
went  there  and  baptized  1,444,  and  another  thousand  was  seeking  bap- 
tism. They  had  left  their  idols  and  they  wanted  a  true  and  living 
God,  but  they  did  not  know  how  to  go  about  finding  Him." 

Our    Pressing    Emergency 

"We  are  now  confronted  with  the  most  critical  emergency  the 
Board  has  ever  faced.  Our  income  always  drops  off  seriously  in  the 
summer  and  early  fall  months.  In  the  past,  during  this  lean  period, 
we  have  gone  to  the  banks  and  borrowed  money  to  tide  us  over. 
When  our  income  revived,  we  repaid  the  banks.  During  the  last  two 
years  our  income  has  not  picked  up  sufficiently  to  enable  us  to  repay 
the  bankers,  and  we  have  been  forced  to  add  the  borrowings  for 
current  exrenses  to  our  old  debt.  The  bankers  have  notified  us  that 
we  cannot  borrow  more  money,  yet  during  the  coming  lean  period  we 
must  be  prepared  to  meet  promptly  the  authorized  drafts  which  come 
in  from  our  missionaries  from  all  over  the  world.  If  we  should  fail 
to  meet  one  of  these  drafts  when  it  is  presented,  the  credit  of  our 
Board  will  be  ruined.    What  can  we  do?" 

In  response  to  this  statement  of  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  the 
recent  Southern  Baptist  Convention  appealed  to  the  Baptists  of  the 
South  to  raise  $300,000.00  during  June  and  July  to  relieve  the  distress- 
ing emergency  of  the  Home  and  Foreign  Mission  Boards.  Of  this  sum 
$190  000.00  is  for  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  and  $110,000.00  for  the 
Home  Mission  Board.  This  money  is  to  be  used  to  meet  the  regular 
exnenses  of  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  such  as  salaries  of  the  mission- 
aries, both  native  and  foreign.  The  life  of  this  Board  hangs  in  the 
balance  of  Southern  Baptist  devotion  to  this  cause. 

Nine  churches  report  nothing  for  Co-operative  Pro- 
gram. The  following  show  an  increase  over  last  year  in 
their  gifts :  Casar,  Dover,  Kings  Mountain  First,  Mace- 
donia, Mull  Chapel,  Patterson  Grove,  Pleasant  Grove, 
Sandy  Plains,  and  Zion. 

13.  Miscellaneous  announcements  were  made;  the 
Doxology  was  sung  and  closing  prayer  offered  by  D.  G. 
Washburn. 


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Night  Session 

14.  The  meeting  came  to  order  at  7:00  P.  M.  Song: 
"Yield  Not  To  Temptation."  Prayer  led  by  W.  P.  Bigger- 
staff.  Song:  "Stepping  In  The  Light."  At  the  instance 
of  the  Moderator,  Mrs.  L.  EL  Ledford,  President  of  the 
Associational  B.  Y.  P.  U.  organization,  took  charge.  The 
Report  on  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  was  read  and  spoken  to  by 
Mrs.  Ledford,  showing  the  large  place  this  work  has  in 
the  life  of  the  young  Christian.  Paul  Wilson  spoke  on 
the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  in  the  rural  church.  A  duet  was  rendered 
by  Misses  Madge  Spurlin  and  Frances  Graham.  The  re- 
port was  adopted. 

B.  Y.  P.  XL  WORK 

The  growth  of  our  B.  Y.  P.  U.  organization  came  with  the  reali- 
zation of  the  importance  of  the  young  people's  work  in  the  local 
church.  For  twenty-five  years  it  has  grown  by  leaps  and  bounds. 
New  methods  have  been  introduced  from  time  to  time,  and  plans  have 
been  made  as  best  possible  to  meet  the  needs  of  young  Christians. 

The  Baptist  churches  of  North  Carolina  have  more  than  2,400 
unions  and  457  general  organizations.  During  the  past  year  368 
unions  reached  the  standard  of  excellence  and  over  20,000  study 
course  awards  were  given. 

In  the  Kings  Mountain  Association,  there  are  85  unions  with  ap- 
proximately 2,000  enrolled,  and  15  general  organizations.  Most  all  of 
the  unions  have  held  at  least  one  study  course  during  the  past  year. 
Our  Association  is  divided  into  five  districts  with  a  leader  for  each 
district  and  a  quarterly  meeting  is  held  in  each  district  at  which  time 
interesting  programs  are  given  by  the  young  people. 

Our  Associational  Convention  was  held  at  the  Second  Baptist 
Church.  South  Shelby,  June  7  with  fifty  per  cent  of  our  churches 
represented  and  a  fine  program  was  rendered.  Miss  Winnie  Rickett, 
our  beloved  State  Secretary,  gave  the  address  of  the  afternoon.  Our 
meeting  next  year  will  be  held  with  Poplar  Springs  Church. 

A  number  of  our  churches  have  the  adult  union,  which  is  not  a 
new  organization  but  has  only  recently  come  into  its  place  of  proper 
emphasis.    A  special  quarterly  is  prepared  for  the  adult  union. 

Every  church  needs  a  young  people's  organization  for  there  are 
young  people  in  every  community.  It  is  urged  that  every  church, 
where  it  is  practical,  have  a  general  organization. 

For  the  past  year  2  special  features  have  been  contributed  to  by 
our  young  people,  namely:  Subscriptions  to  the  Biblical  Recorder  and 
the  Johnson  Memorial  Fund,  also  all  possible  pressure  and  emphasis 
have  been  placed  on  the  Every  Member  Canvass.  Our  B.  Y.  P.  U. 
folks  seem  to  be  willing  to  co-operate  fully. 

We  ask  for  the  co-operation  of  every  pastor  and  all  who  are  in- 
terested in  the  work  of  our  young  people  that  we  may  "go  forward" 
and  that  God  will  continue  to  bless  us. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  !  7 

15.  The  time  having  arrived  for  the  Annual  Doctrinal 
Sermon,  W.  G.  Camp,  the  chosen  preacher,  came  to  the 
platform.  Song:  "Make  Me  A  Channel  of  Blessing." 
Prayer  led  by  J.  M.  Walker.  Is.  6 :8,  Acts  13  :2,  and  Acts 
16:9  were  read  as  a  basis  for  the  discourse.  From  these 
Scriptures  the  speaker  deduced  the  vital  doctrine  of  the 
divine  call  to  service  in  giving  the  Gospel  to  the  world. 
The  call  from  above  to  the  individual ;  the  call  from  with- 
in to  the  church;  the  call  from  without  to  the  chosen 
group.  The  three  calls  blend  into  one— the  call  to  carry 
the  Gospel  message  for  God.  The  closing  prayer  and 
benediction  was  offered  by  the  Moderator. 


Seco?id  Day — Forenoon  Session 

16.  Songs:     "Blessed  Assurance"  and  "The  Way  Of 
The  Cross."    Prayer  led  by  L,  L.  Jessup. 

17.  Sunday  Schools  was  reported  on  and  spoken  to  by 
J.  W.  Costner,  and  the  report  adopted. 


SUNDAY    SCHOOLS 

The  chief  aim  of  the  Sunday  School  is  the  salvation  of  the  lost 
and.  the  edification  of  the  saved.  Thus  is  the  great  concern  of  God, 
the  mission  of  Jesus,  and  the  prime  endeavor  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  No 
man  ever  had  or  ever  can  have  a  nobler  mission. 

The  soul  winner  majors  on  spiritual  issues  and  for  that  reason 
is  a  social  worker  of  the  highest  order,  but  he  is  far  more,  for  he 
projects  himself  into  eternity  by  bringing  men  into  fellowship  with 
God. 

To  meet  the  aims  of  the  Sunday  School  requires  men  and  women 
of  the  highest  spirituality.  They  are  fellow  workers  with  God.  What 
a  fellowship!  They  are  called  to  be  fishers  of  men.  The  greatest 
promises  center  in  them.  "They  that  we  wise  (or  teachers)  shall  shine 
as  the  brightness  of  the  firmament,  and  they  that  turn  many  to 
righteousness  as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever.    Dan  12:3. 

The  Sunday  School  exists  primarily  for  distinct  spiritual  ends; 
therefore,  the  workers  must  be  spiritually  minded  or  the  school  will 
fail  short  of  its  purpose. 

Very  nearly  ail  of  our  churches  throughout  the  Southern  Baptist 
Convention,  particularly  in  North  Carolina,  demand  trained,  spirit- 
ually minded  pastors.  The  Sunday  School  teacher  should  be  no  less 
spiritual  than  the  pastor  and  should  be  willing  at  least  to  train  him- 
self or  herself  as  the  case  may  be  for  the  glorious  work  of  teaching 
God's  Word. 

Last  year  we  reported  a  total  membership  of  11,992  church  mem- 
bers and  a  total  Sunday  School  enrollment  of  10,978,  or  1,014  less  in 


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our  Sunday  Schools  than  the  church  membership.  We  reported  a 
total  contribution  of  $103,500.12  and  718  baptisms;  therefore,  we  gave 
$144.15  for  each  soul  we  won  to  Christ.  A  large  per  cent  of  these 
baptisms  came  from  the  Sunday  School  enrollment. 

Your  Committee  recommends  that  each  Sunday  School  have  at 
least  one  training  school  each  year  and  take  a  religious  census  of  the 
community  each  year. 

We  suggest,  or  recommend,  that  this  body  of  churches  elect  each 
year  at  the  annual  Association,  the  Associational  Sunday  School 
Superintendent  or  director  and  his  associates,  and  the  Secretary. 
These  three  can  confer  with  the  schools  in  each  group  and  elect  the 
group  Superintendents. 

The  training  work  of  the  church  must  go  on,  if  we  are  to  have 
trained  workers  to  teach  God's  Word  to  the  world  of  men  and 
women  and  boys  and  girls,  and  go  out  after  the  lost. 

Our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  spent  many  years  training  Himself  for 
three  years  of  public  ministry.  He  also  trained  His  disciples.  Let's 
train  cur  teachers  and  officers  so  they  may  be  workmen  that  needeth 
not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  dividing  the  Word  of  Truth. 

In  carrying  out  the  recommendations  of  this  report, 
Associational  Sunday  School  officials  were  elected  for  the 
ensuing  year:  Superintendent,  J.  W.  Costner;  Asso- 
ciate Superintendent,  L.  H.  Ledford;  Secretary,  E.  D. 
Humphries. 

18.  The  Committee  considering  the  proposed  Amend- 
ment to  Article  3  of  the  Constitution  reported  recom- 
mending the  adoption  of  such  Amendment.  The  report 
was  adopted.     (See  Article  3  as  amended.) 

19.  The  Baptist  Hospital  was  reported  on  and  dis- 
cussed by  D.  G.  Washburn.  The  Clerk,  H.  E.  Waldrop, 
and  Rush  Padgett  added  some  remarks,  and  the  report 
was  adopted. 

BAPTIST   HOSPITAL 

Private  and  denominational  hospitals  care  for  75  per  cent  of  all 
the  patients  of  this  country  and  spend  less  than  one-half  of  the 
money  used  for  this  care.  Fortunately,  the  Baptist  Hospital  belongs 
to  that  class  that  makes  a  dollar  go  a  long  way. 

The  year  1931  was  the  hardest  year  in  our  history  and  1932  is 
even  worse.  Demands  for  help  greatly  increase  and  income  from 
pay  patients  decrease  with  the  passing  months.  Many  of  the  smaller 
hospitals  have  been  compelled  to  discontinue  taking  charity  patients 
and  taht  has  increased  the  number  sent  to  us. 

A  large  per  centage  of  our  people  are  out  of  work,  or  on  short 
time  or  cut  wages,  and  we  are  getting  fewer  pay  patients.  This  means 
less  income  from  pay  patients. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  19 

The  indications  are  that  Mother's  Day  offerings  will  be  $2,590.00 
short  of  last  year,  so  that  the  income  has  been  reduced  from  every 
source  and  the  free  service  has  increased. 

To  meet  these  conditions,  we  have  cut  salaries,  curtailed  expenses, 
left  off  equipment  everywhere  and  yet  we  cannot  meet  the  demands. 

How  to  help  relieve  the  critical  situation: 

1.  Let  every  church  make  a  liberal  Mother's  Day  offering  and 

2.  Let  the  church  sending  a  patient  help  pay  the  expenses — at 
least  $1.50  per  day — and  this  will  help  our  Hospital  to  continue  its 
great  and  glorious  work. 

D.  G.  WASHBURN. 

Song:    ''More  About  Jesus." 

20.  Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College  was  reported  on  by  B.  T.  Falls.  On  motion  to 
adopt,  Bro.  Falls  spoke  to  the  report,  outlining  the  finan- 
cial status  of  the  Junior  College.  A  song  was  rendered 
by  the  College  Glee  Club.  President  Jenkins  emphasized 
some  of  the  advantages  of  the  institution  to  this  im- 
mediate section.  Remarks  were  added  by  J.  H.  Quinn,  J, 
M.  Walker,  Rush  Padgett,  and  Moderator  Suttle.  The 
report  was  adopted  by  standing  vote. 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION   AND    BOILING    SPRINGS    JUNIOR 
COLLEGE 

To  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association: 

A  report  on  Christian  Education  to  this  Association  is  to  all  in- 
tents and  purposes  a  report  on  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  around 
which  our  devotion  to  Christian  Education  has  centered  for  the  past 
quarter  of  a  century.  Your  Committee  makes  the  following  report  in 
regard  to  the  College: 

First.  The  College  has  met  all  requirements  of  the  Standard 
Association  of  Southern  Colleges  and  secondary  schools,  excepting 
an  income  of  $IQ;G00  over  and  above  tuition  and  fees.  This  require- 
ment it  has  been  unable  to  meet. 

Second.  The  College  closed  its  year  June  30,  1932,  with  a  consid- 
erable deficit  in  operating  expenses,  most  of  which  it  owes  to  its  faith- 
ful teachers. 

Third.  For  the  ensuing  year  the  Board  of  Trustees  has  contract- 
ed with  the  teachers  to  take  the  school  and  operate  it  for  its  income, 
and  to  pay  the  Board  10  per  cent  of  the  receipts  after  paying  over- 
head expenses,  not  including  salaries,  which  10  per  cent  the  Board 
will  use  toward  liquidating  the  indebtedness.  All  expenses  have  been 
reduced  to  a  minimum. 

Fourth.  There  is  an  enrollment  of  98  College  students  in  the 
present  semester.  The  morale  is  splendid  and  the  general  spirit  and 
resolution  to  carry  on  is  manifest  both  in  the  student  body  and  in 
the  l acuity. 

Fifth.    The  terms  of  the  following  trustees  expire  with  the  meet- 


20  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

ing  of  this  Association:     J.  W.  Suttle,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  W.  W. 
Washburn,  D.  F.  Hord,  Zeno  Wall,  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association. 

Sixth.  The  money  which  the  Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run 
Associations  authorized  and  directed  the  trustees  to  borrow  to  procure 
the  necessary  equipment  to  standardize  the  school  is  due  the  bank 
and  private  parties,  and  the  bank  has  called  its  loan,  now  amounting 
to  about  $1,800.00.  There  is  other  pressing  indebtedness  which  must 
be  arranged  somehow. 

Seventh.  The  Board  by  resolution  recommends  that  each  church 
of  the  two  Associations  designate  at  the  earliest  practical  date  the 
fixed  sum  which  it  will  raise  during  the  next  year,  at  such  time  or 
times  and  in  such  ways  it  may  elect,  for  the  aid  of  Boiling  Springs 
Junior  College;  that  both  Associations  at  their  present  sessions  take 
necessary  steps  to  raise  this  fall  at  least  $2,000.00  to  apply  on  the  two 
outstanding  notes  which  were  executed  by  authority  of  the  Associa- 
tions to  secure  funds  with  which  to  add  the  necessary  equipment  to 
become  a  Junior  College;  and  your  Committee  respectfully  lays  these 
requests  before  this  body  for  immediate  action. 


It  was  pointed  out  that  notes  against  the  trustees  of  the 
school  are  now  due,  and  the  pastors  and  delegates  were 
asked  to  assume  this  debt  by  raising  10  cents  per  member 
in  their  churches  within  the  next  few  weeks.  The  effort 
resulted  as  follows : 

Boiling  Springs,  $100 ;  J.  L.  Jenkins,  personally,  $100 ; 
Pastor  Suttle's  churches,  Double  Shoals  $17.90,  Double 
Springs  $34.60,  Lawndale  $9.70,  New  Bethel  $16.50,  Pat- 
terson Grove  $16.80,  Waco  $19.60;  Pastor  Camp's 
churches,  Carpenter  Grove  $11.70,  Casar  $12.50,  Pleasant 
Ridge  $17.90;  Pastor  Padgett's  churches,  Grover  $36.10; 
Lattimore  $34.30,  Poplar  Springs  $22.20,  Zoar  $25.70; 
Pastor  Elam's  churches,  Dover  $31.80,  Failston  $18.40, 
Sandy  Plains  $34.80;  Pastor  Waldrop's  churches,  East- 
side  $33.00,  Elizabeth  $43.10,  Buffalo  $10.80,  Ross  Grove 
$21.90;  Pastor  Washburn's  churches,  Pleasant  Grove 
$21.90,  Union  $35.70,  Zion  $29.90;  Shelby  First  $159.10, 
Shelby  Second  $62.30;  Oak  Grove  $27.10,  Bethlehem 
$34.30,  Mount  Sinai  $14.00,  New  Hope  $30.80,  Pleasant 
Hill  $20.00,  Kings  Mountain  First  $61.70;  Mull  Chapel, 
New  Prospect,  Wallace  Grove,  to  be  presented  by  del- 
egates; Kings  Mountain  Second  and  Macedonia,  not 
present  when  the  subject  came  up. 

Announcements  were  made  and  a  recess  taken  for  the 
noon  hour.    Benediction  by  I.  D.  Harrill. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  21 

Afternoon  Session 

Song:  "Stand  Up  For  Jesus."  Prayer  led  by  J.  G. 
Hicks. 

21.  Old  Ministers'  Relief  was  reported  on  and  dis- 
cussed by  W.  E.  Lowe.  After  additional  remarks  by  the 
Moderator  and  Rush  Padgett,  the  report  was  adopted. 

OLD    MINISTERS'    RELIEF 

The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Conven- 
tion, through  its  relief  fund  and  its  annuity  fund,  is  grappling  with  a 
great  and  growing  problem  of  providing  for  ministers,  their  widows 
and  dependent  orphans  in  the  best  posesible  way. 

The  permanent  relief  fund  is  still  less  than  $600,000  and  the  re- 
lief beneficiaries  are  receiving  on  a  n  average  less  than  $150.00  per 
year.  The  Board's  great  task  is  to  bring  in  a  better  day  for  our  old 
soldiers  of  the  cross.  The  Board  reported  a  good  year  and  expressed 
their  gratitude  that  the  blessings  of  God  had  been  given  to  them  in 
large  measure.  While  none  of  their  ideals  have  been  reached,  they 
report  faithful  endeavor  and  worthy  progress. 

We  would  plead  for  our  old  and  disabled  preachers.  It  is  so  easy 
to  forget  them  in  their  time  of  great  need.  The  churches  turn  them 
off  for  younger  men  to  lead  them. 

For  years,  the  Relief  Board  has  had  a  reserve  fund  to  draw  from 
when  t  was  necessary  to  do  so.  But  now  the  reserve  fund  has  become 
exhausted  and  it  is  up  to  the  churches  to  provide  more  worthily  for 
this  essential  work.  The  very  little  that  the  Southern  Baptists  have 
been  doing  for  them  has  become  less  and  less.  Our  Lord  would  have 
His  people  come  to  the  assistance  of  these  old  preachers  who  have 
no  one  to  help  them.  They  are  not  our  objects  of  charity  but  they 
are  our  retired  soldiers.  Their  claim  is  a  righteous  one  and  we  are 
debtors  to  them. 

22.  J.  L.  Jenkins  read  the  Report  on  Temperance  and 
Public  Morals.  On  motion  to  adopt,  L.  L.  Jessup,  Chair- 
man of  a  Special  Committee  named  last  year,  discussed 
that  feature  of  the  report  dealing  with  public  gambling 
as  carried  on  at  the  annual  Fair  of  our  county.  This 
phase  of  the  report  was  also  spoken  to  by  Geo.  Dover,  J. 
F.  Moore,  Rush  Padgett,  C.  J.  Black  and  L.  H.  King. 
The  report  was  adopted  as  read,  carrying  the  recom- 
mendation that  the  Special  Committee  of  last  year  on 
public  gambling  be  continued.  (See  list  of  Committees.) 

TEMPERANCE    AND    PUBLIC    MORALS 

A  crisis  has  been  reached  in  the  history  of  Prohibition.    However 


22  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

the  political  scene  may  shift  facts  and  principles  with  reference  to 
intoxicating  liquor — and  the  traffic  in  it — remain  the  same.  Alcohol 
is  still  a  habit-forming,  narcotic  poison,  striking  down  self-control 
and  turning  loose  the  baser  passions.  Drunkenness  is  a  deadly  evil, 
only  a  little  less  devastating  than  war,  carrying  in  its  train  of  evils 
disease,  insanity,  poverty,  disgrace  and  death,  broken  hearts  and 
broken  homes,  blasted  careers  and  ruined  souls. 

The  whiskey  traffic,  born  of  a  lust  for  gain,  is  and  always  has  been 
and  always  will  be  incurably  lawless.  In  view  of  these  facts,  we  can 
never  consent  to  our  governments — national,  State  or  local — licensing 
the  selling  to  our  people  of  beverages  containing  alcohol,  a  habit- 
forming  narcotic  poison.  On  the  other  hand,  we  will,  to  the  extent 
of  our  ability,  oppose  it  without  compromise,  pledging  ourselves  to  en- 
force the  law  against  it. 

It  is  a  lamentable  fact  that  divorce,  with  all  of  its  attendant 
evils,  is  on  the  increase.  America  leads  the  world  in  divorces.  We 
would  put  our  stamp  of  disapproval  on  all  forms  of  amusements  and 
immoral  tendencies,  such  as  dancing,  card  playing,  Sunday  golf, 
gambling  of  all  kinds  and  all  other  evils  which  tend  toward  the 
abandonment  of  worship,  the  desecration  of  the  Sabbath,  and  the 
undermining  of  the  home,  of  character,  and  the  church  of  God,  which 
Christ  purchased  with  his  own  blood. 

We,  your  Committee,  make  the  following  recommendations: 

First.  That  a  conserted,  consistent,  constructive,  and  persistent 
propaganda  of  education  be  projected  in  the  home,  in  the  churches 
and  in  our  public  schools  to  inform  our  people,  especially  the  rising 
generation,  of  the  deadly  perils  of  the  whiskey  traffic,  that  we  teach 
our  young  people  and  remind  them  of  our  experiences  while  we  were 
under  the  bloody  reign  of  whiskey  a  generation  ago. 

Second.  That  we  reappoint  the  Committee  which  was  selected 
last  year  of  which  Brother  L.  L.  Jessup  is  Chairman  to  continue  their 
negotiations  with  the  officials  of  our  Cunty  Fair,  relative  to  putting 
the  ban  on  all  chance  games  and  gambling  devices. 

Third.  That  we  respectfully  petition  the  County  Commissioners 
and  other  officers  of  Cleveland  County  to  use  every  power  given  by 
law  in  curbing  the  practice  of  gambling  at  the  County  Fair,  and 
throughout  the  County. 

Fourth.  That  we  covenant  together  to  discourage  the  tendency 
on  the  part  of  our  own  members  in  giving  either  their  direct  or  in- 
direct support  to  the  evils  under  consideration,  or  any  other  evils. 

23.  The  Historian's  Report  was  read  and  spoken  to  by 
C.  J.  Black,  and  the  report  was  adopted  with  provision 
that  it  be  inserted  in  the  Minutes  in  full. 

HISTORIAN'S    REPORT 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  has  enjoyed  some  very 
extraordinary  advantages  in  that  of  producing  historians  who  were 
able  to  compile  its  history  in  a  most  excellent  way.  We  refer  es- 
pecially to  John  R.  Logan,  who  wrote  such  awonderful  history  of  this 
Association,  coupling  it  with  that  of  The  Broad  River.  His  history 
reached  down  to  the  beginning  of  the  eighties,  and  after  thirty  years 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  23 

elapsed,  the  brethren  decided  something  ought  to  be  done  to  show 
that  we  appreciated  what  Brother  Logan  had  done,  so  they  appointed 
Hon.  E.  Y.  Webb  to  prepare  a  short  history  covering  the  period  from 
Logan's  account  down  to  1910.  This  he  did  in  a  very  scholarly  way. 
The  paper  was  read  at  the  1911  meeting  of  the  Association  which  met 
with  Cherryville  Baptist  Church  that  year.  We  cannot  make  this 
paper  as  complete  as  he  did  because  of  the  cost  of  printing  and  the 
small  amount  given  to  have  our  Minutes  printed.  We  are  giving 
a  mere  summary  of  the  work  done  by  this  Association  from  1911 
until  1931. 

In  1911.  this  Association  was  composed  of  thirty-seven  churches 
and  had  a  membership  of  7,666,  and  at  the  close  of  the  next  decade 
it  had  39  churches  and  a  membership  of  8.134,  a  gain  of  468.  During 
this  decade,  it  had  at  one  time  42  churches  with  a  membership  of 
8.570,  but  it  lost  some  of  its  churches  and  consequently  some  of  its 
numbers. 

The  next  decade  experienced  a  marked  change  in  many  wavs. 
The  Association  began  with  8.134  members  and  ended  with  11,992. 
This  was  an  increase  of  3,858,  or  47  per  cent.  During  the  first  decade, 
310  baotisms  in  1911  were  reported  and  499  in  1920.  There  was  an 
increase  of  only  370  during  the  entire  ten  years,  but  the  second  decade 
showed  a  very  great  increase.  It  began  with  8,134  and  ended  with  11,- 
992.  During  the  first  decade,  there  was  a  very  great  increase  in  gifts 
to  all  of  the  Convention  enterprises,  showing  that  we  emphasized 
giving  but  did  not  stress  evangelism.  During  the  second  decade,  we 
stressed  evangelism  and  did  not  show  as  much  interest  in  benevolence, 
consequently,  there  was  a  great  increase  in  baptisms  and  a  marked 
decline  in  gifts. 

In  1911,  we  gave  to  all  objects  of  the  Convention  $1,917.25,  and  in 
1920  $684.22,  designated  and  $33,554.52  not  designated,  making  a 
grand  total  to  missions  that  year  of  $34,238.74.  This  was  an  increase 
of  $32,321.49,  but  in  1931,  we  dropped  to  $8,834.90  to  the  Co-operative 
Program  and  $1,256,25  designated.  Please  note  the  decrease.  What 
caused  it?  Three  things  brought  it  about.  First,  the  failure  of  so 
many  of  our  banks  in  this  section;  second,  the  great  decrease  in  the 
price  of  farm  products;  third,  a  great  decline  in  Godliness.  A  pe- 
culiar feeling  came  over  the  people  that  no  one  can  explain. 

In  1911,  we  had  4,671  enrolled  in  our  Sunday  Schools,  and  1920 
we  had  5.723,  an  increase  of  1,052.  1921  we  reported  6,452  enrolled  in 
Sunday  Schools  and  1931,  10,892,  an  increase  of  4,420,  or  68  per  cent. 
This  increase  in  Sunday  School  work  shows  why  we  increased  so 
much  in  membership. 

At  the  beginning  of  this  period,  we  had  but  17  Woman's 
Missionary  Societies  with  4  auxiliaries,  and  a  membership  of  347.  In 
1920,  we  had  22  societies  with  a  membership  of  610.  The  second  de- 
cade began  with  17  in  1921  and  reported  26  in  1931.  The  membership 
was  not  reported  in  the  1921  Minutes,  but  669  were  reported  in  1931, 
with  a  large  number  of  Y.  W.  A.'s,  G.  A.'s,  Sunbeams,  and  Royal  Am- 
bassadors. The  increase  in  membership  was  not  so  great  as  the  in- 
crease in  gifts.  Our  women  wrought  nobly  during  these  twenty 
years  of  our  history. 

The  next  thing  we  wish  to  mention  is  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  work.  At 
the  beginning  of  this  period  of  our  history  we  are  discussing,  the  B.  Y. 


24  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


P.  U.  work  had  scarcely  begun.  A  few  churches  in  our  cities  had 
organized  their  young  people,  but  a  B.  Y.  P.  U.  in  a  country  church 
was  not  known  in  many  sections.  No  B.  Y.  P.  U.  is  mentioned  in  our 
Minutes  until  1918.  The  Minutes  for  the  1918  session  show  that  we 
had  3  unions  with  a  membership  of  131.  No  more  mention  is  made  of 
them  until  1926.  Here  we  have  a  period  of  eight  years  without  any 
report. 

At  the  1926  session  of  this  Association,  the  reports  showed  that 
we  had  36  senior  unions,  13  intermediates,  and  19  juniors.  In  1931, 
we  had  7  adult  unions,  32  seniors,  20  intermediates,  and  29  juniors, 
with  a  membership  of  1,910.  This  phase  of  our  work  has  outgrown 
all  of  the  others.  Our  young  people  have  shown  remarkable  interest 
in  the  Lord's  work. 

Possibly  I  ought  to  mention  pastors'  salaries  in  this  paper.  Fig- 
ures help  materially  when  they  are  correct. 

At  the  beginning  of  this  period,  we  gave  in  pastors'  salaries  for 
the  year  $8,431.05,  and  in  1921,  we  gave  $21,482.24,  which  was  a  very 
marked  increase.  Last  year,  we  reported  $27,832,  which  was  $2,244  less 
than  was  paid  them  the  year  of  1930.  This  year  will  show  a  still 
decrease. 

Brother  A.  C.  Irvin  served  as  Moderator  for  the  1911  and  1912 
sessions.  After  him  came  our  present  incumbent  who  has  served  for 
these  twenty  years.  This  body  ought  to  show  him  in  some  tangible 
way  how  much  they  appreciate  the  noble  service  he  has  rendered  the 
Baptists  of  this  county  for  these  twenty  years.  We  are  able,  why 
should  we  not  do  it? 

D.  S.  Lovelace  was  Clerk  for  the  sessions  of  1911  and  1912;  after 
him  came  J.  J.  Lattimore  who  served  until  1921  when  G.  G.  Page  was 
elected  and  served  until  1929  when  our  present  Clerk  was  elected. 

H.  D.  Wilson  served  as  Treasurer  during  the  1911  and  1912  ses- 
sions, then  came  our  present  incumbent  who  has  served  as  long  as  our 
Moderator. 

Nov/,  we  have  reviewed  the  last  twenty  years  of  our  history.  This 
period  had  seen  many  changes  come  about.  These  changes  have  been 
in  many  ways.  The  men  who  had  the  work  on  their  hearts  twenty 
years  ago  have  nearly  all  passed  to  the  great  beyond.  The  few  re- 
maining have  about  spent  their  strength.  Soon  they,  too,  will  be 
numbered  with  the  past.  Twenty  years  more,  and  a  new  crowd  will 
have  charge  of  this  body.    What  will  it  be? 

We  have  gone  through  some  trying  financial  strains  during  these 
twenty  years.  We  made  more  money  than  we  knew  how  to  spend. 
We  played  the  fool  with  it  and  hard  times  came  our  way.  We  made 
debts  when  we  had  the  money,  now  we  have  to  pay  them  when  we  do 
not  have  the  money.  What  the  outcome  will  be  we  cannot  tell.  God 
alone  knows.  We  trust  that  we  have  learned  our  lessons  and  that  the 
next  time  we  have  any  money,  we  may  know  what  to  do  with  it. 

24.  The  Report  on  Obituaries  was  adopted  after  being- 
read  and  spoken  to  by  J.  M.  Walker.  (See  Obituary 
page.) 

25.  B.  G.  Logan  presented  the  Report  of  Committee 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  25 

on  Time,  Place  and  Preacher  for  next  session,  which  was 
adoptd  as  follows : 

Time — Thursday  and  Friday  following  First  Sunday 
in  October  5-6,  1933. 

Place — Patterson  Grove  Church. 

Preachers — For  Introductory  Sermon,  Dr.  T.  L.  Jus- 
tice; Alternate,  D.  G.  Washburn.  Doctrinal  Sermon,  W. 
A.  Elam. 

26.  Other  short  reports  and  closing  miscellany : 
Committee  on  Associational  Finance  reported  having 
received  the  sum  of  $134.35  for  Minute  Fund,  $36.49  for 
Co-operative  Program,  $3.50  for  Mills  Home,  and  $2.50 
for  Baptist  Hospital.  A  collection  amounting  to  $15.40 
was  taken  to  supplement  the  Minute  Fund.  The  follow- 
ing Treasurer's  Report  was  presented : 

TREASURER'S    REPORT 
I,   George   Blanton,   submit   the   following   report   of   the   Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association  from  October,  1931,  to  October,  1932: 

Balance  brought  forward   $  46.87 

Received  from  Finance  Committee  178.76    $225.63 

Paid  T.  L.  Cooper,  for  Minutes  .$127.50 

Paid  Walters  Durham,  Treasurer   59.75 

Faid  J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk  25.00 

Paid  J.  V.  DeVenny,  Postage  3.36 

Paid  J.  W.  Suttle   5.00 

Balance  to  credit   5.02     $225.63 


GEO.   BLANTON,  Treas. 

A  motion  was  presented  and  carried  that  a  suitable 
memorial  tribute  be  prepared  by  J.  L.  Jenkins  and  J.  H. 
Quinn  to  the  late  Prof.  J.  D.  Huggins,  Dean  of  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College,  and  that  this  tribute  with  a  cut 
of  Prof.  Huggins  be  inserted  in  the  Minutes.  The  Clerk 
was  instructed  to  have  the  Minutes  printed  and  dis- 
tributed, receiving  the  usual  fee  for  his  services. 

Rush  Padgett  was  appointed  a  delegate  to  the  coming 
Southern  Baptist  Convention  and  G.  V.  Hawkins,  L.  H. 


26  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

Ledford  and  J.  W.  Costner,  delegates  to  the  coming  State 
Convention.  The  Executive  Board  of  the  past  year  was 
reelected  to  serve  during  the  coming  year.  On  recom- 
mendation of  the  Committee,  the  following  were  reelected 
to  serve  as  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College: 
J.  W.  Suttle,  W.  W.  Washburn,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster,  Zeno  Wall. 

The  election  of  officers  of  the  Association  to  serve 
through  the  next  session  was  gone  into,  and  resulted  in 
the  reelection  of  all  the  present  incumbents. 

On  motion  of  Rush  Padgett,  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks 
was  tendered  the  New  Bethel  Church  and  community 
for  the  bountiful  hospitality  shown  the  Association. 

Adjournment  was  taken  to  meet  at  Patterson  Grove 
Church  on  Thursday  and  Friday  following  the  First 
Sunday  in  October,  1933.  Closing  song:  "Blest  Be  The 
Tie  That  Binds."    Benediction  by  D.  G.  Washburn. 

J.  W.  SUTTLE,  Moderator. 
J.  V.  DeVENNY,  Clerk. 


IN  MEMORIAM 

ELIZABETH: 

PATTERSON  GROVE: 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Hauser 

Mrs.  Fred  Newton 

Mrs.  Mary  Jane  Mauney 

Mrs.  Cinthia  Foster 

Mrs.  Cora  Philbeek 

PLEASANT  GROVE: 

Mr.  J.  C.  Hord 

Mr.  O.  G.  Glasco 

FALLSTON: 

Mr.  Caleb  Hoyle 

Mr.  J.  H.  Fortenberry 

Mr.  Cicero  Dellinger 

Mr.  A.  F.  Williams 

PLEASANT  RIDGE: 

GROVER: 

Mrs.  L.  A.  McCwain 

Mr.  Jerome  Cook 

Mrs.  J.  B.  McSwain 

Mr.  C.  E.  Earl 

Mr.  G.  W.  McSwain,  Deacon 

Mrs.  M.  H.  Wells 

POPLAR  SPRINGS: 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN,  FIRST: 

Mr.  Ector  Ledbetter 

Mrs.  T.  C.  Hardin 

Mr.  W.  A.  Lattimore 

Mr.  Harry  Moore 

ROSS  GROVE: 

Mr.  G.  D.  Hambright,  Dea. 

Mr.  James  Brackett 

LATTIMORE: 

Mrs.  G.  L.  Seism 

Mr.  A.  M.  Lattimore 

Mrs.  P.  F.  Ellis 

Mr.  A.  B.  Jones 

Mrs.  R.  P.  Weathers                    i 

Mrs.  J.  H.  Jones 

SANDY  PLAINS: 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Short 

Miss  Lula  Walker 

BEAVER  DAM: 

Mr.  G.  A.  Price 

Mr.  David  McSwain 

SHELBY  FIRST: 

Mrs.  Howard  Wilson 

Rev.  T.  W.  Ebeltoft 

Mrs.  Margaret  Weathers 

Mr.  H.  A.  Logan 

BETHLEHEM: 

Mrs.  J.  P.  Smith 

Mrs.  Frank  Earney 

Mr.  J.  R.  Dover 

CASAR: 

Mr.  Robert  Sullivan 

Mr.  D.  S.  Downs,  Deacon 

Mrs.  Eva  Blanton 

Mrs.  A.  A.  Peeler 

Mr.  T.  W.  Hamrick 

DOUBLE  SHOALS: 

Mr.  Monroe  Grigg 

Mr.  Joseph  Lankford 

Mr.  Logan  Moore 

DOUBLE  SPRINGS: 

Mr.  J.  P.  Smith 

\               Mr.  W.  A.  Crowder 

Mr.  Val  Thomason 

Miss  Wilmae  Calton 

Mrs.  W.  A.  E'tters 

Mrs.  John  Moore 

Miss  Betsy  Green 

Mrs.  Mary  Champion 

Mrs.  M.  N.  Hamrick 

EASTSIDE : 

Mrs.  Esther  McBrayer 

•                Mr.  T.  T.  Fowler 

Mrs.  Josie  Hord 

MACEDONIA: 

Mrs.  Pauline  Myers 

Mr.  C.  F.  Moss 

SHELBY  SECOND: 

MOUNT  SINAI: 

Mrs.  N.  D.  Hughes 

L.  C.  Putnam,  Deacon 

Mrs.  A.  R.  Putnam 

Mr.  W.  N.  Weaver 

Mrs.  T.  W.  Roberts 

NEW  BETHEL: 

Miss  Virginia  Weaver 

Mr.  Carmel  Elam,  Deacon 

Mr.  J.  C.  Hyder 

Miss  Jane  Prichard 

Mr.  J.  I.  Hollifield 

NEW  HOPE: 

Mr.  J.  H.  Queen 

Mrs.  Sallie  Turner 

Mr.  Lawrence  Barrett 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Rippy 

UNION: 

NEW  PROSPECT: 

Mr.  V.  B.  Champion,  Deacon 

Mrs.  Barbara  Beam 

Mr.  Andy  McEntire 

Mr.  O.  C.  Dixon,  Deacon 

WACO: 

OAK  GROVE: 

Mr.  W.  M.  Harrelson,  Deacon 

Mr.  W.  T.  Hicks,  Deacon 

ZION: 

Mrs.  David  Lovelace 

Mr.  G.  H.  Simmons 

Mrs.  Buna  Ledford 

ZOAR: 

Mrs.  Dotty  Dobbins 

Mr.  J.  L.  Putnam 

Mrs.  Adelia  Ledford 

Mr.  Fred  Sisk 

PATTERSON  SPRINGS: 

Mrs.  R.  W.  Weaver 

Mr.  J.  W.  McCombs 

28  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


CONSTITUTION 

PREAMBLE:  We,  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  located  in 
the  County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  ad- 
jacent thereto,  do  hereby  propose  to  establish  and  maintain  the  order 
and  rules  of  a  district  Association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 

ARTICLE  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  the  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association. 

ARTICLE  2.  The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of 
such  messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  composing  it 
and  duly  certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to 
the  appointed  meetings,  the  basis  of  representation  being  two  mes- 
sengers for  each  church  having  a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty, 
and  one  additional  messenger  for  each  increase  of  fifty  or  major 
fraction  thereof  in  church  membership.  All  pastors  serving  con- 
stituent churches  together  with  all  regularly  ordained  ministers  hold- 
ing membership  in  these  churches  shall  also  be  members  of  the  body. 
The  courtesies  of  the  floor  may  be  extended  to  representatives  of  the 
denominational  interests,  and  also  to  ministers  and  members  of  other 
Christian  organizations. 

ARTICLE  3.  The  Association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and 
place  being  determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual 
meeting  shall  organize  itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by 
electing  from  its  membership  the  following  officers:  Moderator,  Vice- 
Moderator,  Clerk,  Treasurer,  and  Historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to 
serve  in  the  usual  capacity  of  such  officers  and  who  shall  hold  office, 
unless  duly  deposed  by  the  electing  body,  until  their  respective  suc- 
cessors are  elected. 

AMENDMENT  (To  Article  3):  At  the  discretion  of  the  Associa- 
tion, all  officers  may  be  elected  at  the  close  of  one  session  to  serve 
until  the  close  of  the  succeeding  one. 

ARTICLE  4.  An  Executive  Board,  consisting  of  not  less  than 
seven  members,  shall  be  elected  at  each  annual  meeting,  and  this 
board  shall  be  authorized  to  discharge  the  functions  of  the  Associa- 
tion in  dealing  with  new  matters  and  emergencies  arising  between 
annual  sessions  of  the  body,  provided  such  actions  shall  not  be  incon- 
sistent with  or  in  conflict  with  previous  actions  of  the  Association. 
On  advice  of  a  majority  of  this  board,  the  Moderator  may  call  an 
extra  session  of  the  Association  to  deal  with  any  special  emergency 
which  may  arise;  but  such  extra  session  shall  be  made  up  of  the  reg- 
ularly accredited  delegates  of  the  previous  regular  session,  and  shall 
have  authority  to  deal  only  with  the  special  matter  for  which  they 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  29 

are  called  together.  The  Moderator  and  Clerk  shall  be  ex-officio 
members  of  this  Board. 

ARTICLE  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to 
counsel  together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's 
Kingdom  by  promoting  unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  com- 
posing it,  and  by  co-operating  with  the  programs  of  the  State  Bap- 
tiist  Convention  and  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  the  work  of 
Missions,  Christian  Education,  and  Social  Service,  and  any  and  all 
other  objects.  At  each  annual  meeting  one  or  more  delegates  shall  be 
elected  to  represent  this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of  these  con- 
ventions. 

ARTICLE  6.  The  Association  may  receive  other  churches  into 
its  fellowship  on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations. 
It  may  also  receive  newly  constituted  churches  whose  articles  of  faith 
harmonize  with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose 
practice  conforms  to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in 
Article  5  above. 

ARTICLE  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right  or  authority  to  inter- 
fere in  the  affairs  of  any  local  church,  this  Association  asserts  its 
privilege  of  using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellow- 
ship, and  in  withdrawing  fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  care- 
ful investigating  to  be  walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to  en- 
dorse and  support  the  missionary  and  benevolent  work  of  the  Baptist 
denomination. 

ARTICLE  8.  This  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions 
in  accordance  with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well- 
authenticated  book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

ARTICLE  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at 
any  regular  meeting  of  the  Association';  provided,  however,  that  each 
proposed  change  in  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first 
day  of  the  session  to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two- 
thirds  of  the  members  present  shall  concur  in  its  adoption. 


30  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 


CONFESSIONS    OF   FAITH 

1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  the  New  Testaments 
to  be  a  divinely  inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing  the  only 
plan  of  salvation,  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church 
polity  and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesus  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to 
be  the  Son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him 
as  such. 

4.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration 
in  the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

5.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death, 
burial  and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate  per- 
son should  symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him  in 
baptism. 

6.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  thte  New  Testament 
order  is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together 
for  the  purpose  of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

7.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  to  time,  as  a 
congregation,  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  to  Him. 

8.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over 
all  opposing  powers,  and  that  every  regenerate  soul  shall  have  a  share 
in  that  triumph. 

Note:     For  Rules  of  Procedure  see  Article  8. 


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APPENDIX 


ANNUAL  MEETING  OF  THE  WOMAN'S  MISSION- 
ARY UNION 
held  with 
THE  DOUBLE  SHOALS  CHURCH 
August  25,  26 

PROCEEDINGS 

The  session  opened  at  10:30  Aug.  25,  1932.  The 
President,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  presided. 

"Jesus  Shall  Reign"  was  sung  by  the  congregation. 
Prayer  by  Pastor  J.  W.  Suttle. 

Devotional  by  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn. 

Organization :  Mrs.  Dodd  moved  that  those  whose  reg- 
istration cards  had  been  turned  in  up  to  this  time  be 
recognized  as  constituting  the  organization. 

Mrs.  J.  L.  Stroupe  moved  that  the  program  as  arranged 
and  now  in  the  hands  of  the  delegates  be  adopted  as  the 
order  of  business  for  this  session.    Both  motions  adopted. 

The  address  of  welcome  was  made  by  the  pastor  in  the 
absence  of  Mrs.  A.  P.  Spangler.  Mrs.  Jarvis  Hamrick 
responded  to  the  address. 

Roll  call  of  churches.    All  present  except  two. 

Report  of  the  young  people's  leader:  Miles  travelled, 
450;  letters  written,  5;  cards,  16;  societies  visited,  4; 
talks,  4 ;  sent  out  about  225  quarterly  reports. 

Treasurer's  report:   $102.90  paid  in;  paid  out  $102.90. 

Report  by  the  Superintendent:  A  record  of  the  past 
year  is  as  follows:  Number  of  organizations,  76;  new 
societies,  10;  number  doing  personal  service,  67;  number 
mission  study  classes,  64;  number  societies  observing 
week  of  prayer,  44 ;  number  tithers,  140, 

Number  subscribers  to  Home  and  Foreign  Fields 28 

Number  subscribers  to  Royal  Service  154 

Number  subscribers  to  Recorder 192 

Number  subscribers  to  Window 21 

Number  subscribers  to  World  Comrades 42 

Points  made  on  standard  of  excellence 9 


34  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

Letters  written  by  Superintendent,  323 ;  miles  travelled, 
1,456;  talks  made,  42;  societies  visited,  17;  telephone 
calls,  48. 

In  the  past  twelve  years  your  Superintendent  has 
written  4,164  letters  and  travelled  14,258  miles  in  interest 
of  work. 

Recognition  of  visitors:  Mrs.  A.  B.  Wood,  from  Rob- 
ertson Association,  was  present;  Pastors  present  were: 
J.  W.  Suttle,  D.  F.  Putnam  and  Gaston  Camp. 

Presentation  of  banners:  W.  M.  S.  banner  for  doing 
the  best  all  round  work  was  presented  to  Double  Shoals. 
Mrs,  Royster  received  the  banner.  Divisional  banner  to 
two  divisions  which  tied  for  first  place.  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley, 
Div.  4.  and  Mrs.  C.  R=  Spangler,  Div.  3,  received  the  ban- 
ner.   Each  are  to  keep  it  six  months. 

Song:     "The  Kingdom  Is  Coming." 

Superintendent's  address  Subject,  "Jesus  Shall  Reign." 
"He  has  reigned,  is  reigning  and  shall  reign  forever"  be- 
ing the  keynote  of  her  message. 

Prayer  by  Bro.  D.  F.  Putnam. 

Special  music  by  Miss  Zona  Hord. 

Address  by  Miss  Alva  Lawrence.  Her  subject  was 
"Victory  Through  Christ."  We  were  glad  to  have  her  in 
our  midst  for  the  first  time. 

Appointment  of  Committees:  Nominating:  Mrs.  H. 
E.  Waldrop,  Mrs.  Raymond  Clir-e,  Mrs.  C.  C.  Warlick, 
Mrs.  Coy  Philbeck,  Mrs.  J.  M.  Wilson. 

Time  and  Place:  Mrs.  Zero  Wall,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord, 
Mrs.  J.  W.  Seism,  Mrs.  S.  T.  Carpenter  and  Mrs.  W.  K. 
Cline. 

Resolutions :  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn,  Mrs.  C.  D.  Thacks- 
ton,  Miss  Pearl  Cornwell,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurlin  and  Mrs. 
Rush  Stroupe. 

Announcements. 

Prayer  by  Bro.  Gaston  Camp. 

Lunch. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  35 

Afternoon  Session 

Song:     "Come,  Women,  Wide  Proclaim."     Devotional 
by  Mrs.  George  Herndon. 

Personal  Service  Awakening  by  Shelby  First. 

Special  music  by  Miss  Bertha  Bostic. 

Home  Missions  by  Grover. 

Song:    "Send  The  Light." 

"The  Subscription  Clinic"  by  Double  Shoals. 

Announcements. 

Dismissed  by  J.  W.  Costner. 

Night  Session 

Song :  "All  Hail  The  Power."    Prayer  by  L.  L.  Jessup. 

Song:     "The  Way  Of  The  Cross.'    Devotional,  Bro.  J. 
W.  Suttle. 

Prayer  by  Pastor. 

Pageant,  "The  Challenge  of  the  Cross,"  presented  by 
South  Shelby. 

Special    music    by    Mr.    and    Mrs.    Leland    Royster, 
"Nothing  Between." 

Closing  prayer  by  Bro.  J.  W.  Suttle. 

Friday  Morning  Session 

Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd  in  charge. 

Song:     "Loyalty  to  Christ." 

Meeting  called  to  order. 

Song:     "0,  Zion  Haste."     Devotional  by  Dover  Sun- 
beams. 

Welcome  by  Mrs.  Leland  Royster.    Mrs.  Louise  Browne 
responded. 

Roll  call  of  churches. 

Presentation  of  banner.     Double  Shoals  received  the 
Young  People's  banner. 


36  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 

Playlet,  "Pretty  Mothers,"  by  Poplar  Springs. 

Playlet,  "Teeny's  Tithe,"  by  Waco. 

Report  on  Baptist  Hospital  by  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley. 

Song:     "Have  Thine  Own  Way." 

Stewardship  by  Bro.  T.  L.  Justice. 

Special  music,  "Our  Best,"  by  Leland  Royster. 

Announcements. 

Dr.  Justice  dismissed  with  prayer. 

Lunch.  ] 

Friday  Afternoon  Session 

Meeting  called  to  order  by  Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Song:     "I  Gave  My  Life  For  Thee." 

Prayer:  Bro.  J.  L.  Jenkins.  Devotional  by  Mrs. 
Bailey. 

Miss  Liles  sang  a  beautiful  selection.  Prayer  by  Bro. 
J.  L.  Jenkins. 

"America's  Call  To  Service"  by  New  Bethel. 

"The  Shepherd  of  Love"  by  Inez  and  Mary  Belle  Corn- 
well. 

Address,  "Christian  Education,"  by  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Pres- 
ident of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College.  He  urges  us  to 
Patronize  and  talk  the  school.. 

Motion  adopted  to  assume  $100  for  Boiling  Springs 
College. 

"0,  Rest  In  The  Lord"  sung  by  Leland  Royster. 

Report  on  Mission  Study  by  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood. 

"Foreign  Missions"  by  Fallston. 

Report  of  Committees  are  as  follows : 
Time  and  Place :     Last  Thursday  and  Friday  in  Aug., 
1933. 

Place:     Boiling  Springs. 


Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  37 

RESOLUTIONS 

We,  your  Committee  on  Resolutions,  in  behalf  of  the 
delegates  and  visitors  of  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings 
Mountain  Association  wish  to  recommend : 

First,  That  we  extend  our  gratitude  to  the  people  of 
Double  Shoals  for  the  gracious  hospitality  extended  to  us 
during  our  stay  in  your  midst. 

Second,  That  we  express  our  appreciation  of  those  who 
have  assisted  in  making  the  program  so  enjoyable.  We 
also  thank  the  musicians  for  their  splendid  help. 

Third,  That  it  has  been  a  great  pleasure  to  listen  to  the 
messages  brought  to  us  by  Miss  Alva  Lawrence,  Mr.  T.  L. 
Justice  and  Rev.  J.  L.  Jenkins. 

Fourth,  That  we  thank  Bro.  Suttle  and  other  ministers 
of  the  Association  for  their  presence  and  encouraging 
words. 

Fifth,  That  we  remember  the  faithful  work  of  our  con- 
secrated Superintendent  and  that  we  express  our  thanks 
to  all  our  W.  M.  U.  officers  for  their  untiring  work  during 
the  year. 

The  Nominating  Committee  recommended  the  follow- 
ing officers  for  the  coming  year:  Superintendent,  Mrs. 
John  Wacaster;  Sec.  and  Treas.,  Miss  Bertha  Bostic; 
Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd;  Division  Lead- 
ers: 1st  Div.,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jenkins;  2nd  Div.,  Mrs.  A.  C. 
Beam;  3rd  Div.,  Mrs.  C.  R.  Spangler;  4th  Div.,  Mrs.  A.  A. 
Jolley;  5th  Div.,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick. 

Reports  adopted. 

Association  sends  a  note  of  sympathy  to  Mrs.  W.  N. 
Jones  in  the  death  of  her  son. 
Song:     "Blest  Be  The  Tie." 

Association  was  dismissed  with  prayer  by  Mrs.  Wa- 

P  r\  St  P  Y* 

MRS.  JOHN  WACASTER,  Superintendent, 
MRS.  H.  C.  ROYSTER,  Secretary. 


CHURCH  DIRECTORIES 


ORDAINED  MINISTERS  IN  THE  PASTORATE 

Name  Post  Office  Church 

R.  L.  Chaney.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C Kings  Mountain  Second 

W.  A.  Elam,  Shelby.  N.  C Dover 

I.  D.  Harrill,  Lattimore.  N.  C Lattimore 

J.  G.  Hicks.  Kings  Mountain.  N.  C Kings  Mountain 

J.  L.  Jenkins.  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C Boiling  Springs 

L.  L.  Jessup,  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  Second 

T.  L.  Justice.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C Kings  Mountain  First 

W.  E.  Lowe,  Shelby,  N.  C Pleasant  Hill 

A.  G.  Melton,  Boiling  Spring.  N.  C Boiling  Springs 

Rush  Fadgett,  Grover.  N.  C Grover 

D.  F.  Putnam,  Shelby.  N.  C Beaver  Dam 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Shelby.  N.  C New  Bethel 

Zeno  Wall.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  First 

W.  H.  Wall.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  First 

H.  E.  Waldrop,  Shelby.  N.  C Eastside 

D.  G.  Washburn.  Rt.  4.  Shelby,  N.  C Double  Springs 

ORDAINED  MINISTERS  NOT  IN  THE  PASTORATE 
Name  Post  Office  Church 

G.  P.  Abernathy.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  First 

J.  D.  Barnett.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  First 

J.  D.  Bridges.  Lattimore.  N.  C Lattimore 

W.  T.  Brown.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  Second 

W.  C.  Campbell,  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  Second 

P.  A.  Carpenter.  Rt.  4.  Lawndale.  N.  C Carpenter  Grove 

James  Cobb.  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C Macedonia 

J.  V.  DeVenny.  Lawndale.  N.  C New  Bethel 

J.  B.  Davis.  Patterson  Springs,  N.  C Patterson  Springs 

J.  M.  Goode.  Boiling  Springs.  N.  C Boiling  Springs 

Paul  Home.  Ellenboro.  N.  C Macedonia 

J.  J.  Hicks  Rt.  2.  Kings  Mountain.  N.  C Oak  Grove 

W.  S.  Jones.  Lattimore.  N.  C Sandy  Plains 

C.  A.  Ledford.  Rt.  4.  Lawndale.  N.  C Norman  Grove 

W.  H.  Redmond.  Kings  Mountain.  N.  C Kings  Mountain  Second 

L.  B.  Seism.  Kings  Mountain.  N.  C Patterson  Grove 

John  Shipman.  Shelby.  N.  C Dover 

D.  A.  Tedder.  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  First 

Jno.  M.  Walker.  Boiling  Springs.  N.  C Boiling  Springs 

MINISTERIAL  STUDENTS 

Carl  Manney,  Furman  University.  Greenville,  S.  C Elizabeth 

G.  L.  Royster.  Furman  University.  Greenville.  S.  C Double  Shoals 

Herman  Petty.  Wake  Forest  Col..  Wake  Forest.  N.  C Sandy  Plains 

Floyd  Singleton.  Shelby  High  School,  Shelby.  N.  C Shelby  Second 

Marlow  Stroup.  Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Shelby  Second 
Newly  Ordained:  Paul  Home,  J.  G  Hicks. 

Horace  Eason  serves  as  Educational  Director  and  Assistant  Pastor  of 
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General  Officers,  12. 

Horace  Easom,  Director. 

Adult  No.  1— J.  H.  Quinn,  President. 

Adult  No.  2— O.  P.  Allen,  President. 

Bostick — Senior — Mrs.  Thelma  H.  Smith,  President. 

Anti-Can't — Senior — O.  V.  Hamrick,  Leader. 

S.  M.  B.  C. — Senior — Miss  Nettie  Mull,  Leader. 

Intermediate  No.  4 — Miss  Nettie  Mull,  Leader. 

Intermediate  No.  3 — Miss  Merle  Putnam,  Leader. 

Victors — Intermediate  No.  2 — Mrs.  Zeno  Wall,  Leader. 

Pilot — Intermediate  No.  2 — J.  Roy  Mull,  Leader. 

Boosters — Intermediate  No.  1 — Dr.  L.  D.  Moody,  Leader. 

Service  Givers — Jnior  No.  4 — Mrs.  H.  L.  Toms,  Leader. 

Builders — Junior  No.  4 — Mrs.  Horace  Easom,  Leader. 

Young  Workers — Junior  No.  3 — Mrs.  J.  H.  Toms,  Leader. 

Jolly  Juniors — Junior  No.  2 — Mrs.  J.  Boyce  Dellinger,  Leader. 

Winnie  Rickett — Junior  No.  1 — Mrs.  E.  E.  White,  Leader. 

Primary  No.  1 — Mrs.  Brantley  South,  Leader. 

Baby  Union — Miss  Mabel  Hord,  Leader. 

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qd   39^ 

INDEX 

Page 
Appendix — W.  M.  U.  Meeting 33 

Churches   and  Messengers 5 

Committees,  Routine  and  Special 7 

Constitution  and  Confession  of  Faith 28 

Constitutional    Amendment 28 

Delegates  to  State  and  Southern  Convention 25 

Directories : 

Associationa!    3 

Ordained  Ministers  and  Ministerial  Students 38 

General   Church   Officers 39 

W.  M.  U.  Officers 41 

B.  Y,  P.  U.  Officers 43 

Historical  Data 31 

Obituary  27 

Proceedings   9 

Routine  Reports: 

Religious    Literature 9 

Woman's  Work 10 

Mills  Home 11 

Cooperative  Program  and  Church  Finance 13 

Missions — State   13 

Home    14 

Foreign    14 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work 16 

Sunday   Schools 17 

Baptist  Hospital  18 

Ch.  Ed.  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College 19 

Old  Ministers'  Relief 21 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals 21 

Historical   7*. . .  22 

Miscellaneous   25 

Sermons : 

Introductory     12 

Doctrinal    17 

Statistical  Tables  , 46 

Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College 4 


<»«■         m«— siw        s,ii.         so. srk         uk        bO^— siw        m 


EIGHTY-THIRD   ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  With 
PATTERSON  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  5th  and  6th,   1933 


NEXT   ANNUAL   SESSION 

To  Be  Held 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  Third  Sunday  in  October 

OCTOBER  25th-26th,  1934 

with  the 

NEW  PROSPECT  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Six  Miles  Northeast  of  Shelby,  N.  C. 


MINUTES  i 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  j 

BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION     | 

i 

North   Carolina  fi 


INDEX 

Page 

Appendix — W.  M.  U.  Meeting  '. 31 

Churches  and  Messengers  6 

Committees,   Routine  and  Special  8 

Constitution  and  Confession  of  Faith  as  Changed  26 

Delegates  to  State  Convention  . — '..  19 

Directories: 

Associational     4 

Ordained  Ministers  and  Ministerial  Students  35 

General   Church    Officers   36 

W.  M.  U.  Officers  37 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Officers  . . — , 37 

Historical    Data    . 2  9 

Ohituary    24 

Proceedings    . __  9 

Routine  Reports: 

Religious   Literature  9 

Woman's   "Work   1 0 

Mills  Home  - 1 1 

Cooperative  Program  and  Church  Finance  12 

Missions — State    '. 12 

Home    1 3 

Foreign    .,.: 1 3 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  14 

Sunday   Schools   1 5 

Baptist    Hospital    . 1 6 

Ch.  Ed.  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  17 

Old   Ministers'   Relief  20 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  21 

Historical  2  2 

Miscellaneous 15-17-19 

Sermons: 

Introductory    11 

Doctrinal    14 

Statistical  Tables 3  8 


PROGRAM 

FOR  SESSION  OF  1934 
New   Prospect   Church,   October   25-26 


With   Chairman  of  Each   Standing   Committee   and   Preaching 
Appointees. 


First  Day,  Forenoon  Session 


V 


9:30  A.   M.      Devotional,    Enrollment,    Announcements. 

Religious   Literature D.    G.    Washburn 

Woman's  Work  Mrs.    John   Wacaster 

Mills  Home John   P.    Mull 

Miscellaneous  Business. 

Introductory  Sermon Zeno  Wall;    alt.,   Rush  Padgett 

Afternoon   Session 


9:50 

A. 

M. 

10:15 

A. 

M. 

10:45 

A. 

M. 

11:15 

A. 

M. 

11:30 

A. 

M. 

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.1:30   P.   M.      Miscellaneous   Business. 

1:50   P.   M.      Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance     J.  B.  Davis 
Missions — 

State  J.   L.    Jenkins 

Home   — . W.    E.    Lowe    I 

Foreign   T.   L.   Justice 

3:40   P.   M.      Closing  Worship. 

Night  Session 

7:00   P.    M.      B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford  " 

8:00   P.   M.      Doctrinal  Sermon  C.  V.  Martin 

Second  Day,   Forenoon  Session 

9:30  A.   M.      Devotional,    Reading    Minutes,    Miscellaneous    Business. 

10:00   A.   M.      Sunday   Schools  J.   W.    Costner  ^ 

10:30  A.   M.      Baptist  Hospital   B.    P.   Parks  V 

11:00   A.   M.      Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College    v 

W.  A.  Elam 
11:50   A.   M.      Worship. 

Afternoon  Session 

Short  Report's  and   Miscellaneous  Business. 

Old   Ministers  Relief  R.   L.   Chaney 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals W.  G.   Camp   V 

Historian's  Report  C.  J.  Black 

Our  Dead  J.   M.   Goode 

Closing  Inspirational  Address. 


1:15 

P. 

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1:45 

P. 

M. 

2:10 

P. 

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2:40 

P. 

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2:50 

P. 

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3:00 

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ASSOCIATIONAL  DIRECTORY 


GENERAL  OFFICERS 

J.  W.   Suttle,   Moderator Shelby,   N.  C 

W.  A.  Elam,  Vice-Moderator  Shelby,   N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny,   Clerk-Treasurer  Lawndale,   N.  C. 

C.  J.  Black,   Historian  Bessemer  City,   N.  C. 

CHAIRMEN  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEES 

Baptist  Hospital  B.  P.  Park,  Shelby,   N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Shelby,   N.  C. 

Christian   Education      W.    A.    Elam,   Shelby,   N.  C. 

Co-operative  Program  J.   B.   Davis,   Shelby,    N.  C. 

Foreign  Missions  T.  L.  Justice,   Kings  Mountain,   N.  C. 

Home  Missions  ..... W.   E.   Lowe,   Shelby,   N.  C. 

Old  Ministers'  Relief  R.  L.  Chaney,  Kings  Mountain,   N.  C. 

Orphanage  Jno.   P.   Hull,   Shelby,   N.  C. 

Religious  Literature   D.  G.  Washburn,   Rt.   4,  Shelby,   N.  C. 

State  Missions  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs,   N.  C. 

Sunday  Schools  J.   W.   Costner,  Lawndale,   N.  C. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  W.  G.  Camp,  Cherryville,   N.  C. 

Woman's  Work  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,   Cherryville,   N.  C. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  ASSOCIATION 

Superintendent,  J.  W.  Costner  Lawndale,   N.  C. 

Associate  Superintendent,   L.   H.   Ledford  Shelby,   N.  C. 

Secretary,  E.  D.   Humphries  ...  Rt.   4,   Shelby,  N.  C. 

Group  Superintendents:  (1)  N.  L.  Whisnant,  (2)  G.  T.  Cabaniss,  (3) 
C.  F.  McSwain,  (4)  A.  A.  Jolley.  (5)  D.  E.  Ployle,  (6)  A.  A.  Rich- 
ard. 

W.  M.   U.  WORK 

Superintendent,    Mrs.    John    Wacaster    Cherryville,   N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,   Mrs.   G.   P.   Smith    ..  Shelby,   N.  C. 

Mission  Study  Supt.,  Mrs.   J.  W.  Wood   .  Boiling  Springs,   N.  C. 

Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd  .' Shelby,   N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK 

President,    Mrs.   L.   H.   Ledford   Shelby,   N.  C. 

Vice-President,   W.   T.    Brown      . Shelby,   N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,   Miss  La  Lene  Grigg  Shelby,   N.  C. 

Intermediate  and  Junior  Leader,  Mrs.  Alvie  Jones,  Rt.  3,  Shelby,   N.  C. 

Chorister,   Lyman  Martin  .... Lattimore,   N.  C. 

Pianist,  Miss  Bernice  Borders  . Shelby,   N.  C. 

District  Leaders:  (1)  Miss  Ola  Lee  Glascoe,  (2)  B.  E.  Weathers,  (3) 
C.  F.   McSwain,    (4)    Mrs.   Billie  Carroll,    (5)    Miss  Eleanor  Elliott. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION  5 

BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

President,  J.  L.  Jenkins  Boiling   Springs,   N.   C. 

Dean  of  Boys,  Paul  W.  Hutchins  Boiling  Springs,   N.   C. 

Dean  of  Girls,   Miss  Eunice  Kneece  Boiling  Springs,   N.   C. 

Chairman  Executive  Committee,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 
Business  Manager,  A.  I.  Jolley  Boiling   Springs,   N.   C. 

GENERAL  BOARD 

J.  W.  Suttle,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  W.  A.  Elam,  C.  J.  Black,  J.  W.  Costner, 
Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  L.  W. 
Cain,  W.  G.  Camp,  R.  L.  Chaney,  R.  R.  Cook,  J.  B.  Davis,  O.  R. 
Flack,  W.  M.  Gold,  T.  L.  Justice,  W.  E.  Lowe,  C.  V.  Martin, 
A.  G.  Melton,  B.  P.  Parks,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Rush  Padgett,  D.  F. 
Putnam,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn,  E.  D.  Hum- 
phries, Miss  Piccola  Blalock,  E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  B.  Porter,  D.  C. 
Carpenter,  C.  R.  Spangler,  J.  C.  Washburn,  J.  R.  Dover,  W.  P. 
Craig,  S.  L.  Roberts,  E.  G.  Spurling,  A.  F.  Collins,  B.  F.  King, 
J.  W.  Gladden,  J.  A.  McBrayer,  Mrs.  David  Wesson,  W.  B.  Home, 
Mrs.  L.  Y.  Putnam,  O.  A.  Bowen,  G.  C.  Hord,  C.  E.  Jones,  E.  G. 
Clark,  W.  P.  Lovelace,  J.  W.  Seism,  J.  C.  Camp,  Posie  Hamrick, 
Yates  Kendrick,  D.  O.  McSwain,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  T.  O.  Wiggins, 
Paul  Webb,  G.  V.  Hawkins,  C.  E.  Withrow,  Mrs.  Hal  Miller,  Austin 
Kennedy,  Walter  Davis,  W.  R.  McEntire. 
The  Association  has  no  missionary  or  other  paid  worker. 
The  Layman's  Brotherhood  is  not  organized  in  this  Association. 


6  KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 

LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  NAMES  OF  MESSENGERS 

BEAVER  DAM — R.  W.   McCurry,   M.   H.   Hamrick,   J.   S.   Wilson,  Hoyt 

Hayes. 
BETHLEHEM — Geo.   T.    Blanton,    B.   G.   Logan,   J.   P.   Blalock,   Homer 

Pheagin. 
BOILING  SPRINGS — E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  F.  Moore,  J.  H.  Jones,   E.  W. 

Lipscomb,  W.  C.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly. 
BUFFALO — C.   F.   Grigg,   P.  M.  Hord,   Monroe  Grigg,   J.  A.   Blanton. 
CARPENTER  GROVE — J.  M.   Carpenter,   J.   E.  Huffman. 
CASAR — J.  C.  Downs,   A.  A.   Richard. 
DOUBLE    SHOALS — J.    W.    Costner,    Clyde    Cornwell,    Miss    Florence 

Seism. 
DOUBLE    SPRINGS — J.    S.    Gillespie,    W.    P.    Hawkins,    W.    S.    Davis, 

B.   B.   Moore,   Fred  Washburn,   Mrs.   Fred  Washburn. 
DOVER — L.  B.  Nolan,   Mrs.   E.  T.   Bailey,   Mrs.  Carl  Gamble. 
EASTSIDE — Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Scruggs,  Mrs.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 
ELIZABETH — S.   Lester  Roberts,   P.   M.   Mauney,   Andy  Borders,   Mike 

L.   Borders,  Elzie  L.   Beam. 
FALLSTON — J.  Clefus  Royster,  D.  E.  Hoyle,  E.  G.  Spurling,  Mrs.  E.  G. 

Spurling,   Mrs.   G.   S.   Royster. 
FLINT    HILL — Gilbert    Ledbetter,    L.    N,    Harrill,    Lawrence    Bridges, 

Estelle  Blanton,  Graham  Weaver. 
GROVER — D.   J.   Keeter,   B.   F.   Bird,   Laxton   Hamrick. 
KINGS   MOUNTAIN   First — W.   D.   McDaniel,   B.    J.   King,   W.  A.  Will- 
iams,  D.  F.  Hord,   Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord. 
KINGS    MOUNTAIN   SECOND — J.   A.    Culberson,    H.    C.    Roberts,    Mrs. 
S.    O.    Kirby,    Mrs.    Jethro    Ham,    Mrs.    A.    A.    Jolley,    Mrs.    G.    B. 
Wilkie. 
LATTIMORE — S.  C.   Harrill,  Mrs.  L.  C.  Toms,   Mrs.  J.   S.  Blanton. 
LAWNDALE — Mrs.   Minnie  Ramsaur,   Mrs.  C.   D.   Forney. 
MACEDONIA — Paul  Home,   James   S.   Fowler. 
MOUNT  SINAI — L.   R.  Putnam,  J.   C.   Bridges,  L.  Y.   Putnam. 
MULL   CHAPEL — O.    A.    Bowen,    J.   F.    Clark,    Geo.    Stringfellow,    Mrs. 

J.  P.  Hoyle. 
NEW   BETHEL — G.    C.   Hord,   W.    J.    Dixon,    Robt.    Cline,    T.    B.   Hord, 

Frank  Spurling,   Frank   Elam. 
NEW    HOPE — S.    H.    Austell,    Hazel   Turner,    B.    F.    Jones,    Miss   Sallie 

Bettis. 
NEW  PROSPECT — Paul  Allen,  Julius  Hord,   D.   M.   Beam,   Miss  Mar- 
garet Hord,   E.  G.   Clark,  Horace  Champion. 
NORMAN   GROVE — W.    T.   Warlick,   J.    M.    Norman. 
NORTHBROOK — Guy  Dellinger,  Mrs.  Lee  Bess. 
OAK   GROVE — W.    P.    Lovelace,    Mrs.    W.    P.    Lovelace,    Fred    Parker, 

Mrs.   J.   S.  Ware. 
PATTERSON    GROVE — Albert    Hamrick,    H.    F.    Ware,    R.    P.    Seism, 
Wm.   M.   Carroll,   I.  H.   Patterson. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION  7 

PATTERSON  SPRINGS — D.  B.  Lowery,  H.  M.  Camp,  L.  F.  King.  Miss 

Grace  King. 
PLEASANT    GROVE- — V.    A.    Gardner,    Max    Gardner,    B.    S.    Mauney, 

Ed  Hamrick. 
PLEASANT  HILL — A.   A.   Anthony,  J.   W.   Cornwell,   Otis   Frady. 
PLEASANT   RIDGE — C.   O.   Ramsey,   G.   B.   McSwain,   G.   L.   Hamrick, 

G.  B.   Bridges,   P.   C.   Blanton. 
POPLAR    SPRINGS — W.    W.    Jones,    J.    D.    Elliott,    Cyrus    Ledbetter, 

L.   C.  Debrew. 
ROSS    GROVE — Thad    Allen,    Joe    E.    Blanton,    Mrs.    Joe    E.    Blanton, 

Mrs.  L.  A.  Cabaniss,   Paul  Weathers. 
SANDY    PLAINS — J.    A.    Greene,    H.    J.    Petty,    T.    O.    Wiggins,    H.    H. 

Grayson,  N.  L.  Whisnant. 
SHELBY  FIRST — Jno.  P.  Mull,  O.  V.  Hamrick.  B.  T.  Falls,  Geo. 
Dover,  A.  J.  Dedmon,  L.  F.  McBrayer,  Geo.  P.  Webb,  H.  D.  Wil- 
son, L.  S.  Hamrick,  A.  V.  Hamrick,  J.  M.  Greene,  J.  H.  Quinn, 
P.  N.  Martin,  Mrs.  Chas.  Washburn,  Mrs.  Coleman  Doggett,  Mrs. 
J.  A.  Liles,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  Mrs.  J.  D.  Eskridge,  Mrs.  C.  L. 
Austell. 
SHELBY   SECOND — G.   V.   Hawkins,   C.    M.   Morrison,   C.   A.   Morrison, 

Mrs.   J.   C.   Dodd,   Miss  Helen  Francis. 
UNION— G.  A.  Green,  C.  E.  Withrow,  Mrs.  R.  L.   Greene. 
WACO — A.   W.  Black,   J.   L.   Hord,   John  Wacaster,   D.   B.   Stroup. 
WALLACE  GROVE — Cletus  Owens,   Clyde   Owens,   Austin  Kennedy. 
ZION — G.   P.   Irwin,   G.   T.   Cabaniss,   Tom   Cornwell,   Charlie   Cornwell, 

J.   S.   Blanton. 
ZOAR — W.   R.   McEntire,   Mrs.   W.   R.   McEntyre,    C.   C.   Allen.      181. 

Pastors,  other  ordained  ministers  and  general  officers  present: 
C.  J.  Black,  W.  T.  Brown,  L.  W.  Cain,  R.  L.  Chaney,  W.  G.  Camp, 
W.  C.  Campbell,  R.  R.  Cook,  J.  B.  Davis,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  W.  A.  Elam, 
O.  R.  Flack,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  J.  M.  Goode,  T.  L.  Justice,  W.  E.  Lowe, 
C.  V.  Martin,  A.  G.  Melton,  B.  P.  Parks,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Rush  Padgett, 
J.  W.  Suttle,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Zeno  Wall,  W.  H. 
Wall,  D.   G.   Washburn.      2  6. 

Total  members  of  the  Association  present  2  07. 
Visitors  from  other  Associations  present:  M.  A.  Huggins,  Secretary- 
Treasurer  of  Baptist  State  Convention;  J.  S.  Farmer,  Editor  of  the 
Biblical  Recorder;  O.  E.  Sams  of  Mars  Hill  Junior  College;  H.  H. 
Allen  of  Mars  Hill;  Pilot  Mountain  Association,  B.  K.  Mason;  Ports- 
mouth (Va.)  Association,  John  C.  Bennett;  Mecklenburg-Cabarrus 
Association,  W.  W.  Rimmer:  Sandy  Creek  Association,  R.  H.  Weaver; 
Sandy  Run  Association,  Z.  D.  Harrill,  C.  L.  Taylor,  Mrs.  A.  H.  Sims, 
Mrs.  Broadus  McGinnis,  Miss  Lucy  Lattimore,  Miss  Blanche  Latti- 
more;  Gaston  County  Association.  E.  H.  Biggerstaff,  W.  P.  Biggerstaff, 
J.  W.  Hoover,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Hoover,  Miss  Julia  Hoover;  Washington, 
D.  C,  Geo.  W.  Griffin;  C.  A.  Upchurch  of  the  United  Dry  Forces  of 
America. 


8  KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 

LIST  OF   COMMITTEES   APPOINTED   DURING  SESSION 

Enrollment — D.   B.   Stroup,   H.  H.   Petty,  W.   D.  Earl. 

Associational  Finance — G.  V.  Hawkins,  G.  T.  Cabaniss,  B.  B. 
Moore. 

Religious  Literature — W.   G.   Camp. 

Woman's  "Work — Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 

Mills  Home — D.  G.  Washburn. 

Co-operative  Program — B.  P.  Parks,   S.  L.  Dellinger,  L.  B.  Nolan. 

State  Missions — Zeno  "Wall,  W.  P.  Hawkins,   G.  A.  Greene. 

Home   Missions — Rush   Padgett,   H.   C.   Roberts,   S.  H.  Austell. 

Foreign   Missions — H.   E.   Waldrop,   J.   H.   Jones,   J.   F.   Moore. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work — Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  B.  F.  Jones,  Mrs.  E.  G. 
Spurling. 

Sunday  Schools — J.  W.   Cost'ner,   E>.   M.   Beam,  S.  Lester  Roberts. 

Baptist  Hospital — D.  F.   Putnam,   A.  A.   Richards,   D.   B.   Lowery. 

Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College — J.  L. 
Jenkins,  J.   P.   Blalock,   Joe   E.   Blanton. 

Old   Ministers  Aid — Jno.   P.  Mull,  L.  F.   King,  W.  S.  Davis.  T 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals — R.  R.  Cook,  J.  W.  Cornwell, 
A.   W.   Black. 

Nominating  Committee  for  Trustees — J.  P.  Mull,  J.  S.  Gillespie, 
J.   L.  Hord. 

Place  and  Preachers  for  Next  Session — J.  D.  Elliott,  E.  B.  Ham- 
rick,  N.  L.  Whisnant,  John  Wacast'er,  G.  C.  Hord. 

Special  Committee  on  B.  S.  Debt — Jno.  P.  Mull,  Joe  E.  Blanton, 
G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

Special  Committee  on  Reports  of  Unbaptistic  Teachings — Zeno 
Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn,  T.  L.  Justice,  W.  A.  Elam,  H.  E.  Waldrop, 
W.   E.   Lowe,   J.   L.   Jenkins. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


PROCEEDINGS 

FIRST  DAY — FORENOON   SESSION 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met'  in  its  eighty-third 
annual  session  at  9:30  A.  M.  on  October  5th,  1933,  with  the  church  at 
Patterson  Grove.  Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  and  Clerk  J.  V.  DeVenny, 
•elected  at  last  session  to  serve  through  the  present  one,  were  in  place. 
After  songs  by  the  congregation  the  opening  prayer  was  offered  by 
H.  E.  Waldrop.  The  body  was  called  to  order  for  business.  On 
motion  the  delegates  present  are  declared  to  constitute  the  Association. 

An  enrollment  committee  was  announced. 

Certain  changes  in  the  published  program  were  proposed  and 
adopted.  Changes  were  also  proposed  in  the  Constitution  combining 
the  offices  of  clerk  and  treasurer  and  substituting  a  General  Board 
for  the  duties  of  the  present  Executive  Board  and  for  other  duties. 
An  additional  article  was  proposed  for  the  Confession  of  Faith.  These 
changes  and  additions  were  read  by  the  Clerk  and  submitted  to  the 
body  to  be  voted  on  tomorrow.  A  change  in  the  time  of  the  annual 
meeting  was  recommended  by  the  Executive  Board,  making-  the  time 
Thursday  and  Friday  following  the  third  Sunday  in  October.  This 
change  was  adopted. 

The  report  on  Religious  Literature  was  read  and  adopted  after 
being  spoken  to  by  W.  G.  Camp  and  B.  K.  Mason. 

RELIGIOUS   LITERATURE 

Jesus  said  "Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone  but  by  every  word 
that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God."  This  puts  the  Bible  first 
on  the  list  of  religious  literature.  Surely  we  agree  that  every  Christian 
home  should  have  some  kind  of  family  worship  and  in  the  very  center 
of  family  worship  or  individual  devotion  is  the  open  Bible  and  the 
voice  of  prayer. 

Next  after  the  Bible  every  Christian  home  should  provide  for 
some  reading  matter  that  is  definitely  religious  and  definitely  Chris- 
tian. The  secular  papers  and  magazines,  as  a  rule,  do  not  offer 
Christian  teaching.      That  is  not  their  field. 

Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  a  Missionary  Magazine  for  Southern 
Baptists,  The  Biblical  Recorder,  our  own  Baptist  paper  for  North 
Carolina,  and  Charity  and  Children,  the  familiar  voice  of  the  Mills 
Home,  should  be  in  each  of  our  homes.  The  cost  is  not  great.  You 
can  get  this  trio  of  excellent  publications  sent  to  your  mail  box  for 
one  year  for  four  dollars,   about  half  the  price   of  a   daily  paper. 

Reading  determines  thinking.  Thinking  determines  character, 
and  character  determines  life  and  destiny.  Take  heed  what  you  read 
and  what  your  loved  ones  read.  In  the  lives  of  your  children  there 
will  be  a  harvest,  ten,  twenty,  and  even  fifty  years  from  now.  That 
harvest  will,   to   some  extent,   depend  on  the  seed  sown  now. 

Why  not  begin  the  new  associational  year  by  subscribing  to  your 
own  Baptist  papers,  or  make  this  subscription  as  a  birthday  gift  or 
a  Christmas  gift  to  some  member  of  your  family.  What  are  you  going 
to   do   about   it? 


10  KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 

The  report  on  Woman's  Work  was  adopted  after  being  read  and 
spoken  to  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  in  her  own  striking  and  impressive 
way. 

WOMAN'S  WORK 
On   swiftest  wings  the   days   and   weeks  go   by,   filled   with  God's   good 

cheer, 
So  today  we're  reading  the  records  of  another  W.   M.  U.  year. 
Our  record  is  a  story  in  volumes  three 
The  past,   the  present  and  the  yet  to  be, 
The  first  we've  written   and   laid   away, 
The  second  we're  reading  today. 
The  third  and  last  of  the  volumes  three, 
Is  locked  from  sight  God  keepeth  the  key. 
The  King's  Mountain  W.   M.  U.  records  are  fine, 
We've  marched  in  a  clear  straight  line. 
Almost  reaching  our  aim   in   dollars 
Showing  to  the  world  that  we  are  true  followers 
Of  Him  who  said  I  would  like  to  stay 
But'  My  work  is  done  I  must  go  away, 
To  prepare  a  place  for  those  of  you, 
Who  are   loyal,   faithful   and   true. 
In  trying  to   be  loyal,   faithful  and   true 
We  have  found  there  is  much  to  do, 
In  our  prayer  seasons  thru  each  year, 
We  study  and  pray  for  fields  both  far  and  near. 
We  must  enlist  the  unenlisted  too, 
And  in  our  Association  there  are  quite  a  few 
Who  have  not  yet  joined  our  ranks  so  fine, 
Won't  you  help  us  get  them  all  in  line? 
Personal  service  calls  loud  to  you, 
Find  your  place  in  the  army  true 
Of  those  who  help  to  lift  the  load, 
Of  those  who  travel  the  toilsome  road. 
Beseiged   by  sickness,   sorrow  and  woe, 

They're   like   sheep   without  a  shepherd   and  no   where  to  go. 
We  have  carried  them  flowers  and  things  to  wear, 
We've  tried  to  point  them  to  a  city  fair. 
The  fields  are  white  and  the  laborers  few, 
Won't  you  hear  the  call  as  it  comes  to  you? 
Be  up  and  doing  for  the  time  draweth  near, 
When  we  shall  before  the  judgment  seat'  appear 
To  give  an  account  of  our  stewardship  here. 
Shall  we  approach  gladly  or  with  a  feeling  of  fear. 
If  we've  given  our  lives  in  service  for  Him 
We  know  He  will  gladly  welcome  us  in. 
Then  what  a  joy  it  will  be  to   live  with  Him  there, 
In  that  beautiful  city — that  city  so  fair. 
Yesterday's  records  are  written  and   done 
Tomorrow's  work   may   never   come. 
But  for  today  we  hold  the  key, 
May  we  unlock  and  richer  be. 

Then  how  happy  we  will  be  at  the  setting  of  the  sun, 
When  we  hear  the  Master  say  "My  child  well  done." 

D.  G.  Washburn,  the  writer,  read  and  discussed  the  report  on 
Mills  Home.  R.  D.  Covington,  treasurer  of  the  institution,  also  spoke 
interestingly  on  the  report,  after  which  it  was  adopted. 


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REPORT  ON  MILLS  HOME 

The  Orphanage  is  one  of  the  Lord's  great  institutions.  It  is 
supported  and  run  by  the  Baptists  of  North  Carolina.  According  to 
our  information  there  are  six  hundred  thirty-three  children  in  the 
Orphanage  at  present. 

One  hundred  and  thirty-four  of  these  are  at  the  Eastern  branch 
of  our  Orphanage,  the  Kennedy  Home,  located  near  Kinston,  N.  C. 
It  and  Thomasville  are  under  the  same  management. 

Mothers  aid  work  has  been  in  operation  for  thirteen  years,  and 
we  are  now  aiding  two  hundred  and  fifteen  children  in  t'heir  own 
homes  with  their  mothers.  A  very  great  service  is  being  done  by  this 
phase  of  the  work.  These  added  to  the  others,  make  eight  hundred 
and   forty-eight   children   in   the   care   of   North  Carolina   Baptists. 

The  auditor's  report  of  nineteen  and  thirty-two  shows  the  cost 
of  maintaining  six  hundred  thirty-two  children  at  Thomasville  and 
Kennedy  Home  to  be  $20.2  5  per  child  per  month.  Of  this  amount 
$17.83  was  paid  out  in  cash  and  the  balance  was  produce,  and  etc. 
This  shows  us  something  of  what  this  great  work  cost  the  Baptists 
of  our  State. 

This  great  institution  is  largely  supported  by  the  Thanksgiving 
offerings,  and  the  once  a  month  offerings  from  our  Sunday  Schools. 

It  is  urged  therefore  that  our  churches  make  liberal  offerings  on 
Thanksgiving  Day,  and  all  Sunday  Schools  make  at  least  an  offering 
once  a  month  for  this  work. 

Your  committee  recommends  to  all  Sunday  Schools  the  Orphanage 
paper,   Charity  and  Children. 

Several  committees  were  announced.      (See  list  of  committees). 

New  pastors  were  formally  recognized:  B.  P.  Parks  of  Elizabeth 
and  C.  V.  Martin  of  Shelby  Second  recently  having  joined  the  brother- 
hood of  this  Association.  Several  visitors  of  neighboring  Associations 
and  elsewhere  were  also  recognized.      (See  list  of  visitors.) 

The  hour  for  the  annual  Introductory  Sermon  having  arrived,  the 
appointed  preacher,  T.  L.  Justice,  came  to  the  platform.  Song  by  the 
congregation  followed  by  prayer,  D.  G.  Washburn  leading.  Luke 
24:27-32  was  read  and  verse  32  was  announced  as  containing  the  text, 
"Did  not  our  hearts  burn  within  us."  Heartfelt  religion  was  the 
subject  deduced  and  presented  with  apt  and  moving  illustrations  and 
applications. 

Prayer  and  benediction  by  W.   P.   Biggerstaff. 


AFTERNOON   SESSION 

After  an  opening  song  prayer  was  led  by  G.  W.  Griffin. 

Greetings  were  spoken  by  G.  W.  Griffin  and  O.  E.   Sams. 

The  following  reports  were  read: 

Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance,  B.  P.  Parks;  State 
Missions,  Zeno  Wall;  Home  Missions,  Rush  Padgett;  Foreign  Missions, 
H.  E.  Waldrop.  Pending  motion  to  adopt,  brethren  Parks  and  Wal- 
drop  spoke  each  to  the  report  read  by  himself.  M.  A.  Huggins, 
General    Secretary    of    the    State    Convention,    spoke    to    the    combined 


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reports  at'  some  length.  He  emphasized  our  present  program  of 
Christian  work  as  carrying  out  the  program  of  Jesus  outlined  in  the 
New  Testament.  In  applying  this  program  in  the  financial  field  every 
co-operative  dollar  given  by  the  churches  this  year  is  divided  at  the 
ratio  of  6  0  cents  for  the  State  objects  and  4  0  cents  for  South-wjlde 
objects.  Of  the  6  0  cents  kept  in  the  State  42  cents  is  applied  on  debt 
service,  14  cents  goes  to  State  Missions,  3  cents  to  Baptist  Hospital 
building  fund  at  Winston-Salem,  and  1  cent  to  Ministerial  Education 
at  our  Baptist  colleges.  Of  the  40  cent's  going  to  South-wide  objects 
20  cents  is  applied  to  Foreign  Missions,  9  1/3  cents  to  Home  Missions, 
7  1/3  cents  to  Theological  Seminaries,  2  1/3  cents  to  Old  Ministers 
Relief,  and  1  cent  to  the  South-wide  Hospital  at  New  Orleans. 
The  reports  were  adopted  as  read. 

CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND   CHURCH  FINANCE 

The  Co-operative  Program  is  a  method  adopted  by  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convention  for  the  carrying  on  of  the  Missionary,  Educational 
and  Benevolent  work.  It  unifies  and  correlates  all  of  our  work  into 
one  unified  budget,  thus  enabling  every  member  of  the  church  to 
share  with  his  or  her  gifts  in  all  of  the  work  of  Southern  Baptists, 
at  home  and  abroad..  This  plan  provides  for  a  voluntary  co-operative 
effort  and  spiritual  unity;  enabling  the  individual  to  make  his  or  her 
gifts   intelligently. 

This  method  and  plan  will  succeed  or  fail,  in  accordance  with 
the  manifested  efforts  of  pastors  and  church  leaders. 

Every  church  should  have  a  worthy  and  adequate  financial  pro- 
gram. It  should  be  formulated  by  the  church  through  its  leaders; 
thoroughly  explained  to  all  the  members,  and  after  being  adopted  by 
vote,   should   be  promulgated   by  authority  from   the  church. 

This  system  of  financing  merits,  and  should  receive  the  support 
of  the  entire  membership. 

STATE  MISSIONS 

State  Missions  is  the  work  of  our  brethren,  in  North  Carolina,  to 
help  struggling  churches,  at  strategic  places,  and  to  aid  worthy  min- 
isters and  workers  in  their  effort's  to  obey  the  commands  of  Christ 
to  carry  the  message  of  salvation  to  all  who  live  within  our  borders. 
And  during  the  past  this  work  has  been  greatly  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
but  today,  owing  to  the  decrease  in  gift's,  brought  about  largely  by 
the  depression,  this  important  work  has  been  greatly  handicapped. 
Last  year  we  helped  40  pastors  in  their  work  of  serving  87  churches, 
and  we  maintained  our  Sunday  School  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  forces,  though 
not  as  adequately  as  the  needs  demand,  some,  as  you  know,  going 
into  other  work  because  of  a  falling  off  in  receipts  for  this  important 
work. 

Secretary  Huggins  and  his  capable  board  have  cut  the  appropria- 
tions almost  beyond  the  endurance  point,  and  have  resolved  to  keep 
out  of  debt.  But  we  must  see  to  it,  my  brethren,  that  no  further  cuts 
are  made,  and  that  sufficient  funds  are  sent  in,  from  month  to  month, 
to  make  Christ  known  in   every  nook  and  corner  of  our  State. 


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HOME   MISSIONS 

Home  Mission  Board  S.  B.  C,  Atlanta,  Ga.,  Executive  Secretary, 
J.   B.  Lawrence. 

"But  ye  shall  receive  power  when  the  Holy  Spirit  is  come  upon 
you;  and  ye  shall  be  my  witnesses  both  in  Jerusalem  and  all  Judea, 
and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth."     Acts  1:8. 

We  are  to  witness  to  Christ  "both  in"  and  "unto"  in  between 
Jerusalem  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  lies   "Samaria." 

Our  Samaria  is  the  task  too  great  for  the  individual  states  in  the 
bounds  of  the  S.  B.  C.  Work  among  the  Negroes,  Indians,  foreigners, 
in  Cuba  and  the  Canal  Zone,  and  the  industrial  section  of  the  South. 

Worthwhile  achievements.  The  Home  Mission  Board  for  the  past' 
few  years  has  faced  the  necessity  of  doing  its  work  and  meeting  its 
obligations  on  a  constantly  decreasing  income.  It  has,  however,  bal- 
anced its  budget  each  year,  lived  within  its  income,  met'  its  payments 
promptly  and  paid  an  appreciable  amount  on  the  principal  of  its 
debts.     This  year  paying  $140,000  on  principal  and  interest. 

The  work  of  its  missionaries  has  also  been  signally  blessed  of  the 
Lord.  The  reports  this  year  show  practically  the  same  number  of 
baptisms  as  heretofore,  even  though  the  Board  was  forced  to  reduce 
the  number  of  its  missionaries. 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 

To   the   Kings   Mountain   Baptist  Association: 

The  Foreign  Mission  work  like  all  other  phases  of  our  work  is 
greatly  handicapped  for  lack  of  financial  help.  God  is  to  be  praised 
that  the  work  has  moved  on  as  well  as  it  has. 

During  the  past  2  7  years  our  churches  on  the  foreign  field  have 
increased  in  number  from  214  to  more  than  2,500,  and  of  the  2,500 
churches  more  than  1,800  are  self-supporting.  In  a  little  more  than 
a  quarter  of  a  century  our  membership  has  increased  from  about 
12,800   to   around   170,000   in  number. 

The  members  of  our  churches  on  the  foreign  field  are  giving  more 
to  the  cause  of  Christ  now  than  all  Southern  Baptist  gave  thirty 
years  ago. 

One  of  the  most  encouraging  things  about  our  work  on  the 
foreign  field  is  the  number  of  native  workers  who  are  giving  their 
life's  blood  to  spread  the  Gospel  of  Christ  to  their  kindred  and  friends. 

One  of  the  sadest  things  is  that'  so  many  so-called  Missionary 
Baptist  Churches  do  not  give  anything  to  foreign  missions  or  any  other 
kind   of  missions. 

There  were  five  churches  in  our  own  Association  last  year  who 
does  not  have  anything  to  their  credit'  for  missions  of  any  kind. 

We  hope  and  pray  that  all  our  hearts  shall  be  opened  wider  to 
all   our  mission   causes. 

After  announcements  the  Association  was  led  in  a  period  of 
devotion  by  Zeno  Wall.  Scriptures  were  read  from  Exodus  14.  Theme: 
The  shut-ins  and  the  way  out.  The  closing  prayer  was  offered  by 
J.  S.  Farmer,  making  special  petition  for  our  sick  brothers,  D.  F. 
Putnam  and  J.  J.   Beach,  and  for  the  family  of  Bro.   Beach. 


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NIGHT   SESSION 

Exercises  began  at  7:00  P.  M.  with  singing  by  the  congregation. 
Prayer  offered  with  W.   C.   Campbell  leading. 

The  report  on  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work,  prepared  by  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford, 
was  read  by  W.  T.  Brown.  On  motion  to  adopt  the  Moderator  placed 
the  meeting  under  the  direction  of  Miss  Ola  Lee  Glasco.  An  interest- 
ing program  -was  rendered  illustrating  the  nrethod  of  conducting-  a 
B.  Y.  P.  U.  service  based  on  the  theme:  "Looking  unto  Jesus  for  an 
enlarged  vision  of  world  needs."  Those  taking  part  in  the  exercises 
were  Miss  Libby  McCurry,  Miss  Bessie  Weaver,  Miss  La  Lene  Grigg, 
Miss  Eddis  Byers,  W.  T.  Brown,  and  Hal  and  Mildred  Werson  of 
Junior  age  who  most  beautifully  rendered  the  song,  "Neath  the  Old 
Olive  Trees."  The  Moderator  added  some  stirring  and  encouraging 
words,   and  the  report  was  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  B.  Y.  P.  IT.  WORK 

The  organization  known  as  the  "Baptist  Young  People's  Union" 
is  playing  a  great  part  in  the  training  of  our  young  people  for  definite 
Christian  service.  New  methods  and  plans  are  being  introduced  from 
time  to  time   in   order  to   meet  the  needs  all  around  us. 

The  Baptist  Churches  of  North  Carolina  have  more  than  2,500 
Unions  and  around  4  75  general  organizations.  In  the  6  8  Associations 
there  are  64  associational  organizations.  In  the  Kings  Mountain  86 
Unions  with  approximately  2,000  enrolled  and  with  17  general  organi- 
zations. Most  of  these  Unions  have  held  at  least  one  study  course 
during  the  past  year.  Our  Association  is  divided  into  five  districts 
with  a  leader  for  each,  and  a  district  quarterly  meeting  is  held  in 
each   with    interesting  programs. 

Our  Associational  Convention  for  the  present  year  was  held  at 
Poplar  Springs  Church  on  June  8  with  a  large  number  of  our  young 
people  present.  A  fine  program  was  rendered.  Miss  Minnie  Rickett, 
our  State  B.  Y.  P.  U.  leader,  was  present  and  gave  the  principal 
address  of  the  afternoon.  The  meeting  for  next  year  will  be  hela 
with  the  Elizabeth  Church.  A  place  will  be  provided  on  the  program 
for  the  older  people  of  the  adult  Unions  to  have  a  part. 

It  is  hoped  that  this  work  will  grow  in  numbers  and  interest 
throughout  the  coming  year.  Each  church  is  urged  to  try  to  take 
care  of  the  Christian  training  of  its  young  members.  As  leaders  in 
this  work  we  beg  for  the  love,  prayers,  and  co-operation  of  all  who 
are  interested  in  the  welfare  of  our  young  people  that  we  may  go 
forward   in  this  phase   of  the  Lord's  work. 

The  hour  having  arrived  for  the  annual  Doctrinal  Sermon,  W.  A. 
Elam,  the  appointed  preacher,  took  charge.  Prayer  was  led  by  R.  H. 
Weaver.  Scripture  reading  from  John  6.  Sermon  theme:  Eating 
the  flesh  and  drinking  the  blood  of  the  Christ.  The  true  believer  does 
this  as  he  appropriates  to  himself  by  faith  the  living  truths  of  His 
incarnation,  His  serving  life,  His  sacrificial  death,  and  His  triumphant 
resurrection.  These  inward  experiences  are  symbolized  in  partaking 
of  the  bread  and  wine  of  the  Memorial  Supper.  Closing  prayer  and 
benediction   by   the   preacher. 


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SECOND  DAY — FORENOON  SESSION 

Opening-  songs  were  followed  by  prayer  led  by  J.  B.  Davis.  The 
minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved.  The  changes  proposed 
on  yesterday  in  the  constitution  and  Confession  of  Faith  were  re- 
read by  W.  A.  Elam,  and  on  motion  were  adopted  by  the  Association. 
(See  Constitution   and  Confession  as  published   in  this  minute.) 

At  a  special  inspirational  session  of  the  Association  held  last  April 
at  Beaver  Dam  Church  a  committee  was  named  to  make  recommen- 
dations to  this  body  concerning  the  holding  of  another  such  session 
during  the  coming  spring  or  summer.  This  committee  through  D.  F. 
Hord  reported  recommending  that  such  session  be  held,  and  that  the 
General  Board  to  be  appointed  later  have  charge  of  arranging  time, 
place,   and   program.      So  ordered. 

The  report  on  Sunday  Schools  was  adopted  after  being  read  and 
spoken  to  by  J.  W.  Costner.  Associational  S.  S.  officers  as  recom- 
mended at  a  recent  S.  S.  meeting  were  elected  to  serve  through  the 
coming  year.  The  Moderator  made  a  strong  plea  for  more  active 
support  of  this  work  on  the  part'  of  pastors  and  churches.  A  special 
contribution  was  made  for  the  furtherance  of  this  work,  amount 
$33.84.      This  sum   was  turned  over  to  Brother   Costner. 


SUFNDAY  SCHOOL  REPORT 

The  Sunday  School  succeeds  or  fails  at  the  point  of  teaching.  The 
teaching  is  just  as  good  as  are  the  teachers,  and  they  are  as  good  as 
they  know  what  and  how  to  teach,  and  are  willing  to  work  at  their 
task. 

To  improve  the  teaching,  improve  the  teacher,  thus  improvement' 
becomes  quite  a  personal  matter.  If  one  wants  to  be  a  better  teacher, 
one  must  be  willing  to  put  forth  the  necessary  effort,  and  should  stand 
ready  with  the  Church  and  Sunday  School  in  a  constant  program  of 
training  the  workers  and   members. 

Among  many  things  a  teacher  should  know,  are  three  outstanding 
essentials,  1st,  that  teachers  are  commissioned,  2nd,  they  should  know 
God's  word,   3rd,  they  should   know  their  pupils. 

The  Sunday  School  is  a  character  builder,  and  its  influence  spreads 
into  every  walk  of  life,  and  is  therefore  not  to  be  considered  a  small 
undertaking,  it's  a  big  job  and  .requires  officers  and  teachers  of  the 
highest  spiritual  type,  that  will  be  on  duty,  constantly  warning,  and 
hanging  out  danger  signals  to  the  rising  generation. 

Judge  Fawcett  of  New  York,  said  that  during  twenty-three  years 
on  the  bench  in  which  time  over  4,00  0  boys  under  21  years  of  age  that' 
were  convicted  of  crime,  only  three  were  members  of  a  Sunday  School. 
My!  what  a  challenge  is  before  us  to  reach  all  our  people  and  ge<t 
them  to  studying  God's  word. 

We  have  a  church  membership  in  North  Carolina  of  433,046  white 
Baptist  with  only  368,189  enrolled  in  our  Sunday  Schools,  leaving 
55,065  not  even  enrolled.  In  19  32  in  this  Association  we  reported  a 
church  membership  of  12,264  and  11,523  enrolled  in  Sunday  School, 
leaving  7  41   of  our  members  not  even  enrolled. 


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The  churches  reported  in  1932,  C51  baptisms,  most  of  which  come 
from  the  Sunday  School  enrollment,  and  a  total  in  gifts  to  all  causes 
of  $78,647.31  or  equal  to  $120.81  per  each  soul  won  to  Christ. 

Last  year  the  Association  which  met'  at  New  Bethel  assumed  the 
responsibility  of  electing1  your  Sunday  School  Associational  Superin- 
tendent and  one  associate,  and  the  Secretary,  leaving  the  Group  Super- 
intendents election  to  the  six  different  groups,  all  of  which  terms 
expire  with  the  calendar  year.  Up  to  the  present  the  Sunday  School 
Association  has  had  nine  regular  monthly  meetings  and  six  group 
meetings,  and  have  reached  in  these  meetings  a  total  of  213  churches 
and  2,183  people.  A  complete  account  is  given  each  year  at  the 
January   Sunday   School   meeting. 

We  urge  each  Church  and  Sunday  School  to  adopt  a  definite  pro- 
gram of  training,  to  train  the  workers  and  members.  Take  one 
Sunday's  offering  each  month  for  the  Mills  Home  at  Thomasville,  take 
a  religious  census  each  year,  adopt  the  Standard  of  Excellence  as  a 
program  of  work,  and  to  co-operate  with  the  Associational  workers 
in  trying  to  build  bigger  and  better  Sunday  Schools,  that  will  reach 
and   teach   as   never   before. 

Proverbs  2  9-15  says,  A  child  left  to  himself,  causeth  shame  to 
his  mother.  Let's  not  leave  our  possibilities  out  in  the  world  by 
themselves.  Let's  go  after  them,  and  bring  them  under  the  influence 
of  the  Gospel,  and   into  the  teaching  services  of  the  Church. 

The  report  on  Baptist  Hospital,  prepared  by  D.  F.  Putnam,  was 
read  by  H.  E.  Waldrop  and  adopted  after  discussion  by  D.  G.  Wash- 
burn. 


REPORT   ON   BAPTIST   HOSPITAL. 

The  North  Carolina  Baptist  Hospital  is  located  at  Winston-Salem. 
The  plant  is  not  as  large  as  some,  but  is  as  complete  as  any  in  the 
State.  A  Christian  minister,  Dr.  G.  T.  Lumpkin,  is  superintendent. 
A  large  staff  of  the  finest  doctors  and  surgeons  of  the  South  are 
available,  with  one  of  the  kindest  and  most  efficient  corps  of  nurses 
to   be  found  anywhere. 

The  Hospital  has  been  in  operation  for  ten  years,  $2  50,000  has 
been  expendid  in  charity,  over  ten  thousand  have  been  helped.  No  one 
that  has  applied  for  help  has  been  turned  away.  The  unprecedented 
financial  conditions  have  been  such  that  to  do  this  work  the  Hospital 
has  been  forced  to  go  in  debt  during  the  last  year.  Many  of  our 
churches  do  not  contribute  to  this  work.  It  is  a  fine  way  to  carry 
out  our  Lord's  command,  "Heal  the  sick,"  about  which  He  gave  us 
His  own  blessed  example. 

The  Hospital  is  urging  the  churches  sending  patients  to  arrange 
to  pay  at  least  one  dollar  and  half  a  day  on  the  expenses  of  patients 
sent  to  the  Hospital  by  them.  If  this  is  done  all  who  come  can  be 
cared  for  without  incuring  debt.  The  pastor  or  deacon  can  usually 
arrange  this  by  calling  attention  to  the  need  and  the  proposition  as 
made  by  the  Superintendent. 

We  recommend,  that  all  the  churches  in  the  Kings  Mountain 
Association  take  an  offering  on  Mothers'  Day  for  this  charity  "work, 
in  case  this  is  not  convenient  set  some  other  date  and  give  the  church 
an  opportunity  to  contribute  to  this  most  blessed  work  of  the  Master. 

Superintendent  Lumpkin  says,  "They  will  have  not  less  than 
2,000  next  year,"  and  closes  an  appeal  with  the  following:      "We  want 


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your  support.  We  crave  your  prayers.  We  beg  you  to  send  your  pay 
patients  as  well  as  your  charity.  We  wait'  on  you.  Don't  forget  us 
and  we  will  be  waiting  to  help  in  a  day  of  distress.  For  we  must 
heal  the  sick.     It  is  our  Lord's  command." 

The    Moderator    read    out    the    list    of    appointees    for    preparing 
standing  reports  for  next  year.      (See  Program  as  printed.) 

The  Clerk  read  the  report  of  former  Treasurer  as  follows: 
I,   Geo.   Blanton,   Treasurer   of  the  Kings   Mountain   Baptist  Asso- 
ciation,   submit   the    following    financial    statement    from    October    1st, 
1932,   to   October    1st,    1933. 
Receipts : 

Balance    brought    forward    $        3.39 

Received  from  Finance  Committee   19  3.49 


TOTAL $  19  6.88 

Disbursements : 

Paid  to  J.  V.  DeVenny,   Clerk  $     25.00 

Paid  to   Economy   Printing   Company   124.89 

Paid  to  Mills  Home  3.5  0 

Paid  to  M.  A.  Huggins,  Treasurer  3  8.99 

Paid  to  Mills  Home,  Printing  Programs  4.50 


TOTAL   DISBURSEMENTS $  19  6.88 

Report'  approved. 

Several  announcements  made  at  this  point. 

The  following  report  was  read  by  J.  L.  Jenkins,  President  of 
Boiling   Springs   Junior   College: 

REPORT  ON  BOILING  SPRINGS  COLLEGE 

On  June  30,  19  33,  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  closed  its  fourth 
year  without  incurring  a  single  cent  of  indebtedness.  Again  this  past 
year,  the  Board  of  Trustees  contracted  with  the  teachers  to  take  the 
school  and  operate  it  for  its  income  as  follows:  For  all  operating 
expenses;  set  aside  ten  per  cent  of  the  balance  for  the  liquidation  of 
debts  and  then  divide  what  remains  among  the  teachers  pro  rata 
according  to  their  basic  salaries.  All  expenses  have  been  reduced  to 
a  minimum.     The  teachers  salaries  last  year  were  small. 

There  is  an  enrollment'  of  9  0  students  in  the  college  department, 
besides  specials,  making  a  grand  total  of  over  a  hundred  for  the  fall 
semester.  The  spirit  of  the  college  is  excellent  among  both  the 
students  and  faculty  and  there  is  strong  resolution  on  the  part'  of  all, 
teachers,   students  and  trustees  to   carry  on. 

The  terms  of  the  following  trustees  expire  with  the  meeting  of 
this  Association:  B.  T.  Falls,  Mrs.  Robert  Doggett,  F.  H.  Quinn, 
S.  H.  Austell,  Rev.  L.  L.  Jessup  moved  away,  W.  W.  Washburn  where 
death   leaves  a  vacancy. 

The  money  which  the  Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Associa- 
tions authorized  and  directed  the  trustees  to  borrow  to  procure  the 
necessary  equipments  to  standardize  the  school  is  due  the  bank  and 
private  parties.  Both  have  called  their  loans,  which  amounts  to  about 
$4,500. 

Your  committee  recommends: 

1.      That   the   Kings   Mountain   and    Sandy    Run   Associations   take 


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definite   steps   to   pay   this   or   as   much   thereon   as   is   possible   on   this 
debt  during  the  next   6  0   days  or  at  the  earliest'  possible  date. 

2.  That  the  Associations  agree  to  raise  the  necessary  endowment 
for  the  school  between  now  and  next  spring  which  is   $5,000. 

J.    L.    JENKINS. 

Pending  motion  to  adopt  prayer  was  led  by  W.  A.  Elam  and  a 
duet  was  rendered  by  students  of  the  institution.  Pres.  Jenkins  pressed 
the  claims  of  the  institution  on  the  audience  in  an  impressive  and 
moving  plea.  Explanatory  remarks  were  added  by  J.  H.  Quinn  and 
B.  T.  Falls  of  the  Trustees.  B.  T.  Falls  also  presented  the  attached 
supplementary  report  which  was  ordered  printed  as  a  matter  of  infor- 
mation. The  time  for  the  discussion  was  continued  till  the  close  of 
the  morning  period,  and  later  extended  into  the  afternoon  session. 
The  closing  prayer  of  the  morning  period  was  offered  by  C.  J.  Black. 


AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Singing  followed  by  prayer  offered  by  W.  E.  Lowe.  On  motion  a 
committee  on  the  pending  matter  of  the  pressing  indebtedness  on 
B.  S.  Junior  College  was  named,  said  committee  to  apportion  the 
amount  among  the  several  churches  and  report  their  findings  to  the 
approaching   meeting   of  the   General   Board.      (See  list.) 

The   pending  report  was  adopted. 

Supplementary  Report  Read  by  B.  T.  Falls. 

To  the  Board   of  Trustees,   Boiling  Springs  High  School,   Inc.: 

I  beg  to  make  the  following  report  of  indebtedness  due  on  two 
notes  for   money   borrowed   to   qualify  as  a  junior   college,   to-wit: 

T.  C.  and  Amelia  Eskridge  Note,  April  22,  1929 $3,000.00 

Interest  to  June   30,   1933  754.00 

Total    $3,754.00 

By  payments  to  June   30,   1933   $     876.00 

Interest   on   payments   98.75 


Total  $     974.75 


Balance  due  as  of  June   30,    1933   $2,779.25 

And   the   following   amounts   have   been   received   and    credited    on 
the   Eskridge  note  since  June   30,    1933,  as  follows: 

July   10,   First  Church,   Kings  Mountain  $  10.00 

July   10,   Carpenter   Grove   Church   1.00 

July   28,   Carpenter   Grove   Church   1.00 

Aug.   1,  First  Church,   Kings  Mountain  10.00 

Aug.    3,    Grover   Baptist   Church   20.84 

Sept.   2.  First'  Church,   Kings  Mountain  10.00 

Sept.   2  7,  Carpenter  Grove  Church  5.00 

$  57.84 


Balance  due  as  of  Oct.   1,   1933  '.$2,721.41 


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With  interest  from  June  30,  1933 
First  National  Bank  Note,  prior  to  June  30,  1932____   2,125.00 
Paid  prior  to  June   3  0,    19  32   169.63 


Balance  - $  1 ,935.37 

Paid  since  June   30,    19  32  400.07 


$1,555.30 
Interest  to    October    1   90.00 


Balance  due  on  First  National  Note  to  date $1,645.30 


Total   indebtedness   approximately   $4,366.71 

List  of  payments  made  by  the  churches  of  the  Association  on  the 
notes  of  First  National  Bank,  and  T.  C.  Eskridge  and  Amelia  Eskridge, 
to-wit: 

Alexander  Church,   Sandy  Run  Association  $  50.00 

Bethany  Church,  Sandy  Run  Association  1.65 

Carpenter  Grove  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  11.95 

Casar  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  7.00 

Double  Springs  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  50.00 

Elizabeth  Church,   Kings  Mountain  Association  2  2.75 

Fallston   Church,   Kings   Mountain  Association   18.00 

Grover  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  2  0.84 

Kings  Mountain,  First  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association.—  130.00 

Lawndale  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  10.00 

Lattimore  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  8.50 

New  Bethel  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  16.50 

New   Hope   Baptist   Church    2  2.00 

Pleasant  Ridge  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  16.00 

Pleasant   Grove   Church,    Kings   Mountain   Association   17.10 

Shelby,  Second  Baptist,  Kings  Mountain  Association  29.85 

Sandy  Plains  Baptist,   Kings  Mountain  Association  11.00 

Zion  Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain  Association  30.00 


$     473.14 

The  above  amounts  being  the  10c  per  member  pledges  that  have 
come  into  my  hands  and  applied  on  the  two  notes. 

The  committee  on  Place  and  Preachers  for  next  annual  session 
reported  recommending  New  Prospect  Church  as  the  place;  Zeno  Wall 
to  preach  the  Introductory  Sermon,  Rush  Padgett,  alternate;  C.  V. 
Martin  to  preach  the  Doctrinal  Sermon.  These  recommendations  were 
approved. 

Delegates  chosen  to  the  approaching  State  Convention — Jno  P. 
Mull,  W.  A.  Elam,   H.   E.   Waldrop. 

General  officers  of  the  Association  for  the  ensuing  year  were 
elected  as  follows: 

Moderator,  J.  W.  Suttle;  Vice-Moderator,  W.  A.  Elam;  Clerk- 
Treasurer,   J.  V.   DeVenny;   Historian,  C.  J.   Black. 

Committee  on  Trustees  of  B.  S.  Junior  College  reported  recom- 
mending the  following:  B.  T.  Falls,  J.  H.  Quinn,  Joe  C.  Washburn, 
A.  I.  Jolley,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  G.  V.  Hawkins.  These  were  duly 
elected. 


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Report  of  committee  on  Associational  Finance  was  submitted  as 
follows: 

Amount  received  for  Minute  Fund  $125.8  0 

Amount  received  for  Mission  Objects  50.15 

Amount  received  for  Mills  Home  15.00 

Amount  received  for  Baptist  Hospital  5.00 

Amount  received  for  B.  S.  Junior  College  •_        3.00 

TOTAL    $19  8.95 

Report  approved  and  amount  turned  over  t'o  Treasurer. 

Members    of   the   newly   constituted   General    Board   were    elected. 

(See   under  Associational   Directory.) 

A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  given  the  Patterson  Grove  Church 
and   community  for  their  bountiful   entertainment  during  the   session. 

Some  statements  were  made  in  regard  t'o  unbaptistic  teachings  on 
the  part  of  some  members  of  the  Association.  A  committee  of  pastors 
was  named  to  which  the  matter  was  referred. 

The  report  on  Old  Ministers'  Relief  was  adopted,  being  read  and 
discussed  by  Jno.  P.  Mull.  Mrs.  Blanton,  a  beneficiary  of  the  Relief 
Board,  also  made  some  touching  remarks  expressing  her  gratitude 
for  help. 

OLD  MINISTERS'  RELIEF 

One  of  the  most  pathetic  problems  which  confront  our  denomina- 
tion is  the  care  of  our  old  and  retired  ministers.  As  a  denomination 
we  are  doing  very  little  to  relieve  the  wants  of  the  old  noble  fellows 
and  their  widows.  The  United  States  Government  provides  a  pension 
for  its  retired  soldiers,  many  industrial  plants  provides  retirement  pay 
for  their  faithful  employees,  and  the  county  provides  for  its  aged  and 
infirm  but  we  do  not  seem  t'o  have  any  program  for  our  retired 
preachers  and  their  widows. 

The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention 
is  located  at  Dallas,  Texas,  and  Thomas  J.  Watts  is  the  Executive 
Secretary-  This  Board  is  doing  the  best  it  can  for  the  cause  with 
what  funds  it  receives  but  contributions  are  very  limited  and  slow  in 
coming  in  and  necessarily  the  Board  cannot  pay  out  money  unless  we 
send  in  our  contributions.  Some  of  the  younger  preachers,  who  have 
good  salaries,  join  the  Annuity  Board  but  a  vast'  majority  of  our 
preachers  are  not  able  with  the  meager  salaries  we  pay  them  to  join 
the  Board  and  must  depend  on  the  contributions  which  come  into  the 
Relief  Board. 

We,  your  committee,  v/ould  suggest  that  each  of  the  churches  of 
the  Association  take  an  offering  for  Old  Ministers'  R'elief  each  year 
at  Christmas  and  let  it  be  understood  that  whatever  is  given  will  go 
to  gladden  and  cheer  the  heart  of  some  old  retired  preacher  or  widow 
and  that  it  will  be  the  church's  and  your  Christmas  present  to  them. 

At  this  point  special  recognition  was  accorded  Mrs.  Minnie  Ram- 
saur  of  Lawndale,  a  staunch  supporter  of  every  good  cause  through 
many   years.      Such    recognition    was   also    accorded    Miss    Etta    Curtis 


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who  has  served  on  the  Boiling  Springs  faculty  through  a  period  of 
twenty-five  years. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  was  reported  on  by  R.  R.  Cook, 
who  spoke  to  the  report  pending  adoption. 

C.  A.  Upchurch,  representing  the  United  Dry  Forces  of  America, 
was  recognized  and  spoke,  strongly  emphasizing  the  evils  of  intem- 
perance and  the  legalized  liquor  traffic.  On  adoption  of  the  report 
the  resolution  that  follows  was  offered  and  adopted  by  unanimous 
rising  vote. 

TEMPERANCE   AND   PUBLIC   MORALS 

We  are  facing  the  greatest  problem  that  we  have  ever  faced.  We 
as  Christians  ought  to  confess  that  we  have  been  asleep  or  don't  love 
our  homes  nor  our  country,  or  we  would  not  have  let  the  wet  force 
get  so  far  ahead.  We  as  Christian  people  stand  a  hundred  per  cent 
for  the  18th  Amendment.  Not  only  are  we  willing  to  pray  that  God 
may  pull  back  the  wet  forces,  but  that  we  are  willing  to  use  all  of 
our  power  for  God's  glory  and  the  good  of  man. 

This  is  not  a  political  matter,  but  it  is  a  religious  matter  and  on 
the  7th  of  November  we  are  willing  to  show  the  world  where  we  stand 
concerning  the  repeal.  What  has  the  18th  Amendment  done  for  this 
country?      Under   this   Amendment,    this   has   taken   place,    as   follows: 

Death    from    alcohol decreased   4   per   cent 

Alcoholic    insanity    decreased    6  6    per   cent 

General  crime  from  drink  decreased    54   per   cent 

Drunkness    decreased    7  0    per   cent 

Death    from    alcohol    decreased    42    per   cent 

The  cost  for  enforcing  the  18th  Amendment,  New  York  City 
spends  three  times  as  much  on  its  police  force  as  spent  in  the  United 
States  to  enforce  the  18th  Amendment  by  the  Federal  Government. 
Who  want's  the  repeal? 

The  foreign  nations  were  selling  to  the  United  States  millions  and 
millions  of  dollars  in  liquor  each  year.  They  said  their  sales  were  cut 
75  per  cent  and  their  liquor  dealers  lost  one  billion  dollars  in  five  years 
on  account  of  the  18th  Amendment.  They  met  in  London  and  organ- 
ized an  Association,  against  prohibition,  and  the  big  rich  men  of  this 
country.  What  has  legalized  liquor  done  in  Canada? 
Caused: 

Deaths   from   alcohol   increased    100    per   cent 

Drunkness    increased      55    per   cent 

Drunken  drivers  increased    8  30    per   cent 

Immoral    crimes   increased      7  6    per   cent 

Auto    wrecks    increased      42    per   cent 

Wet  Canada  has  three  times  as  many  automobile  wrecks  as  dry 
United  States.  England  has  4  times  as  many,  and  Germany  has  6 
times  as  many.  Alcohol  will  kill  the  living,  preserve  the  dead.  It 
produces  weakness  not  strength,  sickness  not  health,  death  not  life. 
It  makes  wives  widows,  children  orphans,  and  fills  the  jails.  That 
brings  shame  not  honor,  dispair  not  happiness.  It  curses  God  and 
dispises  heaven. 

We  should  put  our  stamp  of  disapproval  on  all  forms  of  amuse- 
ment such  as  dancing,  card  playing,  Sunday  golf  and  baseball,  public 
swimming  pools,   gambling   such   as   slot   machines,    punch   boards  and 


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pool  rooms,   and   stock   markets   and   all   other  gambling. 

We  your  committee  recommend  that  the  committee  that  we 
appointed  last  year  to  work  with  the  officers  of  the  county  fair  con- 
cerning the  gambling  stands  will   continue  their  good  work. 

Resolved,  That  we,  the  messengers  to  the  Kings  Mountain  Asso- 
ciation hereby  go  on  record  as  being  everlastingly  opposed  to  the 
repeal  of  the  18th  Amendment  and  hereby  call  on  the  membership  of 
our   churches  to   co-operate   in  helping  to   defeat  the  wet  forces. 

A  collection  was  taken  to  aid  the  United  Dry  Movement,  $16.68 
being  realized  and   paid   over  to  C.   A.   Upchurch. 

C.  J.  Black,  Historian,  submitted  the  following  report  which  was 
approved: 

HISTORIAN'S  REPORT 

In  making  our  report  this  year,  we  are  not  going  to  deal  so  much 
with  numbers  as  with  conditions.  We  have  boasted  of  our  numbers 
long  enough,  now  it  is  time  for  us  to  think  about  what  we  are  doing. 
In  counting  our  numbers  we  have  forgotten  many  of  the  more  impor- 
tant things  we  have  to  consider.  It  is  impossible  for  us  to  leave  num- 
bers out  entirely,  but  we  must  not  boast  of  them  unless  we  do  more 
than  we  have  been  for  the  past  five  years. 

1.  Let  us  notice  our  Association  just  a  little.  We  have  been 
growing  steadily  for  many  years.  Last  year  we  reported  12,2  64  mem- 
bers, a  gain  of  27  2  over  19  31,  this  year  we  reported  12,740,  a  gain  of 
47  6  over  19  32.  Last  year  we  reported  6  53  baptisms,  this  year  we 
^reported  579.  Look  at  these  figures  and  see  if  it  did  not  take  more 
than  twenty  members  to  lead  one  soul  to  Christ  in  Cleveland  county. 
Can  we  boast  of  anything  here? 

2.  The  Kings  Mountain  Association  stands  tenth  in  the  State. 
The  Mount  Zion  stands  at  the  head  of  the  group  with  16,231  members 
reported  last  year.  The  Gaston  County,  Mecklenburg  and  Cabbarrus, 
The  Piedmont,  The  Pilot  Mountain,  The  Roanoke.  The  Sandy  Run, 
The  Tar  River,  and  The  West  Chowan  stand  ahead  of  us  in  numbers. 

3.  There  has  been  a  steady  decline  in  contributions  to  the  Co- 
operative Program.  Some  churches  are  giving  nothing  at  all,  others 
are  giving  but  little.  This  is  the  symptom  of  a  terrible  disease  Bap- 
tists are  suffering  from.  This  disease  is  very  common  now,  but  it 
seems  that  no  one  has  prescribed  for  it.  It  may  be  called  "back- 
sliding," but  I  rather  believe  that  it  ought  to  be  called  "ungodliness." 
It  is  not  the  lack  of  money  that  keeps  us  behind,  but  our  relation  to 
our  God.  When  people  have  the  right  relation  to  their  God,  they  can 
give  without  any  trouble.  They  can  give  sacrificially  and  powerfully. 
How  we  need  an  "old  time  revival"  to  get  us  back  to  God! 

4.  For  a  number  of  years,  or  we  might  say  from  the  World  War, 
we  have  been  declining  in  Godliness  until  there  is  no  such  thing  as 
discipline  in  our  churches.  Our  folks  are  dancing,  playing  cards, 
playing  golf  on  Sundays,  swimming  sex  with  sex,  drinking  bootleg 
whiskey  until  we  have  well  nigh  lost  our  hold  on  God.  There  must 
be  a  turning  back  to  God,  or  all  of  our  work  will  become  so  cMs- 
organiz'ed  that  this  geeration  can  never  see  it  in  working  shape  again. 

5.  Your  historian  recommends  that  we  return  to  the  "Old  Land- 
mark," re-establish  discipline  in  our  churches,  erect  family  altars  in 
our   homes,    have    our    old    time    Saturday    meetings    in    our    churches, 


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live  lives  that  the  world  may  take  knowledge  of  us  that  we  have  been 
with   Jesus. 

W.  E.  Lowe  reported  on  Obituaries,  his  report  showing  the  loss 
of  89  members  by  death  during  the  year.  (See  memorial  page.)  The 
Clerk  called  attention  to  the  fact  that  a  memorial  to  the  late  Professor 
J.  D.  Huggins  prepared  for  insertion  in  last  year's  Minutes  did  not 
reach  him  in  time  for  publication.  It  was  voted  that  this  memorial 
be  added  to  the  Minutes  of  this  year. 

The  closing  devotional  service  was  conducted  by  C.  V.  Martin. 
Prayer  led  by  T.  L.  Justice.  Scripture  Acts  1:8  "Ye  shall  be  my 
witnesses."  Summary:  Only  a  redeemed  soul  can  be  a  true  witness; 
power  to  witness  effectually  rests  in  the  presence  of  the  Holy  Spirit; 
organization  without  Him  is  like  machinery  without  applied  power; 
witnessing  to  whom?  The  Christian  program  is  a  world-wide  pro- 
gram. Witnessing  to  what?  Comforting  power  of  His  presence; 
saving  power  of  His  message;  deeds  of  service  in  His  name;  personal 
Godly   living. 

Closing  prayer   by   the   preacher. 

J.  W.   SUTTLE,   Moderator. 

J.  V.   DEVENNY,   Clerk. 


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OUR  DEAD 

"Blessed  Are  the  Dead." 

Beaver  Dam — -Mrs.  W.  L.  Padgett,  Sr.,  Mr.  J.  F.  Moore,  Mrs.  D.  B. 

Greene,   Mrs.   P.  W.  Lovelace,   Mrs.  J.  L.  Hamrick. 
Bethlehem — Mrs.    Walker    Curwood,    Mrs.    Fat'e    Curwood,    Mr.    Geo. 

W.  Green,   Mr.   W.   D.   Dixon,   Miss  Mellie  Green. 
Boiling  Springs — Mr.   James   Moore,   Mrs.   R.   M.   White,   Mrs.  W.   A. 

Webb. 
Casar — Mrs.    Amanda   Peeler. 
Double    Springs — Deacon    W.    W.    Washburn,    Mrs.    E.    R.    Hamrick, 

Mrs.  J.  L.  McSwain,   Sr.,   Miss  Lizzie  Magness. 
Dover — Mr.  R.  L.  Lemmons. 

Eastside — Mr.  A.  O.   Silvers,  Mrs.  M.  B.  Hunter. 
Elizabeth — Mrs.  Laura  Davis,   Mr.  W.  T.  Wilson. 
Grover — Mr.  M.  R.  Collins,  Mr.  J.  A.  Roark. 
Kings  Mountain  First— Mrs.   E.   Jane  Baumgardner,   Mr.   R.  F.   Lit- 

tlejohn. 
Kings    Mountain    Second — Mrs.    Violet    Garner,    Mr.    J.    B.    Weaver, 

Mrs.   Walter  Howell. 
Lattimore — Elder  I.  D.  Harril,  Mr.  E.  O.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Boners. 
Lawndale — Mr.   M.   B.   Whisnant. 
Macedonia — Mr.    C.    C.    Gore,    Mrs.    Jessie    Stroup,    Mr.    Fred    Hill, 

Deacon  W.   H.   Moss. 
Mount'  Sinai — Deacon  W.   L.   Harrill. 
New  Hope — Mrs.  W.  W.  Hardin. 

Northbrook — Mr.  W.  L.  Lackey,  Miss  Cleo  Lackey. 
Oak  Grove — Mr.  E.  Lovelace,  Mr.  John  Falls,  Mrs.  Donie  J.  Philbeck. 
Patterson  Grove — Mr.  J.   M.  Moore. 
Patterson  Springs — Mr.  J.  J.  Shuford. 
Pleasant  Grove — Mr.   J.   B.  Wright,   Mrs.  Jno.   Black,   Mrs.   Sylvanus 

Gardner,    Mrs.    Lem    Hamrick,    Mr.    Kim    Williams,    Mr.    H.    M. 

Smith,    Mrs.    Q.   M.   Ledford. 
Poplar  Springs — Mr.  L.   Yelton. 
Ross  Grove — Miss   Mollie  Eddins. 

Sandy  Plains — Deacon  Ed  Walker,   Mr.  Amos  Jones. 
Shelby  First — Mrs.  W.  F.  Wilson,  Miss  Doris  Bridges,  Mr.  Bill  Gam- 
ble,  Mr.  F.   R.  Litton,   Mrs.  C.  B.   Suttle,  Sr.,   Mr.   Saunders,   Mr. 

Will  Carroll,  Mr.  Hackett  Blant'on,  Mr.  Herbert  Laughinghouse, 

Mr.  Julius  L.  Smith,  Mrs.  Robert  Freeman,  Mr.  A.  P.  Weathers, 

Mr.   Charley  Stroup,   Mrs.   Zeb  Weathers,   Mr.   Fred   R.   Morgan, 

Mr.   J.   Mack  Gillespie. 
Shelby  Second — Mrs.   M.   J.   Adkins,   Mrs.   Seth   Patterson,   Mr.  Jerry 

Queen,    Miss  Virginia  Weaver. 
Union — Mr.  J.  F.  Mauney,  Mr.  Joe  Tessneer,  Mrs.  Joe  Tessneer. 
Waco — Mr.  M.  G.  Hamrick,  Miss  Alice  Putnam,  Mrs.  L.   H.  Miller. 
Zion — Mrs.   A.   H.   Cornwell. 
Zoar — Mrs.   J.    B.   Hamrick,    Mrs.   Jane   Lemmons,    Mr.   Alton   Hum- 


phries. 


They  Rest  From  Their  Toils. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION  2  5 


MEMORIAL    TRIBUTE 


The  Kings  Mountain  Association  in  recognition  of  a  quarter 
of  century  of  distinct  and  sacrificial  service  by  Professor  J.  D. 
Huggins,  to  the  High  School  and  College  and  through  them  to 
the  general  interest  of  Christian  Education,  culture  and  service 
for  Christ  and  Humanity  to  both  the  region  at  home  and  abroad, 
being  mindful  of  his  noble  ideals,  unselfish  spirit,  charming 
personality,  broad  intellect,  unimpeachable  character,  kindly 
sympathetic  heart,  and  broad  vision  of  life,  desire  to  give  ex- 
pression to  and  publish  abroad  the  cherished  memory  of  this 
great  spirit  and  to  bear  testimony  to  his  noble  life  of  achieve- 
ment;  therefore, 

Be  it  resolved: 

(1)  That  we  recognize  the  indebtedness  of  Boiling  Springs 
High  School  and  Junior  College  with  our  natural  intellectual  and 
spiritual  achievements  to  Professor  J.  D.  Huggins  more  than  to 
any  other  man  or  group  of  men  who  have  had  anything  to  do 
with    the    institution. 

(2)  That  we  also  recognize  the  permanent'  value  of  his 
character  and  personality  upon  the  lives  of  his  generation  espe- 
cially in   our  section  of  the  State. 

(3)  That  we  thank  God  for  his  wise  providence  in  placing 
Professor  J.  D.  Huggins  with  th^  school  where  he  filled  such  an 
important  place  in  it's  management  and  development  and  in  the 
direction  he  gave  to  thousands  of  young  people  who  came  under 
his  influence  and  were  inspired  by  his  consecrated  ability. 

Therefore,  this  Association  in  recognition  of  his  noble  life 
service  goes  on  record  in  the  form  of  the  above  resolutions  to 
express  its  deep  devotion  t'o  him  and  appreciation  of  his  great 
service. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


CONSTITUTION 

PREAMBLE:  We,  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  located  in 
the  County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  adja- 
cent thereto,  do  hereby  propose  t'o  establish  and  maintain  the  order 
and  rules  of  a  district  Association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 

ARTICLE  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  the  Kings 
Mountain   Baptist  Association. 

ARTICLE  2.  The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of 
such  messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  comprising  it 
and  duly  certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to 
the  appointed  meetings,  the  basis  of  representation  being  two  mes- 
sengers for  each  church  having  a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty, 
and  one  additional  messenger  for  each  increase  of  fifty  or  major 
fraction  thereof  in  church  membership.  All  pastors  serving  con- 
stituent churches  together  with  all  regularly  ordained  ministers  hold- 
ing membership  in  these  churches  shall  also  be  members  of  the  body. 
The  courtesies  of  the  floor  may  be  extended  to  representatives  of  the 
denominational  interests,  and  also  to  ministers  and  members  of  other 
Christian  organizations. 

ARTICLE  3.  The  Association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and 
place  being  determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual 
meeting  shall  organize  itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by 
•electing  from  it's  membership  the  following  officers:  Moderator,  Vice- 
Moderator,  Clerk-Treasurer,  and  Historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to 
serve  in  the  usual  capacity  of  such  officers  and  who  shall  hold  office, 
unless  duly  deposed  by  the  electing  body,  until  their  respective  suc- 
cessors are  elected. 

AMENDMENT:  At  the  discretion  of  the  Association,  all  officers 
may  be  elected  at  the  close  of  one  session  to  serve  until  the  close  of 
the  succeeding  one. 

ARTICLE  4.  At  each  annual  session  a  General  Board  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Association,  which  Board  shall  consist  of  the  general 
officers  of  the  body  together  with  the  superintendents  of  the  S.  S.  and 
W.  M.  U.  work,  the  president  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Convention,  the  presi- 
dent of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  the  pastor  of  each  church 
composing  the  Association,  and  one  member  from  each  church,  which 
member  shall  be  nominated  by  the  delegates  present  from  his  church 
and  approved  by  the  Association.  This  Board  shall  hold  meetings 
either  monthly  or  quarterly  and  shall  exercise  the  functions  and  dis- 
charge the  duties  usually  committed  to  an  executive  board  or  com- 
mittee. At  its  discretion  it  may  select  out  of  its  own  number  an 
Executive  Board  of  not  less  than  seven  members  to  act  in  its  behalf 
between  sessions  of  the  full  board. 

The  purposes  and  plans  of  this  General  Board  in  all  its  meetings 
shall  be  to  promote  the  interests  and  carry  forward  the  work  of  the 
Association  and  of  its  constituent  churches  as  this  work  is  outlined  in 
Article  5  of  the  constitution.  The  Board  may  select  a  time  and  place 
and  arrange  a  program  for  holding  extra  sessions  of  the  Association 
for  inspirational  and  devotional  meetings.  In  case  of  emergency  it 
may  also  arrange  for  special  business  sessions  of  the  body;  provided, 
however,  that  no  action  taken  in  such  extra  business  sessions  shall 
conflict  with  any  action  of  a  previous  regular  session,  and  provided 
further,  that  the  business  of  such  extra  session  shall  be  limited  to  the 
object   or   objects  for  which  it  was  convened,   and   the  membership   of 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


such  special  business  session  shall  be  made  up  of  the  messengers 
selected  by  the  churches  and  accredited  to  the  previous  regular 
session. 

ARTICLE  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to 
counsel  together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's 
Kingdom  by  promoting  unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  com- 
posing it,  and  by  co-operating  with  the  programs  of  the  State  Baptist 
Convention  and  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  the  work  of  Mis- 
sions, Christian  Education,  and  Social  Service,  and  any  and  all  other 
object's.  At  each  annual  meeting  one  or  more  delegates  shall  be 
elected  to  represent  this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of  these  con- 
ventions. 

ARTICLE  6.  The  Association  may  receive  other  churches  into 
its  fellowship  on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations. 
It  may  also  receive  newly  constituted  churches  whose  articles  of  faith 
harmonize  with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose 
practice  conforms  to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in 
Article  5  above. 

ARTICLE  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right'  or  authority  to  inter- 
fere in  the  affairs  of  any  local  church,  this  Association  asserts  its 
privilege  of  using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellow- 
ship, and  in  withdrawing  fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  care- 
ful investigation  to  be  walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to 
endorse  and  support  the  missionary  and  benevolent  work  of  the  Bap- 
tist denomination. 

ARTICLE  8.  This  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions 
in  accordance  with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well- 
authenticated  book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

ARTICLE  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at 
any  regular  meeting  of  the  Association;  provided,  however,  that  each 
proposed  change  in  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first 
day  of  the  session  to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two- 
thirds  of  the  members  present  shall  concur  in  its  adoption. 


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CONFESSIONS   OF   FAITH 

1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  the  New  Testaments 
to  be  a  divinely  inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing-  the  only- 
plan  of  salvation,  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church 
polity  and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesus  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to 
be  the  Son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him 
as  such. 

4.  We  believe  in  the  personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit  and  in  His 
abiding  presence  with  the  spirit  of  all  the  elect  of  God,  in  His  quicken- 
ing presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  unregenerate  moving  to  repentance 
and  faith,  in  His  witnessing  presence  with  the  spirit'  of  the  regenerate 
comforting  and  guiding  throughout  life,  in  His  sustaining  presence  in 
the  experience  of  death,  and  in  His  continuing  presence  in  the  life 
to   come. 

5.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration 
in  the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

6.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death, 
burial  and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate 
person  should  symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him 
in  baptism. 

7.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  the  New  Testament 
order  is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together 
for  the  purpose  of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

8.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  t'o  time,  as  a 
congregation,   celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  to  Him. 

9.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over 
all  opposing  powers,  and  that  every  regenerate  soul  shall  have  a  share 
in  that  triumph. 


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KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


APPENDIX 

MINUTES  OF  THE  W.  M.  U 

of  the 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  ASSOCIATION 

Meeting  Held  With 
BOILING   SPRINGS   BAPTIST   CHURCH 

August  31st  and  September  1st,   1933. 

Number   delegates   enrolled    405. 


1.  The  opening  session  began  Thursday  at  10:30  A.  M.,  Mrs. 
John  Wacaster  presiding.  Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  L.  Jenkins.  Devotional, 
Mrs.  L.  C.  Toms  reading  the  fifth  chapter  of  Luke,  topic:  "Launch 
out  into  the  Deep."  Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle.  Roll  call  wa^l 
omitted,  and  those  whose  registration  cards  were  in  the  hands  of  the 
Secretary  were  recognized  as  constituting  the  organization.  The  pro- 
gram as  arranged  by  the  Supt.  was  adopted  as  the  order  of  business 
of  the  session. 

2.  The  address  of  welcome  was  made  by  Mrs.  O.  P.  Hamrick. 
Mrs.  H.  C.  Royster  responded  to  this  address.  Roll  call  of  churches. 
All  churches  having  W.  M.  U.  organizations  were  represented  except 
one.     Two  new  W.  M.  S.'s  were  added  to  the  roll. 

3.  The  following  visitors  were  recognized:  Prof.  I.  G.  Greer, 
Supt.  of  Mills  Home:  Dr.  A.  B.  Wood,  pastor  of  the  First  Baptist 
Church  of  Maxton;  Rev.  Jacob  Gwartenhaus,  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  mis- 
sionary to  the  Jews;  and  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris  of  Raleigh,  Correspond- 
ing Secretary  of  the  W.  M.  U.  of  North  Carolina.  Several  pastors 
were  welcomed. 

4.  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Superintendent,  made  the  following  re- 
port: Number  churches  with  W.  M.  S.,  31;  number  societies,  78; 
number  members  of  societies,  1,100;  new  societies  organized  during 
the  year,  8;  number  societies  doing  organized  Personal  Service  work, 
64;  number  of  Mission  Study  classes,  68;  number  of  societies  observing 
Week  of  Prayer,  46;  number  tithers,  152;  number  subscriptions  to 
Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  32;  Royal  Service,  15  0;  World  Comrades, 
38;  Window,  22;  Biblical  Recorder,  184.  Points  made  on  Standard  of 
Excellence,    8;    amount  contributed,   $3,130.80. 

5.  Superintendent's  personal  report':  Letters  and  cards  written, 
318;  talks  made,  38;  meetings  attended,  42;  miles  traveled,  1,512. 
Treasurer's  report  was  read  as  follows:  Amount  received  and  paid 
for  expense  fund,  $74.43;  equipment  fund  for  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College,   $53.09.      Total,   $127.52. 

6.  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles  was  asked  to  serve  at'  this  meeting  in  the 
absence  of  the  Secretary-Treasurer.  After  a  song  the  W.  M.  U.  watch- 
word, "Launch  Out  Into  the  Deep,  and  Let  Down  Your  Nets,"  was 
repeated. 

7.  Prof.  I.  G.  Greer,  Supt.  of  Mills  Home,  spoke  on  "Launching 
Out  Into  the  Deep  With  Our  Young  People." 

8.  The  following  committees  were  appointed:      Nominating,   Mrs. 


32  KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


Raymond  Cline,  Miss  Gertrude  Street,  and  Mrs.  Herbert  Long.  Time 
and  Place,  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam,  and  Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline. 
Resolutions,  Mrs.  H.  H.  Gold,  Mrs.  Robt.  Doggett,  and  Mrs.  H.  B. 
Waldrop.  Literature,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles.  Song  and  closing  prayer  by 
Rev.  H.  E.  Waldrop. 

Afternoon  Session. 

9.  Promptly  at  the  appointed  hour  the  meeting  was  called  to 
order  by  the  Superintendent.  The  devotional  was  led  by  Mrs.  Haw- 
kins, her  subject  being  "Making  Friends  With  J'esus."  Prayer  by 
Mrs.  Jolley. 

10.  Miscellaneous  Business:  Dr.  Jenkins  thanked  the  women  of 
the  Association  for  the  equipment  fund  given  last  year  to  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College.  Dr.  Jenkins  also  asked  the  women  to  pledge 
$100.00  for  a  scholarship  to  be  given  to  Mrs.  Wacaster's  daughter  who 
entered  the  College  this  fall.  A  motion  was  made  to  this  effect  and 
carried.      Mrs.   Wacaster   expressed   her   appreciation   of  this  kindness. 

11.  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Supt.  of  Young  People's  "Work,  made  an 
excellent  report  of  her  work.  The  banner  for  the  best  work  was 
awarded  to  the  Y.  W.  A.  of  Boiling  Springs.  The  banner  for  the  most 
improvement  was  given  to  New  Bethel  Church. 

12.  Following  a  round  table  discussion  a  motion  was  made  and 
carried  that  the  Association  continue  in  five  divisions  under  the  direc- 
tion of  a  leader  for  'each  division. 

13.  The  annual  sermon  was  preached  by  Dr.  A.  B.  "Word.  Dr. 
Word  read  ten  verses  from  the  12th  chapter  of  John,  taking  for  his 
text  the  21st  verse,  "Sir,  We  "Would  See  Jesus."  Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  W. 
Suttle.      Special   music   by   Miss   Frances   Graham. 

13.  Inspirational  playlets,  "Launching  Out  in  State  Missions,"  by 
the  organizations  of  Dover,  and  "Launching  Out  in  Home  Missions," 
by  Sandy  Plains,  pictured  vividly  the  work  as  done  under  these  Boards. 
Closing  prayer,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard. 

Night  Session. 

14.  The  meeting  opened  promptly  at  8  o'clock,  Dr.  J.  L.  Jenkins 
presiding.  Dr.  Jenkins  conducted  the  devotional,  reading  some  verses 
from  the  book  of  Jonah. 

15.  "Launching  Out  in  Christian  Education,"  a  playlet  in  three 
acts,  was  given  by  the  organizations  of  Boiling  Springs  Church.  This 
playlet  was  written  by  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolley  and  directed  by  Mrs.  J.  L. 
Jenkins,  and  showed  in  a  splendid  way  the  advantages  of  a  Christian 
College.      Closing  prayer  by  Dr.   Jenkins. 

Friday  Morning  Session. 

16.  The  meeting  was  called  to  order  by  the  Superintendent.  De- 
votional by  Mrs.  D.  B.  Hughes  reading  from  the  Gospels  of  Matt,  and 
Mark.  Prayer  by  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris  of  Raleigh  .  Minutes  of  Thurs- 
day's sessions  were  read  and  approved. 

17.  "Launching  Out  in  Foreign  Missions"  was  given  by  the 
organizations  of  the  First  Church  of  Kings  Mountain. 

18.  Rev.  Jacob  Gwartenhaus,  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  only  missionary 
to  the  Jews  in  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention,  in  his  address  on 
"Why  We  Should  Give  the  Gospel  to  the  Jews"  reminded  us  that  the 
Gospel  came  to  us  from  the  Jews — the  Gospel  of  a  Jew,  who  gave  His 
life  to  save  the  Jews  as  well  as  the  Gentiles.  A  free  will  offering  was 
taken  for   Mr.   Gwartenhaus.      Closing  prayer,    Rev.    Rush   Padgett. 


KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION  33 

Afternoon  Session. 

19.  Song,  followed  by  prayer  by  Rev.  W.  G.  Camp.  Mrs.  A.  D. 
Warlick  led  the  devotional,  reading  some  verses  from  the  15th  chapter 
of  John  and  using  as  her  topic,   "Christian  Love." 

2  0.  The  W.  M.  S.  of  Waco,  dramatized  the  Mission  Study  book, 
"The  Word   of  Their  Testimony." 

21.  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood,  of  Boiling  Springs,  made  her  report  as 
Mission  Study  Leader. 

2  2.  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris,  of  Raleigh,  was  at  her  best  in  her 
address  "Launch  Out  Into  the  Deep  and  Let  Down  Your  Net's."  Mrs. 
Harris  urged  the  women  to  use  their  talents  and  time  for  the  advance- 
ment of  Christ's  cause  here  on  this  earth. 

2  3.      Personal   Service  was  presented  by  Mrs.  J.   L.   Williams. 

24.  A  committee  representing  Young  People's  Work,  recom- 
mended a  separate  meeting.  Time  and  place  to  be  announced  later. 
Adopted. 

25.  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolley  reported  as  follows  for  the  Time  and  Place 
Committee:  We,  the  Time  and  Place  Committee,  accept  the  invitation 
from  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Shelby  for  the  W.  M.  U.  to  meet 
there  in  19  34.  We  recommend  the  last  Thursday  and  Friday  in 
August  as  the  time. 

2  6.  The  report  of  the  Committee  on  Resolutions  was  submitted 
by  Mrs.  H.  H.  Gold,  and  adopted.  Resolutions.  Be  it  resolved  that, 
I,  The  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  express  its  deep 
appreciation  to  the  Boiling  Springs  Church  and  community  for  the 
warm  welcome  and  excellent  meals  given  us.  II,  To  Dr.  Jenkins  for 
his  personal  interest  and  co-operation  in  the  use  of  the  church  build- 
ing and  dining  room.  Ill,  To  Mr.  Price  of  Lattimore  for  the  beautiful 
flowers  so  generously  furnished.  IV,  To  Prof.  I.  G.  Greer,  of  Thomas- 
ville,  Dr.  A.  B.  Wood  of  Maxton,  Rev.  Jacob  Gwartenhaus  of  Atlanta, 
and  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris  of  Raleigh,  for  the  inspirational  messages 
brought  to  us.  V,  To  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles  for  acting  so  capably  as  secretary 
and  treasurer  in  the  absence  of  Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith,  who  could  not  be 
present.  VI,  To  all  who  have  co-operated  in  making  this  meeting  a 
success,  especially  to  our  efficient,  faithful  and  consecrated  superin- 
tendent' Mrs.  Wacaster. 

27.  The  following  resolution  was  read  by  Mrs.  Robt.  Doggett  of 
Shelby,  and  adopted:  Be  it  resolved,  that  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings 
Mountain  Association  go  on  record  as  opposing  all  intoxicating  drinks, 
and  the  repeal  of  the  18th  Amendment. 

2  8.  Mrs.  Edna  R.  Harris  of  Raleigh,  took  the  chair  while  the 
report  of  the  Nominating  Committee  was  given.  This  report  was  made 
by  Mrs.  Ramond  Cline  as  follows:  Your  Nominating  Committee  offers 
the  following  report:  Superintendent',  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Waco; 
Assistant,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam,  Shelby;  Secretary  and  Treasurer,  Mrs. 
G.  P.  Smith,  Shelby;  Mission  Study  Superintendent,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood, 
Boiling  Springs;  Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Shelby; 
Executive  Committee,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord,  Kings  Mountain,  Mrs.  L.  C. 
Toms,  Lattimore,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Packard,  Shelby;  Divisional  Leaders, 
No.  1,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolley,  Boiling  Springs;  No.  2,  Mrs.  Howard  Camnik, 
Shelby;  No.  3,  Miss  Florence  Seism,  Double  Shoals;  No.  4,  Mrs.  Bryanr 
Hord,  Kings  Mountain;  No.   5,  Mrs.  O.  V.  Warlick,  New  Bethel. 

29.      The  report  was  adopted   by   a   unanimous  rising  vote.      Min- 


34  KINGS    MOUNTAIN    BAPTIST    ASSOCIATION 


utes  of  Friday's  sessions  were  read  and  approved. 

30.  On  motion  to  adjourn,  "Blest  Be  the  Tie  That  Binds"  was 
sung  hy  the  standing  congregation  and  the  closing  prayer  was  offered 
hy   Mrs.   Wacaster. 

MRS.  JOHN  A.  LILES,  Sec.  Pro.  Tern. 

MRS.   JOHN  WACASTER,    Supt. 


The  first  annual  meeting  of  the  young  people's  organizations  of 
the  Kings  Mountain  W.  M.  U.  was  held  in  the  Second  Baptist  Church 
of  Shelby  July  30,  19  33,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  associational  leader,  pre- 
siding. The  keynote  was  "Light  Bearers."  The  meeting  was  opened 
by  singing  "Send  the  Light."  Devotional  was  led  by  Rev.  J.  W.  Sut'tle. 
The  roll  was  called  and  reports  given  by  the  leaders  of  the  various 
organizations  in  the  eight  churches  represented.  A  splendid  program 
was  rendered  by  the  young  people  of  the  following  churches:  Grovei-, 
Shelby  Second,  and  Boiling  Springs.  Another  such  meeting  is  planned 
at  some  suitable  date   during  the  coming  summer. 


CHURCH   DIRECTORIES 


ORDAINED    MINISTERS    IN    THE    PASTORATE 


Name 

L.   W.  Cain    Casar, 

A.   L.   Campbell    Gastoni 

R.  L.   Chaney    King-s 

R.    R.    Cook     Boiling- 

J.    B.    Davis    Shelby, 

W.   A.   Elam    Shelby, 

J.   L.   Jenkins    Boiling 

T.    L.    Justice    King's 

W.   E.   Lowe    Shelby, 

C.  V.    Martin    Shelby, 

A.  G.   Melton    Boiling' 

B.  P.   Parks    Shelby, 

Rush    Padg-ett     G-rover, 

D.  P.    Putnam Shelby, 

J.    W.    Suttle     Shelby, 

Zeno  Wall    ,  Shelby, 

H.    E.    Waldrop     Shelby, 

D.    G.    Washburn    Rt.   4, 


Post    Office 

Church 

N.    C 

Carpenter    Grove 

ia,    N.    C. 

Northbrook 

Mountain,   N. 

C 

Kings   Mountain 

Second 

<■    Springs,    N. 

o 

.     .  .Mull    Chapel 

,    N.    C 

New    Prospect 

,    N.    C 

Dover 

'    Spring's,    N. 

c 

....  Boiling-   Spring's 

Mountain,    N. 

c 

Kings   Mountain 

First 

,    N.    C 

Pleasant    Hill 

,    N.    C 

Shelby    Second 

'    Spring's,    N. 

c 

.  .  .  .Macedonia 

,    N.    C 

Elizabeth 

,    N.    C.    

Grover 

,    N.    C 

Beaver    Dam 

N.    C 

New   Bethel 

,   N.  C 

Shelby    First 

N.    C 

Eastside 

Shelby,   N.  C 

Double    Spring-s 

ORDAINED    MINISTERS    NOT    IN    THE    PASTORATE 


J.    D.    Bridg-es    Lattimore,    N.    C , 

W.   T.   Brown Shelby,   N.   C 

W.    C.   Campbell    .  ■ Shelby,   N.   C 

J.   V.   DeVenny    Lawndale,    N.    C 

J.    M.    Goode     Boiling    Spring's,    N.    C. 

J.    G.    Hicks    King-s   Mountain,   N.   C. 

J.   J.   Hicks    Kings   Mountain,   N.   C. 

Paul    Home     King-s   Mountain,   N.   C. 

H.   H.    Honeycutt    Earls,    N.   C 

A.    T.    Howell    King's  Mountain,    N.    C. 

W.    S.   Jones    Lattimore,    N.    C 

C.  A.    Ledford    

W.    H.    Redmond     King-s   Mountain,   N.   C. 

Harry   M.    Roberts    King-s   Mountain,   N.   C. 

L.    B.    Seism    Kings   Mountain,   N.   C. 

D.  A.   Todder    Shelby,    N.   C 

Jno.   M.   Walker    Boiling-    Springs,    N.    C. 

W.    H.    Wall    Sbelbv,    N.   C 

C.   P.   Wrigrht    


.  .  .Lattimore 

.  .  .  Shelby   Second 

.  .  .  Shelby   Second 

.  .  .  New    Bethel 

.  .  .  Boiling-   Spring's 

.  .  .King's    Mountain    First 

. . . Oak   Grove 

.  .  .Macedonia 

.  .  .New    Hope 

.  .  .King's    Mountain    First 

.  .  .Sandy   Plains 

.  .  .  Norman   Grove 

.  .  .King's    Mountain    Second 

.  .  .Macedonia 

.  .  .Patterson    Grove 

.  .  .Shelby    First 

.  .  .Boiling-    Springs 

.  .  .  Shelby    First 

.  .  .  Beaver    Dam 


MINISTERIAL    STUDENTS 

Carl    Mauney     Furman   Univ.,    Greenville,   S.C. 

Marlow    Stroup     Boiling-    Spring's   Junior    College 


Elizabeth 

Shelby    Second 


NEWLY    ORDAINED 


Harry  M.    Roberts    Kings   Mountain,    N.   C Macedonia 

Asst.   Pastor  and  Educational  Director. 
Horace   Eason    Shelby,    N.   C Shelby  First 


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MINUTES 

Kings  Mountain 
Baptist  Association 

NORTH  CAROLINA 


EIGHTY-FOURTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  With 

NEW  PROSPECT  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  25th  and  26th,  1934 


NEXT  ANNUAL  SESSION 

To  Be  Held 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  Third  Sunday  in  October 

OCTOBER  24th-25th,  1935 

with  the 

POPLAR  SPRINGS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Six  Miles  Southwest  of  Shelby,  N.  C. 


INDEX 

Page 

Associational  Directorate       5,  6 

Associational  Program 4 

Church  Directory 3 

Committees       8,  9 

Confession  of  Faith 35 

Constitution          34 

List  of  Churches  and  Messengers 6-9 

Proceedings 9 

REPORTS— 

Baptist  Hospital 23 

B.   Y.   P.   U .     .     .     .     . 19 

Boiling  Springs  College 24 

Christian   Education 23 

Co-operative  Program 14 

Finance  Committee 20 

Foreign  Missions 17 

General  Board 12 

Historian        13 

Home  Missions 15 

Mills  Home .     .  11 

Ministerial  Relief  and  Annuities 26 

"Our  Dead" 29 

Religious   Literature        9 

State  Missions        14 

Sunday  Schools 21 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals *'.     .  27 

Treasurer's 21 

Woman's  Work 10 

Minutes  of  W.  M.  U 30 

TABLES— 

I.     Church  Membership 37 

II.     Sunday  Schools 38 

III.  Church  Property 39 

IV.  Gifts,    Local 40 

V.    Gifts,  General 41 

VI.     B.  Y.  P.  U 42 

VII.     W.  M.  U 43 

Special    I.     Church  Officers 42 

Special  II.     W.  M.  U.  and  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Directory      .     .  43 


MINUTES 

Kings  Mountain 
Baptist  Association 

NORTH  CAROLINA 


EIGHTY-FOURTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 

Held  With 

NEW  PROSPECT  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  25th  and  26th,  1934 


NEXT  ANNUAL  SESSION 

To  Be  Held 

Thursday  and  Friday  After  the  Third  Sunday  in  October 

OCTOBER  24th-25th,  1935 

with  the 

POPLAR  SPRINGS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Six  Miles  Southwest  of  Shelby,  N.  C. 


THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 
CHURCH  DIRECTORIES 

RESIDENT  PASTORS 

Name  Post  Office  Church 

L.  W.   Cain Casar,   N.   C Carpenter    Grove 

R.   L.   Chaney Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. .  .  .  Kings   Mountain,    Second 

R.  R.   Cook Shelby,   N.   C Mull   Chanel 

J.   B.   Davis Blaeksburg,    S.    C New   Prospect 

W.  A.   Elam Shelby,    N.    C Dover 

R.   P.   Hamby Shelby,   N.   C Easfcside 

J.    L.    Jenkins Boiling-    Springs,    N.    C Boiling   Springs 

W.   E.   Lowe Shelbv,    N.    C Pleasant    Hill 

C.  V.   Martin Shelby,   N.  C Shelby,   Second 

A.  G.    Melton Boiling  Springs,    N.    C Macednia 

B.  P.    Parks Shelby,    N.    C Elizabeth 

Rush   Padgett Grover,   N.    C Grover 

D.  F.    Putnam Shelby,    N.    C Deaver  Dam 

A.   G.   Sargeant Kings  Mountain,  N.  C Kings  Mountain,   First 

J.   W.    Suttle Shelbv,   N.   C New  Bethel 

Zeno  Wall Shelby,  N.  C Shelby,   First 

D.   G.   Washburn R.   4,    Shelby,    N.   C Double   Springs 

NON-RESIDENT    PASTORS 

C.  J.   Black Bessemer  City,   N.   C. 

W.   G.    Camp Cherry ville,    N.    C. 

A.    L.    Campbell Gastonia,   N.   C. 

C.    H.    Padgett .  .R.   2,   Bostic,  N.   C. 

ORDAINED   MINISTERS   NOT   IN   THE   PASTORATE 

J.   D.    Bridges Lattimore,    N.   C Lattimore 

W.    T.    Brown Shelby,    N.   C Shelby,    Second 

W.    C.    Campbell Shelby,    N.   C Shelby,    Second 

J.    V.    DeVenny Lawndale,    N.    C New  Bethel 

J.    M.    Goode Boiling   Springs,    N.    C Boiling  Springs 

L.   A.   Llallman Earl,   N.   C New   Hope 

J.   ,L   Hicks Kings  Mountain,    N.   C. .  . .  Kings  Mountain,    First 

J.    G.    Hicks Kings    Mountain,    N.    C.    .  Oak    Grove 

Paul   Home Kings  Mountain,   N.   G.  . .  Macedonia 

Durham   Hughe    Pleasant  Hill 

A.  T.   Pfowell Kings  Mountain,   N.   C Kings  Mountain,   Second 

W.   S.   Jones Lattimore,    N.   C Sandy  Plains 

C.  A.    Ledford Norman  Grove 

W.  H.   Redmond Kings  Mountain,    N.   G.  .  .  Kings  Mountain,   Second 

Harry  M.   Roberts Kings  Mountain,   N.   G.  .  •.  Macedonia 

L.    B.   Seism Kings  Mountain,  N.   C.    ..Patterson   Grove 

D.  A.    Todder Hielo:  ,    NT.    C Shelby,    First 

John   M.   Walker Boiling   Springs,    N.   C Boiling  Springs 

H.   E.   Waldrop Shelby,    N.   C Shelby    First 

Harry    M.    Roberts    Kings  Mountain,  N.   C.    .  .  Macedonia 

Asst.    Pastor    and    Educational    Director 
Horace    Easom Shelby,    N.    C Shelby    First 

MINISTERIAL    STUDENTS 

Carl    Miauney Furman   Univ.,  Greenville,  Elizabeth 

Marlow  Stroup Boiling   Springs   Junior   C  Shelby  Second 

Paul    Bullington Boiling    Springs    Junior    C  Shelby  Second 

Marvin   Turner Boiling  Springs  .Junior  C  Buffalo 

N  E  WIY    O R D  A I N  E  D 

W.   R.   Grigg Shelby,   N.   C Shelby,   First 

W.    B.    Horn,    Jr Kings    Mountain,    N.    C.  .  Macedonia 

J.   F.   Moss Kings  Mountain,  N.  C.    .  .  .Kings  Mountain,   Second 


PROGRAM 

FOR  SESSION  OF  1935 


With  Chairman  of  Each  Standing  Committee  and  Preaching 
Appointees 

First  Day — Forenoon  Session 

9:30  A.M.  Devotional,  Enrollment,  Announcements. 

9:50  AM.     Religious  Literature J.  B.  Davis 

10:15  A.M.     Woman's  Work  Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

10:45  A.M.     Mills  Home - W.  G.  Camp 

11:15  A.M.  Miscellaneous  Business. 

11:30  A.M.     Introductory  Sermon A.  G.  Sargeant;  Alt.  W.  A.  Elam 

Afternoon  Session 

1:30  P.M.     Miscellaneous  Business. 

1:50  P.M.     Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance Zeno  Wall 

Missions — 

State  Rush  Padgett 

Home W.  A.  Elam 

Foreign  D.  G.  Washburn 

3:40  P.M.     Closing  Worship. 

Night  Session 

7:00  P.M.     B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford 

8:00  P.M.     Doctrinal  Sermon  _ J.  L.  Jenkins 

Second  Day — Forenoon  Session 

9:30  A.M.     Devotional,    Reading    Minutes,    Miscellaneous    Business. 

10:00  A.M.      Sunday  Schools  _,__.J.  W.  Costner 

10:30  A.M.     Baptist  Hospital W.  E.  Lowe 

11:00  A.M.     Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College — , 

C.  V.  Martin 
11:50  A.M.     Worship. 

Afternoon  Session 

1:15  P.M.  Short  Reports  and  Miscellaneous  Business. 

1:45  P.M.  Old  Ministers  Relief  B.  P.  Parks 

2:10  P.M.  Temperance  and  Public  Morals  R.  P.  Hamby 

2:40  P.M.  Historian's  Report C.  J.  Black 

2:50  P.M.  Our  Dead L.  M.  Walker 

3:00  P.M.  Closing  Inspirational  Address.  ' 


THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 

ASSOCIATIONAL  DIRECTORATE 

GENERAL  OFFICERS 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator  Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Elam,  Vice  Moderator  Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny    Clerk-Treasurer  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

'  C.  J.  Black,  Historian  Bessemer  City,  N.  G. 

CHAIRMEN  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEES 

Baptist  Hospital  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  ..  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Shelby,  NT.  C. 

Christian  Ed.  and  B.  S.  Jr.  College C.  V.  Martin,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Co-operative  Program  Zeno  Wall,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Foreign  Missions  D.  G.  Washburn,  R.  4,  Shelby    N.  C. 

Heme  Missions  _■ W.  A.  Elam,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Old  Ministers  Relief  B.  P.  Parks,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Orphanage  W.  G.  Camp,  Cherryviile,  N.  C. 

Religious  Literature J.  B.  Davis,  R.  1,  Blacksburg,  S.  C. 

S.ate    Missions    : _■ Rush    Padgett,    Grover,  N.  G. 

Sunday  Schools  J.   W.  Costner,  Lawndale    N.  C. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  _- R.  P.  Hamby,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Woman's  Work  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherryviile,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  ASSOCIATIONAL  BOARD 

J.  W.  Suttle,  W.  A.  Elam  J.  V.  DaVenny,  C.  J.  Black,  J.  W.  Costner, 
Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  L.  W.  Cain, 
W.  G.  Camn,  R.  L.  Chaney.  R.  R.  Cock,  J.  B.  Davis,  R.  P.  Hamby, 
W.  E.  Lowe,  C.  V.  Martin,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Push  Padgett  B.  P.  Parks, 
A.  G.  Sargeant,  Zeno  Wall  D.  G.  Washburn,  J.  D.  McDaniel,  Mrs. 
Pat  McDaniel,  A.  I.  Jolley,  S.  T.  Carpenter,  C.  A.  Brittain  Miss 
Florence  Seism,  J.  C.  Washburn,  J.  R.  Dover,  O.  C.  Huskey.  S.  Lester 
Roberts,  D.  E.  Hoyle,  B.  F.  Bird,  D.  F.  Hord,  J.  W.  Gladden,  N.  B. 
Lee  Mrs.  Minnie  Ramsaur,  I.  EJ.  Campbell,  L.  T.  Putnam,  O.  A. 
Bowen,  G.  C.  Hord,  C.  E.  Jones,  Mrs.  Ida  Allen,  W.  T.  Warlick,  Guy 
Bellinger,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  P.  Lovelace  J.  W.  Seism,  C.  F.  McSwain, 
R.  L.  McSwain,  Lewis  McSwain,  J.  D.  Elliott,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  T.  O. 
Wiggins,  H.  C.  Seefeldt  G.  V.  Hawkins,  George  M.  Gold,  Arthur 
Stroup,  J.  W.  Irvin,  W.  R.  McEmtire. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  ASSOCIATION 

Superintendent,  J.  W.  Costner  , Lawndale,  N.  C, 

Associate  Superintendent,  G.  T.  Cabaniss  R.  5,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Secretary,,  Wyan  Washburn  Shelby,.  N'.  <X 


THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 

W.  M.  U.  WORK 

Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  -• Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,  Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Mission  Study  Supt.,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd  -• Shelby,  N.  C. 

B.  Y.  P.  U.  WORK 

President,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford  -• Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice  President,  W.  T.  Brown  , Shelby,  N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,  Miss  Velva  Hamrick  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Intermediate  and  Junior  Leader,  Mrs.  Alvie  Jones,  R.  3,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Chorister,  Lyman  Martin  Lattimore,  N.  .C 

Pianist,  Miss  Bernice  Borders  Hamrick  Shelby,  N.  C. 

BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

President,  J.  L.  Jenkins  _• Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Dean  of  College,  J.  E.  Allen  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Dean  of  Boys,  C.  V.  Harrill Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Dean  of  Girls,  Miss  Rosalie  McMurtrey  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

Business  Manager,  A.  I.  Jolley  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  NAMES  OF  MESSENGERS 

BEAVER  DAM— E.  D.  Humphries,  J.  S.  Wilson,  Mrs.  M.  H.  Hamrick. 
BETHLEHEM— J.  C.  Randle,  J.  P.  McDaniel,  John  Humphries. 
BOILING  SPRINGS— E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  H.  Jones,  E.  W.  Lipscomb, 

M.  A.  Jolley,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  Byron  Wilson,  J.  F.  Moore, 

A.  I.  Jolley. 
BUFFALO— P.  M.  Hord,  Andrew  Grigg,  C.  M.  Camp,  Marvin  Turner, 

C.  T.  Turner. 
CARPENTER  GROVE— J.  M.  Carpenter,  R.  B.  Brockett. 
CAESAR— H.  E.  Peeler. 
DOUBLE    SHOALS— J.   W.   Costner,  A.   L.   Spangler,    S.   C.   Wilson, 

Clyde  Corn  well. 
DOUBLE  SPRINGS— B.  B.  Moore,  J.  S.  Gillispie,  John  L.  McSwain, 

C.  A.  Bridges,  Fred  R.  Washburn,  Mrs.  Fred  Washburn, 

Mrs.  Gary  Hamrick. 
DOVER— R.  O.  Cash,  Mrs.  G.  O.  Wall    Ruby  Chapman,  Mrs.  Harley 

Waddell,  Mrs.  J.  N.  Bostic,  Mrs.  W.  A,  Elam,  Mrs.  E.  T. 

Bailey. 
EASTSIDE— W.  P.  Craig,  Mrs.  W.  K.  Cline,  Mrs.  Elsie  Brown,  Mrs. 

G.  M.  Pearson. 
ELIZABETH— P.  M.  Mauney,  E.  C.  Borders,  E.  L.  Beam,  V.  V.  Jones, 

Mrs.  B.  P.  Parker,  S.  Lester  Roberts,  T.  C.  Gardner. 

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FALLSTON— J.  C.  Royster,  Wythe  Royster,  W.  B.  Spurling,  Thelma 

Spurling,  Minnie  Royster. 
FLINT  HILL— Graham  Weaver,  L.  N.  Harrill,  G.  G.  Ledbetter,  J.  F. 

Pearson. 
GROVER— A.  F.  Collins,  B.  F.  Bird,  Mrs.  B.  F.  Bird. 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN,  1st— R.  C.  Gold,  W.  D.  McDaniel,  D.  F.  Hord, 

Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  G.  D.  Hambright. 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN,  2nd— R.  W.  Hord,  R.  L.  Short. 
LATTIMORE— C.  B.  Hamrick,   C.  A.  Jones,  J.  A.   McBrayer,  N.  B. 

Lee,  Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  C.  P.  Wright. 
LAWNDALE— M.  B.  Hord,  Mrs.  W.  D.  Wesson. 
MACEDONIA — No  messengers  enrolled. 
MOUNT  SINAI— R.  0.  Ellis,  L.  R.  Putnam,  J.  C.  Bridges,  Mrs.  Yates 

Putnam. 
MULL  CHAPEL— Caleb  Eddins,  J.  F.  Clark,  Mrs.  J.  L,  StringfelloW. 
NEW   BETHEL— G.   C.   Hord,   Frank   Spurling,   Robert   Cline,    Odus 

Falls,  D.  A.  Beam. 
NEW  HOPE— W.  D.  Earl,  Forest  Turner,  John  A.  Hallman,  B.  Anstell. 
NEW  PROSPECT— J.  B.  Smith,  A.  A.  Carpenter,  D.  M.  Beam,  J.  P. 

Hord. 
NORMAN  GROVE— J.  M.  Norman,  R.  L.  Davis. 
NORTHBROOK— P.   R.   Dellinger,   Mrs.   P.  R.   Dellinger,  Mrs.  J.   C. 

Wehunt,  Mrs.  Everette  Lackey. 
OAK  GR'OVE — No  messengers  enrolled. 

PATTERSON  GROVE— Lloyd  Phifer,  L.  B.  Seism,  H.  F.  Ware,  Hun- 
ter Ware. 
PATTERSON  SPRINGS— L.  F.  King,  G.  M.  Borders,  Lester  Camp. 
PLEASANT  GROVE— V.  A.  Gardner,  Bonnie  Elliott,  Zemri  Williams, 

C.  E.  Elliott,  Chesley  Hendrick. 
PLEASANT  HILL— W.  M.  Hendrick,  W.  F.  McSwain,  N.  D.  Hughes, 

Otis  Frady,  C.  B.  Hamrick. 
PLEASANT  RIDGE— G.  T.  Ramsey,  G.  L.  Hamrick,  J.  J.  Spurling, 
G.  B.  McSwain,  Mrs.  G.  B.  McSwain. 
POPLAR    SPRINGS— W.    W.   Jones,   Dewitt    Hamrick,    S.    B.    Jones, 

A.  M.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  Everett  Blanton,  Mrs.  Eve  Hamrick. 
ROSS  GROVE— Thad  Allen,  L.  H.  Ledford,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Joe 

E.  Blanton,  Mrs.  N.  G.  Hamrick. 
SANDY  PLAINS— B.  C.  Greene,  L.  G.  Doty,  T.  0.  Wiggins,  C.  C. 

Walker,  Mrs.  N.  L.  Whisnant    Mrs.  J.  P.  Walker. 
SHELBY,  1st— O.  V.  Hamrick,  George  P.  Webb,  J.  Mc.  Green,  D.  H. 

Alexander,  J.  H.  Quinn,  A.  V.  Hamrick,  A.  J.  Dedmon, 

J.  F.  Ledford,  John  P.  Mull,  Mrs.  J.  D.  Eskridge,  Mrs. 

W.  L.  Packard. 
SHELBY,  2nd— G.  V.  Hawkins,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Mrs.  E.  C.  Randall, 

Mrs.  W.  H.  Champion. 


THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 


UNION— C.  E.  Withrow,  G.  A.  Green,  F.  C.  Campbell,  W.  F.  Felton. 
WACO— S.    L.   Bellinger,  J.   F.    Wacaster,    A.    L.    Stroup,   Arthur   B. 

Stroup. 
WALLACE  GROVE— 0.  A.  Bowen,  Clyde  Owens,  S.  J.  Gettys,  John 

Wallace. 
ZION— J.  W.  Irvin,  G.  P.  Irvin,  G.  T.  Cabaniss    G.  L.  Cornwell. 
ZOAR— C.  C.  Allen,  O.  L.  McSwain,  C.  L.  Hollifield,  C.   S.  Bridges, 
Mrs.  C.  L.  Hollifield. 
Messengers  enrolled — 177. 

General  Officers  Present— J.  W.  Suttle  W.  A.  Elam,  J.  V.  De- 
Venny,  C.  J.  Black,  J.  W.  G'ostner,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Mrs.  L.  H. 
Ledford,  J.  L.  Jenkins. 

Pastors  and  Other  Ordained  Ministers  Present— C.  J.  Black,  W.  T. 
Brown  L.  W.  Cain,  W.  G.  Camp,  W.  C.  Campbell,  R.  L.  Chaney,  R.  R. 
Cook,  J.  B.  Davis,  J.  V.  DeVenny,  W.  A.  Elam,  J.  M.  Goode,  W.  R. 
Grigg  R.  P.  Hamby,  A.  T.  Howell,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  W.  E.  Lowe,  C.  V. 
Martin,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Rush  Padgett,  B.  P.  Parks,  A.  G.  Sargeant, 
J.  W.  Suttle,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  J.  M.  Walker,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Wash- 
burn. Total  29.  Entire  membership  of  Association,  206. 

Visitors  from  Other  Associations — Gaston  County:  A.  M.  Kiser, 
A.  W.  Kincaid,  Mrs.  G.  Y.  Tate,  Mrs.  E.  M.  Harris. 

Sandy  Run:   Charles  L.   Taylor. 

South  Fork:  Mrs.  W.  P.  Biggerstaff, 

Meck.-Cabarrus:  L.  R.  Privette    W.  W.  Rimmer,  Ben  F.  Farrell. 

Green  River:  M.  A.  Adams. 

Ashe:  P.  E.  Downs. 

York,  S.  C:  J.  O.  Summerlm,  L.  A.  Allen. 

Greenville,  S.  C:  Lawrence  Roberts. 

Visitors  Representing  Our  General  State  Work — W.  H.  Williams, 
of  the  General  Beard  of  Baptist  State  Convention;  J.  A.  McMillan, 
of  Mills  Home  at  Thomasville ;  Smith  Hagaman  of  Baptist  Hospital 
at  Winston-Salem;  B.  K.  Mason,  of  the  Biblical  Recorder;  Mr.  Camp, 
of  Mars  Hill  College. 


COMMITTEES  APPOINTED  DURING  SESSION 

"Enrollment — Charley  Alexander,  J.  S.  Gillespie    George  M.  Borders. 
Associational  Finance — D.  F.  Hord,  J.  A.  McBrayer,  J,  P.  McDaniel. 
Religious  Literature— D.  G.  Washburn. 
Woman's  Work — Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 
Mills  Home— John  F.  Mull. 

Co-operative  Program — J.  B„  Davis,  J.  F.  Ledford,  L.  R.  Putnam. 
State  Missions— J.  L.  Jenkins    Forrest  Turner,  M.  B.  Hord. 
Home  Missions — W.  E.  Lowe,  W.  D.  McDaniel,  L,  A.  Harrill. 
Foreign  Missions — A.  G.  Sargeant,  Lloyd  Phifer,  R.  B.  Braekett. 

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B.  Y.  P.  U,  Work— Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Mrs.  Gary  Hamrick,  Mrs. 
B.  P.  Parks. 

Bible  School  Work— J.  W.  Costner,  J.  F.  Wacaster,  L.  B.  Seism. 

State  Baptist  Hospital— B.  F.  Parks,  Zimri  Williams,  and  D.  M. 
Hendrick. 

Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College — W.  A. 
Elam,   G.  T.   Cabaniss. 

Nominating  Committee  for  Trustees  of  B.  S.  Jr.  College — D.  V. 
Hamrick,  J.  M.  Carpenter,  C.  A.  Bridges. 

Old  Ministers'  Aid— R.  L.  Chaney,  P.  M.  Hord,  A.  J.  Dedman. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals— W.  G.  Camp,  C.  C  Walker,  C.  P. 
Wright. 

Place  and  Preachers  for  Next  Session — B.  F.  Bird,  S.  C.  Wilson, 
R.  C.  Gold,  G.  P.  Irvin,  J.  C.  Campbell. 

Our  Dead— J.  M.  Goode,  DeWitt  Hamrick,  J.  B.  Smith. 

To  Nominate  Officers  for  S.  S.  Association — J.  W.  Seism,  B.  Austell, 
George  F.  Webb. 


PROCEEDINGS 

FIRST  DAY— FORENOON  SESSION 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  in  its  Eighty-Fourth 
Annual  Session  at  9:30  a.  m.  October  25,  1934,  with  the  church  at 
New  Prospect. 

Opening  songs,  "All  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus'  Name,"  and  "More 
About  Jesus."  Devotional  exercises  were  led  by  R.  P.  Hamby,  pastor 
of  Eastside  Church,  Shelby.  Matt.  5:15-16  was  read.  After  p'aying 
a  tribute  to  Elder  T.  Dixon,  for  many  years  pastor  of  New  Prospect 
Church,  the  speaker  emphasized  the  saving  power  of  true  Christian 
character.  This  power  must  come  from  the  Christ  as  its  only  source. 
Prayer  was  offered  by  the  speaker. 

Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  called  the  body  into  regular  business  ses- 
sion. L.  V.  DeVenny  was  at  the  clerk's  table.  On  motion  the  Associa- 
tion shall  be  composed  of  the  enrolled  delegates.  A  number  of  min- 
isters from  our  neighboring  associations  and  representatives  of  our 
general  state  work  were  formally  recognized  and  welcomed 
(see  list  elsewhere).  A.  G.  Sargeant  of  Kings  Mountain  First  Church 
and  R.  P.  Hamby  of  Eastside,  Shelby,  were  welcomed  as  pastors  re- 
cently coming  into  the  Association. 

The  following  report  on  religious  literature  was  read  by  D.  G. 
Washburn,  and  adopted  after  discussion  by  the  writer  and  B.  K. 
Mason  representing  the  Biblical  Recorder: 


REPORT  ON.  RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE 

The  tendency  of  the  people  is  toward  literature  which  may  not  be 
and  is  not  always  of  the  constructive  type. 

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Our  responsibility  at  this  time  is  to  contrast  this  demand  with  that 
for  religious  literature,  for  there  seems  to  be  a  spirit  of  indifference 
toward  the  printed  expressions  of  religious  men  and  women. 

As  an  example  of  this  fact,  only  about  one-fourth  of  our  Baptist 
families  receive  the  Biblical  Recorder,  to  say  nothing  of  the  neglect 
of  Charity  and  Children,  Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  Royal  Service,  etc. 

Our  people  called  Baptists  should  have  these  conditions  brought 
impressively  to  their  minds  without  delay  and  With  repeated  effort. 
If  we  read  the  Bible  as  little  as  we  do  our  religious  literature  and 
especially  our  religious  papers,  we  are  giving  a  very  small  amount 
of  our  time  to  reading  the  Bible. 

To  be  well-informed  Baptists^  we  must  do  much  reading.  First  the 
Bible — good  books,  Biblical  Recorder,  Charity  and  Children,  Home 
and  Foreign  Fields,  and  many  others  bearing  on  our  work.  We  are 
greatly  influenced  by  what  we  read.  We  want  to  read  the  best  and 
we  think  we  have  in  North  Carolina  the  best  religious  papers  for 
North  Carolina  Baptist  people.  In  the  contest  between  the  Christian 
Advocate,  the  organ  of  our  Methodist  brethren,  and  the  Biblical  Re- 
corder, which  is  now  going  on,  weare  hoping  that  the  Biblical  Re- 
corder will  win. 


REPORT  ON.  WOMAN'S  WORK 

The  following  striking  report  on  Woman's  Work  was  presented 
and  ably  discussed  by  the  writer,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster?  the  efficient 
leader  of  our  Associational  W.  M.  U.  organizations.  These  were 
pointed  out  as  the  giving  and  going  organizations  of  our  churches. 
The  report  was  adopted. 

As  we  review  the  past  W.  M.  U.  year  there  are  many  things  for 
which  we  can  give  thanks. 

First  we  have  had  no  deaths  in  our  W.  M.  U.  family,  but  have 
increased  ©ur  number  of  organizations  from  71  to  76. 

Second,  we  took  first  honors  at  our  W.  M.  U.  State  Convention, 
meeting  in  Rocky  Mount  last  March.  We  were  recognized  as  the 
banner  association  in  the  State  of  North  Carolina,  being  the  only 
association  to  reach  all  points  on  the  Standard  of  Excellence. 

The  third  reason  for  which  we  give  thanks  is  that  our  Women  are 
beginning  to  get  a  world-wide  vision — seeing  the  world  as  the  Master 
would  have  them  see  it.  And  as  they  see  this  sin-sick,  war-torn,  dis- 
tressed and  dissatisfied  world  they  are  trying  as  best  they  can  through 
personal  service,  prayer  and  giving  to  bring  this  people  into  the 
sunlight  of  God's  love. 

The  last  reason  for  which  we  give  thanks  is  that  the  women  of 
this  great  association  are  realizing  as  never  before  the  importance 
as  well  as  the  privilege  of  prayer. 

Our  annual  meeting  was  held  in  the  First  Baptist  Church  of  Shelby 

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THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 

June  24-25,  with  a  splendid  attendance.  Miss  Kathleen  Mallory  of 
Birmingham  was  our  visiting  speaker  and  Dr.  Wall  preached  our 
missionary  sermon.  There  was  no  change  in  officers.  The  meeting 
will  be  held  next  year  at  Grover  and  the  time  was  moved  back  to 
August. 

As  we  look  out  over  this  association  we  see  eleven  churches  with- 
out any  W.  M.  U.  organization.  Our  aim  for  this  year  is  an  organiza- 
tion in  each  of  these  churches.  Won't  you  work  and  pray  that  our 
aim  may  be  reached? 


The  report  on  the  Mills  Home  was  read  by  John  F.  Mull,  the 
writer.  On  motion  to  adopt  J.  A.  McMillan,  co-editor  of  Charity  and 
Children,  was  called  to  the  platform  and  raised  the  vast  assembly  to 
the  very  heights  of  benevolent  impulses  in. a  most  impressive  discus- 
sion. Report  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  THE  MILLS  HOME 

The  Mills  Home  is  located  at  Thomasville,  N.  C.t  and  with  a  branch 
in  the  east  located  near  Kinston,  N.  C,  and  known  as  the  Kennedy 
Home.  Last  year,  our  orphanage  cared  for  627  children  in  the  two 
institutions  and  aided  173  who  lived  with  their  mothers.  Of  the  627 
children  286  were  boys  and  341  were  girls.  In  all  of  its  phases  the 
orphanage  ministered  to  in  one  way  or  another  during  the  year  1,019 
children.  This  is  one  Baptist  institution  over  which  there  hangs  no 
debt  and  we  have  a  plant  and  equipment  worth  over  $1,000,000.  Last 
year  the  present  management  under  the  wise  leadership'  of  Supt.  I.  G. 
Greer,  and  his  well-trained  corps  of  workers  ran  the  institution 
in  such  a  way  that  the  expenditures  and  receipts  balanced  with  a 
small  surplus  left  over.  This  is  another  precedent  which  ought  to  be 
followed  by  some  of  our  other  institutions.  Last  year  the  cost  of 
maintaining  each  child  in  the  institution  was  $16.29  per  month  or 
$195.52  per  year.  The  institution  is  supported  by  voluntary  contribu- 
tions from  the  Baptists  of  North  Carolina.  This  is  raised  by  monthly 
offerings  from  the  Sunday  schools  and  by  an  annual  Thanksgiving 
offering  by  the  churches.  We,  your  committee,  recommend  to  the 
churches  that  each  Sunday  school  once  each  month  make  an  offering 
for  the  Mills  Home  and  that  each  church  urge  each  member  to  give 
on  Thanksgiving  the  equivalent  of  one  day's  work  to  our  orphans. 

Our  association  has  increased  its  orphanage  gifts  this  year  over 
last  by  38  per  cent. 


A  few  minutes  were  spent  in  miscellaneous  business.  Several  com- 
mittees were  announced  by  the  moderator  (see  list  of  committees). 

The  clerk  directed  attention  to  a  digest  of  church  letters  posted  on 
the  blackboard  showing  a  summary  of  the  work  of  each  church  for 
the  year. 

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The  set  time  having  arrived  for  the  delivery  of  the  annual  intro- 
ductory sermon,  the  congregation  joined  in  singing  "Down  at  the 
Cross."  ''Bearing  His  Cross"  was  rendered  as  a  solo  by  H.  C.  Seefeldt, 
assistant  pastor  at  Shelby  First  Church.  The  chosen  preacher,  Zeno 
Wall,  preached  his  sermon  on  Luke  23:33,  "The  Place  Called  Calvary." 
He  showed  how  many  places  in  human  experience  become  sacred,  but 
none  so  sacred  as  the  "place  called  Calvary."  In  Christian  experience 
it  means  more  than  all  others.  It  shows  sin  at  its  blackest;  the  love 
of  Cod  at  its  brightest;  gives  a  telescopic  view  of  the  better  world 
at  its  best;  it  is  the  place  of  inspiration  for  Christian  service. 

The  session  was  closed  with  prayer  by  L.  R.  Pruette  of  Charlotte. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

After  a  song  W.  W.  Rimmer  led  in  prayer. 

Under  miscellaneous  business  a  communication  was  read  from  the 
trustees  of  Fruitland  Institute  asking  that  we  select  a  member  to 
act  with  their  board  of  trustees.  It  was  decided  inexpedient  to  com- 
ply with  the  request.  The  clerk  read  the  following  reports  as  informa- 
tion, and  they  were  approved  for  publication. 

THE  ASSOCIATION  IN  SPECIAL  SESSION 

On  April  29,  1934,  the  Association  met  with  the  Oak  Grove  Church 
in  special  session  for  worship  and  inspiration.  Eighteen  of  the  42 
churches  were  represented  by  delegations,  and  eight  others  by  their 
pastors.     All  the  general  officers  of  the  Association  were  present. 

The  program  of  the  day  centered  around  the  theme  "Christ  in 
the  Midst."  All  the  addresses  were  instructive  and  worshipful,  and 
the  exercises  were  interspersed  with  devotional  songs  and  prayer. 
Each  appointed  speaker  was  present  with  a  well-prepared  discussion 
of  his  assigned  phase  of  the  main  subject.  The  following  local  pastors 
spoke  in  the  order  named:  H.  E.  Waldrop,  D.  G.  Washburn,  W.  A. 
Elam,  B.  P.  Parks,  Rush  Padgett  C.  V.  Martin.  The  program  of  the 
day  was  fittingly  closed  by  an  address  delivered  by  David  E.  Babbitt, 
pastor  at  Cherryville,  in  our  neighboring  Gaston  County  Association. 

A  generous  hospitality  was  dispensed  by  the  entertaining  church 
and  community,  and  the  day  was  profitably  spent  in  soul-satisfying 
service  in  exalting  the  Christ  as  the  one  center  of  all  forms  of  Chris- 
tian life  and  work. 

A  collection  amounting  to  $3.90  was  taken  to  cover  the  expense 
of  the  meeting. 

SUMMARY  OF  THE  WORK  OF  THE  GENERAL  BOARD 

At  its  last  annual  session  the  Association  provided  for  a  general 
board  whose  membership  should  consist  of  the  general  officers  of  the 
Association,  the  pastors  of  the  constituent  churches,  and  one  selected 
representative  from  the  membership  of  each  church,  To  this  General 

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Board  was  delegated  the  several  duties  usually  assigned  to  an  execu- 
tive board,  or  committee,  and  such  other  functions  as  pertain  to  the 
general  welfare  of  the  churches  and  the  progress  of  God's  Kingdom 
during  the  interval  between  sessions  of  the  Association. 

The  board  thus  appointed  has  held  monthly  meetings  during  the 
past  associational  year.  At  its  first  meeting  J.  W.  Suttle  was  elected 
chairman  and  J.  V.  DeVenny,  secretary.  Provision  was  also  made 
for  dividing  the  membership  into  five  groups  each  group  having  the 
oversight  of  some  particular  phase  of  our  common  church  work.  These 
groups  are  designated  the  Sunday  School  Group,  the  W.  M.  U.  Group, 
the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Group,  the  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  Group,  and 
the  Denominational   Finance   Group. 

At  each  meeting  devotional  periods  are  observed  at  the  opening 
and  close  of  the  session.  The  several  groups  devote  a  part  of  the 
time  in  separate  session  considering  ways  and  means  of  best  pro- 
moting that  phase  of  church  activity  committed  to  its  special  over- 
sight. 

The  board  has  not  been  able  to  secure  a  full  and  regular  attendance 
of  all  the  pastors  or  of  selected  representatives  from  all  the  churches; 
yet  its  work  has  not  been  in  vain.  Much  more  might  have  been  ac- 
complished with  a  full  representation  at  all  the  meetings.  The  annual 
reports  from  many  of  the  churches  to  this  Association  show  gratify- 
ing progress  along  practically  all  lines  of  kingdom  work.  We  are 
attaining  higher  ground.  Some  at  least  of  this  progress  can  justly 
be  credited  to  the  work  of  the  General  Board. 

J.  V.  DeVENNY,  Secretary. 


The  historian,  C.  J.  Black,  was  permitted  to  read  his  report  out 
of  regular  order;  and  after  remarks  by  the  writer  the  report  was 
adopted. 

HISTORIAN'S  REPORT 

Your  historian  has  nothing  of  importance  to  report  this  time. 
No  great  changes  have  been  made  during  the  associational  year,  and 
all  of  the  other  items  concerning  our  work  have  been  reported  by  the 
different  writers. 

Since  there  is  nothing  to  report,  we  make  the  following  request: 
Since  no  history  of  this  Association  has  been  written  since  1911,  and 
since  many  very  important  things  have  taken  place  during  this  time, 
we  desire  that  this  body  appoint  a  capable  man  to  write  a  history  of 
this  Association  covering  these  23  years.  Let  this  be  bound  in  the 
minutes,  or  if  too  large  have  a  small  volume  printed.  These  23  years 
have  been  too  important  to  let  go  by  without  some  kind  of  history 
of  them  being  prepared.  The  materials  are  available  for  this  work, 
and  while  they  are,  let  us  have  the  woik  done. 

Later  in  the  session  and  in  compliance  with  the  above  request  an 
historical  commission  was  elected,  consisting  of  C.  J.  Black,  J.  W. 

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Suttle  and  John  P.  Mull. 

Members  of  the  General  .Board  of  the  Association  whose  names 
were  sent  in  by  the  churches  were  elected  for  the  coming  year.  (See 
list  elsewhere.) 

The  moderator  recognized  additional  visitors  and  made  announce- 
ment concerning  the  evening  program. 


The  following  reports  were  read  in  the  order  named  by  J.  B.  Davis, 
J.  L.  Jenkins,  W.  E.  Lowe  and  A.  G.  Sargeant: 

THE  CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE 

The  Co-operative  Program  is  an  effective  expression  of  the  united 
efforts  of  North  Carolina  Baptists,  in  conjunction  with  the  other 
nearly  four  million  of  like  faith  in  the  South,  in  carrying  out  the 
world-will  of  Christ  in  redemption. 

This  united  conquest  of  Baptists  seeks  to  make  Christ  known  at 
home  and  abroad  by  preaching  teaching  and  healing.  Beyond  the 
local  church  this  world-redemptive  crusade  is  expressed  in  terms  of 
State,  Home  and  Foreign  Missions. 

Yet,  after  nearly  100  years  of  trying  to  carry  this  world-redemp- 
tive program  by  spasmodic,  or  trial  and  error  method,  Baptists  are 
beginning  to  revert  to  the  local  church  and  individual  Christian 
stewardship  conscience,  which  portends  two  encouraging  signs:  (1) 
That  a  new  emphasis  is  being  given  to  the  teaching  of  Christian 
stewardship;  (2)  The  every-member  canvass  seems  to  be  a  return 
to  the' Bible  pirn  of  financing  the  kingdom  of  God,  in  that  it  seeks 
to  teach,  encourage  and  enlist  every  redeemed  soul  in  gospel  service 
and  support.  •  ■■: -y ■':■.. . 

'  We  would  recommend  that  every  church  be  urged  to  join  this  Bible 
crusade;  and  that,  as  an  association  continue  to  foster  these  two 
objectives  in  co-operation  with  our  State  and  Southern  Baptist  con- 
ventions. 

STATE  MISSIONS 

The  spirit  and  motive  of  missions,  Foreign,  Home  and  State,  are 
identical.  The  objectives  however,  are  slightly  different.  Within  the 
state  a  distinction  is  made  between  missions,  Christian  education  and 
benevolence,  including  the  orphanage  and  hospital,  whereas  Foreign 
Missions  and  with  limitations  Home  Mission's,  includes  all  of  these 
objects.  What,  then,  is  included  under  the  head  of  "State  Missions"? 

For  a  hundred  years  the  objective  of  State  Missions  has  been  to 
win  the  people  of  North  Carolina  to  Christ  and  then  to  the  fellowship 
Which  the  churches  provide.  In  more  recent  years,  notably  during  the 
past  quarter  of  a  century,  another  objective  has  been  to  train  and 
develop  those  who  come  'into  the  churches.  With  these  purposes 
dominant,  State  Missions  now  embraces  the  following  activities: 

1.    Missionary    Pastoral   Assistance.    "To    the    poor   the    gospel   is 

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preached"  in  needy  and  strategic  places.  Many  of  our  strong  churches 
in  the  state  are  trophies  of  State  Missions.  At  present  about  130 
churches  are  aided. 

2.  Student  Work.  Churches  in  educational  centers  are  aided  in 
order  that  they  may  properly  minister  to  students  away  from  home 
and  the  home  church. 

3t  A  Sunday  School  and  a  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Department  are1  maintained. 
Through  these  agencies  the  church  membership  is  taught  and  stimu- 
lated to  the  end  that  the  church  member  may  devote  not  only  a  life 
but  a  trained  life. 

4.  Church  Building.  At  the  present  time,  in  the  face  of  a  serious 
shortage  of  funds  several  churches,  three  of  them  in  educational 
centers,  are  in  course  of  construction. 

5.  Oteen  Hospital.  For  some  years  past  the  board  has  made  it 
possible  for  Rev.  Wayne  Williams  to  minister  to  the  sick  veterans 
in  the  Government  Hospital  at  Oteen,  N.  C. 

6.  Indians.  Since  the  Home  Board  has  been  compelled  to  use  a 
large  portion  of  its  funds  for  debt  service,  the  State  Missions  Board 
has  assumed  their  responsibility  of  giving  the  gospel  to  the  Indians 
in  our  midst,  in  Robeson  and  Swain  counties. 

7.  Negroes.  Work  was  begun  some  years  ago  on  a  very  limited 
scale,  among  the  Negroes.  Recently  we  were  forced  to  discontinue  it. 
Next  year  it  is  earnestly  hoped  that  the  white  Baptists  may  be  able 
to  lend  a  hand  to  their  quarter  of  a  million  Negro  brothers. 

9.  State  Missions,  however,  in  conjunction  with  Christian  Educa- 
tion, has  another  function  and  one  which  is  probably  more  important 
than  any  of  those  mentioned  above.  In  a  very  vital  sense,  Foreign 
Missions  and  Home  Missions,  as  well  as  all  other  objects,  wait  upon 
an  aggressive  program  of  State  Missions  and  Christian  Education. 
These  agencies  are  the  S.O.S.,  the  Service  of  Supply  for  all  other 
agencies. 

Our  secretary,  M.  A.  Huggins,  said,  "I  was  in  the  World.  War  in 
a  combat  division  living  in  the  trenches  near  the  front.  But  behind 
the  lines,  and  reaching  all  the  way  to  the  United  States  was  a  con- 
tinuous line  of  men  and  women  serving  those  of  us  who  were  on  the 
front.  Had  they  failed  in  their  service  of  supply  to  us,  disaster  would 
have  been  inevitable.  If  likewise  State  Miss.ons  £'ails,  retreat  and 
perhaps  disaster  will,  and  ought,  to  overtake  us  as  a  people  in  our 
Foreign  and  Home  Missions  efforts.  Lee  us  therefore,  maintain  an 
aggressive  program  of  State  Missions.  In  so  doing  we  shall  not  only 
win  North  Carolina,  but  the  world." 


HOME  MISSIONS 
The   Home   Mission   Board  would   invite   Southern   Baptists   to   re- 
think Home  Missions  and  to  make  a  new  appraisal  of  Home  Mission 
work  in  the  light  of  present-day  world  movements. 

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Home  Mission  fields  cannot  be  defined  simply  by  geographical  metes 
and  bounds;  they  must  be  defined  in  terms  of  soul-values  as  well. 
The  rapidly-developing  industrial  life  of  the  South,  together  with  the 
world-currents  that  are  flowing  through  and  around  our  Southern 
Zion,  are  creating  ever-enlarging  opportunities  for  mission  work. 
The  problem  of  races  in  the  homeland  is  a  cross-section  of  the 
world-field.  It  is  Foreign  Missions  at  home.  Our  people  face  a  chang- 
ing order.  Great  social  and  moral  issues  are  rapidly  shaping  them- 
selves within  the  territory  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention.  The 
supreme  challenge  of  the  hour  is  to  make  the  homeland  Christian. 

CAUSE   FOR   REJOICING 

The  outlook  for  the  Home  Mission  Board  is  brighter  right  now 
than  it  has  been  since  1928.  This  is  not  because  we  are  receiving  more 
money,  and  we  are  but  it  is  because  of  the  confidence  which  the 
brethren  throughout  the  territory  of  the  Convention  evidence  in  the 
board,  and  because  of  the  belief  registered  everywhere  by  our  people 
that  the  board  is  still  doing  and  will  continue  to  do  a  necessary  and 
valuable  mission  work. 

There  is  not  a  year  since  1928  that  the  board  has  not  lived  within 
its  income  and  paid  something  on  the  principal  of  its  debts.  During 
this  time  over  $700,000  has  been  paid  on  the  principal  of  the  debts 
and  the  mission  work?  that  part  of  the  work  which  has  to  do  directly 
and  specifically  with  the  making  and  baptizing  of  disciples,  has  been 
maintained  and,  in  fact,  increased. 

The  board  this  year,  through  the  magnificent  offering  of  the  women 
in  the  Annie  W.  Armstrong  Week  of  Prayer^  will  put  32  new  mis- 
sionaries in  the  field.  It  is  now  in  the  process  of  adjusting  its  debts 
so  that  it  can  go  on  with  its  mission  program  and  pay  its  debts  as 
it  gets  the  money.  The  overhead  operating  expense  for1  the  last  Con- 
vention year  was  only  $10  063.49.  The  many  expressions  of  appre- 
ciation for  the  w7ay  the  affairs  of  the  board  are  being  handled  are, 
indeed,  heartening.  We  take  courage  and  press  on. 

THE  WORK  BEING  DONE 

The  board  has  in  all  departments  and  fields  of  its  work  202  mis- 
sionaries and  workers.  It  is  maintaining  in  all  over  400  mission 
stations  and  preaching  places;  it  is  operating  in  whole  or  in  part  five 
goodwill  centers,  two  rescue  missionsj  and  a  seamen's  institute;  it 
has  15  schools  operated  by  its  missionaries,  and  is  furnishing  the 
property  of  eight  mountain  schools  free  of  charge  to  local  boards  of 
trustees  for  the  operation  of  schools  in  the  mountains;  it  is  operat- 
ing a  tubercular  sanatorium;  and  has  a  building  and  loan  department 
with  over  a  million  dollars  loaned  to  churches. 

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THE  CHALLENGE  OF  HOME  MISSIONS 

The  challenge  of  Home  Missions  is  a  call  to  new  frontiers  of 
work;  it  is  a  call  to  love  for  the  lost  because  they  are  lost,  of  every 
tribe  and  nation,  right  here  in  our  midst;  it  is  a  call  of  the  neighbor 
to  the  help  of  the  spiritually  hopeless  who  lie  wounded  and  stripped 
on  the  side  of  the  road  that  runs  by  the  door  where  he  lives;  it  is 
a  call  for  the  adjustment  of  racial  relations  here  at  home  that  test 
the  Christ-spirit  of  our  churches  and  prcve  or  disprove  the  reality 
of  our  mission  passion  and  love  for  the  peoples  of  lands  afar  to 
which  we  are  sending  missionaries;  it  is  a  call  to  denominational 
strategy  in  the  winning  of  the  foreigner  in  our  land  that  we  may 
have  his  help  in  winning  the  foreigner  in  his  land;  it  is  a  call  to 
emulate  the  spirit  of  Christ  who  died  for  the  whole  human  race  and 
who  has  commissioned  us  to  preach  the  gospel  both  at  home  and 
abroad;  it  is  a  call  to  establish,  through  the  gospel  wrought  into  the 
actuality  of  conduct  and  character^  a  Christ-like  social  order  here 
in  the  homeland  as  a  demonstration  of  what  Christ  can  do  for  a 
nation  that  accepts  Him. 

We  thank  God  for  our  trials,  for  out  of  the  crucible  of  affliction 
cometh  patience  and  from  patience,  experience,  and  from  experience, 
wisdom.  May  Southern  Baptists  be  wise  in  meeting  the  mission  tasks 
in  the  homeland.  God's  Kingdom  must  come  here  if  it  would  come 
in  the  world.  The  Home  Mission  Board  only  craves  the  privilege  of 
helping  to  bring  that  kingdom  in. 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Debts  Reduced.  The  Foreign  Mission  Board  has  stayed  within  its 
budget.  This  is  the  firm  resolve  for  all  the  future.  The  debts  have 
been  reduced  in  a  great  way  in  the  past  few  months.  Since  January  1? 
1933,  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  has  paid  more  than  $86,000  for 
interest  and  $125,000  on  the  principal  of  the  debts  thus  bringing 
the  debt  down;  from  $1,115,000  to  $990,000  in  16  months.  The  board 
is,  indeed,  grateful  to  Baptists  everywhere  for  their  part  in  helping 
to  wipe  out  the  debt. 

.....Receipts-  Increased.  The  percentage  of  increase  in  budget  receipts 
for  the  first  four  months  of  1934  over  the  same  period  of  1933  is 
25.49  per  cent.  The  increase  in  co-operative  program  receipts  for  the 
same  period  is  $26,500.  The  increase  in  designated  gifts  is  $28,000. 
The  gross  increase  for  the  same  period  is  $94,000.  The  increase  in 
the  Lottie  Moon  Christmas  Offering  to  Foreign  Missions  for  1934 
over  the  offering  of  1933  is  $46  000.  From  the  Hundred  Thousand 
Club  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  has  received  $32,000  to  date.  All 
of  this  was  paid  on  the  debt. 

New  Missionaries  Sent  Out.  Because  the  Woman's  Missionary  Union 
exceeded  its  goal  by  $46,000,  and  because  of  special  gifts  from  friends 

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and  churches,  the  board  was  able  to  dedicate  15  new  missionaries  at 
the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  May.  All  of  these  go  out  to  re- 
place fallen  heroes  of  the  cross.  May  other  gaps  soon  be  filled. 

Peeper  Interest.  More  Baptists  are  reading  and  studying  about 
missions.  Schools  of  missions,  mission  study  classes,  special  Sunday 
school  and  church  missionary  rallies  are  being  held  monthly  here  and 
yonder  throughout  the  South.  More  people  are  praying  definitely 
by  name  for  missionaries  and  their  work,  writing  them  letters,  and 
thinking  about  missions. 

Doors  Wide  Open.  From  the  fields  of  the  14  countries  where  South- 
ern Baptists  proclaim  the  gospel,  there  comes  news  that  thrills  the 
soul.  A  spirit  of  revival  is  sweeping  the  fields.  Turning  from  old 
things  that  do  not  satisfy }  multitudes  are  seeking  salvation,  and  the 
missionaries  are  overworked  but  rejoice  in  it  all.  More  churches 
are  becoming  self-supporting.  Many  are  catching  the  missionary 
vision  themselves  and  seeking  to  have  a  part,  also,  in  evangelizing 
the  world.  Last  year  the  191,073  Baptists  on  the  several  fields  gave 
$349,092.03  unto  the  Lord  while  4,066  140  Southern  Baptists,  in  the 
homeland,  gave  only  $4,951,011  to  missions  and  benevolences  in  1932. 
Some  Practical  Suggestions — 

Pray  for  definite  mission  fields. 

Pray  for  definite  missionaries.  Call  them  by  name. 

Pray  that  our  own  eyes  might  be  opened. 
•     Pray  for  a  spiritual    missionary  leadership  here  at  home. 

Hold  a  church  school  of  missions. 

Put  on  a  missionary  play  or  pageant. 

Build  a  circulating  library  of  missionary  books. 

Purchase  "Home  and  Foreign  Field"  for  the  information  of  our 
church  leaders. 

Return  to  God's  method  of  financing  the  kingdom. 

Bring  the  foreign  mission  fields  closer  home  by  prayer  maps,  pic- 
tures, scrap  books,  information  and  love  offerings. 

Every  week  brings  new  opportunities  to  rekindle  the  home  fires 
with  missionary  information  and  zeal. 


Pending  motion  to  adopt  the  above  reports  J.  B.  Davis  spoke,  show- 
ing the  place  and  imporfance  of  our  general  mission  work,  and  its 
uplifting  effect  on  the  individual  Christian  life,  J.  L.  Jenkins  read 
Matt.  9:35-38.  W.  E.  Lowe  spoke  briefly  on  the  Bible  basis  for  all 
forms  of  mission  work.  A.  G.  Sargeant  emphasized  the  place  of 
foreign  missions  in,  our  program  of  work,  and  of  prayer  and  conse- 
cration in  promoting  the  mission  cause. 

After  adoption  and  some  announcements,  W.'H.  Williams  of  Char- 
lotte, representing  the  General  Board  of  our  State  Convention,  and 
M.  A.  Huggins,  its  secretary,  closed  the  discussion  and  the  afternoon 
session  with  an  inspirational  and  devotional  address.  Using  Rom.  1:14 
as  a  text,  Dr.  Williams  spoke  of  the  mission  as  a  debt;  a  debt  every 

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Christian  owes  to  himself,  to  the  world,  and  to  the  Christ  who  re- 
deemed him.  Prayer  and  benediction  by  the  speakers. 

NIGHT  SESSION 

After  congregational  singing  prayer  was  offered  by  J.  M.  Walker. 

The  Association  was  called  to  order  by  the  moderator. 

The  appended  report  of  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  was  submitted  by  Mrs. 
L.  H.  Ledford  and  adopted  after  being  spoken  to  by  Mrs.  Ledford 
who  pointed  out  the  place  of  B.  Y.  P.  U.  in  developing  Christian 
leaders.  John  7:17  was  quoted  as  applying  to  B.  Y.  P.  U.  work.  Miss 
Ruby  Bridges  of  Shelby  Second  Church  spoke  on  the  prime  qualifica- 
tions of  Christian  leaders,  and  methods  of  developing  them.  The 
church  should  be  diligent  in  making  use  of  its  possible  leaders.  A  solo, 
"Strength  for  Today,"  was  rendered  by  little  Miss  Hilary  Maquess 
of  the  Lattimore  B.  Y.  P.  U. 


B.  Y.  P.  U.  REPORT 


A  study  of  the  history  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  convinces  us  that  it  had 
its  beginning  in  the  mind  of  God.  It  came  into  being  to  meet  the 
need  of  the  young  Christian  for  spiritual  growth  and  the  need  of 
the  churches  for  consecrated,  useful  leaders  and  members.  There  are 
four  outstanding  factors  which  have  promoted  the  marvelous  growth 
of  the  work. 

First:  Leadership.  Outstanding  leaders  of  the  Southern  Baptist 
Convention  launched  the  movement.  Later  the  Sunday  School  Board 
joined  hands  with  the  leadership  of  State  Mission  Boards  through 
the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  secretaries. 

Second:  Loyalty  to  Sound,  Principles.  It  is  and  has  been  strictly 
a  church  and  denominational  organization  for  training  young  and 
untrained  church  members  in  the  duties  of  church  membership. 

Third:  Better  Methods.  Southern  B.  Y.  P.  U.  leaders  have  devel- 
oped effective  methods  for  training  young  Christians  in  church  mem- 
bership. The  Standard  of  Excellence  is  a  program  of  study  and  ac- 
tivity which  serves  as  a  guide  in  reaching  the  great  goal  of  Christian 
efficiency.  In  addition,  the  general  organization  presents  a  church 
plan  for  supervision  and  leadership'  and  each  B.  Y.  P.  U.  department 
should  link  its  work  closely  with  all  church  activities  and  support 
the  local  church. 

Fourth:  Good  Literature.  In  our  B.  Y.  P.  U.  curriculum  we  have 
32  suggested  study-course  books.  These  books  are  on  methods,  church 
activities  soul  winning,  the  Bible,  doctrine,  stewardship',  missions  and 
all  phases  of  denominational  life.  The  literature  provided  by  the 
Sunday  School  Board  is  educational  because  the  topics  are  written 
with  a  view  of  meeting  the  needs  in  the  lives  of  young  people. 

fn  North   Carolina  we  have  2,516   B.  Y.   P.   XL's.   There   are   698 


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junior,  640  intermediate,  1,013  senior,  154  adult  and  478  general  or- 
ganizations. There  are  68  associations  in  which  there  are  64  organi- 
zations. 

In  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  we  have  90  unions  with  approx- 
imately 2,000   enrolled. 

Our  associational  convention  for  the  present  year  was  held  at 
Elizabeth  Church  on  June  3.  District  leaders  selected  at  this  meet- 
ing for  the  coming  year  were  Miss  Ola  Lee  Glasgo,  B.  E.  Weathers, 
C.  F.  McSwain,  W.  H.  Redmond  and  Mrs.  Everette  Lutz.  Miss  Winnie 
Rickett,  our  State  B.  Y.  P.  U.  leader,  was  with  us.  The  meeting  for 
next  year  will  be  held  with  the  Fallston  church.  Our  aim  for  this 
year  is  to  do  our  very  best  to  organize  a  union  in  every  church  in 
our  association.  At  present  we  have  eight  without  an  active  B.  Y. 
P.  U.  We,  as  leaders  beg  for  your  love,  prayers  and  co-operation 
that  we  may  go  forward  in  this  great  work  of  enlisting  young  church 
members. 


Announcements  were  made  by  the  moderator,  and  the  congrega- 
tion joined  in  a  song.  Prayer  was  offered  by  Lawrence  Roberts  of 
Greenville,  S.  C. 

The  annual  doctrinal  sermon  was  then  delivered  by  C.  V.  Martin, 
the  selected  preacher.  Scripture  used:  Rev.  21:27  and  Luke  10:11-20. 
Theme:  The  Christian's  supreme  basis  of  rejoicing.  Many  things 
cause  rejoic'r.a; — landmarks  in  our  religious  past,  present-day  tests 
and  victories  marvelous  advancements  along  various  lines  of  church 
growth,  our  magnificient  institutions  that  are  honoring  and  serving 
God  and  humanity;  over  all  these  we  can  justly  rejoice.  The  one 
supreme  basis  of  all  rejoicing  is  that  "your  names  are  written  in 
heaven";  written  by  God's  own  hand  at  the  moment  of  trusting  be- 
lief; written  never  id  be  erased.  Rom.  8:1,  John  5:24. 

Song,  "When  the  Roll  Is  Called'  Up  Yonder,"  followed  by  prayer 
and  benediction  by  the  speaker. 

SECOND  DAY— FORENOON  SESSION. 

Song  by  the  congregation.  The  opening  devotional  was  conducted 
by  L.  W.  Cain.  Prayer  was  offered  and  John  4:46-54  was  read.  Lessons 
drawn  from  this  scripture:  Going  to  Jesus  in  the  time  of  distress; 
keep'  asking — a  growing  faith;  taking  Jesus  at  his.  word. 

In  business  session:  Minutes  of  yesterday's  proceedings  read  and 
approved;  additional  visitors  were  welcomed;  report  of  Finance  Com- 
mittee read  and  adopted  as  follows: 

REPORT  OF; FINANCE  COMMITTEE 

Received  for  Minute  Fund  $156,96 

For  Co-operative  Program  and  Missions  44.50 

For  Mills  Home  . ,--•    33.50 

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For  Baptist  Hospital  : 3.00 

For  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  .•___■ 3.00 

Paid  over  to  Treasurer  $240.96 

Later  on  the  following  treasurer's  report  was  read  and  approved: 

TREASURER'S  ANNUAL  REPORT 

In  Account  with  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association, 
October  1,  1933    to  September  30,  1934 
RECEIPTS: 

1933 — Oct.       6,  From  Finance  Committee  $198.95 

Oct,     16.  Kings  Mt'n  2nd  Church,  Min.  Fund  4.00 

Nov.      3.  Boiling  Springs  Church,  Min.  Fund  —       5.00 

1934 — April  29.  Collection  at  Special  Session  •„_       3.90 

$211.85 
DISBURSEMENTS: 

1933— Oct.       7.  Check  to  B.  S.  Jr.  College  $  3.00 

Oct.       7.  Check  to  Mills  Home  ___  15.00 

Oct.       7.  Checks  to  M.  A.  Huggins    Treas.  55.15 

Oct.       7.  Bal.  on  Programs,  Session  1933.-..  1.07 

Oct.       7.  Clerk's  Fee • 25.00 

Nov.     13.  Exp.  Money  Order  for  Mins.  ......  94.39 

Nov.    13.  Federal  Tax  and  Postage  2.10 

1934 — April  29.  Exp.  incidental  to  special  session  3.75 

Sept.     30,  Exp.  incidental  to  present  session  2.25 

Balance  on  hand 10.14 


$211.85 


The  report  on  Sunday  school  work  was  read  by  J.  W.  Costner  and 
adopted  after  a  stirring  address  by  the  writer  showing  how  the  great 
principles  of  Christian  love  and  service  are  illustrated  in  Sunday 
school  work.  C.  V.  Martin  also  spoke  on  the  report. 

REPORT  ON  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS 

The  teaching  of  God's  Word  has  made  marvelous  progress  in  the 
past  hundred  years.  The  Sunday  schools  are  no  longer  considered 
as  separate  from  the  Church  but  as  a  mighty  arm  of  the  Church,  and 
second  only1  to  the  preaching  service  of  the  Church. 

In  1830  the  Broad  River  Association  of  which  this  county  was  a 
part,  had  a  committee  to  report  on  "Sabbath  Schools"  and  they 
recommended  the  establishment  of  "Sabbath  Schools"  in  all  the 
churches.  Twenty-five  years  later  another  committee  reported  that 
only  a  few  had  complied  with  previous  lecommenclations  and  again 
urged  the  churches  to  organize  schools. 

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In  1855  four  years  after  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  was  or- 
ganized. A  committee  in  their  recommendations  said,  "We  know  of 
no  scheme  better  adapted  to  needs  of  our  people  than  the  Sabbath 
schools  properly  organized." 

In  1881  the  minutes  show  only  17  Sunday  schools  from  Gastonia 
to  High  Shoals  in  Rutherford  County  with  60  officers  and  teachers, 
and  937  members  enrolled  in  what  is  now  Gaston,  Kings  Mountain, 
and  a  part  of  Sandy  Run  associations.  In  North  Carolina  last  year 
there  were  2  385  white  Baptist  churches,  and  two  Indian  associations 
with  34  churches.  In  the  white  Baptist  churches  there  was  a  church 
membership  of  440,606.  In  the  Indian  churches  there  was  a  member- 
ship of  2,731.  All  the  white  churches  save  40  had  Sunday  schools  with 
an  enrollment  of  380,532.  The  Indian  churches  had  two  out  of  the 
34  churches  without  Sunday  schools,  the  32  report  an  enrollment  of 
2,340  in  their  Sunday  schools  thus  we  see  we  have  60,070  members 
in  the  white  churches  not  enrolled  in  Sunday  schools^  and  391  Indians 
not  enrolled  in  Sunday  schools. 

In  checking  over  all  the  associations  in  North  Carolina  we  rejoice 
to  see  20,000  people  who  followed  their  Savior  in  Baptism.  Out  of 
this  number  584  came  from  this  Association,  and  a  large  majority 
of  all  these  came  from  our  Sunday  school  enrollment.  With  this 
informations  to  rejoice  over,  surely  we  can  all  join  in  the  old  slogan, 
"Every  church  member  in  the  Sunday  school,  and  every  member  of 
the  Sunday  school  in  the  church."  In  this  Association  last  year  we 
reported  a  church  membership  of  12,729  and  a  Sunday  school  enroll- 
ment of  11,881  in  the  41  churches  not  including  the  attendance  at 
the  Lawndale  Church  which  has  a  union  Sunday  school.  So  we  find 
749  people  in  the  41  churches  not  enrolled  in  Sunday  school;  surely 
we  will  not  be  contented  with  this  number  who  are  out  from  the 
influence  of  God's  teaching  service,  and  with  the  approximately  5,000 
possibilities  in  this  Association,  may  we  hear  God's  voice  anew, 
"Lift  up  your  eyes,  and  look  on  the  fields:  for  they  are  white  already 
to  harvest." 

Your  associational  superintendent  and  his  coworkers  have  held  dur- 
ing the  past  associational  year  ten  general  monthly  meetings  and 
12  group  meetings  in  22  of  the  churches  over  the  Association,  with 
the  attendance  of  2,886  and  representation  from  226  churches.  In- 
cluded in  the  above  number  were  53  pastors,  138  Sunday  school  super- 
intendents   404  teachers  and  313  deacons. 

The  superintendent  has  assisted  the  pastors  and  superintendents 
in  two  s.udy  courses  and  religious  census;  has  visited  every  Sunday 
school  and  church  during  the  year;  made  a  total  of  72  visits  over  the 
Association.  May  the  Father's  name  be  praised  for  it  all! 

We  beg  each  Sunday  school  and  church  to  co-operate  with  the 
general  association  in  every  move  that  is  fostered  for  the  advance- 
ment of  God's  Kingdom,  and  to  strive  to  lead  all  the  workers  of  each 

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church  in  a  greater  effort  of  training  in  the  future  than  we  have 
in  the  past,  so  they  will  be  prepared  to  push  back  the  many  isms 
that  are  constantly  encroaching  on  the  highways  of  life,  and  to  teach 
them  that  to  be  a  worker  in  our  Heavenly  Father's  vineyard  they  must 
give  God  nothing  less  than  first  place  in  their  hearts  and  lives. 


A  special  message  in  song,  "My  Task,"  was  rendered  by  Miss 
Arnette  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College.  The  following  report  was 
read  by  B.  P.  Parks: 

THE  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 

The  North  Carolina  Baptist  Hospital  is  loczrted  at  Winston-Salem, 
and  can  be  easily  reached  from  any  part  of  the  state.  It  was  in- 
corporated in  1922,  and  received  its  first  patient  May  28,  1923,  11 
years  ago. 

The  main  hospital  is  a  five-story  fire-proof  brick  building  with 
basement  located  on  a  beautiful  elevation  in  the  western  part  of 
Winston-Salem.  It  has  a  capacity  of  108  beds  and  is  equipped  with 
every  modern  convenience  for  the  best  possible  care  of  the  sick. 

On  the  same  grounds  nearby  is  located  the  nurses'  home,,  a  three- 
story  fire-proof  building  with  basement.  This  home  has  29  rooms 
with  54  beds,  also  class  rooms  and  assembly  hall. 

There  are  nine  acres  in  the  hospital  grounds,  more  than  half  of 
these  grounds  is  a  wooded  park. 

The  hospital  has  a  staff  of  60  medical  arid  surgical  doctors  who 
are  of  the  best  in  their  profession.  There  are  40  well-trained  muses 
at  the  service  of  the  patients,  day  and  night. 

About  26  000  people  have  been  treated  in  this  hospital  since  it  was 
opened  11  years  ago.  More  than  half  of  the  patients  treated  are 
either  charity  or  part-pay  cases.  Therefore,  the  hospital  is  dependent 
almost  entirely  on  the  Mother's  Day  offerings  by  the  churches  and 
Sunday  schools  to  provide  for  treatment  of  its  large  number  of  pa- 
tients who  are  not  able  to  pay. 

This  report  was  adopted  after  being  discussed  by  the  writer  and 
by  Smith  Hagaman,  superintendent  of  our  hospital  at  Winston- 
Salem.  The  last  speaker  pictured  the  Christ  as  walking  among  men, 
thus  sharing  their  problems,  relieving  their  distress  healing  their 
ills.  Professing  Christians  who  would  rightly  represent  the  Christ 
must  do  as  the  Christ  did.  We  serve  the  Christ  only  as  we  serve  men. 


The  following  report  was  read  by  W.  A.  Elam  and  adopted  after 
discussion: 

REPORT  ON  CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION 

In  the  territory  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  there  are  72 
schools,  colleges  and  seminaries.  There  are  29  senior  colleges  with 
11,910  students  of  whom  753  are  ministerial  students.  Property  value; 

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$23,989,381.66;  endowment,  $18,581,828.43.  Total  value  $42,571,210. 
There  are  21  junior  colleges  with  5  073  students  of  whom  124  are 
ministerial  students.  Property  value,  $7,516,735;  endowment,  $985,257. 
Total  value,  $8,501  992,  There  are  18  academies  with  1,578  students 
of  whom  116  are  ministerial  students.  Property  value,  $1,635,146.52. 
There  are  four  theological  schools  with  932  students  of  whom  645 
are  for  the  ministry.  Property  value,  $4,631981;  endowment,  $2,521,- 
762.  Total  value,  $7,153,743.  Grand  total  value  of  all  Christian  schools, 
$59,872  091. 

In  North  Carolina  we  have  eight  colleges  and  schools  with  an  en- 
rollment of  3,498  students.  Property  value,  $3,191,775  and  endow- 
ment, $3,237  302.  Total  value,  $6,439,077.  These  schools  are  Wake 
Forest,  Meredith  and .  Chowan  senior  colleges;  Mars  Hill,  Campbell, 
Wingate  and  Boiling  Springs  junior  colleges;  Fruitland  Academy. 
Wingate  and  Boiling  Springs  colleges  and  Fruitland  Academy  are 
not  owned  by  the  state  convention  but  by  local  associations. 

Special  mention  must  be  made  of  our  own  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College  at  our  doors.  It  is  forging  forward  in  the  face  of  difficulties. 
This  school  must  have  our  personal,  our  spiritual  and  financial 
support.  , 

Supplementary  to  this  report  the  following  was  offered  by  C.  V. 
Martin   and   approved: 

We,  as  an  association,  ask  our  churches  to  contribute  monthly  to 
the  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 


J.  L.  Jenkins,  president,  submitted  the  following  report  which  was 
also  approved  for  publication: 

REPORT  ON  BOILING  SPRINGS  JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  is  entering  upon  the  sixth  year  of 
its  history  with  a  record  enrollment  of  102  regular  college  students 
with  several  others  in  special  departments.  Your  college  for  the  past 
three  years  has  stemmed  the  tide  of  the  greatest  financial  depression 
in  history.  The  prospects  for  1934-35  are  bright.  There  are  five  states 
represented  in  the  student  bcdy.  We  nave  six  ministerial  students, 
cue  volunteer  for  service  in  foreign  fields,  and  several  who  have  sur- 
rendered themselves  for  definite  Christian  work. 

You  have  15  members  in  the  faculty;  five  of  them  are  new  ones  as 
follows:  Dean  J.  E.  Allen,  M.A.,  from  the  University  of  Richmond, 
head  of  education;  C.  V.  Harrill,  M.A.,  from  the  University  of  North 
Carolina  head  of  the  science  department;  A.  Frank  Hamrick,  M.A., 
from  Wake  Forest  College,  head  of  social  science;  Miss  Evelyn 
Joliey,  graduate  from  Meredith  College,  with  graduate  work  toward 
a  master's  degree,  head  of  the  mathematics  department,  and  Miss 
Josephine  Arnette,   graduate   of   Meredith   College    teacher   of   voice. 

The  churches  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  have  paid  during 

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the  past  fiscal  year  on- current  fund  for  endowment,  $1,599.14;  the 
churches  of  the  Sandy  Run  Association  have  paid  $55.44,  making  a 
total  from  the  two  bodies  of  $1,654.58.  The  Kings  Mountain's  part  of 
the  $5,000  endowment  is  three-fifths,  or  $3,000.  The  Sandy  Run's 
part  is  two-fifths,  or  $2,000. 

Under  the  leadership  cf  Dean  Allen,  the  buildings  and  grounds  of 
the  college  have  been  put  in  good  condition,  and  the  living  conditions 
greatly  improved.  The  girls'  and  boys'  dormitories  have  been  screened, 
painted  and  repaired;  the  heating  plant  has  been  reconditioned — all 
at  a  tctal  cost  of  $1  800. 

The  terms  of  the  following  trustees  from  the  Kings  Mountain 
expire  this  year:  George  M.  Gold,  J.  F.  Moore,  E.  B.  Hamriek,  J.  W. 
Gbstner,  S,  H.  Austell. 

Supplementary  to  this  report  J.  H.  Quinn,  on  behalf  of  B.  F. 
Falls,  attorney  for  the  boaid  of  trustees  read  a  financial  statement 
as  to  the  former  indebtedness  on  the  institution  covered  by  two  notes. 
There  remains  unpaid  on  these  notes  approximately  $3,414.05.  Pay- 
ments have  been  made  during  the  year  on  these  notes  by  contribu- 
tions from  the  churches  here  named  and  the  sums  indicated.  Double 
Springs,  $100;  Fallston,  $25;  Grover,  under  various  dates,  $44.44; 
Kings  Mountain  First  under  various  dates,  $130;  Pleasant  Ridge, 
$18.75;  Sandy  Plains,  $28;  Zion,  under  various  dates,  $62.75.  Total 
paid  during  year,  $418.94. 

Pending  adoption  of  the  above  reports  W.  A.  Elam  spoke:  showing 
the  large  opportunity  now  open  to  service  by  promoting  Christian 
schools.  Song,  "More  Love  to  Thee  O  Christ,"  was  rendered  by  a 
double  quartet  of  students  from  Boiling  Springs.  Prayer  was  offered, 
D.  G.  Washburn  leading.  J,  L.  Jenkins,  in  a  simple  talk,  spoke  of 
appreciation  on  behalf  of  himself,  the  faculty  and  students,  to  the 
pasters  the  good  women  and  the  churches.  He  added  words  of  en- 
couragement concerning  the  present  outlook. 

The  time  allotted  this  subject  was  extended  indefinitely.  On  a  state- 
ment from  the  moderator  concerning  the  immediate  need  for  repairs 
and  painting  on  the  roofs  cf  the  buildings  at  Boiling  Springs,  gifts 
for  this  purpose  were  called  for,  and  an  offering  was  made  amount- 
ing to  $85  in  cash  and  $16  in  subscriptions.  This  sum  was  turned 
over  to  A.  I.  Jolley,  business  manager  of  the  c.  liege. 

The  forenoon  session  adjourned  with  prayer  led  by  D.  G.  Washburn. 

AFTERNOON   SESSION 

Song,  "Bringing  In  the  Sheaves."  Prayer  was  offered  by  A.  T. 
Howell.  In  the  absencei  of  the  committee  appointed  to  nominate  offi- 
cers for  the  Sunday  School  Association  the  following  were  named 
for  this  duty:  S.  Lester  Roberts,  G.  P.  Iivin,  S.  L.  Dellinger. 

The  report  of  committee  on  place  and  preachers  for  next  session 
was  read  as  follows: 

Place:   Poplar   Springs   Church. 

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the  kings  Mountain  baptist  association 

For  the  Introductory  Sermon:  A.  G.  Sargeant;  alternate,  W.  A. 
Elam. 

For  the  Doctrinal  Sermon:  J.  L.  Jenkins. 

This  report  was  adopted. 

The  names  of  chairmen  for  the  standing  committees  to  prepare 
reports  for  next  year  were  read  out  by  the  moderator   (see  list). 

A  resolution  was  offered  concerning  instructions  to  our  state  sec- 
retary-treasurer as  to  the  disposition  of  Co-operative  Program  funds. 
After  considerable  discussion  the  following  substitute  was  offered 
and  accepted: 

That  the  Association  recommend  to  the  churches  that  they  place 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  in  their  budgets,  designating  a  part 
of  their  present  Co-operative  Program  to  that  purpose. 

In  the  report  from  the  committee  on  nominating  trustees  for 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  the  following  were  recommended: 
E.  B.  Hamrick,  J.  F.  Moore,  S.  H.  Austell,  J.  W.  Costner,  J.  Forest 
Lutz.  These  were  duly  elected. 

The  clerk  was  instructed  to  dispose  of  the, minute  fund  in  the 
usual  manner. 

After  the  presentation  and  adoption  of  the  report  on  Old  Ministers' 
Relief  a  special  collection  amounting  to  $28.18  was  made  for  the 
benefit  of  D.  F.  Putnam,  one  of  our  own  pastors  who  is  now  disabled 
by  sickness.  This  amount  was  handed  over  to  the  moderator  to  con- 
vey to  Brother  Putnam. 


The  following  report  was  submitted  by  R.  L.  Chaney,  and  was 
adopted  after  being  spoken  to  by  the  writer.  Our  obligations  as 
churches  to  this  cause  were  well  presented  by  the  speaker. 

REPORT  ON  MINISTERIAL  RELIEF  AND  ANNUITIES 

The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention 
has  been  operating  since  1918,  and  in  addition  to  paying  benefits  of 
more  than  twol  and  a  quarter  million  dollars  has  accumulated  in  en- 
dowments and  reserves  approximately  four  and  a  quarter  million 
dollars. 

The  greater  part  of  the  money  paid  in  benefits  has  been  paid 
through  its  relief  department,  the  amount  being  approximately  $1,- 
700,000,  the  amount  paid  in  annuities  being  more  than  $550,000. 

It  should  be  understood  by  the  members  of  our  churches  that  the 
contributions  made  by  them  through  the  Co-operative  Program,  un- 
less specially  designated  otherwise,  go  to  the  relief  of  aged  min- 
isters and  widows,  and  are  not  used  for  producing  annuities.  The 
question  is,  often  raised  why  it  is  that  the  board  has  so  much  more 
money  for  annuities  than  it  has  for  relief.  The  answer  is  that  it  has 
paid,  through  the  years,  the  relief  benefits  as  fast  as  the  contribu- 
tions were  received,  or  nearly  so,  whereas  in  the  annuity  department 

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the  payments  are  to  be  made  in  the  future  and  the  funds  are  being 
accumulated  to  meet  these  contractual  obligations.  It  will  be  evident 
enough  to  any  thoughtful  person  that  money  cannot  be  accumulated 
when  it  is  paid  out  currently.  The  other  question  raised  is  why  the 
relief  benefits  are  so  small.  The  answer  is,  first,  the  relief  endow- 
ment is  small  and  second,  the  contributions  from  the  churches  are 
so  small.  The  building  up  toi  larger  proportions  of  the  board's  relief 
endowment,  and  an  increase  in  the  gifts  of  the  people  through  the 
Co-operative  Program  to  this  work  will  result,  automatically,  in  in- 
creased relief  benefits.  There  are  many  needy  preachers  and  widows 
in  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  who  receive  very  little  help  and 
many  more  who  receive  none  at  all.  Surely  our  people  should  and 
can  provide  better  care  for  their  aged  denominational  servants. 

The  service  annuity  is  the  major  plan  of  the  Relief  and  Annuity 
Board  for  the  prevention  of  old  age  dependency,  and  your  committee 
commends  it  to  the  thoughtful  consideration  of  the  churches  and 
pastors.  Just  as  the  Foreign  Mission  Board,  in  recognition  of  the 
denomination's  obligation  to  the  missionaries  who  go  to  lands  afar, 
has  entered  into  an  agency  agreement  with  the  Relief  and  Annuity 
Board  and  has  thereby  provided  annuities  for  all  foreign  missionaries 
upon  retirement  after  age  65  or  earlier  in  case  of  breakdown,  so  the 
churches  should  act  through  this  same  board  in  behalf  of  their  min- 
isters. 


W.  G.  Camp  presented  the  report  below: 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS 

In  taking  account  of  temperance  and  public  morals  it  will  be  neces- 
sary to  take  into  consideration  several  phases  of  this  question:  Drink- 
ing, motion  pictures,  radio,  vile  literature,  recreation  and  sports  all 
come  in  for  consideration.  New  conditions  have  brought  new  prob- 
lems to  the  home  and  toi  the  church. 

The  repeal  of  prohibition  in  most  of  these  United  States  has  by 
no  means  solved  the  drink  question.  Under  repeal  arrests  of  drunken 
drivers  has  increased  in  some  states  and  cities  as :  high  as  300  to 
400  per  cent.  In  so-called  dry  North  Carolina  such  arrests  have  in- 
creased 26  per  cent.  Beer  flows  freely  into  every  section.  With  24,- 
000,000  automobiles  in  America  the  situation  is  indeed  grave.  The 
motion  picture  continues  to  take  a  heavy  toll  in  money  and  morals. 
In  1933  this  industry  paid  to  110  persons  more  money  per  capita 
than  was  received  by  the  President  of  the  United  States.  Divorce 
stalks  abroad  in  the  land  as  a  hungry  beast  seeking  whom  he  may 
devour.  Gambling  from  the  slot  machine  to  the  s'ock  market  is 
popular.  Much  vile  literature  pours  from  the  press.  The  radio  is  a 
powerful  factor  for  good  or  for  evil.  Its  hearers  include  millions  of 
young  and  old.  Card  playing,  dancing,  swimming  and  sports  are  often 
conducted  as  to  promote  the  cause   of   evil   rather  than  the  cause 

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of  righteousness.  Thousands  of  our  people  use  the  Lord's  day  to 
engage  in  things  utterly  foreign  to  the.  welfare  of  the  soul- and  the 
advancement  of  God's  Kingdom. 

To  sum  it  up,  we  wander  in  the  wilderness  and  have  made  gods  of 
the  things  about  us.  Israel  "Sat  down  to  eat  and  drink  and  rose  up 
to  play."  They  substituted  a  calf  for  a  Christ,  their  feet  marched 
reluctantly  toward  Canaan  while  their  hearts  turned  back  to  Egypt. 
Unless  we  take  warning  and  cease  to  follow  their  foot  steps  we  may 
reach  their  destination,  namely,  a  grave  in  the  wilderness.  To  culti- 
vate temperance  and  build  up  moral  character,  we  will  have  to  cease 
trespassing  on  Satan's  domains  and  come  back  close  to  God  where 
we  belong. 


This  report  was  adopted  after  the  writer  spoke  to  it  in  a  most 
thoughtful  and  impressive  address.  Others  speaking  to  this  report 
were  Rush  Padgett,  A.  T.  Howell,  C.  V.  Martin,  S.  Lester  Roberts. 

W.  A.  Elam  and  J.  W.  Costner  were  elected  delegates  to  the  ap- 
proaching State  Baptist  Convention. 

The  committee  on  nominations  for  assoeiational  Sunday  school  of- 
ficers made  a  report,  and  the  following  were  elected: 

Superintendent,  J.  W.  Costner;  Associate  Superintendent,  G.  T. 
Cabaniss;    Secretary,  Wyan  Washburn. 

In  the  election  of  general  assoeiational  officers  for  the  coming  year 
the  present  incumbents  were  all  re-elected  by  unanimous  standing 
v<  te.  The  following  resolution  prepared  by  Zeno  Wall  and  read  by 
Rush  Padgett  was  also  unanimously  adopted: 

Resolved,  that  we  express  our  deep  and  sincere  appreciation  to  the 
New  Prospect  Church  and  the  entire  community  fori  their  true  hos- 
pitality. It  is  evident  that  "you  have  set  your  house  in  order"  for  us, 
and  have  done  ail  thalj  an  entertaining  church  could  do  for  our  com- 
fort and  convenience.     Our  appreciation  is  both  deep  and  genuine. 

After  some  remarks,  J.  M.  Goods,  for  the  Committee  on  Our  Dead, 
reported  that  81  of  our  brethren  and  sisters  have  died  during  the 
last  assoeiational  year  (see  obituary  page  of  this  minute). 

After  remarks  by  Mrs.  Wacaster  a  motion  was  passed  that  all 
Sunday  schools  be  asked  to  contribute  monthly  to  aid  the  work  being 
done  by  J.  W.  Costner,  assoeiational   Sunday  school   superintendent. 

On  motion -this  Association  shall  stand  adjourned  after  a  period  of 
devotion,  to  meet  one  year  hence  with  the  church  at  Poplar  Springs. 

A.  G.  Sargeant  led  in  the  devotional,  using  the  scriptural  injunc- 
tion, "Fan  into  a  flame  the  gift  of  God  that  is  within  you."  In  this 
good  day  we  headed  back  to  closer  touch  with  New  Testament  teach- 
ings  and   practice.    Prayer   and   benediction   by   the    speaker. 

J.   W.   SUTTLE,   Moderator. 
J.  V.  DeVENNY,  Clerk. 

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I--: 


Our  Dead 

'BLESSED  ARE  THE  DEAD' 


BRAVER   DAM 

Mrs.   A.   B.    Humphries 
Mrs.   Asa   Lovelace 
Mrs.   Hoyle  Yarbrough 

BETHLEHEM 

Mrs.   Sarah  Anne  Humphries 

Mrs.   Alma  Webber 

Mrs.   W.   M.   Whisnant 

Mrs.   Cynthia  Medlin 
BOILING  SPRINGS 

Mrs.  George  Greene 

Eubert  Moore 

David  Scruggs 

Mrs.   Javan  "Walker 

George  D.  McSwain 

Deacon  A.  T.  Mull 
CARPENTER  GROVE 

J.  M.  Ledford 
CASAR 

Mrs.   J.  A.  Newton 

Mrs.  B.  F.  Newton 
DOUBLE    SHOALS 

J.  D.  Eckridge 

Mrs.   S.   S.  Hendrick 

DOUBLE   SPRINGS 

E.   R.  Hamrick 

W.  W.  WashDurn 

T.  P.  Gold 

Mrs.  J.  D.  Lee 
DOVER 

Nell  Bostic 

Mrs.  Fred  Owen 
ELIZABETH 

Deacon  I.   B.  Allen 

r>eacon  W.  P.  Wilson 

Deacon  A.  P.  Spake 

Mrs.   Ella  Roberts 

H.  W.  Granger 
FLINT   HILL 

Olen   Russ 
GROVER 

J.  P.  Hambright,   Sr. 

M.  C.  Bookut 
KINGS    MOUNTAIN    SECOND 

Deacon  R.  L.  Chaney,   Sr. 
LATTIMORH 

D.  M.  Jones 
LAWNDALE 

Georgia  Williams 
MACEDONIA 

John  Morrison 
MULL   CHAPEL 

Mrs.  L.  R.  Whitaker 

Mrs.  W.  G.  Paxton 
NEW   BETHEL 

H.  S.  Cline 

Mrs.  Frank  Lattimore 

Mrs.   P.   C.   Mauney 


NEW7  HOPE 

Mrs.   Alice  Wylie 

Mrs.   Elizabeth  Moss  Borders 
NEW   PROSPECT 

Deacon  W.  A.  Alexander 
NORTHBROOK 

A.  M.  Grant 
Mrs.  Frank  Hoyle 

OAK  GROVE 

John  Grant 

Berry  Ledford 
PATTERSON   SPRINGS 

Mrs.  Will  Leigh 
PLEASANT  GROVE 

Mrs.   Cary  Hoyle 

W.  C.  Bridges 

Miss  R.  E.  Watterson 

Mrs.  Marshall  Hendrick 

Mrs.  Zemri  Wrilliams 

W.  H.  Glasco 
PLEASANT  HILL 

Mrs.  C  C.  Putnam 
PLEASANT  RIDGE 

Mrs.  T.  L.  McSwain 
POPLAR  SPRINGS 

Mrs.  M.  E.  Franklin 
ROSS  GROVE 

Mrs.  Jasper  Branton 

James  Branton 
SANDY   PLAINS 

Lummie  Bridges 

J.   S.  Green 

Alvin  Williams 

W.  G.  Whitesides 

Mrs.  A.  B.  Bailey 

Robert  Jones 
SHELBY  FIRST 

Mrs.  Monroe  Grigg 

Will  J.  Roberts 

J    J.  McMurry 

Mrs.   C.  M.  Moore 

L.  S.  Hamrick 

Mrs.  Ella  Webb 

Mrs.  Jane  Gladden 
UNION 

B.  A.  McEntire 
Mrs.  E.  C.  Doster 

WACO 

Joe  Kendrick 

James  Limrick 
WALLACE  GROVE 

Mrs.  Nida  Owens 

Mrs.   Evelina  McSwain 
ZION 

J.  D.  Weathers,  Sr. 

Mrs.  Rutha  Beam 
ZOAR 

Deacon  Charles  Wrarren 

T.   G.   Glover 


They  Rest  From  Their  Toils 


THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION! 

MINUTES 

OF  THE 

WOMAN'S  MISSIONARY  UNION 

OF  THE 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST 
ASSOCIATION 

June  26th  and  27th— 1934 

MEETING  HELD  WITH 
FIRST  BAPTIST  CHURCH,  SHELBY 


The  opening  session  began  Tuesday  at  10:30  a.m.,  Mrs.  John  Wa- 
caster  presiding.  Opening  song,  "All  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus'  Name." 
Prayer  by  Miss  Kathleen  Mallory.  Roll  call  was  omitted  and  those 
whose  registration  cards  were  in  the  hands  of  the  secretary  were 
recognized  as  constituting  the  organization.  The  program  as  arranged 
by  the  department  was  adopted  as  the  order  of  business  of  the  session. 

Devotional  by  Mrs.  H.  E.  Wadrop,  Eastside. 

Song,  "Come  Thou  Almighty  King." 

Prayer,  Mrs.  Whisnant. 

The  address  of  welcome  was  made  by  Mrs.  Rush  Stroupe.  Mrs. 
O.  P.  Hamrick  responded  to  this  address.  Roll  call  of  churches,  there 
being  24  represented. 

The  following  pastors  were  recognized:  Revs.  Parks,  Jenkins, 
Martin,  Suttle,  Elam  and  Howell. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  superintendent,  made  the  following  report: 

Number  of  organizations,  71;  new  societies,  8;  number  of  societies 
dcing  personal  service  work,  71;  number  of  mission  study  classes,  73; 
number  of  societies  observing  week  of  prayer,  52;  number  of  tithers, 
130;  number  of  subscriptions  to  Home  and  Foreign  Fields,  30;  num- 
ber of  subscriptions  to  Royal  Service,  144;  number  of  subscriptions 
to  The  Window,  36;  number  of  subscriptions  to  World  Comrades,  32; 
number  of  subscriptions  to  Biblical  Recorder,  126. 

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Points  made  on  Standard  of  Excellence,  10;  amount .  contributed, 
$3  536.45. 

Superintendent's  Personal  Report:  Letters  and  cards  written,  458; 
talks  made,  56;  miles  traveled,  2,156;  telephone  calls,  42;  societies 
visited,  23. 

The  treasurer's  report  read  as  follows:  Scholarship,  $135.98;  linen 
for  Boiling:  Springs  College,  $48.05;  expense  fund,  $103.95. 

Song,  "Revive  Us  Again." 

Miss  Kathleen  Mallory,  W.  M.  U.  Secretary  of  Southern  Baptist 
Convention,  spoke  on  "The  Glory,  God's,  and  the  Blessings,  Ours." 

The  following  committees  were  appointed: 

Nominating — Mrs.  N.  M.  Livingstone,  Mrs.  M.  W.  Martin,  Mrs.  G.  B. 
McSwain. 

Resolutions — Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly,  Mrs.  Heywood  Moss,  Mrs.  Zeb  Cline. 

Time  and  Place — Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam,  Mrs.  Everett  Sperling,  Mrs. 
A.  T.  Howell. 

Closing  prayer  by  Mr.  Martin  of  Second  Baptist,  Shelby. 

AFTERNOON  SESSION 

Promptly  at  the  appointed  hour  the  meeting  was  called  to  order 
by  the  superintendent. 

Song,  "More  Love  to  Thee." 

Devotional,  by  Mrs.  Frank  Elam. 

Prayer  by  Rev.  John  W.  Suttle. 

An  original  playlet  in  two  acts,  entitled,  "Our  Baptist  Hospital 
Life,"  by  Double  Shoals,  was  very  inspiring,  picturing  vividly  how 
prayer  changes  things, 

"Laborers  Together  On  Foreign  Fields"  was  given  by  Mrs.  S.  B. 
Crocker  of  Grover. 

Mrs.  Will  Hamrick  of  Fallston  was  then  recognized  by  the  super- 
intendent as  giving  $1,000  for  the  support  of  &  missionary  in  China, 
as  a  memorial  to  her  father,  H.  S.  Cline. 

Special  music  by  three  girls  from  Dover  Church. 

Address,  "Laborers  Together  In  Christian  Education,"  by  Rev. 
J.  L.  Jenkins  of  Boiling  Springs  College,  emphasizing  "We  need  faith 
in  God." 

Closing  prayer  by  Mr.  Jenkins. 

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NIGHT  SESSION 

The  meeting  opened  promptly  at  8:15,  Mr.  Horace  Easom  presiding. 

Song.  "All  Hail  the  Power." 

Prayer  by  Dr.  Zeno  Wall. 

Devotional  conducted  by  Mr.  Easom,  reading  some  verses  from 
the  20th  chapter  of  Acts. 

Song,  "Faith  of  Our  Fathers." 

Mr.  Easom  then  made  a  most  interesting  talk  on  "Its  More  Blessed 
to  Give  Than  to  Receive." 

Due^,  "Come  Unto  Me  and  Rest,"  by  Mrs.  Ben  Suttle  and  Mr.  Horace 
Easom.  This  was  followed  by  a  pageant  by  the  Y.  W.  A.  of  the  First 
Church,  Shelby,  directed  by  Mrs.  Robert  Doggett,  giving  the  origin 
of  "The  Heck  Memorial  Fund." 

Closing  prayer  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 

WEDNESDAY— MORNING  SESSION 

The  meeting  was  called  to  order  by  our  superintendent. 

Song   "Our  Best,"  led  by  Mr.  Easom. 

Prayer  by  Mr.  Beach. 

Devotional  by  Mrs.  James  I.  Ware,  reading  from  Eph.  4:1-7;  5:1-10, 
and  several  verses  from  Philipians. 

A  pageant,  "Laborers  Together  In  State  Missions,"  was  given 
by  the  Fallston  organization. 

Song,  "Jesus  Shall  Reign." 

The  annual  sermon  was  by  Dr.  Zeno  Wall,  reading  from  the  16th 
chapter  of  Acts,  using  as  his  subject  "The  S.  O.  S.  Call." 

Prayer  by  Rev.  W.  A.  Elam. 

WEDNESDAY—AFTERNOON  SESSION. 

The  afternoon  session  was  opened  with  the  song,  "The  Morning 
Light  Is  Breaking." 

Miss  Mattie  Lee  Gardner  of  Double  Springs  led  the  devotional, 
followed   by  prayer. 

The  superintendent  recognized  visitors,  and  also  the  "Mother"  of 
our  W.  M.  U.  work,  Mrs.  Tom  Ramseur.  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly  made  report 
on  scholarship.  The  motion*  was  made  and  carried  to  send  Miss  Ruth 
Wacaster  back  to  Boiling  Springs  College  next  year.  The  association 

Sob,  "God's  Tomorrow,"  by  Mr.  Easom.  , 

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was  glad  to  have  Ruth  express  her  appreciation;  also  Mrs.  Wacaster 
express  her  appreciation  of  the  kindness. 

Playlet  entitled  "What  Ails  Me,"  by  First  Church,  Shelby.  Another 
playlet,  "Beginning  at  Jerusalem,"  was  given  by  Second  Church, 
Shelby,  both  being  very  inspirational. 

Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood,  of  Boiling  Springs,  then  made  her  report  as 
mission  study  leader. 

Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam  reported  as  follows  for  the  Time  and  Place  Com- 
mittee: We,  the  Time  and  Place  Commi'tee,  recommend  the  last  week 
in  August,  and  the  place,  left  open  for  invitation. 

The  report  of  the  Committee  on  Resolutions  was  submitted  by  Mrs. 
M.  A.  Jolly,  and  adopted.  , 

Resolutions:  Be  it  resolved  that,  (1)  The  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings 
Mountain  Association  express  its  deep  appreciation  to  the  First 
Baptist  Church  and  town  of  Shelby  for  the  splendid  hospitality  shown 
us  while  in  your  midst. 

(2)  To  Dr.  Wall,  pastor  of  this  church,  for  his  personal  interest 
and  co-operation. 

(3)  To  Miss  Kathleen  Mallory,  W.  M.  U.  Secretary  of  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convention,  Rev.  J.  L.  Jenkins  of  Boiling  Springs,  Dr.  Zeno 
Wall  and  Mr.  Horace  Easom  of  Shelby,  and  to  all  those  who  took 
part  on  the  program,  for  the  inspirational  messages  and  lessons 
brought  to  us. 

(4)  To  all  who  have  co-operated  in  making  this  meeting  a  success 
and  have  shown  such  unusual  kindness,  especially  the  W.  M.  U.  So- 
ciety of  Shelby,  which  has  served  such  delicious  meals.  I 

Mrs.  Wacaster  our  faithful  and  consecrated  superintendent,  and 
Mrs.  Griffin  Smith,  our  very  efficient  secretary  and  treasurer. 

Mrs.  Rush  Stroup  took  the  chair  while  the  report  of  the  Nominat- 
ing Committee  was  given  by  Mrs.  M.  W.  Martin  as  follows: 

We,  your  Nominating  Committee,  recommend  the  following  offi- 
cers: Superintendent,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Waco;  Assistant,  Mrs. 
W.  A.  Elam,  Shelby;  Secretary-Treasurer.  Mrs.  Griffin  P.  Smith, 
Shelby;  Mission  Study  Superintendent,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Shelby; 
Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Shelby. 

Executive  Committee — Mrs.  L.  C.  Toms,  Lattimore;  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Packard,  Shelby. 

Divisional  Leaders— No.  1.  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jolly;  No.  2.  Mrs.  Howard 
Comnitz;  No.  3.  Mrs.  Herbert  Gold;  No.  4.  Mrs.  Bryant  Hord;  No. 
5.  Mrs.  O.  V.  Walrick. 

This  was  adopted  by  a  unanimous  rising  vote.  A  motion  was  then 
made  and  carried  to  have  only  a  one-day  session  next  year. 

Mrs.  J.  W.  Wood  was  given  a  rising  vote  of  thanks  for  her  untir- 
ing service  as  mission  study  leader.  The  minutes  of  the  entire  session 

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were  read  by. the  secretary  and  approved.   Our  watchword  was  re- 
peated in  unison.  On  motion  to  adjourn    "Blest  Be  the  Tie"  was  sung 

and  closing  prayer,  by  Mrs;  Wacaster.  •     .  - 

;.'•'■;     ;  ',      :      -  MRS.  JNO.  WACASTER,  Superintendent. 

MRS.  GRIFFIN  P.  SMITH,  Secretary. 


The  Young  People's  W.  M.  U.  Association  met  at  New  Bethel 
July  4.  The  central  theme  of  the  meeting  Was  "Dreams."  There  were 
ten  churches  represented,  and  the  meeting  was  an  inspiration  to 
everyone.  The  churches  participating  in  the  program  were:  Double 
Shoals,  Shelby  Second,  Fallston,  Shelby  First,  New  Bethel,  and  Waco. 
At*  the  night  service  Rev.  C.  V.  Martin  delivered  an  inspiring  message 
on  "Visions  of  Youth."  Zion  and  Grover  tied  for  the  banner. 

We  were  entertained  in  a  splendid  manner  by  the  New  Bethel 
.members.  Waco  extended  the  invitation  for  the  meeting  next  year. 
The  time  was  not  announced.  This  was  the  second  time  the  young 
people  had  met  at  a  separate  place  from  the  W.  M.  U.  and  in  the 
succeeding  years  we  hope  that  all  the  churches  will  take  more  inter- 
est in  the  young  people's  work. 

RUTH  WACASTER,  Secretary. 
MRS.  J.  C.  DODD,  Superintendent. 


CONSTITUTION 


PREAMBLE:  We  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  located  in 
the  County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  adja- 
cent thereto,  do  hereby  propose  to  establish  and  maintain  the  order 
and  rules  of  a  district  association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 

Article  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain Baptist  Association. 

Art.  2.  The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of  such 
messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  comprising  it  and  duly 
certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to  the  appointed 
meetings,  the  basis  of  representation  being  two  messengers  for  each 
church  having  a  membership  not  exceeding  50,  and  one  additional 
messenger  for  each  increase  of  50  or  major  fraction  thereof  in  church 
membership.  All  pastors  serving  constituent  churches,  together  with 
all  regularly-ordained  ministers  holding  membership  in  these  churches 
shall  also  be  members  of  the  body.  The  courtesies  of  the  floor  may 
be  extended  to  representatives  of  the  denominational  interests,  and 
also  to  ministers  and  members  of  ether  Christian  organizations. 

Art.  3.  The  Association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and  place  be- 
ing determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual  meeting  shall 
organize  itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by  electing  from  its 
membership  the  following  officers:  Moderator,  vice  moderator,  clerk- 
treasurer,  and  historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to  serve  in  the  usual 
capacity  of  such  officers  and  who  shall  hold  office,  unless  duly  deposed 
by  the  electing  body,  until  their  respective  successors  are  elected. 

Amendment:  At  the  discretion  of  the  Association  all  officers  may 
be  elected  a*  the  close  of  one  session  to  serve  until  the  close  of  the 
succeeding  one. 

Art.  4.  At  each  annual  session  a  general  board  shall  be  appointed 

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by  the  Association  which,  board  shall  consist  of  the  general  officers 
..of  the  . body  together  -with  the  superintendents.;  of  the  Sunday  school 
.and  W:  M.  U.  work,,  the  president  of  the  B.  Y..  P.  U.  Convention,  the 
president  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  the  pastor  of  each  church 
■.'composing  the  Association,  and  one  member  from  each  church,  which 
member,  shall  be  nominated  by  the  delegates  present  from  his.  church 
and  approved  by  the  Association.  This  board  shall  hold  meetings  either 
monthly  or  quarterly  and  shall  exercise  the  functions  and  discharge 
the  duties  usually  committed  to  an  executive  board  or  committee.  At 
its  discretion  it  may  select  out  of  its  own  number  an  executive  board 
of  not  less  than  seven  members  to  act  in  its  behalf  between  sessions 
of  the  full  board. 

The  purposes  and  plans  of  this  general  board  in  all  its  meetings 
shall  be  to  promote  the  interests  and  carry  forward  the  work  of  the 
Association  and  of  its  constituent  churches  as  this  work  is  outlined 
in  Article  5  of  :he  Constitution.  The  bo-rd  may  select,  a  time  and  olpce 
■  and  arrange  a  program  for  holding  extra  sessions  of  the  Association 
for  inspirational  and  devotional  meetings.  In  case  of  emergency  it 
may  also  arrange  for  special,  business  sessions  of  the  body;  provided, 
however,  that  no  action  taken  in  such  extra  business  session  shall 
conflict  with  any  action  of  a  previous  regular  session  and  provided 
further,  that  the  business  of  such  extra  sesaion  shall  be  limited  to  the 
object  or  objects  for  which  it  was  convened,  and  the  membership  of 
such  special  business  session  shall  be  made  up  of  the  messengers  se- 
lected by  the  churches  and  accredited  to.  the  previous  regular  session. 

Art.  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to  counsel 
together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's  Kingdom 
by  promoting  unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  composing  it,  and 
by  co-operating  with  the  programs  of  the  State  Baptist  Convention 
and  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  the  work  of  Missions,  Chris- 
tian Education,  and  Social  Service,  and  any  and  all  other  objects.  At 
each  annual  meeting  one  or  more  delegates  shall  be  elected  to  rep- 
resent this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of  these  conventions. 

Art.  6.  The  Association  may  receive  other  churches  into  its  fellow- 
ship on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations.  It  may 
also  receive  newly  constitu  edchurc.ies  whose  articles  or  iaith  harmon- 
ize with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose  practice 
cc nforms  to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in  Article  5 
above. 

Art,  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right  or  authority  to  interfere  in  the 
affairs  of  any  local  church,  this  Association  asser.s  its  privilege  of 
using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellowship,  and  in 
withdrawing  fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  careful  investiga- 
tion to  be  walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to  endorse  and 
support  the  missionary  and  benevolent  work  of  the  Baptist  denomina- 
tion. 

Art.  8..  This  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions  in  ac- 
cordance with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well-authen- 
ticated book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

Art.  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at  any  regu'ar 
meeting  of  the  Association;  provided,  however,  that  each  proposed 
change  in  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first  day  of  the 
session  to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two-thirds  of  the 
members  present  shall  concur  in  its  adopticn. 


CONFESSIONS  OF  FAITH 
1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  the  New  Testaments  to 

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be  a  divinely-inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing  the  only  plan 
of  salvation,  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church  polity 
and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesus  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to 
be  the  Son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him 
as  such. 

4.  We  believe  in  the  personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit  and  in  His  abid- 
ing- presence  with  the  spirit  of  all  the  elect  of  God,  in  His  quickening 
presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  unregenerate  moving  to  repentance  and 
faith,  in  His  witnessing  presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  regenerate 
comforting  and  guiding  throughout  life,  in  His  sustaining  presence  in 
the  experience  of  death,  and  in  His  continuing  presence  in  the',  life 
to  come. 

5.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration 
in  the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

6.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death, 
burial  and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate 
person  should  symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him 
in  baptism. 

7.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  the  New  Testament  order 
is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together  for 
the  purpose  of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

8.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  to  time,  as  a  con- 
gregation, celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  to  Him. 

9.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over  all 
opposing  powers,  and  that  every  regenerate  soul  shall  have  a  share 
in  that  triumph. 


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TABLE  VI— B.  Y.  P.  U.  Work  Kings  Mountain  Bapt  Asso. 


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THE  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION. 


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Fallston 

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New   Hope    

New    Prospect    

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Oak  Grove    

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THE  RECORD  PUBLISHING  CO. 
Zebulon,   N.   C. 


MINUTES 
OF  THE 


Kings  Mtn. 

Baptist 
Association 

North  Carolina 


EIGHTY-FIFTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 


IIELD  WITH 

POPLAR  SPRINGS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  24th  and  25th,  1935 


Next  Annual  Session  To  Be  Held  Thursday  and  Friday  After 

Third  Sunday  in  October,  October  22  and  23,  1938 

With  The 

PLEASANT  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Six  Miles  North  of  Shelby,  N.  C.  —  State  Highway  18 


kssociational  Directory 

PAGE 

General  Officers 3 

Officers  of  Sunday  School 3 

Officers  of  W.  M.  U.  — 3 

Officers  of  B.  Y.  P.  U. 3 

Officers  Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College 8 

General  Board 8 

CHURCH  DIRECTORY 

Resident  Pastors  — 4 

Non-Resident  Pastors 5 

Ordained  Ministers  Not  Pastors 5 

Ministerial  Students 5 

Committees  Appointed 6 

Chairmen  of  Committees 6 

Visitors 7 

Churches  and  Messengers 7 

Proceedings  Begin 1© 

REPORTS 

Religious  Literature 10 

Woman's  Work 11 

Mills  Home IS 

General  Board 15 

Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance ■ 16 

State  Missions 16 

Home  Missions 17 

Foreign  Missions IS 

Ministerial  Relief 19 

Time,  Place  and  Preacher 19 

Associational  Deacons  Day 20 

B.T.  U. 21 

Treasurer's  Report 22 

Sunday  Schools 28 

Baptist  Hospital 25 

Christian  Training — 26 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals ■ 30 

Constitution 8S 

Confession  of  Faith 85 

Our  Dead 86 

Historical  Data 37 

W.  M.  U.  Minutes — 8t 

Statistical  Tables  Begin 41 


MINUTES 

OF  THE 


Kings  Mtn. 
Baptist 

Association 

North  Carolina 


EIGHTY-FIFTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 


HELD  WITH 
POPLAR  SPRINGS  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  24th  and  25th,  1935 


Next  Annual  Session  To  Be  Held  Thursday  .and  Friday  After 

Third  Sunday  in  October,  October  22  and  23,  1936 

With  The 

PLEASANT  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

Six  Miles  North  of  Shelby,  N.  C.  —  State  Highway  18 


KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


Pastors— L.  W.  Cain,  W.  G.  Camp,  A.  L.  Campbell.  R.  L. 
Chaney,  R  R.  Cook,  R.  P.  Hamby,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  W.  E.  Lowe, 
C.  V.  Martin,  B.  P.  Parks,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Rush  Padgett,  Law- 
rence Roberts,  A.  G.  Sargeant,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn. 

Church  Representatives— W.  F.  McGinnis,  Ralph  Callahan, 
j.  C.  Randle,  Mrs.  Pat  McDaniel,  J.  H.  Jones,  J.  F.  Moore,  D 
C.  Carpenter,  J.  P.  Ledford,  C.  A.  Brittain,  H.  E.  Peeler,  C.  M 
Spangler,  Andrew  Warlick,  J.  C.  Washburn,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  J 
R.  Dover,  F.  V.  Tate,  W.  P.  Craig,  S.  Lester  Roberts,  Chas.  W 
Spake,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurling,  J.  C.  Royster,  B.  F.  Bird,  D.  J 
Keeter,  D.  F.  Hord,  Ira  Falls,  Paris  Weathers,  J.  B.  Lattimore, 
C.  J.  Yelton,  H.  R.  Boheler,  L.  R.  Putnam,  Yates  Putnam,  Miss 
Pearl  Turner,  C.  A.  Eddins,  G.  C.  Hord,  Mrs.  Robert  Cline,  C.  E. 
Jones,  R.  G.  Turner,  Mrs.  Ida  Allen,  W.  T.  Warlick,  W.  P.  Love- 
lace, Mrs.  W.  P.  Lovelace,  J.  W.  Seism,  Forrest  Hord,  D.  B. 
Lowery,  G.  M.  Borders,  R.  L.  McSwain,  Furman  Wright,  J.  C. 
Lowery,  W.  M.  Kendrick,  O.  C.  McSwain,  P.  C.  Blanton,  Allen 
Jones,  L.  C.  Debrew,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  T.  O.  Wiggins,  C.  C.  Walk- 
er, M.  A.  Spangler,  B.  T.  Falls,  G.  V.  Hawkins,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd, 
C.  E.  Withrow,  G.  A.  Greene,  J.  L.  Hord,  Smith  Gettys,  Clyde 
Owens,  J.  W.  Irvin,  G.  T.  Cabaniss,  W.  R.  McEntire,  Carver 
Bridges. 

CHURCH  DIRECTORY 
Resident  Pastors 

L.  W.  Cain Casar,  N.  C. 

R.  L.  Chaney Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

R.  R.  Cook Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Elam Shelby,  N.  C. 

R.  P.  Hamby Shelby,  N.  C. 

j.  L.  Jenkins .Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

W.  E.  Lowe Rt.  2,  Shelby,  N    C. 

C.  V.  Martin  Shelby,  N.  C. 

B.  P.  Parks Shelby,  N.  C. 

Rush  Padgett Grover,  N.  C. 

Lawrence  Roberts Shelby,  N.  C. 

A.  G.  Sargeant Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

H.  E.  Waldrop 

J.  W.  Suttle Shelby,  N.  C. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

Zeno   Wall   Shelby,   N.   C. 

D.  G.  Washburn Rt.  4  Shelby,  N  C. 

K.  C.  Seefeldt,  Asst.  Pastor Shelby,  N.  C. 

Non-Resident  Pastors 

C.  J.  Black . Bessemer  Citv,  N.  C, 

W.  G.  Camp Cherryville,  N.  C. 

A.  L.  Campbell Lincolnton.  N.  C. 

J.  V,  Fredrick West  Gastonia,  N.  C. 

C.  H.  Padgett Rt,  2,  Bostic,  N.  C. 

Ordained  Ministers'  —  Not  Pastors 

J.  D.  Bridges  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  T.  Brown ^ Shelby,  N  C. 

W.  C.  Campbell Shelby.  NC. 

J.  V.  DeVenny  Lawndale,  N,  C. 

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M.  Goode  .  Boiling  SdhWs,  N.  C. 

A.  Hallman  Earl,  N.  C. 

G.  Hicks Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

J.  Hicks __Kins-s  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Blanchard   Home Kin*?s  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Paul  Horne ___  Kings  Mountain   N.  C. 

Durham  Hughes - 

W.  S.  Jones  Lattimore,  N.  C. 

J.  F.  Moss Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

D.  F.  Putnam _ Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Redmond Kins:s  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Harry  M.  Roberts Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

L.  B.  Seism  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C, 

Marvin  Turner 

John  M,  Walker Boiling  Springs,  N.  C, 

MINISTERIAL  STUDENTS 
Name  Church  Institution 

Paul  Bullington,  __Shelby  SecondBoiling  Springs  Jun,  College 

Palmer  Brooks Double  Sprgs Wake  Forest  College 

C.  O.  Greene Double  Sprgs Wake  Forest  College 

Hugh   Harrill Lattimore B.  S.  Junior  College 

Nolan  Howington,  __Beaver  Dam B.  S.  Junior  College 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

Carl  Mauney Elizabeth Furman   University 

J.  A.  Philbeck Mull  Chapel 

Marlowe  Stroup Shelby  Second B.  S.  Junior  College 

L.  R.  Whitaker Mull  Chapel 

For  further  information  see  Special  Tables 

LIST  OF  COMMITTEES  APPOINTED  DURING  SESSION 

ENROLLMENT— Lester  Roberts,  L.  H.  King,  Lewis  McSwain. 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE— Lawrence  Roberts. 

WOMAN'S  WORK— Mrs.  John  Wacaster 

MILLS  HOME— W.  G.  Camp. 

COOPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE— Zeno 
Wall,  J.  P.  Hord,  G.  A.  Greene. 

STATE  MISSIONS— Rush  Padgett,  J.  B.  Lattimore,  D.  J.  Allen, 

HOME  MISSIONS— W.  A.  Elam,  Ralph  Callahan,  D.  P.  Wash- 
burn. 

FOREIGN  MISSIONS— D.  G.  Washburn,  J.  F.  Clark,  J.  W.  Irvin. 

B.  T.  U.  WORK— Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Mrs.  H.  G.  Bailey,  Mrs. 
D.  F.  Hord. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOLS— J.  W.  Costner,  G.  T.  Cabaniss,  B.  F. 
Jones. 

BAPTIST  HOSPITAL— W.  E.  Lowe,  B.  P.  Dixon,  Forest  B.  Hord 

CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION  AND  B,  S.  JUNIOR  COLLEGE— C. 
V.  Martin,  J.  P.  Mull,  J.  D.  Elliott. 

OLD  MINISTERS  RELIEF— B.  P.  Parks,  D.  B.  Lowery,  J.  A. 
McBrayer. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS— B.  P.  Parks,  Robt. 
Cline,  C.  C.  Goode. 

PLACE  AND  PREACHERS  FOR  NEXT  MEETING— Joe  E. 
Blanton,  D.  B.  Stroup,  A.  A.  Richard,  R.  L.  McSwain,  T.  D. 
Blalock. 

ASSOCIATION AL  FINANCE— D.  J.  Keeter,  G.  V.  Hawkins,  C. 
R.  Spangler, 

^O  NOMINATE  TRUSTEES  FOR  B.  S.  JUN.  COLLEGE— Law- 
rence Roberts,  G.  P.  Irvin,  T.  O.  Wiggins. 

CHAIRMEN  OF  STANDING  COMMITTEES 
To  Prepare  Reports  For  Next  Session 

Religious  Literature,  W.  A.  Elam,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

Woman's  Work,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Cherry ville,  N.  C. 

Mills  Home,  Rush  Padgett,  Grover,  N.  C. 

Coop.  Program  and  Church  Finance,  A.  G.  Sargeant,  Kings  Mtn. 

State  Missions,  C.   V.  Martin,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Home  Missions,  D.  G.  Washburn,  Rt.  4,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Foreign  Missions,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

B.  T.  U.  Work,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Sunday  Schools,  J.  W.  Costner,  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

Baptist  Hospital,  Lawrence  Roberts,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Ch.  Ed.  and  B.  S.  Jun.  College  R.  P.  Hamby,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Old  Ministers  Relief,  L.  W.  Cain,  Casar,  N.  C. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals,  B.  P.  Parks,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Cur  History,  C.  J.  Black.  Bessemer  City,  N.  C. 

Our  Dead,  R.  L.  Chaney,  Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

VISITORS  ATTENDING  THE  PRESENT  SESSION 

M.  A.  Huggins,  General  Secretary  of  the  State  Convention; 
M.  O.  Alexander,  General  Missionary  of  the  State  Convention; 
i.  G.  Greer,  Supt.  of  the  Baptist  Orphanage;  M.  A.  Adams,  rep- 
resentative of  the  Biblical  Recorder. 

Blue  Ridge  Association — W.  R.  Grigg. 

Gaston  County  Association — J.  Clyde  Yates,  Mrs.  G.  Y.  Tate 

Sandy  Run  Association — A.  C.  Lovelace,  Mrs.  A.  C.  Love- 
lace, J.  A.  Hunnicutt,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Hunnicutt,  C.  C.  Crow,  Susan 
Lattimore,  Lucy  Lattimore,  Chas  L.  Taylor,  B.  B.  Smart. 

South  Mountain  Association — Mrs.  J.  H.  Brackett,  Mrs.  J. 
T.  Buff,  Minnie  Mace. 

Broad  River  Association,  S.  C. — Mrs.  J.  R.  Phillips. 

York  Association,  S.  C. — J.  O.  Summerlin. 

Monroe  Parker  of  Cleveland,  Tenn. 


LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  MESSENGERS 

BEAVER  DAM— Ralph  Callahan,  T.  P.  Hamrick,  W.  F.  McGin- 

nis,  Schieman  McSwain,  R.  W.  McCurry,  Cletus  McSwain, 

J.  S.  Wilson,  W.  H.  Humphries. 
BETHLEHEM— Piccola  Blalock,  G.  M.  Howell,  T.  O.  Blalock, 

B.  P.  Dixon. 
BOILING  SPRINGS— E.  B.  Hamrick,  R.  D.  Hord,  Unie  Hamrick. 

J.  H.  Jones,  J.  F.  Moore,  A.  I.  Jolley,  J.  M.  Gladden. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

\ 
BUFFALO— C.  T.  Turner,  W.  A.  Russ,  P.  M.  Hord,  C.  R.  Russ. 

CARPENTER  GROVE— S.  T.  Carpenter,  E.  L.  Propst. 
CASAR— A.  A,  Richard,  Mrs.  C.  C.  Warlick,  Mrs.  G.  M.  Edwards, 

G.  G.  Rollins. 
DOUBLE  SHOALS— Clyde  Cornwell,  S.  C.  Wilson,  C.  R.  Spang- 

ler. 
DOUBLE  SPRINGS— J.  S.  Gillespie,  Mrs.  F.  E.  Greene,  Mrs. 
W.  W.  Humphries,  L.  C.  Jones,  J.  C.  Washburn,  D.  P.  Wash- 
burn. 
DOVER— A.  E.   Pritchard,   L.   B.    Nolan,  Carl   Kimbrell,   Ruth 

Hicks,  Mrs.  J.  E.  Kimbrell,  Gladys  Waddell. 
EASTSIDE— W.  P.  Craig,  Mrs.  W.  P.  Craig,  Mrs.  R.  P.  Ham- 
by,  Mrs.  D.  E.  McCraw,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Williams. 
ELIZABETH— S.  Lester  Roberts,  Chas  W.  Spake,  Everett  Spake, 

Mrs.  B.  P.  Parks. 
FALLSTON— E.  G.  Spurling,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurling,  J.  C.  Royster. 
FLINT  HILL— Carl  Weaver,  C.  F.  Horn,  W.  E.  Clary,  G.  G.  Led- 

better,  L.  N.  Harrill. 
GROVER— B.  F.  Bird.  V.  J.  Hardin,  D.  J.  Keeter,  C  A.  Mullinax, 
Mrs.  Ophelia   M,   Rollins,   Mrs.   A.   F.  Collins,  Mrs.  B.   A. 
Harry. 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN  FIRST— D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  D.  F.  Hord,  Miss 

Annie  Roberts,  Mrs.  Marie  Carroll. 
KINGS  MOUNTAIN  SECOND— Ira  J.  Falls,  Miss  Mamnie  Lea 
Laughter,  Miss  Bertie  Carpenter,  Miss  Ivey  Culberson.  Miss 
Lnla  Howell. 
LATT1MORE— j.  B.  Lattimore,  J.  A.  McBrayer,  Chas.  B.  Ham- 
rick,  C.  W.  Callahan,  Margaret  Lattimore,  Lois  Adams. 
LAWNDALE— C.  J.  Yelton,  J.  W.  Towery,   Lee  R.  Champion, 

C.  C.  Cook. 
MACEDONIA— Ola  Moss,  Irene  Moss,  J.  F.  Dickson,  Mrs.  J.  F. 

Dickson. 
MOUNT  SINAI— R.  O.  Ellis   J.  V.  Martin,  Dewey  Rollins. 
MULL  CHAPEL— J.  F.  Clark,  Mrs.  J.  P.  Hoyle,  Pearl  Turner. 
NEW  BETHEL— W.  W.  Lattimore,  Robt.  Cline,  F.  S.  Falls. 
NEW  HOPE— W,  D.  Earl,  C.  C.  Goode,  R.  G.  Turner,  B.  F.  Jones, 
J.  R.  DeLoatch,  Sallie  Bettis. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

NEW  PROSPECT— M.  M.  Turner,  Paul  Allen,  J.  P.  Hord,  Mar- 
garet Hord. 
NORMAN  GROVE— Mrs.  J.  P.  Boggs,  Mrs.  Lloyd  Boggs. 
NORTHBROOK— T.  G.  Lackey,  J.  C.  Wehunt,  Frank  Ellis,  Z. 

Z.  Warlick,  Mrs.  Z.  Z.  Warlick. 
OAK  GROVE— \V.  P.  Lovelace,  Mrs.  W.  P.  Lovelace. 
PATTERSON  GROVE— J.  W.  Seism,  Thos.  Bridges.  Lloyd  Phi- 

fer,  Gettys  Seism,  Forest  B.  Hord. 
PATTERSON  SPRINGS— L.  F.  King,  D.  B.  Lowery,  J.  C.  Camp, 

G.  M.  Borders,  Lester  Camp. 
PLEASANT  GROVE— Plato  Costner,  V.  A.  Gardner. 
PLEASANT  HILL— L.  J.  Kendrick,  J.  C.  Lowery,  W.  M.  Kend- 

rick,  Joe  Beam. 
PLEASANT  RIDGE— G.  L.  Hamrick,  O.  C.  McSwain,  A.  C.  Doty, 

Lewis  McSwain,  Mrs.  D.  O.  McSwain,  Mrs.  G,  B.  McSwain, 

Mrs.  A.  C.  Doty. 
POPLAR  SPRINGS— A.  M.  Hamrick,  J.  D.  Elliott,  J.  B.  Wallace. 
ROSS  GROVE— joe  E.  Blanton.  Thad  Allen. 
SANDY  PLAINS— D.  j.  Alien,  W.  C.  Grayson,  Mrs.  Huber  Gold, 

Geo.  Whitaker,  T.  O.  Wiggins,  Mrs.  J.  P.  Walker,  W.  A. 

Williams,  Elmo  Walker. 
SHELBY  FIRST— jno.  P.  Mull,  A.  j.  Dedmon,  B.  T.  Falls,  J.  H. 

Quinn,  Mrs.  Ccleman   Doggett,    Mrs.   Rush  Stroup,  J.  M. 

Green,  Mrs.  Lola  Love,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  S.  A.  McMurry,  Mrs. 

S.  A.  McMurry,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Pendleton. 
SHELBY  SECOND— G.  V.  Hawkins,  Mrs.  G.  V.  Hawkins,  Mrs. 

L.  N.  Buchanan,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd. 
UNION— G.  A.  Green,  C.  E.  Withrow,   Elmer  Withrow,   Ruth 

"Campbell. 
WACO— J.  M.  Hallman,  D.  B.  Stroup,  R.  J.  Kendrick,  Guy  Har- 

relson,  S.  L.  Dellinger. 
WALLACE  GROVE— S.  J.  Gettys,  Clyde  Owens,  Wesly  Wallace. 
ZION— J.  M.  Gold,  G.  P.  Irvin,  J.  F.  Lutz,  J.  W.  Irvin.  G.  T. 

Cabaniss. 
ZOAR— W.  R.  McEntire,  C.  S.  Bridges    C.  L.  Hollifield,  C.  L. 

Allen. 

Messengers  enrolled,  192.  Pastors,  other  ordained  ministers, 
aria*  eeneral  officers  of  the  Association  present  20.  Total  mem- 
bership 212. 

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PROCEEDINGS 

FIRST  DAY  —  Forenoon  Session 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  convened  in  its 
eighty-fifth  annual  session  at  9:30  a.m.  on  Oct.  24,  1935.  The 
place  of  meeting  was  Poplar  Springs  Church.  The  body  was 
called  to  order  by  Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle.  Clerk  J.  V.  DeVenny 
was  in  place  to  record  the  proceedings. 

"Onward  Christian  Soldiers"  was  sung  by  the  Glee  Club  of 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College.  Prayer  was  offered  by  Zeno 
Wall.  "The  Lord  is  My  Light"  was  then  sung  by  the  glee  club. 

On  motion  the  messengers  enrolled  shall  constitute  the 
organized  body.  The  published  program  with  some  changes  was 
adopted  as  the  order  of  business.  A  number  of  visitors  were 
formally  recognized  and  welcomed  (see  list  of  visitors). 

The  report  on  Religious  Literature  was  read  and  adopted 
after  discussion  by  the  writer,  Lawrence  Roberts,  and  M.  A. 
Adams. 


Report  On  Religious  Literature 

Some  one  has  said:  "Baptist  need  a  three-fold  development:  the 
enlistment  of  the  body  ,the  enlightment  of  the  mind  and  the  enlarge- 
ment of  the  soul.  Thus,  religious  literature  has  a  great  place  to 
fill. 

The  term  "Religious  Literature"  includes:  1.  The  Bible;  2.  Books 
dealing  with  relisrious  problems;  3.  The  publications  of  the  Sunday 
School  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention;  The  religious  papers 
owned  and  controlled  or  fostered  by  the  denomination  and  5.  The 
Study  Course  Books. 

l.Of  the  Bible  most  might  be  said:  though  little  is  really  tnec- 
essary.  It  is  the  Book  on  which  our  beliefs  and  hopes  rest.  ^There 
can  be  no  question  about  that,  perhaps  the  chief  consideration  in 
connection  with  the  Bible  is  whether  we  read  and  study  it  enough. 
2  Books — Ecclesiastes  12:12  says,  of  making  many  books  there 
ir  no  end."  There  are  many  books  dealing  with  religious  and  allied 
subjects  which  vary  widely  in  their  objectives  and  method  of  approach. 
The  field  of  reading  and  studying  should  be  cultivated  by  every  prog- 
ressive Baptist. 

3.  The  list  of  the  publications  of  the  Sunday  School  Board  that  are 
intended  to  help  solve  problems  in  the  management  of  the  Sunday 
School  and  young  people's  work  in  the  churches  is  astonishingly  com- 

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plete.  The  Sunday  Literature.  The  B.  T.  U.  Literature  and  the  Daily- 
Vacation  Bible  School  Literature  supply  the  varied  needs.  In  addition 
there  are  the  monthlies,  such  as  the  "Home  and  Foreign  Field,"  the 
"Baptist  Student"  and  many  others.  In  fact,  we  have  furnished  a  full 
quota  of  tools  with  which  to  supplement  and  clarify  direct  Study  of 
the  Bible  and  to  administer  the  work  effectively. 

4.  Every  organized  movement,  if  it  would  be  an  active  force 
among  men,  must  have  a  medium  of  publication  for  the  promulgation 
and  the  promotion  of  its  principles.  In  case  of  religious  bodies,  the 
denominational  papers  and  magazines  perform  this  function.  We 
have  in  our  own  State  two  publications:  "The  Biblical  Recorder,"  and 
"Charity  and  Children."  There  are  other  papers  and  magazines  that 
help  us  much.  These  come  from  the  Womans  Missionary  Union  head- 
quarters and  tell  of  the  Mission  work.  To  be  a  well  informed  Bap- 
tist people,  we  must  read  much. 

5.  The  Study  Course  books  give  oar  people  an  opportunity  to 
equip  themselves  for  service.  The  Sunday  School  Study  courses, 
Baptist  Training  Union  Study  courses,  the  Mission  Study  Courses 
and  the  general  study  through  other  books  and  papers  are  informa- 
tional and  instructive. 

Therefore,  if  we  are  to  stabilize  and  sustain  the  interest  of  our 
people  in  Christ's  work  and  cause,  we  must  provide  and  use  Christian 
Literature.  It  is  said:  "A  reading  church  is  an  informed  church.  An 
informed  church  is  an  interested  church.  An  interested  church  is  an 
acting  church.  An  acting  church  is  a  serving  church.  And  a  serving 
church  is  a  christian  church." 

o 

Moderator  Suttle  made  earnest  appeal  for  sympathy  and 
help  for  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  leader  for  a  number  of  years  of 
W.  M.  U.  work  in  our  association,  and  her  husband  in  the  re>- 
cent  loss  by  fire  of  their  home  and  all  its  contents.  A  cash  of- 
fering of  $51.77  was  made  for  their  benefit. 

o 

Report  On  Woman's  Work 

Another  year  has  come  and  gone  and  we  find  ourselves  well 
into  another! 

May  we  not  pause  a  minute  and  give  thanks  to  Him,  who  gave 
His  all  that  we  might  live  and  live  the  abundant  life! 

Are  we  doing  all  that  we  can?  Are  we  giving  all  that  we  can? 
Are  we  praying  all  that  we  can  ? 

We  have  more  than  ever  to  give  thanks  for,  more  than  ever  to 
praise  Him  for. 

In  these  times — that  we  do  not  know  what  the  morrow  will  bring 
— shall  we  not  be  more  determined  to  keep  our  eyes  on  the  Great 
Commander  and  heed  His<  Call  to  go  forward? 

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With  greetings  from  the  women  of  the  King's  Mtn.  Asso.,  I 
bring  to  this  body  a  report  of  some  of  the  things  accomplished  dur- 
ing the  year. 

Seven  years  ago  last  January  it  was  my  privilege  to  become  a 
member  of,  this  organization. 

As  I  look  back  over  these  years,  I  recall  many  happy  experi- 
ences and  rejoice  in  ties  of  friendship  that  shall  linger  with  me 
through  the  remainder  of  my  life. 

I  have  watched  with  gratitude  our  women  as  they  have  climbed 
high  on  the  Standard  of  Excellence  until  they  reached  the  coveted 
goal,  making  al\  points  and  being  recognized  as  the  banner  associa- 
tion in  North  Carolina. 

We  are  proud  of  this  honor,  but  we  are  not  satisfied — there  are 
too  many  things  to  do.  There  are  a  number  of  churches  with  no  or- 
ganization and  countless  numbers  of  women  unenlisted. 

And  so,  "It  is  not,  the  things  you  do,  but  the  things  you  leave 
undone  that  gives  you  a  bit  of  heartache'  at  the  setting  of  the  sun!" 

The  accomplishments  of  the  year,  were  made  possible  by  the 
splendid- co-operation  of  the  women,  under  the  capable  leadership 
of  our  beloved  and  efficient  Supt.  Mrs.  Jno.  Wacaster  and  the  Di- 
visional  Leaders. 

At  this  time  we  pause  to  remember  our  Supt.  and  join  this  body 
in  extending  to  her  and  her  family,  our  sympathy  in  the  loss  of  their 
home  by  fire. 

The  main  fundamentals  of  our  organization  are:  Prayer,  Study, 
Service,  Gifts  and  Missionary  Education  of  our  young  people. 

Our  women  are  realizing  more  and  more  the  importance  of  these 
vital  points  and  are  striving  to  follow  this  outline  in  their  work. 

The  last  meeting  of  the  W.  M.  U.  of  the  King's  Mtn..  Asso  'was 
held  the  last  Thursday  in  August  with  the  church  at  Grover,  and  was 
considered  one  of  the  best  in  its  history.  rihree  hundred  and  fifty 
delegates  and  visitors  were  enrolled. 

A  splendid  program  arranged  by  the  Supt.  Mrs.  Wacaster  was 
enjoyed  very  much. 

We  were  fortunate  to  have  as  guest  speakers,  Dr.  J.  F.  Ray, 
missionary  to  Japan  and  Dr.  J.  C.  Anders,  medical  missionary  to 
Africa. 

The  next  meeting  will  be  held  the  last  Thursday  in  August  1936, 
with  the  Zion  Church. 

The  following  report  was  made  by  the  Supt.;  No.  Societies  71, 
No.  of  Churches  with  no  organization,  10,  new  societies,  9,  No.  socie- 
ties doing  personal  Service  work,  67,  no.  mission,  study  classes,  62, 
societies  observing  weeks  of  prayer,  49,  No.  tithers,  141,  No.  mak- 
ing special  offering  to  Foreign  missions  52,  to  Home  missions  41,  to 

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State  missions  44,  No.  Home  and  Foreign  Fields  taken  22,  No.  Royal 
Service  taken,  164,  No.  Window  taken  28,  No.  Worlds  Comrades  taken 
31,  No.  Recorders  taken  130. 

Points  made  on  Standard:  10,  we  again  lead  the  state. 

Letters  and  cards  written  512,  Miles  traveled  2,112,  phone  calls 
64,  meetings  held  52,  talks  made  38.  This;  was  Mrs.  Wacaster's  fif- 
teenth annual  report  as  Supt. 

Officers  for  the  ensuing  year  are:  Supt.  Mrs.  Jno.  Wacaster,  Asst. 
Supt,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam,  Sec.  Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith,  Cor  See.  Mrs.  J,.  A. 
Liles,  Treasurer  Miss  Lalini  Grigg,  Mission  Study  Leader,  Mrs.  W.  L. 
Angel,  Young  People's  Leader,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Docld,  Personal  Service 
Leader,  Mrs.  Heywood  Moss,  Divisional  Leaders;  No.  1,  Mrs.  J.  L. 
Jenkins,  No.  2,  Mrs.  John  Mauney,  No.  3,  Mrs.  H.  H.  Gold,  No.  4, 
Mrs.  James  Ware,  No.  5,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick. 

So  swiftly  runs  the  world  that,  today  we  are  children;  tomorrow, 
adults;  and  the  next  day  old  people. 

Ours  is  a  progressive  program;  new  opportunities  are  afforded 
us  every  day,  and  it  is  not  becoming  to  us  as  leaders,  or  followers  to 
retreat,  but  to  give  the  very  best  that  is  in  us,  to  the  service  of 
God  and  humanity.  Our  supreme  task  is  making  right,  that  which 
i1--  wrong  in  the  world,  in  the  name  of  our  Christ. 

There  has  never  been  an  epo:h  in  the  world's  history!  like  the 
present,  We  need  courage  of  body  and  mind,  but  most  of  all  we  need 
spiritual  courage — the  courage  that  takes  God  at  His  word  without 
question  and  goes  forth  in  His  name,  conquering  and  to  conquer  for 
Him. 


This  report  was  adopted  after  discussion  by  its  author,  Mrs. 
J.  A.  Liles,  M.  A.  Adams,  and  Zeno  Wall. 

o 

"When  They  Ring  The  Golden  Bells"  was  rendered  as  a  male 
quartette  by  members  of  the  B.  S.  glee  club. 

The  report  on  Mills  Home  was  read  by  W.  G.  Camp,  and 
adopted  after  being  spoken  to  by  the  writer  and  I.  G.  Greer, 
general  superintendent  of  the  Baptist  Orphanage  of  our  state. 


Report  on  Mills  Home 

Since  the  Baptist  Orphanage  in  North  Carolina  is  now  fifty  years 
old,  please  allow  this  report  to  be  largely  historical. 

About  the  time  of  the  Civil  War  some  effort  was  made  in  the 
North  Carolina  Baptist  State  Convention  in  behalf!  of  an  orphanage. 
This  movement  was  again  brought  forward  in  1884  as  the  convention 
met  in  Raleigh.  Strong  opposition  came  up  in  the  convention  so  a  few 
good   men,  whose   hearts   were   in   this   undertaking,   met   that  night 

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and  organized  the  North  Carolina  Baptist  Orphanage  Association. 
Dr.  Charles  E.  iaylor,  President  of  Wake  Forest  College  paid  thte 
first  dollar  into  the  treasury.  Er.  J.  <D.  Hufham,  J.  JET.  Mills  and 
others  joined  him.  In  one  years  time  a  splendid  site  had  been  selected 
at  Thomas ville,  some  building  had  been  done  and  the  first  chili  was 
admitted.  The  State  Convention  soon  saw  the  value  of  such  an  insti- 
tution and  gave  its  endorsement  and  support.  After  some  years  the 
orphanage  was  legally  turned  over  to  the  Baptist  State  Convention. 
Gifts.,  small  and  great,  have  poured  iii|  through  the  years  and  about 
4,000  children  have  been  cared  for  by  our  Baptist  people  during 
this  fifty  years. 

The  orphanage  has  had  only  four  Superintendents.  They  were 
o.  H.  Mills,  J.  B.  Boone,  Dr.  M.  L.  Kesler,  who  served  thirty  years 
and  Dr.  I.  G.  Greer,  the  present  Superintendent..  Dr.  Archibald 
Johnson,  editor  of  "Charity  and  Children '  died  December  27th,  1934. 
The  paper  is  now  ably  edited  by  Bro.  J.  A.  McMillan. 

The  annual  income  of  the  orphanage  is  about  $175,000  and  an 
average  of  about  800  persons  are  cared  for  each  year.  James  says: 
"Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the  Father  is  this,  to 
visit  the  fatherless  and  the  widows  in  their  affliction  and  to  keep 
himself  unspotted  from  the  world,"  James  1:27. 

Let  every  church  and  Sunday  School  stand  by  the  orphanage. 

Under  miscellaneous  items  the  moderator  named  some 
standing  committees.  Announcements  were  made  and  words  of 
welcome  were  spoken  by  pastor  Rush  Padgett  of  the  entertain- 
ing church.  Some  statements  were  also  made  by  the  clerk. 

"Break  Thou  the  Bread  of  Life"  was  sung  by  the  congrega- 
tion, and  a  mixed  quartette  from  Kings  Mountain  First  Church 
rendered  a  special  number.  The  appointee  for  the  annual  In- 
troductory Sermon  read  Acts  4:1-13.  Prayer  was  offered  by  W. 
A.  Elam.  A.  G.  Sargeant  then  preached  using  the  scripture  read 
as  the  basis  of  his  sermon.  Topic:  "The  challenge  of  the  early 
church  to  the  churches  of  the  present  day. 

Closing  prayer  and  benediction  by  the  preacher. 


Afternoon  Session 


"On  Jordans  Stormy  Banks  !  Stand"  was  sung  by  the  con- 
gregation. Prayer  led  by  B.  P.  Parks. 

Under  the  head  of  miscellaneous  items  a  brief  digest  of  the 
year's  work  as  gathered   from   the  reports  from  churches  was 


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presented  by  the  clerk.  He  also  read  a  summary  of  the  work  of 
the  General  Board  of  the  Association.  This  summary  is  found  be- 
low. A  change  in  the  wording  of  our  Constitution  was  moved, 
allowing  each  church  two  representatives  instead  of  one  on  the 
Board.  By  our  rules  this  motion  is  to  be  voted  on  during  tomor- 
row's session. 


Summary  of  Work  of  General  Board 

The  General  Board  of  the  Association,  has  held  regular  monthly 
meeting's  during1  the  year.  The  majority  of  the  pastors  and  a  number 
of  the  church  representatives  have  been  in  regular  attendance,  while 
ethers  have  attended  most  of  the  sessions. 

Various  phases  of  our  denominational  work  have  been  discussed, 
planned  for,  and  forwarded  in  the  meetings.  The  foundations  of  the 
Baptist  cause  have  been  strengthened,  and  its  superstructure  built 
higher  by  means  of  the  inspiration  and  efforts  of  the  Board. 

In  connection  with  the  pastors  and  workers  conference  a  Deacons 
Day  was  arranged  for  and  observed  at  Double  Springs  Church  on 
March  31.  A  report  of  this  meeting  is  found  elsewhere  in  this 
mir»ute.  At  the  June  session  a  joint  session  was  held  with  several 
representatives  of  the  Board  of!  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
Colleges.  Plans  were  adopted  to  "provide  for  the  salary  of  the  recently 
ti^ev  president  of  the  institution  by  securing  individual  gifts  for 
this  purpose,  and  a  committe  of  ten  laymen  was  selected  to  aid  the 
p&s^ors  in  canvasing  the  membership  of  the  churches  for  subscriptions 
covering  the  necessary  amount. 

The  Board  gave  its  approval  and  assistance  in  promoting  the 
sin"  It'-.neous  teacher  training  campaign  carried  out  in  September 
under  the  leadership  of  J.  W.  Costner,  associational  Sunday  School 
superintendent.  In  this  campaign  all  of  the  Sunday  Schools  and  most 
of  the  teachers  were  enlisted,  and  512  training  awards  were  secured. 

At  its  September  meeting  the  Board  adopted  the  suggestion 
that  our  associational  constitution  be  so  changed  that  each  church 
may  have  two  representatives  instead  of  one  in  the  membership 
of  the  Board. 

Worship  has  a  prominent  place  in  the  meetings  of  the  Board. 
Each  session  is  opened  and  closed  with  devotional  exercises  consist- 
ing cf  singing,  prayers,  scripture  reading  and  exposition  and  ex- 
hortation. 

J.  V.  Devenny,  Sec.  of  Board, 
o 

The  following  reports  were  read  in  the  order  named  by  the 
writers,  Zeno  Wall,  Rush  Padgett,  W.  A.  Elam,  and  D.  C.  Wash- 
burn. 

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i 
These  reports  were  considered  together  and  adopted  after 
being  spoken  to  by  the  writers.  M.  O.  Alexander,  general  mission- 
ary under  the  Board  of  our  State  Convention  was  presented  and 
spoke  with  special  reference  to  State  Missions.. 

CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE 

The  churches  of  the  Baptist  Convention  are,  for  the  most  part, 
co-operative  bodies — bodies  working  together  for  the  advancement 
of  the  Lord's  Kingdom  in  North  Carolina,  the  Southland,  and  unto 
the  uttermost  parus  or  the  earth. 

At  our  State  Convention  in  New  Bern  "last  November  the  Presi- 
dent asked  the  churches  to  undertake  to  raise  $500,000.00  for  all 
objects  of  the  Convention,  which  would  go:  $115,000.00  to  carry  on 
the  work  of  the  orphanage,  and  $385,000.00  for  the  Co-Operative 
program,  our  part  of  this  amount  being  $12,000.00  ior  the  co-operative 
program,  and  $4,000.00  for  the  orphanage. 

We  recommend  that  our  churches  do  what  they  can  for  this 
worthy  program,  and  that  our  people  give  regularly  and  liJoerally, 
and  that  we  make  our  remittances  to  the  orphanage' — now  known  as 
the  Mills  Rome — ana  to  the  State  Mission  Board,  on  or  about  the 
first  of  each  month. 


STATE  MISSIONS 


C    t-  r-  i    • 


1 — Purpose  cf  Stale  Missions — Bringing  in  the  Kingdom  in  o 

2 — Status  State  Missions  out  of  debt. 

3— Eminent  need..  $25,000. 

4 — To  aid  in  building  churches  in  strategic  pla:es  near  schools  etc, 

5 — Aid  to  the  Indians.  Four  workers,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Lunsford,  Hobeson 

Co.  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Fitzgerald  in  Swain. 

6 — Aid   to    Negroes.    In    promoting    leadership    for    the    approximate 

250,000  Baptist  Negroes  in  Norm  Carolina. 

7 — Provide  spiritual  aid  to  sick  soldiers  in  Oteen  Hospital.  Mi    W'.me 

Williams,  chaplain  and  pastor. 

8 — Provide  workers  among  students,  especially  in  state  schools.  One 

worker,  Miss  Cleo  Mitchell. 

9 — Provide    general    workers    to    help    in    organizing   fields.    To    hold 

meetings  needy  places.   To  do  general  work.   One   man   on  field,   Mr. 

M,  O.  Alexander. 

10— To  aid  weak  churches — 60  pastors  aided  116  churches. 

11 — To  aid  in    Sunday    School  work — Two   workers,    Perry    Morgan, 

L.  L.  Morgan. 

12 — To  assist  in  training  Baptist  of  State.  Two  workers,  Miss  Winnie 

Rickett,  Miss   Mable  Starnes. 

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RECOMMENDATION 

13 — That  every  church  observe    State   Mission  day.    4th   Sunday   in 
October. 


HOME  MISSIONS 

All  of  our  people  should  more  fully  understand  the  magnitude 
of  the  task  of  the  Home  Mission  Board  of  the  Suthern  Baptist 
convention.  Furthermore,  our  people  should  be  informed  of  thie 
multiplied  opportunities  of  service  and  also  the  millions  of  unsaved 
people  in  the  territory  of  the  Home  Mission  Board.  Our  people  should 
also  know*  the  progress  that  is  being  made  and  the  fine  work  being 
done  by -our  Board. 

In  all  departments  and  fields  of  its  work,  including  the  Sanator- 
ium,- Rescue  Mission,  Good  Will-  Centers  and  Seamen's  Institute,  the 
Board  has  247  missionaries  and  workers,  and  is  maintaining  593  mis- 
sion stations  and  preaching  places.  It  is  operating  the  Southerr-;  B :.".)- 
tist  Sanatorium  in  El  Paso,  Texas,  which  has,  since  1930,  paid,  ^s 
operating  expenses.  The  Board  also  has  a  building  and  loan  depart- 
ment with  $1,176,000  loaned  to  churches. 

In  1934  the  Board  reveived  from  all  sources  $320,030.95.  This 
was  $81,330.42  more  than  it  received  in  1933.  Of  this  amount  the 
women  gave  $94,273.57  in  their  March  Week  of  Prayer  and  Annie  W. 
Armstrong  offering. 

The  budget  for  the  last  year  was  $150,000  for  missionary  opera- 
tions including  overhead  expenses,  and  $170,030.95  for  principal  and 
interest  on  debts.  The  Board  has  received  up  to  September  1,  19S5, 
$67,397.63  from  the  Hundred  Thousand  Dollar  Club,  all  of  which  is 
being  used  to  pay  debts. 

The  work  of  the  Home  Board  is  divided  into  several  units.  The 
work  among  the  Foreigners  and  Foreign  language  peoples.  There 
are  two  classes  of  Foreigners.  Those  born  in  other  lands  and  their 
children  and  native  American  people  speaking  a  different  language 
other  than  English.  There  are  about  5,000,000  of  these  two  groups. 

There  is  good  work  done  among  the  45,000  Deaf  Mutes.  Then 
there  is  the  work  among  the  Indians.  There  are  around  200,000  Indians 
in  North  Carolina  ,  Alabama,  Florida,  Mississippi  Oklohoma,  and  Ne*v 
Mexico.  They  have  47  Missionaries  and  82  churches.  The  work  among 
the  Negroes  is  making  fine  progress.  We  have  16  missionaries  ii 
the  field  and  there  were  more  than  800  additions  to  the  churches 
last  year.  Special  mention  must  be  made  of  the  good  work  being  done 
among  the  Jews.  Our  only  Missionary  to  the  Jews  is  Jacob  Gartenhaus 
who  is  doing  a  marvelous  with  his  people.  The  Rescue  Mission  located 
in  New  Orleans.  The  Mission  is  closing  its  seventh  year  of  ministry 
of  mercy.  Over  3,500  men  have  been  won  to  Christ  in  the  years  of 
its  service.  The  good  will  centers  located  in  Christopher,  111.,  East 
St.  Louis,  111.  and  Birmingham,  Ala.  The  Seamen's  Institute  is  located 

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in  Jacksonville,  Fla.,  is  doing  a  very  valuable  work  among  the  men 
who  go  to  sea.  We  have  71  missionaries  in  Cuba.  28  important  cen- 
ters and  44  churches.  There  were  194  received  into  these  churches 
last  year.  The  work  of  the  Home  Board  also  includes  the  1- ana  ma 
Canal  Zone  where  we  have  10  churches.  There  were  above  i,b00 
people  baptised  by  the  workers  of  the  Home  Board  last  year. 

The  above  facts  should  encourage  our  hearts,  enlarge  oai  vision, 
increase  our  faith,  inspire  our  lives  and  influence  us  to  a  greater 
service. 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 

Ninety  years  ago  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  was  organiied  and 
on  August  4th,  1845,  appointed  Samuel  Clopton  and1  wife  as  the  £ira£ 
missionaries  of  the  Board  to  South  China. 

Clopton  lived  but  one  year  after  reaching  Canton,  but  today 
we  have  in  South  China  what  some  consider  the  greatest  Baptist 
mission  in  the  world. 

At  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Board,  the  budget  for  the  calender 
>ear  of  1935  was  fixed  at  $659,927.74.  Every  request  for  increase  and 
enlargement  on  all  mission  fields  was  denied,  and  the  Board  followed 
strictly  the  program  of  retrenchment  and  economy  that  it  set  for 
itself  in  1933.  This  policy  will  Jbe  continued  until  tftue  debt  of  the 
Board  is  paid  or  greatly  reduced. 

It  should  be  said  to  the  everlasting  credit  of  the  "Woman's  Mis- 
sionary Union,  that  the  Christmas  offering  of  1933  in  a  very  definite 
way,  stopped  the  disastrous  seven  years  retreat  in  our  Foreign 
Mission  work.  The  objective  of  the  W.  M.  U.  for  the  Lottie  Moon 
Christmas  for  1934  was  $150,000.00  up  to  May  1st  we  had  received 
a  total  of  $214,000.00. 

With  the  launching  of  the  100,000  Club  came  new  hope  and  re- 
newed faith  in  the  determination  of  the  denomination  to  pay  its 
debts.  The  Board  is  deeply  grateful  for  the  sum  of  more  than  $77,000 
which  came  to  it  from  this  club. 

Because  of  the  substantial  reduction  in  our  indebtedness  with 
funds  received  from  this  club,  and  the  sale  of  lands  and  other  means, 
the  bankers  of  the  Board  have  gen  erously  given  a  reduction  of  one 
percent  in  the  amount  of  interest  charged/  thus  saving  the  denomina- 
tion $6,000.00  this  year  in  interest  charges. 

The  Board  has  missionaries  in  fourteen  countries  and  reports 
coming  in  from  these  different  fields  are  very  encouraging. 

They  report  a  net  gain  in  church  membership  of  21,733  souls, 
and  that  the  204,894  Baptist  in  these  lands  gave  $370,075.66  to  the 
Masters  work  last  year. 

Foreign  Missions  is  fundamental  in  our  denominational  life  and 
we  are  trying  in  our  feeble  way,  through  our  Foreign  Mission  Beard 

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and  our  great  Secretary,  Dr.  Maddry,  with  our  missionaries  to  carry 
out  our  Lord's  great  program  for  saving  a  lost  world. 

Your  committee  would  suggest  that  all  our  churches  lay  stress 
on  our  great  Foreign  Missions  work,  so  that  next  year  mayl  be  the 
hest  year  we  have  ever  experienced  in  this  part  of  our  Lord's  work. 


W.  A.  Elam  as  chairmanof  the  Promotion  Committee  on  en- 
listment in  this  Association  announced  a  meeting  to  further 
this  feature  of  the  mission  program. 

The  report  on  Relief  and  Annuities  for  Aged  Ministers 
was  read  at  this  time  by  B.  P.  Parks.  This  report  was  adopted 
after  discussion  by  the  writer,  together  with  Rush  Padgett,  Zeno 
Wall,  and  J.  W.  Suttle. 


Report  on  Old  Ministers  Relief 

The  Relief  amd  Annuity  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention 
is  an  agency  through  which  Southern  Baptist  are  expressing  their 
gratitude  for  the  blessings  received  through  service  rendered  by  aged 
and  disabled  ministers  of  the  Gospel  of  Christ. 

This  board  with  headquarters  in  Dallas,  Texas,  has  been  in 
operation  since  1918  and  has  been  a  great  help  to  many  of  our 
old  ministers  and  widows,  by  paying  to  them  nearly  two  and  one  half 
million  dollars  and  in  addition  to  this,  they  have  in  accumulated  en- 
dowments and  reserves  approximately  four  and  one  half  million 
dollars. 

Through  this  agency,  Southern  Baptists  are  in  a  small  way,  pre- 
venting old  age  dependency  among  preachers  and  their  widows,  but 
more  interest  is  needed  and  more  effort  should  be  made  to  build  up 
stronger  relief  annuity  endowments  which  would  enable  the  board 
to  more  adequately  supply  the  needs  of  old  ministers,  who  aref  still 
willing  but  unable  to  serve.. 


Report  on  Time,  Place  and  Preacher 

The  report  on  Place  and  Preachers  for  next  year  was  read 
and  adopted,  naming  Pleasant  Grove  Church  as  the  place  and 
W.  G.  Camp  and  Zeno  Wall  as  the  preachers  with  Lawrence  Rob- 
erts and  Rush  Padgett  as  alternates. 

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A  report  on  Association  wide  Deacons  Day,  observed  March 
31,  was  read  for  information  and  approved  for  publication  in 
the  minutes. 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :; 

Report  on  Associational  Deacons  Day 

At  the  suggestion  of  the  pastors  conference  and  with  the  approval 
of  the  General  Board  an  associational  Deacons'  Day  was  observed  in  a 

meeting  held  at  Duoble  Springs  Church  on  Sunday,  March  "31,  1935. 
The  following  pastors  were  present:  W.  G.  Camp,  W.  A.  E!am, 
R.  P.  Hamby,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  C.  V.  Martin,  Rush  Padgett,  B.  P.  Parks, 
Lawrence  Roberts  J.  W.  Suttle,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn;  these 
serve  13  churches  of  the  Association.  There  were  also  present  182 
deacons  from  37  of  the  churches,  together  with  invited  speakers  and 
visiting  pastors  and  deacons  from  several  neighboring  Associations, 
The  full  board  of  deacons  were  present  from  Double  Springs,  Eastside, 
New  Bethel,  Ross  Grove  and  Zion. 

Moderator  Suttle,  who  is  also  pastor  of  the  entertaining  church, 
presided  over  the  exercises.  A  well  arranged  program  center: i:g 
around  the  office,  qualifications  and  work  of  the  deacon  was  carried 
out  to  the  edification  of  all  present.  The  specially  invited  speakers 
were  Dr.  J.  T.  Henderson  of  Knoxville,  Tenn.,  Supt.  I.  G.  Greer  of 
Thomasville,  N.  C,  and  Judge  G.  H.  Jones  of  High  Point,  N.  C.  Each 
oi  these  is  an  active  deacon  in  his  homd  church.  The  morning  and 
afternoon  devotionals  were  led  by  W  A.  JEIam  and  Rash  Padgett, 
and  public  prayer  was  offered  by  W.  G.  Camp  and  C.  V,  Martin. 
Congregational  singing  and  special  selections  interspersed  the  other 
exercises. 

Resolutions  protesting  against  the  sale  of  intoxicating  liquor  were 
adopted  without  a  dissenting  vioce. 

The  following  wTas  also  adopted  by  a  strong  vote: 

Resolved,  first  that  it  is  the  sense  of  the  pastors,  aeacons,  and 
other  members  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  here  assembled, 
that  we  should  organize  an  Associational  Brotherhood  at  ss  early  a 
date  as  practicable. 

Second,  that  the  chairman  of  this  meeting  be  authorized  to 
appoint  a  committee  of  five  composed  of  two  deacons,  two  other  lay- 
men, and  one  pastor  to  draft  a  constitution  and  by-laws,  nominate 
a  president  and  call  a  meeting  for  organization. 

An  offering  was  taken  to  the  amount  of  $35.48  and  turned  over 
to  the  committee  on  program  and  publicity  to  meet  the  expenses  of 
this  meeting. 

A  very  hearty  voce  of  thanks  was  accorded  the  local  church  and 
community  for  their  unstinted  hospitality. 

Pastor  Suttle  in  a  stirring  talk  spoke  of  the  high  place  filled 
by  the  rural  church  in  our  denominational  work,  and  of  the  lasting 
benefits  that  should  grow  out  of  this  meeting.  The  exercises  were 
fittingly  closed  with  prayer  and. benediction  by  pastor  Zeno  Wall. 


After  announcements  the  session  adjourned  with  prayer  and 
benediction  by  C.  C.  Crow. 

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Night  Session 

The  Association  reconvened  at  7:00  P.  M..  Several  hymns  as 
sung  by  our  fathers  were  rendered  by  a  quartette  of  older  men 
from  the  Shelby  First  Church.  Prayer  led  by  M.  A.  Adams. 

The  report  on  B.  T.  U.  work  as  prepared  by  Mrs.  L.  H.  Led- 
ford  was  read  by  Miss  Lalene  Grigg.  On  motion  to  adopt  Miss 
Grigg  made  a  short  talk.  She  then  led  in  an  interesting  demon- 
stration service  installing  the  officers  of  an  intermediate  B.  Y.  P. 
U.  Theme:  Magnifying  His  Church.  The  pastor  and  other  offi- 
cers of  the  Ross  Grove  Union  took  part.  Theme  song:  I  Love 
Thy  Kingdom,  Lord,  was  sung  and  prayer  offered  by  Miss 
Branton. 

The  report  was  then  adopted. 

Report  on  B.  T.  U. 

The  organization  known  as  the  '^Baptist  Training  Union"  is  play- 
ing a  great  part  in  the  training  of  our  young  people  for  definite 
Christian  service.  New  Methods  and  plans  are  being  introduced  from 
time  to  time  in  order  to  meet  the  needs  of  all  around  us. 

The  Baptist  churches  of'  North  Carolina  have  more  than  2,500 
unions  and  around  500  general  organizations.  In  the  68  associations 
there  are  64  associational  organizations.  In  the  Kings  Mountain  As- 
sociation we  have  100  unions  with  2  000  enrolled.  Most  all  the  unions 
have  held  at  least  one  study  course  during  the  past  year.  Our  Associa- 
tion is  divided  into  five!  districts  with  a  leader  for  each  district  and 
a  quarterly  meeting  is  held  in  each  district  at  which  very  interesting 
programs  are  given  by  thei  young  people. 

Our  associational  convention  for  the  present  year  was  held  at 
Fallston  Church  on  June  3rd.  with  fifty  per  cent  of  our  churches 
represented  and  a  fine  program  was  rendered.  Rev.  Charles  A. 
Maddry  of  the  Sandy  Run  Association  gave  the  inspirational  address 
of  the  afternoon.  Our  meeting  next  year  will  be  held  with  the  First 
Baptist  Church  of  Kings  Mountain.  District  leaders  for  this  year 
were  elected  at  the  annual  convention.  They  are  Mr.  Butler  Pruette, 
Mr.  John  A.  Hallman,  Rev.  W.  H«  Redmond,  Paul  Wilson  and  Mrs. 
Everett  Lutz. 

We  still  have  some  churches  without  a  Training  Union  and 
it  is  hoped  that  they  will  soon  see  the  need  of  this  phase  of  work 
and  that  we  will  grow  in  numbers  and  interest  throughout  '  the 
coming  year. 

We  as  leaders  ask  for  the  co-operation  of  every  pastor  and  all 
Who  are  interested  in  the  work  that  we  may  go  forward  and  that 
God  will  continue  to  bless  us. 

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A  solo,  I  Know  a  Name,  was  rendered  by  H.  C.  Seefeldt. 
Doctrinal  Sermon.  Selections  were  read  from  Romans,  8.  Praj 
The  regular  appointee,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  followed  with  the  annual 
er  offered  by  J.  W.  Suttle.  The  doctrine  of  Christian  freedoi? 
was  named  as  the  subject;  text,  Rom.  8:2.  The  law  of  the  Spirit 
of  life  in  Christ  Jesus  makes  free. 

Prayer  and  benediction  by  the  preacher. 

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SECOND  DAY  —  Forenoon  Session 

"Stand  Up,  Stand  Up,  for  Jesus"  was  sung  by  the  congre- 
gation. Prayer  led  by  W.  G.  Camp.  The  congregation  joined  in 
singing  "Trust  and  Obey."  The  minutes  of  yesterday's  proceed- 
ings were  read  and  approved.  The  change  in  the  wording  of  the 
constitution  proposed  on  yesterday  was  adopted.  Additional  visi- 
tors were  recognized.  Treasurer's  annual  report  was  read  and 
approved. 

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Treasurer's  Annual  Report 

October  1,  1934  to  September  30,  1935 

RECEIPTS: 

1934—  Oct.       1.  Balance   from   last   year..- $  10.14 

Oct.     26.  Finance    Committee,    Minute    Fund 156.06 

Oct.     26.  Mission  objects  and  Hospital — 47.50 

Oct.     26.  Orphanage - 33.50 

Oct.     26.  B.  S.  Junior  College  3.00 

Dec.     17.  Beaver  Dam  Church  Minute  Fund... 3.00 

$254.10 

DISBURSEMENTS: 

1934— Oct.  26.  To  A.  I.  Jolly  for  B.  S.  Junior  College^     3.00 

Oct.  27.  To  M.  A.  Hug-gins,  Missions  &  Hosp     47.50 

Oct.  27.  To  R.  D.  Covington  for  Orphanage....     33.50 

Oct.     27.  To    Clerk's    Fee _ 25.00 

Dec.  8.  To  Record  Pub.  Co.  printing  &  postage  135.50 

Dec.      8.  To  Postage,  etc __        .75 

1935 — Sept.  30.  To    Postage     etc _~         .95 

Sept.  30.  To    Balance _.. 7.90 

$254.10 

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» 
Sunday  Schools  was  reported  on  by  J.  W.  Costner,  associa- 
tional  superintendent.  This  report  was  spoken  on  by  the  writer. 
J.  L.  Jenkins  called  attention  to  the  Ridgecrest  Summer  School 
and  the  benefits  there  offered  to  S.  S.  workers  as  well  as  those 
engaged  in  other  lines  of  Christian  service.  The  time  for  this 
object  was  extended  ten  minutes.  A  motion  was  passed  urging 
our  Sunday  Schools  to  either  devote  their  fifth  Sunday  offerings 
to  our  association  S.  S.  work  as  carried  on  under  the  direction 
of  Supt.  Costner,  or  make  other  provisions  for  contributing  to 
this  cause  in  the  sum  of  not  less  than  five  dollars  each  half 
year.  Report  was  then  approved. 


Report  on  Sunday  Schools 

The  pendulum  of  time  has  made  its  annual  flight  across  the 
pathway  of  the  human  family,  thus  bringing  us  face  to  face  with 
history.  What  have  we  done  for  the  furtherance  of  teaching  Gods 
word  during  this  time?  The  world's  greatest  Teacher,  Jesus  Christ, 
places  teaching  the  Gospel  next  to  preaching  the  Gospel.  He  said 
"GO  YE  INTO  ALL  THE  WORLD  AND  PREACH  THE  GOSPEL 
TO  EVERY  CREATURE,  TEACHING  THEM  TO  OBSERVE  ALL 
THINGS  WHATSOEVER  I  HAVE  COMMANDED  YOU.  .  . 

When  first  organized  the  Sunday  School  was  for  neglected 
children  only.  Teachers  were  paid.  The  chief  purpose  was  to  give 
the  Children  the  first  rudiments  of  an  education.  In  due  time  Bible 
teaching  was  given  major  emphasis  and  teaching  became  volunteer. 
The  Sunday  School  movement  has  been  a  history  making  movement. 
Out  of  it  has  come  many  of  the  rich  and  purifying  things  that  have 
gone  in  the  fabric  of  human  society.  It  has  been  since  its  organization, 
and  is  now  a  powerful  and  practical  barrier  to  end  error,  doubt, 
unbelief  and  unsound  religious  conviction.  It  has  counteracted  a  flood 
of  evil  influences  which  have  threatened  to  engulf  hopelessly  all 
vestiges  of  Christianity  as  a  vitalizing  force  in  the  world. 

In  Cleveland  County  we  have  39,846  white  people.  Out  of  this 
number  only  20,137  are  united  with  any  church.  And  15,890  of  this 
number  are  enrolled  in  any  Sunday  School,  leaving  23,856  not  en- 
rolled in  any  Sunday  School  of  any  denomination.  Baptist  could 
conservatively  claim  10,000  of  these  unreached  people.  WHAT  ARE 
WE  TO  DO  ABOUT  IT! 

Last  year  we  reported  an  enrollment  of  10  904  in  our  41  Sunday 
Schools,  and  a  church  membership  of  13,315.  Leaving  2,295  of  our 
own  members  not  even  enrolled  in  the  Study  of  Gods  Word.  Ac'd 
another  10,000  to  this  and  we  see  25,610  people  we  could  have  had 
in  our  Churches  and  Sunday  Schools. 

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Again  I  say  what  are  we  going  to  do  about  them,?  Are  we 
going  to  sit  still  and  see  them  drift  slowly  but  surely  in  the  evils 
of  the  world  and  on  down  to  eternal  night.  If  we  are  to  reach  them 
we  must  continue  to  train  our  Workers,  lengthen  and  strengthen 
our  organization.  The  day  Baptists)  cease  to  train,  we  will  be  forced 
to  yield  to  ignorant,,  superstitious  leadership.  The  workers  of  the 
Sunday  School  must  be  trained,  and  can  be  trained,  and  are  being 
trained  in  this  Association  in  a  great  way.  Let  this  be  our  goal 
for  .1935-36  associational  year.  Every  worker  engaged  in  active 
training.  Your  Associational  Superintendent  and  his  co-workers 
have  held  during  the  past  year  17  Associational-wide  and  group 
meetings,  in  an  equal  number  of  Churches  over  the  Association,  with 
numerical  results  as  follows:  We  reached  during  the  year  in  these 
meeaings  290  Churches  51  Pastors,  150  Superintendents,  431  teachers, 
330  deacons,  41  group  Superintendents,  with  a  total  attendance  of 
2,781. 

The  week  of  September  15-21  your  associational  workers  with 
L.  L,  Morgan  of  the  Dept.  of  Sunday  Schools  Raleigh,  Mr.  A.  V. 
Washburn  and  Miss  Verda  Von  Hagen  of  the  Sunday  School 
Board  of  Nashville,  Tenn.  put  on  a  city  wide  conference  at  the 
first  Church  Shelby,  and  simultaneous  training  classes  in  all  the 
Rural  and  Village  Churches  using  the  text  book  "Whan  Do  Teachers 
Teach"  and  the  conferences  at  the  Shelby  first  church  majoring  on 
Adult- Young  People  and  Extension  work.  Every  Church  was  enlisted 
in  this  great  weeks  work  using  local  teachers  in  the  simu'taneous 
classes.  The  work  was  most  encouraging.  It  proved  to  be  what  was 
said  to  be  the  biggest  of  its  kind  ever  put  over,  in  that  it  was  100 
per  cent  in  co-operation,  and  the  awards  reached  512  with  others 
sending  in  later.  State  Secretary  Perry  Morgan  said  it  was  the 
largest  request  for  awards  that  ever  came  to  his  office. 

The  attendance  for  all  the  Churches  for  the  five  nights  totaled 
4,532.  We  praise  the  name  of  our  good  Heavenly  Father  for  divine 
guidance  in  all  the  work.  We  desire  to  thank  all  the  Pastors  for 
their  spirit,  love,  and  co-operation — they  are  the  salt  of  the  earth. 
We  desire  to  thank  our  fine,  efficient  Secretary,  The  Associate 
Superintendent,  all  the  group  Superintendents.  All  the  general  Su- 
perintendents, all  the  members  that  had  part  in  the  work,  our  fine 
County  paper  the  Cleveland  Star  for  choice  space,  and  last  but  not 
least  each  Teacher  that  taught  the  classes  back  in  the  Churches 
each -night.  Dr.  P.  E.  Burroughs  of  the  Sunday  School  Board  said 
in  part,°"I  count  this  as  an  outstanding  and  most  significent  achieve- 
ment." 

Your  Superintendent  has  made  69  Sunday  visits  over  the  assoc- 
iation speaking,  teaching,  and  assisting  in  various  ways,  the  work 
has  been  a  pleasant  work.  Again  I  say  to  all  who  have  had  part 
in  the  work,  THANK  YOU, 

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Your  committee  desires  to  recommend  the  following  suggestions 
viz;  That  each  Church  set  an  aim  to  increase  the  Sunday  School 
enrollment  of  15  per  cent.  To  urge  each  Church  to  continue  to  give 
their  100  per  cent  co-operation  in  association  al-wide  Training.  That 
each  Church  provide  if  practical  the  Study  Course  Books.  To  select 
each  worker  through  the  avenue  of  prayer,  and  use  without  an 
apology  the  program  of  work  as  outlined  by  Southern  Baptist  m 
teaching  the  Word  of  God  to  our  great  constituency. 
0 

A  report  on  our  Baptist  Hospital  at  Winston-Salem  prepared 
by  W.  T.  Brown  was  read  by  A.  G.  Sargeant.  On  motion  to  adopt 
C.  J.  Black  spoke  on  some  features  of  our  hospital  work.  The 
Clerk  called  attention  to  our  contributions,  general  and  special, 
to  this  object  during  the  past  year.  D.  F.  Putnam  and  D.  G. 
Washburn  bore  personal  testimony  to  fine  treatment  accorded 
and  benefits  received  as  patients  in  our  Baptist  Hospital.  The  re- 
port was  then  adopted. 

o 

Report  on  Baptist  Hospital 
The  Baptist  of  North  Carolina  have  a  plant  at  Winston- Salem 
of  which  they  may  justly  be  proud.  An  institution  that  not  only  is 
commodious  and  well  equipped  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  was  built 
but  one  possessed  of  a  record  of  service  well  done.  Our  Hospital  with 
its  medical  and  surgical  appliances,  its  fine  medical  staff  and  nursery 
force  is  unsurpassed  in  the  whole  country.  When  we  remember  these 
things  and  realize  that  they  are  within  the  reach  of  every  Baptist 
in  our  State  regardless  of  his  financial  status  we  should  be  stirred 
from  the  depths — a  tremor  that  should  even  reach  the  bottoms  of  our 
purses  and  make  us  glad  that  we  have  the  privalege  of  helping 
carry  on  such  a  God-given  work. 

The  ministry  of  our  Lord  Jesus  was  a  three-fold  one — preaching, 
teaching-,  and  healing.  If  we  do  not  engage  in  the  work  of  healing 
then  we  are  not  carrying  out  the  commission  given  to  the  Churches 
by  our  Lord.  We  should  bear  in  mind  that  we  are  under  obligations 
to  treat,  repair,  and  heal  the  bodies  of  our  missionaires,  college 
students  ministers  and  their  families,  widows  and  orphans.  These 
are  largely  without  funds  and  many  times  their  usefulness  in  the 
world  must  cease  unless  there  is  some  place  to  which  they  can  go 
for  healing.  Too,  there  are  those  whose  souls  are  lost  that  may  be 
won  to  Christ  by  the  healing  hand  that  may  be  laid  on  their  fevered 
brow. 

The  Hospital  needs  our  sympathy,  prayers  and  financial  help 
in  order  that  it  may  go  on  its  God-given  mission  of  helping  and 
healing  the  people   of  our  churches   and   State. 

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Your  committee  would  urge  every  church  to  see  to  it  that  the 
Hospital  is  laid  on  the  hearts  of  the  people  and  that  every  Church 
with  its  Sunday  School  co-operate  in  making  Mother's  Day  a  great 
day  for  the  support  of  the  Hospital.  Also,  let  each  Church  remember 
that  there  may  be  those  within  its  constituancy  who  would  like 
to  leave  a  legacy  for  the  endowment  of  a  ward  or  bed.  Too,  let  each 
Church  persuade  those  who  are  able  to  pay  to  patronize  our  own 
Hospital. 

o 

The  list  of  chairmen  of  standing  committees  for  next  year 
was  read  by  the  moderator. 
SEE  SPECIAL  LIST 

"Revive  Us  Again"  was  sung. 

In  lieu  of  a  report  on  Christian  Education  as  such  C.  V. 
Martin  read  a  report  on  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 

A  supplementary  statement  and  resolutions  pertaining  to 
this  subject  was  later  submitted  by  B.  T.  Falls.  After  discussion 
and  explanation  these  were  adopted  as  read.  President  A.  C. 
Lovelace  spoke  with  special  reference  to  the  first  report.  B.  T. 
Falls  explained  the  statement  and  resolutions.  Remarks  were  also 
made  by  J.  M.  Walker,  W.  G.  Camp,  and  C.  V.  Martin.  John  F. 
Moore  offered  his  resignation  as  a  member  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  which  was  later  accepted.  A  motion  was  passed  re- 
questing all  the  churches  to  observe  early  in  November,  a  Har- 
vest Day  for  the  institution  by  making  offerings  in  either  cash 
or  supplies.  The  matter  of  enlisting  the  churches  in  this  move- 
ment was  committed  to  W.  G.  Camp  and  the  B.  S.  group  of 
the  General  Board.  A  permanent  committee  for  promoting  the 
interests  of  the  Junior  College  is  to  be  recommended  by  mod- 
erator Suttle,  W.  G.  Camp,  and  Pres.  Lovelace,  and  elected  by  the 
General  Board  of  the  association. 


Report  on  Christian  Training 

There  should  not  be  anything  of  more  interest  to  this  Association 
at  this  time  than  the  institution  about  which  we  are  to  think  for  a 
few  minutes. 

There  are  many  thinge  about  which  those  who  are  greatly  in- 
terested, at  this  time,  may  rejoice.  This  year  the  college  has  presi- 
dent A.  C.  Lovelace  giving  his  entire  time  to  the  vork.  The  trustees 
felt  a  full  time  president  was  a  necessity  at  thii  stage  in  the  life 

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i 
of  the  school.  The  president's  salary  is  to  be  paid  by  the  two  Associa- 
tions— Kings  Mountain  $2,000  00.  and  Sandy  Run  $1,000.00.  This  will 
give$600.00  above  the  salary  and  traveling  expenses  of  the  president. 
It  is  hoped  that  there  can  be  found  300  people  who  will  give  $10.00 
each  for  this  year.  It  can,  however,  be  given  in  smaller  amounts. 
The  Kings  Mountain  needs  to  give  special  attention  to  this  matter 
while  in  session  without  fail.  The  enrollment  this  year  has  passed  the 
125  mark  wwhich  was  the  aim  for  the  year.  There  are  16  counties 
represented  in  North  Carolina  and  five  other  states.  The  Kings 
Mountain  has  52  students  and  Sandy  Run  has  44.  There  are  13  minis, 
terial  students.  During  the  past  year  much  needed  work  has  been 
dona.  The  roofs  have  been  reconditioned.  Additional  furniture  has 
been  purchased  to  care  for  the  increased  student  body.  Many  good 
things  could  be  said  about  the  fine  faculty.  The  teachers  are  prepared 
to  teach.  They  want  to  teach,  they  have  given  themselves  over  to  this 
fine  work.  They  are  Christian  teachers.  Surely  no  one  could  say  that 
they  teach  because  of  the  money  they  receive.  I  refer  to  the  small 
amount  they  receive  for  their  fine  Christian  work. 

May  the  Churches  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  pray 
for  and  support  with  their  money  the  Boiling  Springs  JuniorCollege. 

o 

To  The  Kings  Mountain  &  Sandy  Run  Baptist  Associations 
The  undersigned  committee  composed  of  B.  T.  Falls,  Charles  A. 
Maddry,  J.  A.  Brock,  A.  G.  Sargeant  and  D.  F.  Hord  appoint\>d  by 
the  Board  of  Trustees  to  recommend  and  submit  a  plan  for  liquidating 
ike  indebtedness  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  Collegs,  submits  the 
following  report  and  recommendation: 

FIRST:  That  the  association  authorize  and  direct  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  Boiling  Springs  High  School,  Incorporated  and  of 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  to  borrow  from  the  Jefferson  Stand- 
ard Life  Insurance  Company,  of  Greensboro,  N.  C.  the  sum  of  Twelve 
Thousand  ($12  000)  Dollars,  and  to  execute  a  deed  of  trust  upon 
the  property  of  Boiling  Springs  High  School  Incorporated  to  secure 
the  repayment  of  the  same  on  the  amortization  plan  for  the  period 
of  ten  years,  the  said  trustees  to  endorse  the  note  personally  and 
to  secure  friends  of  the  institution  to  take  life  insurance  to  the 
amount  of  at  least  Twelve  Thousand  (SI 2, 000)  Dollar's  naming 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  as  beneficiary.  The  funds  so  borrowed 
are  to  be  used  for  the  purpose  of  liquidating  all  the  indebtedness 
of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  and  Boiling  Springs  High  School, 
Incorporated  if  any,  and  any  surplus  remaining  over  to  be  used  in 
making  the  necessary  repairs  to  the  buildings. 

SECOND:  That  as  a  condition  precedent  to  negotiating  a  loan  of 
Twelve  Thousand  ($12,000)  Dollars  that  all  of  the  churches  in  the 
Kings  Mountain  and  Sandy  Run  Associations  pay  to  Boiling  Springs 

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Junior  College  an  amount  equal  to  onedialf  of  all  funds  undesignated 
to  the  co-operative  program;  and  that  the  said  fund  shall  be  first 
used  for  the  payment  of  the  interest  and  curtailment  of  the  principal 
of  the  aforesaid  loan  of  $12,000  and  the  obligation  created  by  the 
said  loan  shall  be  and  constitute  a  first  lien  on  the  said  fund,  and 
that  the  said  fund  when  contributed  shall  be  kept  separate  and  apart 
from  the  other  funds  due  to  and  received  by  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College. 

THIRD  :That  a  promotional  committee  be  appointed  in  each  of 
the  associations  whose  primary  object  shall  be  to  promote  the  wel- 
fare cf  Boiling  Springs  Junior  Collegs  both  in  fostering  and  enlisting 
financial  support  and  strengthening  the  moral  support  of  the  Baptists 
in  the  two  associations,  said  committee  to  work  in  conjunctipn  with 
the  faculty  and  student  body  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College. 
0 

RESOLVED,  First,  By  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 
m  session  assembled  at  the  Poplar  Springs  Church,  that  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  BoiHng  Springs  High  School,  Inc.  and  of  Boiling 
Springs  Junior  College  be  and  they  are  hereby  instructed  to  borrow 
from  the  Jefferson  Standard  Life  Insurance  Company,  of  Greens- 
boro, N.  C.  the  sum  of  Twelve  Thousand  ($12,000)  Dollars,  and  to 
ex-cute  a«  deed  of  trust  on  the  property  of  the  Boiling  Springs 
High  School,  Inc.  to  secure.;  the  repayment  of  the  same  on  th® 
amortization  plan  for  a  period  of  ten  years;  the  said  trustees  to 
endorse  the  note  personally  and  secure  friends  of  the  institution  to 
take  life  insurance  in  the  amount  of  at  least  $12,000,  naming 
Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  as  beneficiary,  and  to  use  the  funds  so 
borrowed  for  the  purpose  of  liquidating  all  indebtedness  of  Boiling- 
Springs  Junior  College  and  Boiling  Springs  High  School,  Inc.,  and 
to  use  any  surplus  over  in  making  the  necessary  repairs  to  the 
buildings. 

RESOLVED,  Second,  As  a  condition  precedent  to  negotiating  a 
loan  of  $12,000  that  all  of  the  churches  of  the  Kings  Mountain 
and  Sandy  Run  Association  churches  pay  to  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College  an  amount  equal  to  one-half  of  all  the  funds  undesignated 
to  the  co-operative  program  the  said  fund  to  be  used  first  for 
the  payment  of  interest  and  curtailment  of  principal  of  the  afore- 
said loan  of  $12,000,  and  the  obligation  created  by  the  said  loan 
shall  be  and  constitute  a  first  lien  on  the  said  fund,  and  that  a 
separate  treasurer  be  designated  and  appointed  to  receive  the  said 
fund  and  disburse  the  same. 

RE  SOLVED, Third,  That  a  promotion  committee  be  appointed 
in  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  whose  primary  object  shall  be 
to  promote  the  welfare  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  both  in 
fostering    and     enlisting    financial     support,     and    in    strengthening 

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the  moral  support  of  the  Baptists  in  the  association,  said  committee  to 
work  in  .conjunction  with  the  faculty  and  student  body  of  the 
Junior  College. 


The  congregation  joined  in  singing  "Amazing  Grace,  How 
Sweet  the  Sound."  The  closing  worship  of  the  forenoon  session 
was  conducted  by  C.  V.  Martin  using  Prov.  1:4  and  3:13  as  a 
scriptural  basis  and  closing  the  exercise  with  prayer. 

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Afternoon  Session 


After  congregational  singing  prayer  was  led  by  J.  M.  Goode. 

In  business  sessions  general  officers  for  the  Sunday  School 
forces  and  for  the  Association  proper  were  re-elected  as  listed 
elsewhere.  The  moderator,  vice  moderator,  and  clerk  expressed 
appreciation  for  the  confidence  thus  shown. 

;  The  report  of  the  Finance  Committee  was  read  and  ap- 
proved, showing  $155.20  paid  in  for  minute  funds,  $3.00  for  B. 
S.  Junior  Collegs,  $30.00  for  Orphanage,  and  $28.25  for  co-op- 
erative program  objects;  a  total  of  $217.45.  This  amount  was 
turned  over  to  the  treasurer. 

The  committee  to  nominate  trustees  for  B.  S.  junior  College 
reported  recommending  J.  W.  Suttle,  D.  F.  Hord,  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster,  Zeno  Wall,  and  J.  C.  Washburn  for  regular  terms  and 
A.  W.  McMurry  to  fill  out  the  unexpired  term  of  J.  F.  Moore, 
resigned.  These  were  elected  as  recommended.  B.  T.  Falls  was 
elected  treasurer  of  the  fund  contributed  to  Boiling  Springs 
under  the  resolution  adopted  at  the  forenoon  session. 

W.  A.  Elam,  G.  V.  Hawkins,  and  D.  G.  Washburn  were 
chosen  delegates  to  the  approaching  Baptist  State  Convention. 

Members  of  the  General  Board  of  the  Association  as  recom- 
mended by  the  churches  and  listed  under  general  officers  were 
duly  elected. 

Expressions  of  thanks  and  appreciation  to  the  body  were 
spoken  by  J.  W.  Costner  and  by  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  for  favors 
conferred. 

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At  this  point  the  body  heard  with  much  profit  an  informing 
and  inspiring  address  delivered  by  M.  A.  Huggins,  general  secre- 
tary of  our  State  Board  of  Missions* 
Prayer  was  offered  by  Dr.  Wall. 

Temperance  and  Public  Morals  was  reported  on  and  report 
adopted  after  discussion  by  R.  P.  Hamby  and  M.  A.  Adams. 


Report  On  Temperance  And  Public  Morals 

Perilous  times  are  here,  indeed.  Liquor  is  running  in  floods  in 
this  great  old  republic.  Men  are  making  gutters  out  of  their 
stomachs  and  junk  heaps  out  of  their  bodies. 

Murder  and  suicide  are  increasing  on  every  hand.  The  death 
columns  are  never  vacant.  The  divorce  evil  is  growing  and  more 
cancerous  every  day. 

Gambling  is  rampant  in  the  land  among  the  rich  and  poor. 
Lying  and  thievery  are  prevalent  in  every  community. 

Motion  pictures  are  the  breeding  places  of  vice,  licentiousness, 
drunkenness,  crimes  of  many  kinds  and  our  people  are  under  their 
influence  as  in  a  flood. 

Greed,  jealousy,  and  hatred  are  vipers  that  are  thriving  in 
many  hearts. 

The  war  gods  and  the  hell  hounds  of  slaughter  and  bloodshed 
are  following  close  on  the  heels  of  the  human  race.  Many  nations 
are  preparing  for  war.  World  dictators  are  becoming  sterner  and 
stricter  in  many  lands. 

Battle  lines  are  being  more  rigidly  drawn  between  Labor  and 
Capital  every  day  in  many  quarters. 

Adultery,  fornication,  unfaithfulness  to  marriage  vows  and  separa- 
tion are  stalking  and  lurking  in  our  land  trying  to  destroy  homes 
and  happiness. 

The  courts  dockets  are  full  and  rarely  ever  cleared. 

Sabbath  desecration  is  as  wide  spread  as  wild  fire  among  many 
so-called  Christians  as  well  as  among  non-Christians. 

The  death  rate  in  auto  accidents  is  increasing  year  by  year. 

Politicians  are  plentiful  as  gnats  but  statesmen  are  as  scarce 
as  pure  gold. 

Church  members  are  plentiful  and  powerless  but  prayerful 
soul-winning  Christians  are  few. 

Beer  is  puffing  people  up  bigger  and  bigger  but  belief  in  Christ 
and  Eternal  life  is  precious  and  scarce. 

Debts  and  doubt  are  like  mountain  peak*  and  sea  billows  and 
daily  Bible  reading  is  a  rarity. 

The  jails  and  penitentiaries  are  full  to  overflowing.  The  insane 
asylums  are  enlarging  and  turning  some  away. 

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Unemployment  and  relief  rolls  are  marching  among  the  masse*. 

There  are  hunger  and  want,  misery  and  suffering  in  the  land 
of  plenty  and  to  spare.  Debts  and  taxes  are  mounting  higher  and 
higher  in  towns,  cities,  states  and  in  nations. 

The  laws  of  supply  and  demand  are  farther  and  farther  apart. 
Men  grow  more  fearless  day  by  day  of  God  and  the  Law.  , 

Only  38  per  cent  of  a  world  population  of  nearly  2,000,000  000 
people  are  even  nominally  Christian, 

Scandalous,  obscene  literature  is  pouring  off  the  press  and  flood- 
ing the  public  mind  with  crime,  infidelity  and  communism  of  the 
baser  sort. 

Competition  is  of  the  lowest  order  among  many  classes  and  of 
a  cut  throat  disposition  to  win  regardless  of  the  means  to  the  end. 

Law  enforcement  and  the  carrying  out  of  court  decrees  are  a 
fake  and  a  farce  in  many  cities,  states  and  municipalities.  Gangsters 
and  racketeers  are  at  work  day  and  night. 

All  the  starving  people  of  the  globe  could  easily  live  on  the 
wasted  supplies  and  extravagance  of  the  modern  American  nation. 

Tobacco  advertising,  dancing,  card  playing  many  modem  fash- 
ions, unchaperoned,  mixed,  public  bathing  and  many  modern  sports 
have  become  the  modes  and  methods  of  immodest  display  and 
human  indecency. 

People  have  become  "lovers  of  pleasure  more  than  lovers  of  God." 

My  friends,  I  only  mention  many  of  these  things  to  sound  out 
a  faithful  warning  of  the  climax  and  the  cataclysmic  collapse  of 
the  moral  and  social  order. 

Jesus  is  coming  back  to  earth  again.  God  is  on  his  throne  and 
shall  not  be  dethroned.  The  Holy  Spirit  is  as  real  as  He  ever  was. 
The  Bible  is  still  God's  divine  book  for  man's  divine  enlightenment. 
Heaven  is  eternal.  Hell  is  everlasting.  All  men  are  headed  for  one 
place  or  the  other. 

There  are  still  many  happy  homes  and  shall  be  till  Jesus  comes. 
The  Kingdom  is  coming  and,  indeed  is  already  here.  Man's  work  shall 
ciumble.  God's  Word  shall  stand  forever. 

We  would  recommend  more  conscientious  Bible  reading,  more 
earnest  prayer,  more  faithful  church  attendance,  more  powerful 
preaching,  total  abstinence,  and  separation  from  the  world  and  the 
things  of  the  world.  Drink  Milk  and  WATER  and  VOTE  DRY! 

Pray  for  the  lost.  Encourage  the  saved.  Pray  for  peace.  Pray 
for  those  in  authority.  "Abstain  from  every  form  of  wickedness",  (I. 
Thes.  5:22.)  should  be  the  constant  motto  of  every  true  Christian. 
Love  your  enemies.  Return  good  for  evil.  B'e  ready  when  Jesus  comes. 
An  offering  amounting  to  $20.44  was  made  to  aid  the  work 
of  the  United  Dry  Forces  of  this  state.  This  amount  was  turned 
over  to  Mr.  Adams. 

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In  lieu  of  a  formal  report  historian  C.  J.  Black  outlined 
a  plan  contemplated  by  an  historical  commission  elected  last  year 
to  prepare  and  have  published  a  pamphlet  covering  the  last 
25  years  of  our  history.  The  following  pastors  agreed  to  become 
responsible  for  the  sale  of  the  number  of  copies  of  such  history 
indicated:  J.  W.  Suttle,  200,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  100,  C.  J.  Black,  100, 
D.  G.  Washburn,  100,  Zeno  Wall,  100,  W.  A.  Elam,  100,  R.  P. 
Hamby,  25. 

The  report  on  Our. Dead  submitted  by  J.  M.  Walker  shows 
that  104  of  our  former  number  have  passed  on  during  the  year. 

The  program  as  printed  elsewhere  was  recommended  as 
a  tentative  order  of  business  for  next  year, 

A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  the  Poplar  Springs 
Church  and  community  for  the  royal  entertainment  furnished. 

"Blest  Be  the  Tie  That  Binds"  was  sung,  and  closing  prayer 
and  benediction  offered  by  C.  J.  Black. 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Mod. 
J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk. 


•::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

.  ..  ~~  \ 

CONSTITUTION 

PREAMBLE:  We,  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  located  in 
the  County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  adja- 
cent thereto,  do  hereby  propose  to  establish  and  maintain  the  order 
and  rules  of  a  district  Association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 

ARTICLE  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  the  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association. 

ARTICLE  2.  The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of 
such  messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  comprising  it 
and  duly  certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to  the 
appointed  meetings,  the  basis  of  representation  being  two  messengers 
for  each  church  having  a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty,  and  one  ad- 
ditional messenger  for  each  increase  of  fifty  or  major  fraction  the^eo. 
in  ehurch  membership.  All  pastors  serving  constituent  churches  to- 
gether with  all  regularly  .ordained  ministers  holding  membership  in 
these  churches  shall  also  be  members  of  the  body.  The  courtesies  of 
the  floor  may  be  extended  to  representatives  of  the  denominational 
interests,  and  also  to  ministers  and  members  of  other  Christian  or- 
ganizations. 

ARTICLE  3.  The  Association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and 
place  being  determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual  meet- 
ing shall  organize  itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by  electing 
from  its  membership  the  followin  officers:  Moderator,  Vice-Moderator, 
Clerk-Treasurer,  and  Historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to  serve  in  the 
usual  capacity  of  such  officers  and  who  shall  hold  office,  unless  duly 
deposed  by  the  electing  body,  until  their  respective  successors  are 
elected. 

AMENDMENT:  At  the  discretion  of  the  Association,  all  officers 
may  be  elected  at  the  close  of  one  session  to  serve  until  the  close  of 
the  succeeding  one. 

ARTICLE  4.  At  each  annual  session  a  General  Board  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Association,  which  Board  shall  consist  of  the  general 
officers  of  the  body  together  with  the  superintendents  of  the  S.  S.  and 
W.  M.  U.  work,  the  president  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Convention,  the  presi- 
dent of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  the  pastor  of  each  church 
composing  the  Association,  and  two  members  from  each  church,  which 
members  shall  be  nominated  by  the  ehurch  or  by  delegates  present 
from,  the  church  and  approved  by  the  Association.  This  Board  shall 
hold  meetings  either  monthly  or  quarterly  and  shall  exercise  the 
functions  and  discharge  the  duties  usually  committed  to -an  executive 
board  or  committee.  At  its  discretion  it  may  select  out  of  its  own 
number  an  Executive  Board  of  not  less  than  seven  members  to  act  in 
its  behalf  between  sessions  of  the  full  board. 

The  purposes  and  plans  of  this  General  Board  in  ail  its  meetings 
shall  be  to  promote  the  interests  and  carry  forward  the  work  of  the 
Association  and  of  its  constituent  churches  as  this  work  is  outlined  in 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

Article  5  of  the  constitution.  The  Board  may  select  a  time  and  place 
and  arrange  a  program  for  holding  extra  sessions  of  the  Association 
for  inspirational  and  devotional  meetings.  In  case  of  emergency  it 
may  also  arrange  for  special  business  sessions  of  the  body;  provided, 
however,  that  no  action  taken  in  such  extra  business  sessions  shall 
conflict  with  any  action  of  a  previous  regular  session,  and  provided 
further,  that  the  business  of  such  extra  session  shall  be  limited  to  the 
cbject  or  objects  for  which  it  was  convened,  and  the  membership  of 
such  special  business  session  shall  be  made  up  of  the  messengers 
selected  by  the  churches  and  accredited  to  the  previous  regular  session. 
ARTICLE  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to 
counsel  together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's 
Kingdom  by  promoting  unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  com- 
posing it,  and  by  co-operating  with  the  programs  of  the  State  Baptist 
Convention  and  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  the  work  of 
Missions,  Christian  Education,  and  Social  Service,  and  any  and  all 
other  objects.  At  each  annual  meeting  one  or  more  delegates  shall  be 
elected  to  represent  this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of  these  con- 
ventions. 

ARTICLE  6.  The  Association  may  receive  other  churches  into 
its  fellowship  on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations. 
It  may  also  receive  newly  constituted  churches  whose  articles  of  faith 
harmonize  with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose 
practice  conforms  to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in 
Article  5  above. 

ARTICLE  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right  or  authority  to  inter- 
fere in  the  affairs  of  any  local  church,  this  Association  asserts  its 
privilege  of  using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellow- 
ship, and  in  withdrawing  fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  care- 
ful investigation  to  be  walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to 
endorse  and  support  the  missionary  and  benevolent  work  of  the  Bap- 
tist denomination. 

ARTICLE  8.  This  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions 
in  accordance  with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well- 
authenticated  book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

ARTICLE  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at 
any  regular  meeting  of  the  Association;  provided,  however,  that  each 
proposed  change  in  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first 
day  of  the  session  to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two- 
thirds  of  the  members  present  shall  concur  in  its  adoption. 


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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

CONFESSIONS  OF  FAITH 

1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  the  New  Testaments 
to  be  a  divinely  inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing  the  only- 
plan  of  salvation  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church 
policy  and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesus  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to 
be  the  Son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him 
as  such. 

4.  We  believe  in  the  personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit  and  in  His 
abiding-  presence  with  the  spirit  of  all  the  elect  of  God,  in  His  quicken- 
in  presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  unregenerate  moving  to  repentance 
and  faith,  in  His  witnessing  presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  regenerate 
comforting  and  guiding  throughout  life,  in  His  sustaining  presence  in 
the  experience  of  death,  and  in  His  continuing  presence  in  the  life 
to  come. 

5.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration 
in  the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

6.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death, 
burial  and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate 
person  should  symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him 
in  baptism. 

7.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  the  New  Testament 
order  is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together 
for  the  purpose  of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

8.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  to  time,  as  a 
congregation,  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  to  Him. 

9.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over  all 
opposing  powers,  and  that  every  regenerate  soul  shall  have  a  share 
in  that  triumph. 


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BLESSED  ARE  OUR  DEAD 


BEAVER    DAM: 

Mrs,   J.   L.   MeCurry 

Mrs.   J     .B.   Philbeek 
BETHLEHEM: 

Mrs.    M.    A.    Ke«ter 

Hereon    B.    G.    Logan 

Mr.    J,    C.    Grey 

Mr.  Win.   Cash 

Mr.   Cecil   Bookout 

Mrs.    T.     V.    Owensoy 

Mrs.   H.   W.    Galfimore 
BOILING    SPRINGS: 

Miss    Kate    Bridg  s 

Mrs.    John    Gre°n 

Mi-,    B     E.    Jolley 

Mrs.   J.   W,    Wood 

Mrs.    Judith    Turner 

Mr.    M.    D.    Moore 
BUFFALO: 

Mr.   J.   W,    Strincfellow 
DOUBLE    SHOALS: 

Mrs.   J.   A.   Horn 

Deacon    J.    A.    Horn 

Dear (t ri  Lloyd  J.  Ccoh 
DOUBLE    SPRINGS: 

Mrs.    Elijah    Brooks 

Mrs.   C    A.  Parker 

Mrs.   "Fay   Tess  neer 

Mr.   R.   C.   Covington,   Jr. 

Mr.    J.    W.    Jones 
DOVER: 

Mr,  J,  D.   Chapman 

^'rs.   J.    D.    Chapman 

Mr.   E.   D.   Lynn 
EASTS  IDE: 

Mrs,  J  hn   B.   Gladden 

^Tr.  Er^in  McSwain 
ELIZABETH: 

Mr.    Geo.    Spake 

Mr.  W.  W.  Wilson 

Deacon   L.  A.  Beam 

Mr.  O'D  11  Gardner 

Mr,    W.    A.    Hughes 
FALLSTON: 

Mr   J.  H.  B oyster 

Mrs.    Martha    Beam 

Mr.  Phillip   Carpenter 

Mrs.    Docie    Hoyle 

Mr.   Bollen   Cape 
FLINT   HILL: 

v^rs.   o.   G.  Pearson 
GROYER: 

Mrs.   Mary   Bell 

Mr.   Willard   Turner 
KINGS    MOUNTAIN,    FIRST: 

^»rs.   R.   C.   Baker 

Mrs.    Cora    Floyd 

Mrs.    Z.   R.   Procter 

Miss  Wilma  Ware 
KINGS    MOUNTAIN,    SECOND: 

Mr.  Billie  Leagan 
LATTIMORE: 

Deacon    D.    R.    McBrayer 

Mr.    J.    D.    Eskridge 

Mrs.  Effia   Edwards 


LAWNDALE: 

'Miss    Lucy    Oates 

MACEDONIA. 
M>,  W.  W.  Lisrgans 

rs.  W.   H.   Moss 
Mrs     Laura    Peeler 

MOUNT    SINAI: 
Mrs.    W.   L.  Harrill 
Mrs    G.  W.  Champion 

3IULL    CHAPEL: 
Mrs.    W.    T.    Sparks 

NEW    BETHEL: 
Mrs.    D.    F„  Beam 
Mr.    P   nl    Cline 

NEW    HOPE: 
Mrs,  callie  Earl 
Mr.  J.   J.    Earl 
Mr.   N.   R.  iMeSwain 
M»>  s    Mary    Ruth   Davis 

NE.W    PROSPECT: 
Mr-.    l,rar^aret    Smith 

NORMAN    GROVE: 
Mr    D.   M.   Norman 
Mr.    Oswall    Da^is 
"Tr    .'am^s    P-^ns 

NOR"H"ROOK: 
Mrs.   J.   D,   Lackey 
w-s      Vrw\    McGinnis 

PATTERSON    GV OVE : 
Deacon   I.  H.  Patt  rson 
Mrs.   Thomas   Falls 
M'S-    Belvie    Hamrick 

FLEAS INT    RIDGE: 
7>ea"~n    D.   O    'Me Swain 

POPLAR    SPRINGS: 
Ws     Carrie    Hamrick 

SANDY    PLAINS: 
Mrs     v.    E.    Doty 
7  rs,  Sherman   Whitaker 
^:cS    Su  nno    vT^Kinney 

SHELBY,    FIRST: 
*i"r.   sr,lYde   Spangl  r 
^T-.   E   <i' ^   McBrayer 
Mr.  Claude  Conner 
Mr,   T     C.    Eskridge 
W,.s     r«oo.   Jones 
Mrs.   Clyde  Hamrick 
Mrs     J,    Z.   Falls 
>fV.   j>,    Augustus  Beam 
Mr.   Clyde   Hamrick 
Wr.   R."  C.  Fades 
Mr.  D.  W -hh  Hamrick 
Mrs.   E.  M.   Beam 

UNIONS 

Mrs,   Williamson  Melton 
Mr.    Ray   Gritrg 
Mr.    Ben    Champion 

WACO: 

M-s.  Mary  E.  Miller 

ZION; 

Mr.  W.  P-  Wellman 
Mr.    W.    R,    Wellman 
Mi\  Edgar   Horn 

/OAR: 

Mrs.  W.  H.  McSwain 


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:: 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 

» 

HISTORICAL    DATA 

YEAR 

WHERE        INTRO.    SERMON           MODERATOR          C'L 

E  R  X 

1851|Double  Springs..  D. 

1852|New    Bethel J. 

1853|BoiIing     Springs.:;. 

1854|Mt.     Sinai D. 

1855[Zion    G. 

18 56 1 New    Prospect     .T. 

1857 |Big   Springs    G. 

1858|Qlivet    7. 

1859|Pleasant  Hill  . .  G. 
18 BO | High    Shoals     ...L. 

1861lLincolnton     R. 

1862  JNew    Bethel    L. 

1863|Sandy  Runn   G. 

1864|Bethel    Ired.    Co.  L. 

1865  Zoar     G. 

1866  Concord    P. 

1S67  The'ssalonica    . .  .J'. 

1868IMt.    Paran     G. 

186fl|Double    Springs    G. 

1870|High  Shoals    It. 

1871|Bethei  Ired.   Co..G. 

lS72|Pethlehem     W 

l873|Zion    G. 

1874|Sandy  Run   W 

IS 75 .'New  Hope   T. 

1876IS  mdy  Plains  .  .  .  G. 
1877|Ple-sant  Hill  ..  .J. 
l#78|Boi]ing  Springs  A. 
1870 1 New  Prospect  .  .H. 
1880 [Double    Springs    P. 

18-81 1  Buffalo .W 

1882-lBethel.  R.  Co.  ..A. 
l«83!iPlea'sant  Grove   .G. 

1884|Big   Springs    \. 

1886|Grover     B. 

188  6!  Beaver    G. 

1'887'New    Bethel    T. 

1888|High    Shoals    ...J. 

1889 1 Elizabeth    G. 

18901'Zion     t 

1891|Waco     F. 


Panmll    

T. 

Suttle    

T 

W.   Rolins    

D. 

Pannell     

D 

W.    Rollins    .  .. 

D. 

Dixon    

p 

W.  Rollins   .... 

G.  ^ 

Suttle    

("J 

W.  Rollins   

P. 

M.   Berry    

-U 

P.    Logan    .... 

L. 

M.    Perry    

■j    i 

W.   Rollins   .... 

.G. 

M.   Berry    

R. 

W.  Rollins 

,R. 

R.   Elam    

R. 

H.  Yarboro   .... 

■J.   i 

M.  Webb    

.  i . 

W.  Rollins   .... 

1    1 

P.   Logm    

j    i 

M    Webb    

ade  Hill    

T. 

W.  Rollins    

ade  Hill    

Dixon     

.T 

W.  Rollins    .... 

T1 

H.    Yarboro    .  .  . 

1       i 

C.    Irvin    

.Cf\ 

.    Hatcher    

■  A. 

R    Elam    

,T 

.  A.   Nelson    .... 

P.    stough     . .  . 

..J. 

P.   Hamrick    .  . 

J. 

C.   Irvin    

.H. 

TV.   Busey    .... 

.H. 

M.  Webb    

.H. 

D.  Hufham 

•  H. 

M.  McHanaway 

.H. 

P     Hamrick    .  . 

•  H. 

A.    Speight    .... 

.H. 

C.  Hickson   .... 

.H. 

Dixon     

.  J. 

R. 

Dixon    

,T 

R 

Pannel]     

.J. 

R. 

Pannell     

.  J. 

R. 

Pann.ell     

.  J. 

R. 

Dixon     

.1 

K 

W.   Rollins    .  .  . 

.J. 

R. 

W.   Rollins   .  .  . 

.  J. 

W. 

M.    B  rry     . . . 

.  J. 

R. 

M.    Berrv     . .  . 

.  J . 

R. 

M.    B  rry     . .  . 

.J. 

R. 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.  J. 

R. 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.J. 

R. 

P.    Logan    .  .  . 

.  J . 

R. 

P.    Logan    . . . 

.  J. 

R. 

Poson    

.  .j  ■ 

R. 

H.    Yarboro    . . 

.  G. 

M 

H     Yarboro    .  . 

.    VX. 

M 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.  G. 

M 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.  G. 

M 

Dixon     

.  G 

M 

Dixon     

.  G. 

M 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.  B. 

H. 

W.  Rollins    .  .  . 

.  L. 

M. 

Dixon    

L 

M. 

Dixon    

L 

M. 

W.  Rollins    .  .. 

.B. 

H. 

Dixon     

.  B. 

H. 

L.    Stough    .  .  . 

.  L. 

M 

Dixon     

.  L. 

M. 

Dixon     

.  L. 

M 

Y.    Hamrick    . 

.  L 

M. 

Y.    Hamrick     . 

.  L. 

M. 

F.   Schenck    .  . 

.  L. 

M. 

F.   Schenck    . . 

.D. 

S. 

F.   Schenck    . . 

.D. 

S. 

F.   Schenck    .  . 

.D. 

s. 

F.   Schenck    . . 

.  D. 

s. 

F.   Schenck    . . 

.  D. 

s. 

F.   Schenck    . . 

.  D. 

s. 

F.    Schenck    .  . 

.D. 

s. 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 
Green 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 

Logan 
.  Webb 
,  Webb 
,  Webb 
.  Webb 
.  Webb 
,   Webb 

Bridg  s 
Lcgan 
Logan 
Lcgan 

Bridg  s 

Bridg  s 
Logan 
Lcgan 
Logan 
Logan 
Logan 
Logan 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 

Lovelace 


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KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION 


1892|Gastonia     G.    P.    Hamrick    H. 

1893|Boiling   Springs   J.    L.    Sproles    H. 

lR94|Shelby     A.    C.    Irvin    H. 

1895|Ee  hDhem     J.  D.  Hufman   H. 

1896|Lattimore    G.    P.    Hamrick    .  .  .  H. 

1897|New  Hope    A.    C.    Irvin    E. 

l'898.fSandy  Plains   ..  .T.    Dixon     E. 

1899|New   Prospect    .  .G.    M.    Webb     E. 

]900|Double    Springs      i.    L.    Limrick     ...  E. 

19-01 1 Ch rrvville    T.    Dixon     E. 

1902|Pleasant   Grove  R.   N.  Hawkins    ...  H. 
L'iO    Pleasant    Hill    .  .R.    F.     Treadway..A. 


1904 
1905 
1906 


Zoar     D.    F.    Putnam    ....A. 

Kings    Mountain  J.    S.   Farmer    A. 


Beaver   Dam    ...A.   H.    Sims    A. 

1907'Bessemer  City   .  .M.    E.   Parish    A. 

1908|New   Bethel    D    G.    Washburn    ..A. 

1909|Boiling   Springs  J.   J-   Beach    A. 

191'0iGrover    C.  A.   Jenkins    A. 

19n|Elizabeth     T.    M.    Hamrick    ....A. 

1912|Mt.    Zion    Wade    Bostic    A. 

1913!Zion      L.    W.    Swope    r. 

1914lPoplar  Springs    .  T      R.     Miller     F 

19 15 1  New    Hope    T. 

19K'i  Vaco    V5 

1917lFallston    ... 


C.   Holland   I. 

E.    Lowe    1. 


G.    Washburn     .  .  T. 

F.    Putnam     I . 

R.    Beach    r. 

M.    K ester    T. 

G    Camp    r. 

Elam     r. 

Green     r. 

Demons    I . 


A. 
R. 
L. 


1918|TTnion     D. 

L919|Sandy  Plains   .  .  .W. 

1920'Ross  Grove   J. 

19  21 1  Bethlehem      W. 

1929lOasir    W. 

i'923~Laitimore    T. 

1924|Double  Springs   .R. 

1925lShelby  1st Rush    Padgett    r. 

1926|Kings   Mtn.   1st.    G.    P.    Abernethy    .  ,T. 

1927lDouble  Shoals   .  .  Zeno    Wall     !. 

1928|Beaver   Dam    . .  .J.   L.   Jenkins    T. 

1929|Boiling    Springs    C.    L.    Black    I. 

1930 'Patterson   SpringWallace    Hartsell    .  .1. 

1931lZion      L-    Tj-    Jessup    T- 

19°?'New   Bethel    D.     F.    Putnam     .  .  .   1. 

1933|Paterson   Grove   T.    L.    Justice    T. 

1 904  TNTew   prospect   .  .  Z  no    Wall     I . 

1935lPoplar  Springs   .A.    G.    Sirgeant 


F.   Schenck    ....  D.  S.  Dovelace 

F.    Schenck    . . .  D.  S.    Lovelace 

F.    Schenck    . . .  D.  S.    Lovelace 

F.    Schenck    . . .  D.  S.    Lovelace 

F.    Schenck    .  .  .  D.  S.    Lovelace 

Y.    Webb    D.  S.    Lovelace 

Y.    Webb    D.  S.    Lovelace 

Y.    Webb    D.  S.    Lovelace 

Y.    Webb    D.  S.    Lovelace 

Y.    Webb    D.  S.    Lovelace 

F.    Schenck    . . .  D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    '  >.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.   Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.   Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    '>.  S.    Lovelace 

C.    Irvin    D.  S.    Lovelace 

W.    Suttle    r.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    I.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    T.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    I.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    1.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    I  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    r.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    T.  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    T  J.    Lattimore 

W.    Suttle    G.  G.    Page 

W.    Suttle    r4  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    G.  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    G.  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    G:  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    G  G.   Pas:.- 

W.    Suttle    G.  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    G.  G.   Page 

W.    Suttle    T.  V.    DeVenny 

W.    Sutt'e    I.  V.    DeVenny 

W     Suttee    T.  V.    DeVenny 

W.    Suttle    T.  V.    DeVenny 

W.    Suttle    T.  V.    DeVenny 

W.    Suttle    r.  V.    DeVenny 


Treasurer— 1851-1875— None  :  1877— B.    H.    Bridges;   1878-1883— None  ;   1884- 
1897—T    D     Lattimore;  1898-1899— J.   F.   Williams;  1900-1903— T.   K.  Barnett ; 
1905-191 3— H.   D.   Wilson;   1914-1933— Geo. 
Treasurer  were  consolidated. 


Blanton  ;  1933— Offices  of  Clerk  and 


38 


MINUTES 
OF  THE 

WOMAN'S  MISSIONARY  UNION 

OF  THE 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST 

ASSOCIATION 

August  29th— 1935 

MEETING  HELD  WITH 

GROVER  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

The  W.  M.  U.  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  met  in  its 
annual  session  Thursday,  August  29    with  Grover  Church. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  superintendent,  presided.  Mrs.  R.  P.  Hamby, 
of  Eastside,  conducted  devotional.  Cordial  words  of  welcome  were 
spoken  by  Mrs.  B.  A.  Harry,  of  Grover.  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  of  Shelby, 
responded.  The  Association  immediately  went  into  business  of  the 
session  with  the  roll  call  of  churches  and  reports  of  officers.  Twenty- 
six  churches  responded  to  the  roll  call.  Three  hundred  fifty  delegates 
and  visitors,  including  a  number  of  pastors,,  registered  during  the 
meeting. 

"Be  a  Recorder  Subscriber  or  Be  Ashamed"  was  read  by  Mrs. 
D.  F.  Hord  of  Kings  Mountain.  A  very  interesting  playlet  on  Personal 
Service  was  given  by  the  organizations  of  Boiling  Springs  Church. 

Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Mission  Study  Leader,  made  an  interesting 
report  of  her  work.  Rev.  C.  V.  Martin  pastor  of  the  Shelby  Second 
Church,  preached  the  missionary  sermon.  Mr.  Martin  used  for  his 
subject,  "The  Kind  of  People  Jesus  Wants."  Mr.  J.  W.  Costner  led  the 
closing  prayer. 

At  the  noon  hour  the  ladies  of  the  church  served  a  bountiful 
repast,  which  was  enjoyed  by  all  present. 

The  afternoon  session  opened  with  the  singing  of  "All  Hail  the 
Power  of  Jesus'  Name."  Mrs.  Joe  E.  Blanton,  Jr.,  conducted  the 
dewotional  and  Mrs.  Lawrence  Roberts  led  in  prayer.  Mrs.  John 
Wacaster  made  a  most  inspiring  talk  on  "Lifting  High  the  Banner" 
and  in  closing  presented  Dr.  J.  F.  Ray,  missionary  for  fifteen  years 
to  Japan.  Dr.  Ray  told  of  his  work  in  Japan  and  the  needs  of  the 
field.  Professor*  A.  C.  Lovelace,  president  of  Boiling  Springs  Junior 
College  spoke  on  "Christian  Education."  The  association  voted  unan- 
imously  to  give  the  scholarship  to  Magaret  Lee  Liles. 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

Dr.  J,  C.  Anders,  medical  missionary  to  Africa,  spoke  interest- 
ingly on  his  work  in  Africa.  Margaret  Wacaster,  of  Waco,  repre- 
senting the  Sunbeam  Bands  in  the  association,  was  presented  as 
winner  in  the  Stewardship  Contest.  Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  of  Lattimore, 
and  Mrs.  J.  A.  Clary  and  Mrs.  E.  H.  Moss  of  Waco,  favored  the 
association  with  special  music.  Resolutions,  expressing  thanks  to 
the  Grover  Church  for  its  gracious  hospitality  and  to  all  those  who 
took  part  on  the  program,  were  adopted  by  a  rising  vote.  Payer  by 
Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle. 

The  night  session  opened  with  the  song  "0  Zion,  Haste/'  followed 
by  prayer  by  Rev.  Rush  Padg'ett,  pastor  of  the  Grover  Church. 
Members  of  the  New  Hope  Church  conducted  an  inspiring  devotional. 

A  beautiful  pageant,  "The  Banner  of  The  Cross,"  was  given  by 
the  organizations  of  the  Grover  Church.  The  pageant  was  written  and 
directed  by  Mrs.  B.  A.  Harry.  Dr.  J.  C.  Anders  gave  a  most  interest- 
ing Stereopticon  Lecture  on  his  work  in  Africa.  This  was  quite  a 
fitting  climax  for  this  associational  meeting. 

The  following  officers  were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year:  Mrs. 
John  •  WTacaster  Waco,  superintendent;  Mrs.  W.  A.  Elam,  Dover, 
assistant  superintendent;  Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith,  Shelby  First,  secretary; 
Mrs.  -J.  A.  Liles,  Shelby  First,  corresponding  secretary;  Miss  Laline 
Griggs,  Ross  Grove,  treasurer;  Mrs.  W.  L,  Angel,  Shelby  First  mis- 
sion study  leader;  Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Shelby  Second,  young  peoples  lead- 
er; and  Mrs/Heywood  Moss,  Waco,  personal  service  leader. 

Divisional  Leaders  are:  Number  1  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling 
Springs;  Number  2,  Mrs.  John  Mauney,  Elizabeth;  Number  3,  Mrs. 
H.  H.  Gold,  Lattimore;  Number  4,  Mrs.  Jcmes  I.  Ware,  Oak  Grove; 
Number  5,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick    Fallston. 

The  next  meeting  will  be  held  with  the  Zion  Church  on  the  last 
Thursday  in  August,  1936.  Rev.  J.  F.  Ray  led  in  the  closing  prayer. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Supt. 
Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Cor.  Sec. 


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CHURCHES 


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2.  Bethlehem   

3.  Boiling   Springs    

4.  Buffalo    

5.  Carpenter   Grove    . . . 

6.  Casar     

7.  Double    Shoals    

8.  Double  Springs   

9.  Dover    

10.  Eastside    

11.  Elizabeth   

12.  Fallston    

13.  Flint   Hill    

14.  Grover    

15.  Kings    Mountain    First 

16.  Kings  Mountain  S'c'nd 

17.  Lattimore    

18.  Lawndale     

19.  Macedonia     

20.  Mount  Sinai   

21.  Mull    Chapel    

22.  New   Bethel    

23.  New  Hope   

24.  New  Prospect    

m  Norman  Grove   

p.  Northbrook     

27.  Oak  Grove   

28.  Patterson   Grove    . . . 

29.  Patterson    Springs    . 
10.  Pleasant  Grove   

31.  Pleasant  Hill 

32.  Pleasant  Ridge   

33.  Poplar    Springs     

If.  Ross   Grove    

35.  Sandy    Plains    

P.  Shelby   First    

37.  Shelby    Second    

38.  Union    

39.  Waco     

40.  Wallace  Grove    

41.  Zion   

42.  Zoar     

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R  |  1842 


|  1902 
1887 


R  |  1894 
V  ,1  1898 
R  |  1844 
T  |  1924 
T  |  1922 
1883 


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R   [I  1909 

V  |  1880 
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T  |   1910 

V  |  18©1 

V  |  1899 
T  !i  19 'JO 
R  "I  1851 
R  |  1923 
R  |  1818 

V  |  1873 
R  |  1854 
R  [l  1913 


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484|  331  101. 
440|  571   28  . 


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132| 
124| 


177|  12 
366 
432[ 

348|  36| 
462|  25 
183j  15 
152|  11 
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1897 

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156|     5|  7|... 

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Ross    Grove    

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Shelby   First    

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Union    

Wpco     

Wallace  Grove   

Zion    

Zoar     

Totals 

All  churches  own  houses 


1925  | 
1929  I 

1913  | 
1887 
1934 
1924 
1920  | 
1925  | 
1922  | 

1910  | 
1902  | 
1925  | 
1907  | 

1911  | 
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1915  | 


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1928  | 

1929  | 
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1873  I 
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1924  I 
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1923  | 
1879  | 
1929  I 
1915  | 
1929  | 
1906  | 

1912  | 
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TABLE  VI— The  Young  Peoples  Work 


CHURCHES 


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9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
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22. 
23. 
24. 
25. 
26. 
27. 
28. 


2nd 


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Boiling:  Springs 
Carpenter  Grove 
Double  Shoals  . 
Double    Springs 

Dover    

Eastside 

Elizabeth   

Ealston     

Grover      

Kings   Mtn.    1st"' 
Kings    Mtn. 
Lattimore 
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New    Bethel     

Pleasant    Hiil    

Pleasant    Ridge    ... 
Poplar  Snringa   .... 

R^ss    Grove    

Sandy    Plains    

Shelby    First    

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1 

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10.  Elizabeth      

11.  Paljston     

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19.  New   Hope    

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23.  Poplar   Grove    | 

24.  S-ndv    Plains    

25    Shelby    First     

26.  Shelby    Second    1 

27.  Waco       1 

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31   121.  ..1      6I...I   24|   42|... 

28    Zion              | 

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MINUTES 
OF  THE 


Kings  Mountain 

Baptist 

Association 

North  Carolina 


EIGHTY-SIXTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 


HELD  WITH  THE 

PLEASANT  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 
October  22-23, 1936 


The  Next  Session  Will  Be  Held  With  Bethlehem  Baptist 
Church,   October  21-22,   1937. 

Preacher:  Rev.  C.  V.  Martin  —  Alternate:  Rev  J.  L.  Jenkins 


MINUTES 
OF  THE 


Kings  Mountain 

Baptist 

Association 

North  Carolina 


EIGHTY-SIXTH  ANNUAL  SESSION 


HELD  WITH  THE 

PLEASANT  GROVE  BAPTIST  CHURCH 

October  22-23, 1936 


The  Next  Session  Will  Be  Held  With  Bethlehem  Baptist 
Church,    October   21-22,    1937. 

Preacher:  Rev.  C.  V.  Martin  —  Alternate:  Rev  J.  L.  Jenkins 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

INDEX 

ASSOCIATIONAL  DIRECTORY— 

Churches  and  Messengers 7 

Delegates  to  State  Baptist  Convention 7 

Denominational  Workers 10 

General  Board  of  Association 4 

General  Officers 4 

General  Officers  of  Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College  —    4 

General  Officers  of  B.  Y.  P.  U. 4 

Officers  of  Sunday  School  Association 4 

General  Officers  of  W.  M.  U. 4 

Ministers  Ordained  During  Year 6 

Ministerial  Students 6 

Ordained  Ministers  Not  Pastors 5 

Special  Committee 7 

Visitors 10 

Confessions  of  Faith 37 

Constitution 35 

EXTRA  SESSION 27 

REPORTS— 

Finance 30 

Old  Ministers'  Relief 28 

Resolution 29 

Temperance  and  Morals 29 

Treasurer's 31 

Historical  Table  Begins 38 

Our  Dead 34 

Program 3 

PROCEEDINGS  BEGIN 11 

REPORTS— 

Baptist  Training  Union 20 

Boiling  Springs  Jr.  College 24 

Co-operative  Program  &  Church  Finance 16 

Foreign  Missions 19 

General  Board 15 

Home  Missions 18 

Hospital 23 

Orphanage 12 

Religious  Literature 11 

State  Missions 17 

Sunday  School 21 

Woman's  Missionary  Union 13 

Special  Table 40 

Statistical  Tables  Begin 41 

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PROGRAM 

Session  of  1937 

Bethlehem  Church  —  October  21-22 

With  Chairman  of  Each  Standing  Committee  and  Preaching 

Appointees 

FIRST  DAY  —  FORENOON  SESSION 

9:30  A.  M. — Devotional,  Enrollment,  Announcements. 
9:50  A.  M. — Religious  Literature — Rush  Padgett. 
10:15  A.  M. — Woman's  Work — Mrs.  John  Wacaster. 
10:45  A.  M.— Mills  Home— D.  G.  Washburn. 
11:15  A.  M. — Miscellaneous  Business. 

11:30  A.  M  —  Introductory  Sermon— C.  V.  Martin— Alt.  J.   L. 
Jenkins. 

Afternoon  Session 
1 :30  P.  M. — Miscellaneous  Business. 

1 :50  P.  M. — Co-operative  Program  and  Church  Finance — W.  A. 
Elam. 
Missions — 

State — J.  L.  Jenkins 
Home— L.  W.  Cain 
Foreign — R.  P.  Hamby 
3:40  P.  M.— Closing  Worship 

Night  Session 
7:00  P.  M.— B.  T.  U.  Work— Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford 
8:00  P.  M.— Doctrinal  Sermon— R.  P.  Hamby— Alt.  B.  P.  Parks 
SECOND  DAY 
Forenoon  Session 
9:30  A.  M. — Devotional,  Reading  Minutes,  Miscellaneous  Busi- 
ness. 
10:00  A.  M.— Sunday  Schools— J.  W.  Costner 
10:30  A.  M. — Baptist  Hospital— A.  G.  Sargeant 
11:00  A.  M. — Christian  Education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior 

College — Zeno  Wall. 
11:50  A.  M.— •  Worship 

Afternoon  Session 
1:15  P.  M. — Short  Reports  and  Miscellaneous  Business 
1 :45  P.  M.— Old  Ministers  Relief— B.  P.  Parks 
2:10  P.  M. — Temperance  and  Public  Morals— Lawrence  Roberts 
2:40  P.  M.— Our  History— John  P.  Mull 
2:50  P.  M.— Our  Dead— C.  C.  Parker 
3:00  P.  M. — Closing  Inspirational  Address. 

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ASSOCIATIONAL  DIRECTORY 

oOo— 

GENERAL  OFFICERS  OF  ASSOCIATION 

J.  W.  Suttle,  Moderator Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  A.  Elam,  Vice-Moderator Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk-Treasurer Lawndale,  N.  C. 

John  P.  Mill,  Historian Shelby,  N.  C. 

S.  B.  Wilson,  Treas.  for  B.  S.  Junior  College Shelby,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  OFFICERS  OF  S.  S.  ASSOCIATION 

J.  W.  Costner,  Supt. ____  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

G.  T.  Cabaniss,  Associate  Supt. Rt.  5,  Shelby,  N.  C. 

Wyan  Washburn,  Secretary Shelby,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  OFFICERS  OF  W.  M.  U. 

Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  Supt. Cherryville,  N.  C. 

Mrs.  G.  P.  Smith,  Secretary Shelby,  N.  C. 

Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Cor.  Secretary Shelby,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  OFFICERS  OF  B.  Y.  P.  U. 

President,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Ledford Shelby,  N.  C. 

Vice-President,  W.  T.  Brown Shelby,  N.  C. 

Secretary-Treasurer,  Miss  Olla  Lee  Glascoe Shelby,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  OFFICERS  BOILING  SPRGS.  JUN.  COLLEGE 

President,  Geo.  J.  Burnett,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 
Business  Manager,  A.  I.  Jolley,  Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

GENERAL  BOARD  OF  THE  ASSOCIATION 

General  Officers— J.  W.  Suttle,  W.  A.  Elam,  J.  V.  DeVenny, 
John  P.  Mull,  S.  B.  Wilson,  J.  W.  Costner,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster, 
Mrs  L.  H.  Ledford,  Geo.  J.  Burnett 

Pastors— C.  J.  Black,  L.  W.  Cain,  W.  G.  Camp,  A.  L.  Camp- 
bell, R.  R.  Cook,  J.  V.  Fredrick,  R.  P.  Hamby,  J.  L.  Jenkins,  C. 
V.  Martin,  C.  H.  Padgett,  Rush  Padgett,  C.  C.  Parker,  B.  P.  Parks 
Lawrence  Roberts,  A.  G.  Sargant,  J.  O.  Summerlin,  L.  W. 
Swope,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  Zeno  Wall,  D.  G.  Washburn. 

Church  Representatives — Fletcher  McGrimes,  Mrs.  Jasper 
Green,  J.  C.  Randle,  W.  P.  Hernden,  J.  H.  Jones,  P.  M.  Hord, 

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Win.  Turner,  G.  C.  Hamrick,  S.  T.  Carpenter,  E.  L.  Propst,  C.  A. 
Brittain,  H.  E.  Peeler,  Andy  Warlick,  C.  M.  Spangler,  J.  C. 
Washburn,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  Chas.  I.  Dover,  L  B.  Nolan,  W.  P. 
Craig,  S.  Lester  Roberts,  Chas.  W.  Spake,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Spurling, 
J.  C.  Royster,  Mrs.  Marie  Carroll,  D.  F.  Hard,  I.  E.  Campbell, 
R.  O.  Ellis,  L.  Y.  Putnam,  Pearl  Turner,  C.  A.  Eddins,  G.  C.  Hord, 
Mrs.  Robt.  Cline,  R.  G.  Turner,  L.  H.  Gibson,  Mrs.  Ida  Allen, 
Margaret  Hord,  W.  T.  Warlick,  Lloyd  Boggs,  Guy  Lackey,  J.  F. 
Ellie,  Elam  McSwain,  Mrs.  W.  P.  Lovelace,  J.  W.  Seism,  Forest 
Hord,  G.  M.  Borders,  D.  B.  Lowery,  R.  L.  McSwain,  Furman 
Wright,  Frank  Cornwell,  Hill  Lowery,  Lewis  McSwain,  O.  C. 
McSwain,  Lee  Dehrew,  Thurman  Hamrick,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  T.  O. 
Wiggins,  C.  C.  Walker,  Horace  Easom,  M.  A.  Spangler,  G.  V. 
Hawkins,  W.  T.  Brown,  G.  A.  Green,  C.  E.  Withrow,  J.  L.  Hord, 
Mrs.  Guy  Harrelson,  Clyde  Owens,  Cora  Gettys,  J.  W.  Irvin,  G. 
T.  Cabaniss,  C.  L.   Hollifield,  Cecil  Humphries. 

For  list  of  Pastors  and  Sunday  School  Superintendents  see 
extra  table. 

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Ordained  Ministers  —  Not  Pastors 

W.  D.  Bostic Shelby,  N.  C. 

J.  D.  Bridges Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  T.  Brown Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  C.  Campbell Shelby,  N.  C. 

R.  L.  Chaney Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

J.  V.  DeVenny Lawndale,  N.  C. 

J.  M.  Goode Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

J.  A.  Hallman Earl,  N.  C. 

Hue  Harrell Lattimore,  N.  C. 

J.  G.  Hicks Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

J.  J.  Hicks Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Blanchard  Home Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Paul  Home Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

H.  H.  Honeycutt Earl,  N.  C. 

Durham  Hughes . 

W.  S.  Jones Lattimore,  N.  C. 

J.  F.  Moss Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

D.  F.  Putnam Shelby,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Redmond Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

Harry  M.  Roberts Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

L.  B.  Seism Kings  Mountain,  N.  C. 

D.  A.  Tedder Shelby,  N.  C. 

Marvin   Turner   

John  M.  Walker Boiling  Springs,  N.  C. 

C.  P.  Wright Lattimore,  N.  C. 

W.  H.  Wall Shelby,  N.  C. 

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MINISTERIAL  STUDENTS 
Name  Church  Institution 

Nolan  Howington Beaver  Dam Wake   Forest 

W.  F.  McGinnis Beaver  Dam Wake   Forest 

Lawrence  Blanton Boiling  Springs B.  S.  Junior  College 

Woodrow  Hill Boiling  Springs B.  S.  Junior  College 

B.  L.  Hamrick Calvary B.  S.  Junior  College 

G.  L.  Royster Double  Shoals S.  B.  Theo.  Seminary 

Pamer  Brooks Double  Springs Wake   Forest 

C.  O.  Greene Double  Springs Wake   Forest 

Carl   G.    Mauney Elizabeth Baptist  Bible  Institute 

Hue  Harrell Lattimore Wake   Forest 

L.  R.  Whitaker Mull  Chapel Wake   Forest 

J.  A.  Philbeck Mull  Chapel Wake   Forest 

Herman  Petty Sandy  Plains S.  W.  Theo.  Seminary 

Edwin  Spangler  __Shelby  First Mars  Hill  Junior  College 

Paul  Bullington  _Shelby  Second B.  S.  Junior  College 

Marlowe  Stroup  _Shelby  Second B.  S.  Junior  College 

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ORDAINED  DURING  THE  YEAR 

Hue  Harrill Lattimore  Church 

Regular  Committees  Appointed  During  The  Session 
Enrollment— Fred  Washburn,  E.  G.  Clark,  Chas.  Hord,  J.  S. 
Gillespie. 

To   Nominate  S.  S.  Associational  Officers — C.  V.  Martin, 
Horace  Easom,  J.  W.  Blalock. 

To  Nominate  Trustees  of  B.  S.  Junior  College — S.  A.  Mc- 
Murry,  Raymond  Hord,  J.  W.  Irvin,  Joe  E.  Blanton,  W.  T.  Brown. 

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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

On   Time,   Place  and   Preachers  for  Next  Session — G.  V. 
Hawkins,  J.  C.  Washburn,  P.  A.  Whisnant. 

On  Associational  Finance — Wilbur  Wilson,  L.  H.  Ledford, 
G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

For  Chairmen  of  Standing  Committees  to  write  reports  for 
next  session  see  program  elsewhere. 

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SPECIAL  COMMITTEES 
Special  committee  on  support  of  a  foreign  missionary  or 
missionaries  and  to  report  to  the  General  Board  of  the  Associa- 
tion— R.  P.  Hamby,  W.  D.  Bostic,  Mrs.  John  Wacaster,  J.  L. 
Jenkins,  and  A.  G.  Sargeant. 

Historical  Commission  continued  from  last  year — John  P. 
Mull,  C.  J.  Black,  and  J.  W.  Suttle. 

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DELEGATES  TO  STATE  BAPTIST  CONVENTION 
Geo.  J.  Burnett,  G.  V.  Hawkins,  B.  T.  Falls 

oOo 

LIST  OF  CHURCHES  AND  MESSENGERS 
BEAVER  DAM— Millard  Wilson,  Albert  McGinnis,  J.  W.  Humph- 
ries, Z.  W.  Howington,  Yates  McGinnis,  S.  C.  Hamrick, 
Virgil  Weaver. 
BETHLEHEM— J.  W.  Blalock,  C.  A.  Spearman,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Mc- 

Swain,  Piccola  Blalock. 
BOILING   SPRINGS— J.   H.   Jones,   George   J.   Burnett,   J.   F. 
Moore,  F.  B.  Hamrick,  A.  I.  Jolly,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  E.  B. 
Hamrick,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jenkins,  R.  D.  Hord,  G.  J.  Hamrick. 
BUFFALO— P.  M.  Hord. 

CALVARY— Sylvanus  Gardner,  R.  E.  Moss,  G.  C.  Hamrick. 
CARPENTER  GROVE— J.  E.  Huffman,  J.  M.  Carpenter. 
CASOR— Guy  Warlick,  A.  A.  Richards,  H.  E.  Peeler,  Mrs.  C.  C. 

Warlick,  O.  T.  Carpenter. 
DOUBLE  SHOALS— J.  W.  Costner,  Andy  Warlick,  C.  M.  Spang- 

ler,  A.  L.  Spangler,  Clyde  Cornwell. 
DOUBLE  SPRINGS— C.  M.  Bridges,  Fred  R.  Washburn,  J.  C. 

Washburn,  J.  S.  Gillespie,  L.  V.  Wright,  F.  E.  Greene. 
DOVER — Frank    Hutchins,    Mrs.    Clyde   Bridges,   Mrs.   Harley 
Waddell,  Mrs.  Delia  Miller,  H.  C.  Queen. 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

EASTSIDE— Mrs.  Boyd  Upton,  Ethel  Upton,  Mrs.  Pearl  Davis, 

ELIZABETH— Mrs.  A.  C.  McClure,  Mrs.  S.  B.  Wilson,  Chas.  W. 
Spake,  P.  M.  Mauney,  S.  Lester  Roberts,  Mrs.  Julius  Mull, 
Mrs.  Mack  Spake. 

FALLSTON— Clem  Royster,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick,  Mrs.  E.  G. 
Spurling,  J.  C.  Royster,  D.  E.  Hoyle. 

FLINT  HILL— L  N.  Harrill,  L.  V.  Blanton,  Carl  Weaver,  Gilbert 
Ledbetter. 

GROVER— Mrs.  Rush  Padgett,  C.  A.  Mullinax,  Evelyn  Mulli- 
nax,  Mrs.  V.  J.  Hardin,  Mrs.  B.  A.  Harry. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  (First)— Mrs.  Marie  .Cornwell,  D.  F. 
Hord,  W.  A.  Williams,  R.  C.  Gold. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  (Second)— Miss  Ivey  Culberson,  Clyde 
Gladden,  Hoyt  Tate,  Horace  Wright,  I.  J.  Falls,  Bessie 
Parker,  Mrs.  S.  O.  Kirby,  Mrs.  A.  A.  Jolly. 

LATTIMORE— Mrs.  N.  B.  Lee,  R.  G.  Adams,  N.  B.  Lee,  S.  C.  Har- 
rill, C.  P.  Wright,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Blanton,  R.  L.  Hunt,  Mrs.  J. 
W.  Horn. 

LAWNDALE— Mrs.  G.  C.  Eskridge,  J.  W.  Towery,  C.  F.  South- 
ard, Mrs.  W.  D.  Wesson. 

MACEDONIA— J.  F.  Dickson,  Mrs.  J.  F.  Dickson,  Mrs.  Paul 
Home,  Florence  Ellison,  Ola  Moss. 

MOUNT  SINAI— L.  R.  Putnam,  L.  Y.  Putnam,  Gay  Putnam. 

MULL  CHAPEL— L.  R.  Whitaker,  J.  F.  Clark,  C.  A.  Eddins,  O. 
A.  Bowen,  Elsie  Eddins. 

NEW  BETHEL— David  Beam,  Frank  Elam,  D.  A.  Cline,  W.  W. 
Lattimore,  T.  B.  Hord. 

NEW  HOPE— R.  G.  Turner,  B.  Austell,  Mrs.  R.  L.  Nichols,  Re- 
becca Austell. 

NEW  PROSPECT— Yates  Spurling,  D.  M.  Beam,  E.  G.  Clark, 
Margaret  Hord,  M.  C.  Beam. 

NORMAN  GROVE— Mrs.  J.  P.  Boggs,  Alex  Cook,  W.  T.  War- 
lick. 

NORTHBROOK— T.  G.  Lackey,  Frank  Ellis,  Z.  Z.  Warlick, 
Hattie  Dellinger. 

OAK  GROVE— Mrs.  W.  P.  Lovelace,  Jas.  S.  Ware,  Riley  Allen. 

PATTERSON  GROVE— T.  W.  Beam,  Ben  Bridges,  Thurman 
Seism,  Albert  Hamrick. 

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PATTERSON  SPRINGS— Harriet  Roberts,  Mildred  Camp,  L.  F. 
King,  G.  M.  Borders,  Minnie  King. 

PLEASANT  GROVE— V.  A.  Gardner,  C.  E.  Elliott,  W.  F. 
Hamrick,  Chesley  Hendrick,  Carence  Costner,  L.  F.  Ham- 
rick,  R.  L.  McSwain,  P.  E.  Costner. 

PLEASANT  HILL— B.  P.  Barrett,  J.  J.  Neal,  Helen  Roberts. 

PLEASANT  RIDGE— J.  J.  Spurling,  W.  E.  Walker,  Mrs.  D.  O. 

McSwain,  Posey  C.  Blanton,  C.  A.  Jones. 

POPLAR  SPRINGS— Bernice  Lemons,  J.  D.  Elliott,  J.  B.  Wal- 
lace, A.  T.  Hamrick,  W.  W.  Jones. 

ROSS  GROVE — Joe  E.  Blanton,  Mrs.  L.  A.  Cabaniss,  L.  H.  Led- 
ford,  Mrs.  Geo.  E.  Spurling,  D.  L.  Houser,  Mrs.  Lawrence 
Roberts. 

SANDY  PLAINS— J.  P.  Walker,  O.  C.  Bowen,  W.  A.  Williams, 
T.  O.  Wiggins,  C.  C.  Walker,  J.  B.  Petty,  P.  A.  Whisnant. 

SHELBY  (First)— J.  F.  Ledford,  A.  J.  Dedmon,  S.  A.  McMurry, 
S.  A.  Washburn,  R.  E.  Campbell,  J.  Mc  Green,  J.  H.  Quinn, 
A.  W.  McMurry,  Horace  Easom,  B.  T.  Falls,  V  A.  Costner, 
Jno.  P.  Mull,  O.  V.  Hamrick*  Mrs.  M.  A.  Spangler,  Mrs. 
J.  A.  Liles  Mrs.  Lola  Love,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Pendleton,  Mrs. 
S.  A.  McMurray,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup. 

SHELBY  (Second)— H.  L.  Boheler,  C.  O.  Bridges,  C.  A.  Mor- 
rison, Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Mrs.  E.  C.  Randall,  Aileen  Jones, 
Mrs.  G.  V.  Hawkins,  T.  W.  Roberts,  Will  Bridges,  Mary 
Abernathy. 

UNION— R.  L.  Weathers,  J.  O.  Blanton,  G.  A.  Green,  C.  E.  With- 
row,  Elmer  Withrow. 

WACO— J.  L.  Hord,  W.  G.  Hord,  J.  L.  Putnam,  John  Wacaster, 
P.  J.  Hdndrick. 

WALLACE  GROVE— Yates  Wiggins,  John  Wallace,  Clyde  Owens 
S.  J.  Gettys. 

ZION— Frank  Cornwell,  M.  G.  Cabaniss,  Grady  Wilson,  Walter 
Davis,  J.  W.  Irvin,  G.  T.  Cabaniss. 

ZOAR— C.  L.  Allen,  C.  L.  Hollifield,  C.  S.  Bridges,  C.  C.  Allen, 
O.  L.  McSwain. 


::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

All  resident  pastors  were  present  and  only  one  non-resident, 
J.  V.  Fredrick  of  Macedonia,  was  absent.  The  following  minis- 
ters, members  of  our  churches,  who  are  not  in  the  pastorate 
were  present:  W.  D.  Bostic,  W.  T.  Brown,  J.  D.  Bridges,  J.  V.  De- 
Venney,  J.  A.  Hallman,  J.  G.  Hicks,  Paul  Home,  L.  B.  Seism, 
John  M.  Walker,  C.  P.  Wright,  W.  H.  Wall. 

General  denominational  workers  present  and  rendering 
acceptable  service:  Miss  Emma  Leachman,  field  worker  of  the 
Home  Mission  Board,  Atlanta,  Ga.;  W.  P.  Crouch,  educational 
secretary  of  our  State  General  Board,  Raleigh,  N.  C. ;  J.  A. 
MacMillan,  editor  of  Charity  and  Children,  Thomasville,  N.  C, 
R.  F.  Terrell,  field  representative  of  the  Biblical  Recorder,  Ral- 
eigh, N.  C.  M.  A.  Adams  of  the  United  Dry  Forces  of  our  state 
was  present  and  spoke  on  this  subject. 

Visitor  from  the  neighboring  associations: 
Sandy  Run— C.  H.  Padgett,  C.  T.  Plybon,  Mrs.  C.  T.  Plybon,  Mrs. 
A.  V.  Hastings,  T.  T.  Long,  Mrs.  T.  T.  Long,  A.  M.  McKin- 
ney,  W.  K.  Wyatt,  D.  I.  Padgett 
Buelue  Ridge— W.  R.  Grigg,  P.  L.  Phillips,  D.  N.  Walker 
Catawba  River — Rev.  Mr.  Webb  of  Calvary  Church 
Morganton — Mrs.  Laura   Ross 
Green  River — Dewey  Hodge 
Gaston— J.  H.  Brendel,  Mrs.  G.  Y.  Tate 
Mecklenburg — R.  L.  Lemons,  Mrs.  Adams,  T.  D.  Allen,  Mrs.  T.  D. 

Allen 
South  Fork— W.  P.  Biggerstaff,  Mrs.  W.  P.  Biggerstaffff 
North  Greenville,  S.  C. — Jas.  A.  Howard 
Pickens,  S.  C— Thomas  C.  Holland 


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PROCEEDINGS 

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First  Day  —  Forenoon  Session 

The  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association  met  in  its  eighty- 
sixth  annual  session  on  October  22,  1936,  with  the  Pleasant 
Grove  Church.  The  exercises  began  at  9:30  A.  M.,  with  singing 
"All  Hail  The  Power  of  Jesus  Name"  and  "On  Jordan's  Stormy 
Banks  I  Stand".  Prayer  was  offered  with  R.  L.  Lemons  leading. 
"How  Firm  A  Foundation,  Ye  Saints  of  the  Lord/'  was  sung. 

On  motion  it  was  voted  that  the  delegates  present  and  regis- 
tering shall  constitute  this  Association.  The  published  program 
was  adopted  as  the  order  of  business. 

L.  W.  Swope  and  C.  C.  Parker  were  formally  recognized  as 
new  pastors.  A  number  of  visitors  were  also  recognized  and 
are  listed  elsewhere  in  this  minute. 

Calvary  Church  of  West  Shelby,  recently  organized,  through 
its  pastor,  H.  E.  Waldrop,  asked  for  admission  as  a  member  of 
this  body.  On  a  statement  and  recommendation  by  Zeno  Wall, 
the  church  was  voted  into  our  membership  and  the  right-hand 
of  fellowship  was  extended  by  Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  to  the 
pastor  and  delegates. 

The  report  on  Religious  Literature  was  read  by  W.  A.  Elam, 
and  adopted  after  being  spoken  to  by  Bro.  Elam  and  R.  F.  Terrell, 
circulation  manager  of  the  Biblical  Recorder. 

RELIGIOUS  LITERATURE 

Religious  literature  is  a  subject  so  broad  and  also  of  such  grave 
importance  that  one  cannot  even  make  a  creditable  report  in  such  a 
brief  space  allotted. 

By  religious  literature  we  mean  that  literature  that  inspires  the 
heart,  informs  and  purifies  the  mind  and  feeds  the  soul  on  religious 
matters.  We  regret  to  report  that  taken  as  a  whole,  religious  lit- 
erature is  not  given  its  rightful  place  in  our  lives. 

Religious  literature  includes,  First,  the  Bible,  which  is  most  im- 
portant of  all  and  should  be  studied  carefully  and  prayerfully.  Then 
there  are  the  multiplied  thousands  of  books  some  of  which  are  of  the 
highest  importance  in  building  Christian  character.  Some  of  these 
books  are  of  little  value.  One  must  be  careful  in  the  selection  even 
of  religious  books.    Also  there  is  the  literature  of  the  Sunday  School 

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that  comes  pouring  from  the  presses  to  help  us  understand  the  word 
and  the  way  of  the  Lord. 

One  of  the  most  powerful  forces  and  far  reaching  agencies  for 
promoting  information  and  inspiration  among  the  people  is  the  de- 
nominational paper  published  in  each  of  the  States  of  the  Southern 
Baptist  Convention.  Every  home  where  it  is  at  all  possible  should 
be  receiving  one  or  more  of  these  papers. 

Special  mention  must  be  made  of  our  own  Biblical  Recorder, 
published  in  Raleigh,  N.  C.  For  more  than  a  hundred  years  now, 
the  Biblical  Recorder  has  sought  to  serve  the  Baptists,  of  North  Car- 
olina and  the  world.  The  Biblical  Recorder  seeks  to  bring  to  our 
people  weekly  a  summary  of  Baptist  news.  It  seeks  to  give  Chris- 
tian and  Baptist  interpretation  of  the  events  of  the  day.  It  seeks  to 
record  the  work  and  achievements  of  our  Christian  schools,  B.T.U.'s, 
W.M.U.'s,  Bible  Schools,  the  Layman's  work  and  the  work  of  |the 
churches  in  general.  It  carries  news  of  our  missionaries,  around  the 
world  and  informs  the  reader  what  is  being  accomplished  by  his  con- 
tributions. 

The  Recorder  is  published  by  a  Company  composed  of  sixty  four 
Baptists  who  are  doing  all  in  their  power  to  make  the  paper  of  in- 
terest and  worth  while.  They  make  no  money  from  the  publication 
of  the  Recorder.  Many  times  these  sixty  four  men  have  had  to  go 
in  their  pockets  and  make  up  deficits  in  order  that  the  Biblical  Re- 
corder might  continue  to  serve  the  people. 

The  price  is  only  Two  Dollars  per  year,  and  by  the  club  plan  One 
Dollar  and  Fifty  Cents  per  year. 

J.  S.  Farmer  is  the  efficient  editor;  Dr.  George  W.  Paschal,  con- 
tributing editor,  and  R.  F.  Terrell,  circulation  manager. 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

1.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  there  is  so  much  sinful  and  seduc- 
tive literature  literally  girdling  the  globe,  we  urge  that  we  put  forth 
greater  effort  than  ever  before  to  counteract  this  evil  by  placing  all 
religious  literature  possible   in  our  homes. 

2.  That  a  day  be  observed  in  all  the  churches  each  year  to  stir 
up  the  mind  and  conscience  on  the  subject  of  religious  literature. 

3.  That  we  get  at  least  ten  per  cent  of  our  church  membership 
and  much  more  where  possible,  to  subscribe  to  the  Biblical  Recorder. 

oOo 

The  following  report  on  Baptist  Orphanage  was  read  at  this 
point  by  Rush  Padget. 

BAPTIST   ORPHANAGE    OF   NORTH    CAROLINA 

In  the  fifty  years  of  the  existence  of  the  Baptist  Orphanage  the 
growth  has    been   constant   and   gratifying.     Aid   has   been  rendered 

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to  more  than  a  thousand  children  and  accumulated  asseta  have  ex- 
ceeded a  million  dollars. 

Dec.  31,   1935,  there  were  at  Thomasville  473  children. 
At  Kennedy  Home  there  were  135  children. 
Mothers'  aid  in  40  homes  for  154  children. 
Total,  762  children. 

FARM   ACTIVITIES 
Eggs  produced  at  14c  dozen.       Market  was   25c. 
Milk  produced  at  lie  a  gallon.     Market  was  45c. 
Meat  produced  at  4c  pound.      Market  was  25c. 

The  health,  education  and  religious  life  is  far  above  the  average 
for  the  state.  From  50  to  100  applications  are  received  a  month  and 
the  Orphanage  is  constantly  embarrassed  by  having  to  turn  so  many 
away.  Children  are  received  between  the  ages  of  2  and  12,  and  are 
dismissed  according  to  preparation  rather  than  age. 

In  response  to  the  call  of  so  many  homeless  children,  may  we 
be  more  constant  in  our  once  a  month  collection  in  the  Sunday  School 
and  more  liberal  in  our  offering  at  Thanksgiving.  Only  one  church 
failed  to  contribute  last  year. 

This  report  was  adopted  after  discussion  by  the  writer  and 
by  J.  A.  McMillan  of  Thomasville  who  is  editor  of  the  Orphanage 
paper,  Charity  and  Children. 

The  congregation  joined  in  singing  "I  Am  Thine,  O  Lord", 
after  which  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  read  the  report  of  W.  M.  U. 
work,  and  called  to  the  platform  Miss  Emma  Leachman  of  the 
Home  Mission  Board  who  spoke  on  this  very  important  field  of 
Christian  service.  The  report  was  then  adopted. 
REPORT  ON  W.  M.  U. 

And  Jesus  came  and  spake  unto  them  saying,  All  power  is  given 
unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth,  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations 
baptising  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I.  have 
commanded  you  and,  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end 
of  the  world.     Matt.  28:  18-20. 

Again  he  said  unto  them  (his  disciples)  Ye  shall  be  witnesses 
unto  me  both  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and 
unto  the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth. 

Surely  the  verses  just  read  describe  very  clearly  the  field  in  which 
we  as,  his  followers  are  to  work. 

"Ye  shall  be  witnesses  in  Jerusalem"— that's  our  own  home,  our 
church,  our  community,  our  association. 

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'In  all  Judea" — means  our  own  state. 

"And  in  Samaria" — would  mean  our  great  Southern  Baptist 
Convention,  embracing  18  Southern  states. 

"And  unto  the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth" — would  mean  all 
other  countries  and  nations  not  mentioned  above.  Are  we  being 
true  to  the  commission  given  us? 

Have  we  heard  and  heeded  that  command  "Go  ye"? 

What  does  the  word  "Missions"  mean?  Does  it  not  mean  telling 
the  lost  of  Christ  ?  Winning  the  lost  to  Christ,  wherever  they  may  be 
— in  our  asociation,  state,  southland  or  in  far  away  heathen  lands? 

There  is  no  other  organization  doing  as  much  toward  carrying 
out  this  great  commission  as  the  W.  M.  U.  That's  her  object,  hejr 
purpose,  her  plan — and  whenever  any  W.  M.  U.  organization  starts 
doing  something  else  it  ceases  to  be  a  missionary  society. 

Our  W.  M.  U.  covers  a  wide  field  of  service  and  seeks  to  promote 
all  denominational  causes.  Added  to  these  we  find;  helping  maintain 
a  training  school  at  Louisville;  mothering  and  schooling  the  mission- 
aries children  who  have  been  returned  to  America;  playing  the  part 
of  the  Good  Samaritan  through  personal  service,  and  making  special 
offerings  to  state,  home  and  foreign  missions. 

Our  Lottie  Moon  Christmas  offering  last  year  amounted  to  over 
two  hundred  twenty  five  thousand  dollars.  The  W.  M.  U.  program 
is  built  around  the  words,  GO,  GIVE,  SERVE  and  PRAY— therefore 
it  cannot  fail. 

The  work  in  our  own  association  moves  ever  on.  The  outstand- 
ing day  in  the  year  is  our  "Day  of  Prayer,"  a  day  set  apart  for  the 
reading  of  God's  word  and  praying.  The  date  of  this  day  of  prayer 
for  this  year  is  Dec.  4th.  We  are  helping  two  girls  this  year  at 
Boiling  Springs. 

We  are  proud  of  what  we  have  accomplished,  but  ashamed  we 
have  left  so  much  undone.  Therefore,  we  continue  to  ask  for  your 
encouragement,  co-operation  and  prayers. 

The  W.  M.  U.  is  an  organization  of  your  church  that  has  heard 
and  heeded  the  command  "Go  ye."  Is  giving  of  its  time,  talents, 
money  and  possessions.  Is  seeking  to  serve  everywhere  possible  and 
might  be  called  the  praying  unit  of  the  church. 

We've  received  the  command,  weVe  heeded  the  call,  we've  caught 
the  vision,  we're  trying  to  bring  His  Kingdom  in,  but  until  that  glad 
day  we  say— in  the  words  of  the  W.  M.  U.  hymn: — 

"Lead  on,  0  King  Eternal!     The  day  of  march  has  come: 
Henceforth  in  fields  of  conquest,  Thy  tents  shall  be  our  home. 
Thro'  days  days  of  preparation,  Thy  grace  has  made  us  strong, 
And  now,  0  King  Eternal,  We  lift  our  battle  song. 

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"Lead  on,  0  King  Eternal!  Till  sin's  fierce  war  shall  cease, 
And  holiness  shall  whisper,  The  sweet  amen  of  peace. 
For  not  with  swords  loud  clashing,  Nor  roll  of  stirring  drums, 
But  deeds  of  love  and  mercy,  The  heavenly  kingdom  comes. 

"Lead  on,  0  King  Eternal!  We  follow,  not  with  fears; 

For  gladness  breaks  like  morning,  Where'er  thy  "face  appears. 

Thy  cross  is  lifted  o'er  us;  We  journey  in  its  light: 

The  crown  awaits  the  conquest:  Lead  on,  0  God  of  Light." 

oOo 

Under  the  head  of  miscellaneous  business,  D.  G.  Washburn 
pastor  of  the  entertaining  church  welcomed  the  body  and  made 
informing  announcements.  Some  committees  were  named  by 
the  moderator.. 

Selections  were  rendered  by  the  Boiling  Springs  College 
Glee  Club. 

W.  G.  Camp  took  charge  of  the  service  for  the  annual  Intro- 
ductory sermon.  Gen.  22:1-19  was  read  and  the  dealings  of  God 
with  Abraham  used  as  a  basis  for  suggestive  lessons  and  stirring 
appeals  for  present  day  conduct  and  service. 

The  forenoon  session  closed  with  prayer  led  by  Rush  Padgett 

oOo 

Afternoon  Session 

The  B.  S.  Glee  Club  again  entertained  with  song.     Prayer 

was  offered  by  W.  D.  Bostic.  I 

A  short  summary  of  the  work  of  the  General  Board  of  the 

Association  for  the  past  year  was  read  by  the  Clerk  and  approved 

for  publication. 

SUMMARY  OF  WORK  OF  THE   GENERAL   BOARD 
The  General  Board  of  the  Association  has;  held  monthly  meetings 
through  the  year.  These  have  been  attended  regularly  by  about  half 
of  the   pastors   and   by  representatives    from   about   twenty   of   the 
churches.  Others  have  been  in  occasional  attendance, 

A  portion  of  each  session  is  devoted  to  worship.  Consideration  is 
also  given  to  the  several  phases  of  our  denominational  work.  The 
Board  has  endorsed  and  encouraged  different  movements  looking  to 
the  enlargement  and  strengthening*  of  these  enterprises.  Among  those 
may  be  mentioned  the  statewide  W.  M.  U.  meeting  held  in  Raleigh  in 
March,  the  meeting  of  Sunday  school  workers  held  in  Hickory  also  in 
March,  the  called  sessions  of  the  Association  held  in  May  and  August, 
aand  the  simultaneous  training  classes  held  in  the  churches  in  Sep- 
tember. 

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At  the  September  meeting  of  the  board  it  was  voted  to  recommend 
to  this  Association  that  steps  be  taken  looking  to  the  better  financing 
of  the  Associational  Sunday  school  work  by  asking  the  churches 
to  provide  for  gifts  to  this  work  of  not  leas  than  five  cents,  per  S.  S 
membership.  At  the  October  meeting  a  special  committee  was  named 
to  make  recommendations  to  this  Association  looking  to  the  financial 
support  of  a  foreign  missionary  by  special  gifts  from  our  churches. 

The  following  reports  were  then  read  in  the  order  published. 
The  first  by  A.  G.  Sargeant,  the  second  by  C.  V.  Martin,  the 
third  by  D.  G.  Washburn  and  the  fourth  by  J.  L.  Jenkins. 

CO-OPERATIVE  PROGRAM  AND  CHURCH  FINANCE 

1.  The  conquest  of  the  world  for  Christ  is,  and  always  has  been, 
a  co-operative  undertaking.  Its  origin  was  among  a  few  humble  folk 
who  were  moved  by  an  inward  compelling  power  to  make  their  risen, 
saving,  compassionate  and  ever  present  Lord  known  to  the  ends  of 
the  earth.  Our  co-operative  program  today,  among  Southern  Bap- 
tists, can  only  succeed  when  it  is  moved  by  the  same  inward  compelling 
power. 

What  strength  there  is  in  knowing  that  more  "Than  a"  million 
Southern  hearts  are  linked  together  in  a  common  ^purpose! 

How  we  are  lifted  beyond  our  own  horizon  and  made  to  feel  the 
strength  of  world  citizenship!  May  we  never  get  away  from  the  co- 
operative idea  for  all  the  world  purposes  of  Christ. 

May  we,  here  today,  accept  as  our  task  for  the  year  the  enlisting 
of  the  other  two-thirds  of  our  membership  who  are  having  no  part  in 
this  around  the  world  missionary  effort. 

2.  We  are  coming  into  a  new  day  when  Bible  people,  who  are 
Bib-e  ''born",  living  in  the  Bible  belt,  will  dare  to  build  Bible  churches, 
financed  on  the  Bible  plan.  There  is  evidence  among  our  people  that 
this  question  of  Stewardship  is  beginning  to  catch  fire. 

Some  advantages  of  the  Bible  plan  are: — 

Its  motive  is  love. 

It  brings  joy. 

It  demands  the  practice  of  stewardship  in  the  spending  of  the 

other  nine-tenths. 
It  is  God's  plan.  *'.."" 

It  blessesi  the  life.      Puts  victory  in  the  veins. 
Places  in  partnership  with  God. 
The  whole  man  is  enlisted. 
It  acts  as  a  refiner's  crucible  for  other  sins. 
Puts  fight  into  soldiers  of  the   Cross. 
It  works. 

We  suggest  that  sometime  during  each  year  every  member  of 
every  Baptist  church  be  ask  3d  to  answer  two  questions: 

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First,  Will  you  tithe  your  income? 

Second,  Will  you  bring  all  the  tithe  into  the  church? 

0O0 

REPORT  ON  STATE  MISSIONS 

We  are  glad  to  report  that  the  work  known  as  STATE  MISSIONS 
is  ascending  the  mountain  of  success.  This  is  due  greatly  to  the 
succesful  leadership  of  Secretary  M.  A.  Huggins.  State  Missions~now 
embraces  the  following  activities:  Brother  M.  0.  Alexander  is  work- 
ing as  General  Missionary.  His  work  isi  that  of  working  with  the 
pastors  and  churches  in  an  endeavor  to  increase  the  spirit  of  Missions* 

This  board  gives  aid  to  weak  churches  by  helping  to  support  the 
pastors,  etc. 

This  boar  dis  doing  what  it  can  to  aid  churches  here  and  there 
in  lifting  debts  on  buildings,  constructing  new  buildings,  and  repair- 
ing others. 

This  board  is  doing  what  it  can  to  aid  churches  here  and  there 
County.     The  appropriation  for  this  work  is  now  "around"  $2,800. 

Then,  there  is  the  work  with  our  Negro  brothers.  Brother  M.  A. 
Huggins  has  this  to  say  in  the  North  Carolina  Baptist  Annual  of  1935: 
"You  authorized  last  year  the  resumption  of  some  co-operative  work 
among  our  Negro  brothers.  The  Board  was  authorized  to  make  an 
appropriation  sufficient  to  cover  at  least  one-half  the  salary  of  an 
able  man.  This  the  Board  did."  Mr.  Huggins  says,  when  writing 
about  the  worker  that  was  chosen  for  this  work,  ^^He  has  given  him- 
self with  abandon  to  the  strenuous  task  of  arousing,  enlisting  and  un- 
ifying the  host  of  about  250,000  Negro  Baptists  of  the  state." 

Let  us  not  forget  the  great  work  that  is  being"  done  at  the  Oteen 
Mission.  First,  there  is  the  work  within  the  hospital  itself.  There 
are  800  patients,  all  of  them  tubercular.  This  Board  supports  one  of 
God's  men  in  this  all  important  work. 

Second,  there  is  the  work  among  the  wives  and  children  0f  the 
men  in  the  community  adjoining  the  hospital.  Six  years  ago  we  built 
a  little  church  to  serve  the  families  of  these  men.  Many  of  them 
could  say,  "Thank  God  for  this  place  of  worship,"  for  there  they  have 
found  comfort  in  the  time  of  need. 

The  Convention  committed  the  whole  matter  of  providing  for  Pas- 
tors' Schools  and  Conferences  to  this  Board.  These  are  held  in  va- 
rious parts  of  the  state. 

It  is  under  the  supervision  of  this  Board  that  the  Sunday  School, 
B.  T.  U.  and  Student  Work  of  our  state  successfully  moves  on. 

RECOMMENDATION 
That  every  church  observe  State  Mission  Day  on  the  fourth  Sun- 
day m  October  or  at  some  time  during  the  year. 

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HOME  MISSION  REPORT 

When  Jesus  wanted  to  arouse  the  interest  of  his  disciples  in  the 
evangelization  of  their  homeiand  and  His,  He  said:  "Lift  up  your  eyes 
and  look  upon  the  fields  that  are  white  unto  harvest."  It  was  the 
appeal  of  spiritual  need  at  close  range. 

That  appeal  is  ours  today.  Twenty  two  million  souls  out  ctf 
Christ  here  in  the  homeland,  cry  out  to  us  for  the  bread  of  life. 

There  are  10,000,000  Negroes  here  at  our  doors  looking  to  us 
for  help.  Five  million  foreigners  spiritually  marooned  on  our  shores, 
they  are  a  challenge  to  our  passion  for  the  lost. 

Cuba,  in  poverty  and  spiritual  despair,  holds  out  to  us  its  hands 
in  mute  appeal.  On  every  hand  wherever  we  turn,  there  is  the  plea 
of  the  under-privileged.  The  man  without  a  chance  here  in  the  home- 
land gropes  his  way  in  spiritual  night. 

Evils  are  increasing,  spiritual  death  is  spreading,  the  clouds  of 
spiritual  darkness  are  thickening.  Right  here  in  the  land  we  love  a 
Pagan  civilization  is  developing. 

In  Oklahoma  and  New  Mexico  more  than  150,000  Indians  will 
never  have  a  chance  if  the  Home  Mission  Board  does  not  send  them 
the   Gospel. 

There  are  225,000  Spanish-speaking  people  in  New  Mexico  who 
will  never  know  about  Jesus  asi  a  personal  Savior  unless  some  one 
goes  to  them  with  the  New  Testament  story  of  God's  love. 

Eight  hundred  thousand  Mexicans  on  this  side  of  the  border  will 
struggle  on  in  their  spiritual  night  unless  we  can  send  missionaries  to 
preach  the  Gospel  to  them. 

The  great  Acadian  section  in  French  Louisiana,  with  its,  more  than 
six  hundred  thousand  souls,  will  be  deprived  of  a  Savior  if  missiona- 
ries of  the  New  Testament  are  not  sent  to  them. 

Millions  of  people  in  our  growing  cities,  in  congested  industrial 
centers  and  in  remote  sections  now  unchurched,  will  remain  unchurched 
if  we  do  not  enlarge  our  Home  Mission  Program. 

The  mountain  sections  of  our  homeland  with  their  seven  million 
five  hundred  thousand  souls,,  will  remain  in  dire  spiritual  need  if  we 
do  not  heed  their  call  for  the  bread  of  life. 

These  are  some  of  the  most  important  fields  "of  our  Home  Mis- 
sion Board.  Our  Board  with  its  two  hundred  eighty-three  missiona- 
ries, is  doing  a  marvelous  work,  but  we  are  just  touching  as  it  were, 
the  hem  of  the  garment.  We  urge  you  to  enlarge  your  offerings  to 
this  great  cause. 

Again  we  invite  you,  churches  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Association, 
to  lift  up  your  eyes  and  look  upon  the  fields  in  the  homeland  that  are 
white  unto  the  harvest. 

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FOREIGN  MISSION  REPORT 

The  purpose  of  our  Lord's  vicarious  death  on  the  cross  was  to 
save  a  lost  world  from  sin  and  His  program  as  given  in  Matt.  28:18- 
20  was  to  give  "all  the  word  to  all  the  world"  and  His  only  plan  for 
carrying  out  this  world-embracing  commission  is  given  in  these  words: 
"As  the  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you." 

A  great  majority  of  the  churches  in  the  Kings  Mountain  Associa- 
tion are  failing  to  carry  out  this  great  commission  and  it  behooVes 
us  as  pastors  and  laymen  to  pause  and  ponder  over  our  condition  and 
to  take  steps  to  carry  out  our  Lord's  command.  We  have  in  the  Kings 
Mountain  Association  13,578  church  members  who  gave  last  year  for 
all  local  purposes  only  $5.55  per  member  per  year.  These  13  and  a 
half  thousand  gave  to  missions,  education  and  benevolence  only  $1.18 
per  capita  per  year,  or  less  than  2  1-2  centst  per  week.  They  gave  to 
the  co-operative  program  less  than  43  1-2  cents  per  capita  for  the 
year  or  less  than  one  penny  per  week. 

These  13,578  members  gave  less  than  20  1-2  cents  per  capita  to 
foreign  missions  per  year,  or  less  than  one-half  penny  per  week! 
These  facts  are  humiliating,  to  say  the  least. 

Therefore,  your  committee  would  recommend: 

1.  That  all  the  pastors  and  churches  in  this  great  association  put 
on  an  adequate  program  to  carry  out  the  Lord's  program.  We  would 
suggest  that  every  church  have,  during-  the  coming  year,  a  stewardship 
revival. 

2.  That  we  urge  our  people  to  join  the  Hundred  Thousand  Club 
and  help  to  lift  the  debt  from  our  foreign  mission  board. 

3.  That  the  Kings  Mountain  Association  at  this  session  lay 
plans  for  supporting  at  least  one  missionary  on  the  foreign  field. 

These  reports  were  discussed  somewhat  briefly  by  the  writ- 
ers, and  more  at  length  by  Geo.  J.  Burnett  recently  chosen  presi- 
dent of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College;  by  Miss  Emma  Leach- 
man  of  the  Home  Mission  Board;  and  by  W.  P.  Crouch  of  the 
General  Board  of  our  State  Convention.  They  were  then  adopted 
as  read. 


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Some  miscellaneous  items  were  disposed  of  and  announce- 
ments made  by  Pastor  Washburn. 

The  doxology  was  sung  and  the  afternoon  session  closed 
with  prayer  and  benediction  led  by  Pastor  Webb  of  the  Calvary 
Church  of  Morganton. 

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Night  Session 

"Wonderful  Words  of  Life"  and  "Have  Thine  Own  Way'' 
were  used  as  opening  songs.    W.  A.  Elam  led  in  prayer. 

The  exercises  of  the  hour  were  directed  by  Mrs.  L.  H.  Led- 
ford,  Associational  B.  T.  U.  leader.  The  report  that  follows  was 
read  and  on  motion  to  adopt  was  spoken  to  by  Mrs.  Ledford, 
The  officers  of  the  general  organization  were  presented  to  the 
audience.  Lists  of  the  churches  forming  divisional  groups  were 
read  and  the  several  group  leaders  presented.  A  duet  was  sung 
by  Misses  Cornwell  and  Lutz,  juniors  of  the  Zion  Union.  All 
members  of  B.  T.  U.  organizations  in  the  audience  stood  for  rec- 
ognition. Wyan  Washburn,  regional  leader  was  introduced  and 
spoke  to  the  report,  which  was  then  adopted. 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  ASSOCIATIONAL  B.  T.  TJ.  REPORT 

The  young  people*  in  our  Baptist  churches  have  an  organization, 
the  Baptist  Training  Union,  that  is  far  reaching  in  its  influence,  both 
for  the  present  and  the  future.  Not  only  is  this  organization  for  the 
young  people,  but  in  the  last  few  years  the  Adult  Union  hasi  come 
into  its  place  of  proper  emphasis  and  is  making  a  fine  contribution  to 
the  B.  T.  U.  work  in  our  own  association.  For  nearly  30  years  the 
B.  T.  U.  has  grown  by  leaps  and  bounds.  New  methods  and  plans,  have 
been  introduced  from  time  to  time  in  order  to  meet  the  needsi  of  the 
Christians  and  the  creation  of  the  Adult  Union,  as  already  mentioned, 
has  been  of  untold  value  to  the  work. 

In  our  Kings  Mountain  Association  there  are  approximately  100 
unions  with  nearly  2,000  members  enrolled  and  21  churches  with 
General  Organizations.  Most  of  the  uinons  have  held  one  study 
course  during  the  past  year.  At  our  Associational  B.  T.  U.  conven- 
tion it  was  voted  to  divide  into  eight  districts,  just  as  the  Sunday 
School  is  divided.  This  was  done  with  a  Group  Director  for  each  of 
the  groups.  Quarterly  meetings  are  being  held  in  each  group  at 
which  time  interesting  programs  are  given  by  the  different  churches. 

Our  Assjociational  B.  T.  U.  convention  was  held  with  the  First 
Baptist  Church,  Kings  Mountain,  June  7,  1936,  with  a  large  number 
of  our  churches  represented  and  an  interesting  land  helpful  program 
was  rendered.  Our  meeting  for  next  year  will  be  held  with  the  Ross 
Grove  Church. 

Our  aim  for  this  year  is  to  organize  a  union  in  every  church  and 
to  further  emphasize  the  necessity  of  a  General  Organization  in  our 
churches;. 

We  ask  for  the  cooperation  of  every  pastor  and  all  who  are  in- 
terested in  the  work  and  training  of  our  young  Christians  that  we 
may  go  forward  and  that  God  will  continue  to  "bless  us. 

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"Higher  Ground"  was  sung  by  the  congregation.  The  Doc- 
trinal Sermon  of  the  session  was  delivered  by  Zeno  Wall.  Eph., 
chapter  4  was  read.  The  Unity  of  the  Church,  a  necessary  and 
logical  result  of  the  oneness  of  God,  formed  the  theme  of  the 
sermon. 

B.  P.  Parks  closed  the  service  with  prayer  and  benediction. 

— 0O0 

Second  Day  —  Forenoon 

"Send  the  Light"  and  "There  Is  A  Name  I  Love  To  Hear" 
were  used  as  opening  hymns.  Lawrence  Roberts  led  in  prayer. 
"Bread  of  Heaven"  was  sung. 

The  record  of  yesterday's  proceedings  was  read  and  correct- 
ed. 

Announcement  was  made  concerning  a  joint  ordination  ser- 
vice for  young  ministers  soon  to  be  held  at  Double  Springs 
Church. 

W.  A.  Elam  made  announcement  concerning  the  annual 
enlistment  and  enrollment  effort  among  the  churches.  On  motion 
it  was  agreed  to  hold  a  rally  meeting  of  representatives  from  all 
of  the  churches  at  Shelby  First  Church  on  Thursday  evening, 
November  5  to  further  this  object. 

The  following  report  on  Sunday  Schools  was  read  and 
spoken  to  by  j.  W.  Costner  who  based  his  discussion  of  the 
parable  of  the  wise  and  foolish  virgins.  Moderator  Suttle  also 
spoke  briefly  and  the  report  was  adopted. 

REPORT  ON  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS 

In  bringing-  you  this  report  which  marks  the  close  of  my  seventh 
year  as  your  humble  servant,  one  as  associate  superintendent  and  six 
as  superintendent,  I  can  truthfully  say  the  Tiappiest  days  of  my  life 
have  been  these,  as  I  have  gone  over  and  over  this  great  association 
trying  to  speak  and  teach  in  the  interest  of  my  Lord's  Word. 

I  have  no  desire  to  appear  conspicious  in  this  report,  just  to 
bring  you  facts  and  figures  as  a  report  of  our  stewardship  which  we 
trust  will  first  be  approved  by  our  Heavenly  Father,  and  then  by  you. 
We  are  still  conscious  that  the  teaching  of  God's  word  is  second  only 
to  preaching  Hisi  Word.  Hon.  Josephus  Daniels  recently  said  "that 
the  preacher  of  our  generation  finds  /the  Sunday  School  not  only  a 
right  arm,  but  the  very  foundation  for  effective  church  work,  and  that 
the  Sunday  School  holds  a  position  second  only  to  the  pulpit.'' 

We  have  held  during  the  associational  year  eleven  association- 
wide  and  eight  group  meetings  in  the  interest  of  the  Sunday  School 

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work  in  this  association,  with  the  following  results  numerically:  At- 
tendance for  the  year  at  the  meetings — Pastors,  73;  Superintendents, 
160;  Teachers,  541;  Group  Superintendents,  48;  Deacons,  430;  Church- 
es represented,  322;  Total  attendance  for  the  year,  3,766;  an  average 
attendance  at  the  meetings  alone  of  313  5-6  per  month.  The  week 
of  Sept.  13-20  was  designated  by  the  pastors'  conference  and  the  gen- 
eral board  as  simultaneous  training  week.  The  churches  under  the 
initiative  of  Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  and  Pastor  C.  V.  Martin  launched 
the  third  consecutive  movement  to  send  your  humble  servant  to 
Ridgecrest  Baptist  Assembly  for  a  week  of  training  preparatory  for 
this  strategic  task  of  enlisting  every  church  in  the  week  of  training. 
This  was  done  in  a  superb  way  and  your  Superintendent  was  made  to 
rejoice  to  know  that  the  people  here  were  not  only  ready  but  anxious 
for  him  to  have  this  week  of  training  and  inspiration  up  in  the  Land 
of  the  Sky. 

Upon  my  return  from  this  provided  training  the  churches  were 
all  soon  lined  up  ready  for  one  of  the  greatest  weeks  of  training  that 
a  locally  directed  association  ever  did  in  North  Carolina.  All  our  di- 
rectors save  five  were  local.  Those  who  helped  in  a  marvelous  way, 
backed  by  the  100  per  cent  of  every  pastor,  church,  group  and  gen- 
eral superintendents,  the  associate  superintendents,  the  associational 
secretary  and  our  fine  county  paper,  The  Cleveland  Star,  are  as  fol- 
lows: Jno.  P.  Mull,  Rev.  A.  G.  Sargeant,  E.  A.  Lawhon,  Joe  E.  Blanton, 
Rev.  L.  W.  Cain,  Walter  Davis,  Rev.  W.  A.  Elam,  Rev.  R.  P.  Hamby, 
Paul  Wilson,  Rev.  Lawrence  Roberts,  O.  P.  Hamrick,  J.  G.  Hicks,  Rev. 
J.  V.  DeVenny,  Rev.  J.  V.  Frederick,  Rev.  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Judge  Bynum 
E.  Weathers,  Rev.  L.  W.  Swope,  Rev.  B.  P.  Parks,  N.  L.  Whisnant, 
E.  A.  Hoyle,  L.  B.  Seism,  Rev.  J.  W.  Suttle,  Jno.  A.  Hallman,  Rev.  D. 
G.  Washburn,  Rev.  W.  E.  Lowe,  W.  C.  Spake,  Mrs.  Elvie  Jones,  Mrs;. 
L.  H.  Ledford,  A.  L.  Calton,  Wyan  Washburn,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  G.  T. 
Cabaniss,  Livingtson  Williams,  M.  L.  Turner,  J.  W.  Irvin,  Fletcher 
McGinnis,  Paul  Bullington,  Rev.  W.  L.  Scott,  Mrs..  L.  W.  Cain. 

Workers  from  outside  the  association — Gainor  E.  Bryan,  Rev. 
W.  H.  Barfield,  Misses  Vonnye  Heath  and  Lillian  Kurtland  all  of 
Georgia,  and  Rev.  fB.  B.  Brooks  from  the  Sandy  Run  Asociation. 
Number  attending  all  44  classes  for  week — 5,691.  With  requsts  for 
awards  numbering  616.  Total  number  reached  in  all  meetings  and 
the  week  of  training  for  the  year  9,451. 

Your  superintendent  has  made  83  visits  over  the  asociation,  and 
has  traveled  a  distance  of  2,356  miles;  has  mailed  1410  pieces  of  mail 
during  the  year,  counting  the  mail  of  Secretary  Washburn.  No  record 
has  been  kept  of  telephone  calls. 

We  have  received  from  thirty  of  the  churches  along  with  all  other 

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special  offerings  $262.00.  Thirteen  of  the  churches  have  failed  to 
support  the  work  financially.  Our  miscellaneous  expenses  over  and 
above  travel  and  postage  was  $87.40,  which  included  printing,  secre- 
tary's expense,  programs  and  many  other  numerous  expenses  that 
are  kept  on  record  but  space  here  will  not  permit  their  being  placed 
in  this  report. 

Had  it  not  been  for  those  who  have  remained  faithful  to  our  sup- 
port both  in  finances  and  prayer  as  well  as  the  fine  co-operation,  we 
would  have  been  forced  to  fall  by  the  wayside  with  broken  spirits. 
But  not  so!  We  have  been  able  to  do  all  the  necessary  office  work 
along  with  the  work  in  general  with  a  full  consciousness,  that  told  us 
of  the  love,  sympathy,  support  and  co-operation  of  our  fellow-Chris- 
tians, who  bade  us  to  look  toward  the  future  in  the  interest  of  telling 
the  glad  news  to  a  great  host  of  unreached  men,  women,  boys  and 
girls,  who  need  to  hear  the  story  of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

We  salute  you  today  in  His  name,  and  stand  ready  to  help  bring 
His  kingdom  to  pass.    Your  support,  love  and  prayers  coupled  with  a 
Christ-like  spirit  of  co-operation  will  have  no  small  part  in  the  success 
of  this  work  during  the  coming  days  and  years. 
0O0 

The  report  on  Baptist  Hospital  was  read  ,and  adopted  after 
discussion  by  the  writer,  Lawrence  Roberts.  Some  remarks  were 
also  made  by  W.  H.  Wall. 

THE  NORTH  CAROLINA  BAPTIST  HOSPITAL 

The  North  Carolina  Baptist  Hospital,  Inc.,  located  at  Winston- 
Salem,  North  Carolina,  is  owned  and  controlled  by  the  Baptist  denom- 
ination in  North  Carolina,  and  is  state  wide  in  its  service.  In  the 
year  1935,  3753  patients  entered  the  hospital.  They  came  from 
Cherokee  county  on  the  extreme  west  and  New  Hanover  in  the  extreme 
eastern  part  of  the  state,  and  from  almost  every  section  of  the  state 
between  these  points — to  be  exact,  67  counties  were  represented  this 
last  year. 

According  to  reports  so  far  ^this  year,  they  will  ha've  about  4,000 
patients,  and  of  this  number  almost  one-half  will  be  part-pay  and 
free  patients.  Last  year  the  hospital  did  a  little  more  than  14,000  free 
days  of  service.  This  year,  as  they  are  now  running,  'they  will  have 
a  little  more  than  that  number.  The  hospital  will  have,  at  the  pres- 
ent rate,  19,932  part-pay  and  free  days,  or  1,458  free  and  part-pay 
patients.  This,  with  'the  present  capacity,  cannot  be  increased  as 
they  are  running  as  full  as  possible. 

The  hospital  received  from  the  Duke  Endowment  last  year 
a  little  more  than  $14,000.  Apart  from  this  they  depend  upon  the 
churches  and  Sunday  Schools,  through  i;heir  Mother's  Day  offerings, 

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for  the  caring  of  this  vast  number  of  free  and  part-pay  patients.  Last 
year — 1935 —  thirty  one  of  our  churches  gave  |441.37  for  the  hospital 
work.  Eleven  churches  did  not  contribute  to  '"this  work.  This  year — 
1936 — thirty  gave,  four  had  no  report,  and  nine  dicT  not  give  anything. 

Friends  of  the  Hospital,  S.  S.  classes,  W.  M.  U.,  W.  M.  S.,  Sun- 
beam Societies  and  others,  send  sheets,  towels,  tray  covers,  napkins, 
and  piece  goods.  However,  there  does  not  come  enough  from  this 
source  to  supply  the  need.  The  hospital  will  be  glad  to  send  a  list 
of  the  needs  to  those  who  request  it. 

The  hospital  has  a  fine  staff  of  sixty-six  doctors  and  surgeons; 
also,  a  school  in  which  nurses  are  trained  with  ^the  Christian  idea  of 
service. 

Let  every  church  in  the  Kings  Mountain  association  this  year 
make  an  offering  to  the  Baptist  Hospital  on  Mother's  Day.  Also  let 
the  different  organizations  give  a  supply  of  linen.  May  each  Chris- 
tian pray,  give  and  sacrifice  for  this  and  every  other  work  of  thq 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

0O0 

The  report  that  follows  was  read  by  R.  P.  Hamby  and  adopt- 
ed after  discussion  by  the  writer  and  Geo.  J.  Burnett,  president 
of  the  Junior  College.  The  attached  financial  statement  from  S.  B. 
Wilson,  treasurer  of  the  institution,  was  read  for  information 
and  publication. 

REPORT  ON  CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION— BOILING  SPRINGS 
JUNIOR  COLLEGE 

Christian  education  is  the  cornerstone  of  our  western  civiliation. 

Christian  education  is  the  cornerstone  of  our  western  civilization. 
Christian  Education  is,  indeed,  part  of  Christ's  world  program.  Chris- 
tian education  is  education  with  Christ  in  the  center  of  the  teaching 
and  learning  process.  Education  that  is  Christian  does  not  crowd 
Christ  out;  it  crowns  him.  Christian  education  does  not  hamper  the 
spirit  of  missions  and  world  evangelism,  it  fosters  them.  It  gives  them 
words  with  wings  and  fleetness  of  foot  'to  preach  the  unsearchable 
riches  of  Christ.  It  uplifts  and  enheartens.  It  does  not  destroy  the 
morals  of  our  country.  It  is  the  mighty  arm  of  the  gospel  that  gives 
illumination  and  light.  Christian  education  by  its"  very  genius  pro- 
duces self-sacrificing  men.  Christian  education  leads  us  into  the 
glorious  light  of  the  'truth  as  it  is  revealed  in  Christ. 

Our  Christian  schools  are  the  lighthouses  of  our  civilization.  The 
Lord  Jesus  taught  His  disciples  for  three  consecutive  years  and  more. 
The  intensity  of  this  three  year  period  has,  been  pronounced  by  some 
as  equivalent  in  value,  and  surpassing  in  content,  the  whole  scholastic 

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life  of  a  modern  youth  who  has  completed  grammar  school,  high  school, 
college,  seminary  or  university  course.  In  the  order  of  our  American 
institutions  the  home  was  first-born,  the  Christian  school  second,  the 
Church  third,  and  the  State  fourth.  Education  is  still  dependent 
upon  one  or  all  of  these  institutions. 

Most  of  our  Baptist  schools  were  born  in  the  pinch  of  poverty 
and  cradled  in  the  uses  of  adversity.  Someone  has  said  "The  soul 
of  education  is  the  education  of  the  soul".  This  is  the  true  function 
of  Christian  education  and  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College.  Another 
defined  an  American  Christian  College  as  ''Mark  Hopkins  on  one  end 
of  a  log  and  his  student  on  the  other  end,"  learning  the  way  of  life. 
The  significant  thing  about  any  institution  is  not  its  equipment  ma- 
terially but  its  atmosphere  spiritually.  Christ  reared  no  earthly  tem- 
ples but  his  folowers  fill  the  world.  He  wrote  no  books  but  the  world 
is  filled  wfth  books  about  him.  Personality  consecrated  to  God  and 
dedicated  to  the  highest  human  welfare  and  service  is  Christian  edu- 
cation in  action.  We  would  not  decry  any  good  system  of  State  educa- 
tion. We  would  heartily  commend  it,  but  the  Christian  must  go  be- 
yond it.  Roger  Babson  says,  "We  grow  not  by  starting  where  others 
start,  but  by  starting  where  others  stop."  Again  he  asserts,  'The 
greatest  difficulty  confronting  our  young  people  is  that  they  have  the 
spending-  power  of  giants  and  the  earning  power  of  babies."  Christian 
education  seeks  and  finds  an  adjustment  for  this  economically  unbal- 
anced manner  of  life. 

Thomas  Jefferson,  who  wrote  the  Declaration  of  Independence, 
said,  "If  a  people  expect  to  be  ignorant  and  free  they  expect  what 
never  can  be."  Jefferson  considered  the  founding  of  the  University 
of  Virginia  the  paramount  accomplishment  and  the  crowning  victory 
of  his  whole  life.  Out  of  the  halls,  of  thisi  institution  came  one  of  the 
most  brilliant  pioneers  of  Southern  Baptist  life  and  Christian  educa- 
tion, John  Albert  Broadus. 

Jesus  is  designated  by  Dr.  H.  H.  Home  as  "The  Master  Teacher/ 
Forty  five  times  the  title  of  "Teacher"  ia  applied  to  Jesus  in  the  four 
Forty-five  times  in  the  New  Testament  the  verb  "teach"  is  used  by 
gospels.  Christianity  is  bo'th  a  preaching  and  a  teaching  religion, 
the  evangelists  to  describe  Jesus'  convrsations  and  discourses  to  in- 
r^Tc^^r  discipIes  and  the  masses-  Our  education  MUST  be  made 
CHKlbriAN;  and  religion  is  caught  not  "taught."  Dr.  James  B.  Gam- 
brell  had  a  quaint  way  of  saying  -One  example  is  worth  a  thousand 

+7°rS'  Ji  ?  iS  GXaCtly  the  P0int  about  a11  religious  and  moral 
teachers.  What  we  do  speaks  so  louldy  they  cannot  hear  what  we  say. 
Woodrow  Wilson  declared  "the  Christian  College  is  a  lighthouse  of 
civilization."    We  must  get  and  train  our  share  of  the  more  than  forty 

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five  millions  of  the  youth  who  are  enrolled  in  the  schools  of  America. 
Christian  education  is  the  only  type  of  education  that  places  proper 
evaluation  upon  the  material  world.  It  likewise  gives  primacy  to  the 
spiritual 

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FINANCIAL  STATEMENT  OF  BOILING  SPRINGS 

Boiling:  Springs    $  57.93      Patterson  Grove  22.24 

Double  Shoals  7.50      Patterson  Springs    2.00 

Double  Springs  ....     24.44      Ross  Grove 59.00 

Dover 29.35       Sandy  Plains 27.55 

Eastaide  92.17       Shelby  Second 61.25 

Elizabeth  .... 16.42      Union 10.00 

Fallston 6.10      Zion  50.00 

Flint  Hill  9.00  

Grover  13.60      Total  amount  received       729.82 

Kings     Mountain,  First  f  169. 34      Paid  to  Boiling  Springs      615.^3 

Lattimore  25.00  

Macedonia 20.00       Total  amount  now 

New  Prospect  26.93  on  hand  113.98 

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Announcements  were  made  and  the  closing  prayer  of  the 
morning  was  offered  by  C.  C.  Crow  of  the  Sandy  Run  Association 

oOo 

Afternoon  Session 

The  closing  session  opened  with  singing  and  prayer  led  by 
T.  C.  Holland.  The  report  of  the  committee  on  time  place  and 
preacher  for  next  sessions  reported  and  the  report  was  adopted; 
see  program  published  elsewhere  in  this  minute. 

Trustees  for  B.  S.  Junior  College  were  nominated  by  the 
committee  and  elected  as  follows:  B.  T.  Falls,  E.  Y.  Webb,  W.  H. 
Hudson,  Mrs.  Rush  Stroup,  M.  A.  Spangler,  and  A.  W.  McMurry. 

Associational  Sunday  School  officers  were  nominated  and 
elected;  see  Associational  directory.  After  statements  by  C.  V. 
Martin  and  Moderator  Suttle,  an  offering  amounting  to  $34.27 
was  made  to  aid  the  associational  S.  S.  work. 

The  moderator  made  an  appeal  in  behalf  of  D.  F.  Putnam, 
a  disabled  minister  and  an  offering  was  made  for  his  benefit 
amounting  to  $15.00. 

A  list  of  appointees  to  prepare  the  routine  reports  for  next 
session  was  read  by  the  moderator.  See  program  for  next  session. 

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General  officers  were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year;  see  asso- 
ciational  directory. 

After  a  statement  by  the  moderator,  the  historical  com- 
mission named  at  a  former  session  were  continued. 

The  clerk  read  a  report  on  called  sessions  of  the  associa- 
tion, which  was  approved  for  publication.  He  also  read  his 
report  as  treasurer,  which  was  accepted. 

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EXTRA  SESSIONS 

During  the  year  two  extra  sessions  of  the  Association  were 
held,  one  at  Kings  Mountain  with  the  First  Church  on  May  31. 
jand  one  at  Boiling  Springs  on  August  3. 

Moderator  J.  W.  Suttle  was  not  present  at  the  Kings  Moun- 
tain meeting.  J.  P.  Mull  presided  over  the  forenoon  session  and 
Vice-Moderator  W.  A.  Elam  over  that  of  the  afternoon.  Thirty- 
four  churches  were  represented  and  eleven  pastors  were  present 
for  all  or  a  part  of  the  exercises. 

The  meeting  was  called  for  worship  and  inspiration.  In  the 
opening  of  the  forenoon,  D.  G.  Washburn  led,  reading  from 
Luke  6:12  and  Mark  3:13-15  and  speaking  of  the  method  used  by 
Jesus  in  preparing  for  important  work.  Prayer  was  offered 
with  J.  L.  Jenkins  leading.  Lawrence  Roberts  led  in  the  opening 
devotion  of  the  afternoon.  John  12:23-33  was  read,  and  W.  A. 
Elam  was  called  to  lead  in  special  prayer  and  confession  for 
spiritual  cleansing  and  temporal  blessings. 

The  prepared  program  was  carried  out  in  part.  J.  W.  Irvin 
and  Mrs.  John  Wacaster  discussed  "What  the  members  expect 
of  the  pastor"  in  his  pulpit  ministration  and  in  his  conduct  in 
every  day  life.  R.  P.  Hamby  spoke  of  "The  Ideal  Deacon"  with 
special  reference  to  what  he  should  not  be. 

After  reading  2  Kings  6:1-7  and  prayer  led  by  R.  P.  Hamby, 
J.  L.  Jenkins  spoke,  citing  several  affirmative  answers  to  the 
question  "Should  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College  Live?'' 

The  afternoon  session  for  the  most  part  was  given  over  to 
Cale  K.  Burgess  of  Raleigh  representing  the  United  Dry  Forces, 
who  delivered  a  strong  address  setting  forth  some  of  the  evils 
of  strong  drink  and  the  importance  of  prompt  and  decided  action 
against  those  evils. 

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During  the  day  a  collection  amounting  to  $9.61  was  taken 
for  incidental  expenses  of  the  meeting,  and  one  of  $11.71  to  aid 
the  dry  cause. 

The  closing  prayer  was  offered  by  J.  C. Meigs  of  Pageland, 
South  Carolina. 

The  meeting  of  August  3  was  called  as  a  business  session  to 
consider  problems  concerning  the  financing  of  Boiling  Springs 
Junior  College.  Twenty-nine  of  the  churches  were  represented  in 
this  meeting.  After  discussion  it  was  voted  that  $7,000.00  be 
raised  for  this  purpose  during  the  next  school  year.  It  was  also 
voted  that  this  sum  be  pro-rated  to  the  several  churches  by  the 
promotion  committee  appointed  last  year  on  the  basis  of  what 
each  church  gave  to  denominational  causes  exclusive  of  the  Or- 
phanage, each  church  having  the  privilege  of  raising  the  assign- 
ment to  the  satisfaction  of  its  own  membership.  The  money  so 
realized  is  to  be  sent  to  Sam  B.  Wilson  of  Shelby  the  elected 
treasurer  of  this  fund. 

The  following  report  was  read  by  L.  W.  Cain;  discussed  by 
Bro.  Cain  and  by  Mrs.  Blanton  and  adopted  as  read. 

REORT  ON  OLD  MINISTERS  RELIEF 

The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  of  the  Southern  Baptist  Conven- 
tion, located  in  Dallas,  Texas,  should  find  a  large  place  in  the  thought 
of  every  Baptist  in  the  South.  They  should  make  it  a  matter  of  prayer, 
of  study,  and  of  co-operative  effort. 

The  Board  facesi  the  task  of  providing  food,  clothing  and  shelter 
for  thousands  of  ministers  who  have  grown  old  in  the  service  of  Christ. 
Too,  it  provides  aid  to  the  widows  of  ministers  who  have  gone  to  their 
Heavenly  home.  The  upturned  faces  and  outstretched  hands  of  these 
veterans  of  the  Cross  should  appeal  to  the  generosity  of  the  people 
of  our  churches.  The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  is  now  asking  that  a 
special  ''Fellowship  Offering"  be  taken  by  each  church  at  least  once  a 
year  in  connection  with  the  observance  of  the  Lord's  Supper.  This 
contribution  should  be  sent  through  the  State  office  like  all  other 
offerings,  but  marked  "Special  Fellowship  Offering  for  Ministerial 
Relief".  This  makes  possible  the  sending-  of  thousands  of  more  dollars 
to  these  aged  and  dependent  ministers. 

The  Relief  and  Annuity  Board  has  already  paid  to  aged  ministers 
and  widows,  since  it  was  organized  in  1918  nearly  three  millions  of  dol- 
lars in  benefits,  in  addition  to  accumulating  a  reserve  and  endowments 
of  four  and  a  half  million  dollars!. 

In  conclusion,  we  see  that  the  Annuity  Board  is  in  need  of  the  co- 

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operative  effort  of  every  Baptist  Church.  More  interest  should  be 
taken  which  would  enable  the  Board  to  adequately  supply  the  needs 
of  old  ministers,  who  are  still  willing  but  unable  to  serve. 

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B.  P.  Parks  read  and  discussed  the  report  which  follows.  It 
was  spoken  to  by  M.  A.  Adams  with  special  reference  to  the  liquor 
traffic.  G.  V.  Hawkins  and  T.  C.  Holland  also  spoke  briefly.  An 
offering  amounting  to  $24.30  was  made  to  aid  the  dry  cause.  The 
report  was  adopted. 

TEMPERANCE  AND  PUBLIC  MORALS 

At  the  present  time  we  are  surrounded  and  confronted  by  moral, 
social  and  civic  conditions  more  complex  and  more  baffling  than  ever 
before  in  the  history  of  the  American  people.  The  liquor  problem;  the 
gambling  craze;  the  modern  deadly  dance;  the  general  let-down  in 
moral  standards  and  ideals;  vicious  and  corrupting  motion  pictures; 
the  non-observance  and  desecration  of  the  christian  Sabbath;  mount- 
ing volume  and  cost  of  crime;  international  friction  and  wars  of  ag- 
gression and  conquest.  These  are  some  of  the  problems  and  condi- 
tions about  which  every  christian  citizen  should  think  for  in  one  way 
or  another,  each  one  of  us  has  his  or  her  responsibility  before  God  and 
men.  There  has  been  a  great  increase  in  crime  throughout  our  country 
as  a  result  of  the  repeal  of  the  Eighteenth  Amendment.  The  increase 
in  population  of  our  penal  institutions  the  increase  in  arrests  for  drunk 
enness  and  driving  automobiles  while  under  the  influence  of  alcoholic 
beverages,  together  with  many  other  forms  of  crime  give  grim  evidence 
that  our  country  has  gone  on  a  general  debauch  through  the  enthron- 
ment  of  alcoholic  beverages.  But  for  our  unwavering  faith  in  the 
promises1,  presence  and  power  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  we  would  be 
r^ady  to  give  up  in  despair. 

We  are  sure  that  the  purposes  of  God  cannot  fail  but  will  through 
the  instrumentality  of  his  people  permeate  and  influence  in  all  the 
realms  of  human  life  both  social  and  civic.  It  is  our  conviction  that 
the  only  right  solution  of  the  liquor  problem  is  total  abstinence  from 
the  use  of  alcoholic  beverages  by  the  individual  and  the  prohibition 
of  the  manufacture,  distribution  and  sale  of  all  intoxicating  beverages 
by  both  the  state  and  nation. 

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Resolutions  of  appreciation  presented  by  R.  P.  Hamby 
were   adopted   by   an   enthusiastic   standing   vote. 

RESOLUTIONS 

1.  Resolved:  that  all  the  delegates  and  visitors  in  attendance  upon 
this  the  86th  annual  session  of  the  Kings  Mountain  Baptist  Association 
do  deeply  desire  to  express  their  heart-felt  appreciation  to  the  mem- 

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bers  of  the  Pleasant  Grove  Baptist  Church  for  the  use  of  their  commo- 
dious building,  for  their  unbounded  hospitality  and  the  abundant  feast 
of  food  prepared  by  their  hands  and  graciously  given  from  their  hearts. 
We  hereby  render  deepest  thanks  to  all  and  each  for  the  blessings 
they  have  added  temporally  and  spiritually  in  this  gloruiously  succes- 
sful session. 

2.  We  hereby  render  our  deepest  thanks  to  Rev.  D.  G.  Washburn 
for  all  his  courtesy  and  Christian  hospitality  as  a  good  under-shepherd 
of  this  flock  and  a  gifted  leader  of  God's  people. 

3.  We  gratefully  express  our  appreciation  to  Mr.  Smith  for  the  fine 
service  rendered  by  his  loud  speakers. 

FINANCE  COMMITTEE 

The  Finance  Committee  made  the  following  report: 

Received  from  church  for  minute  fund $154.20 

Received  from  the  churches  for  Co-operative  Program  —  27.22 

Received  from  the  churches  for  Orphanage 3.70 

TOTAL 185.12 

This  amount  was  paid  over  to  the  Associational  Treasurer. 

TREASURER'S  REPORT 

DR.  1935 

October  1         Balance $     7.90 

October  25       Financial  Committee 

Minute  Fund 155.20 

Missions  and  Hospital 29.25 

Orphanage 30.00 

B.  S.  Junior  College 3.00 

1936.     September  21— Balance  sp.  Col.  at  K.  M.,  W.  A.  Elam  —      6  32 

$231.67 
CR.  1935 

October  25.     Paid  B.  S.  Junior  College  by  J.  L.  J. $     3.00 

October  26.     Paid  Missions  and  Hospital  by  M.  A.  Huggins  —      29.25 

October  26.     Paid  Orphanage  by  R.  D.  Covington 30.00 

October  26.     Paid  Clerk's  Fee 25.00 

December  23.     Paid  Printing  Co. 136.36 

December  23.     Paid  Postage,  etc. 1.83 

1936,  September  30.     Balance 6.23 

$231.67 
J.  V.  DeVenny,  Treasurer 

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Closing  remarks  and  exhortations  were  presented  by  Mod- 
erator Suttle.  "Blest  Be  The  Tie"  was  sung  and  the  final  prayer 
and  benediction  was  offered  by  A.  G.  Sargeant. 

J.   W.   Suttle,  Moderator 
J.  V.  DeVenny,  Clerk 
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W.  M.  U.  ASSOCIATIONAL  MEETING,  AUGUST  27th,  1936 

Met  With  Zion  Church 

Total  Number  Registered,  500 

The  opening  session  of  the  Kings  Mountain  W.  M.  U.  As- 
sociation began  Thursday  at  10:30  A.  M.  The  Superintendent, 
Mrs.  Jno.  Wacaster  presiding.  The  opening  song  being  "Lead 
On,  O  King  Eternal".  After  which  the  prayer  was  led  by  Mrs. 
Everett  Spurling. 

Prayer  by  Mrs.  Hamrick. 

Mrs.  Dodd  made  a  motion  that  the  program  as  outlined  by 
Mrs.  Wacaster  be  adopted  as  the  order  of  business.  Mrs.  Griffin 
Smith  made  motion  that  those  who  have  registered  constitute  the 
oragnization  for  this  meeting.  Both  motions  being  adopted. 

Welcome  address  — Mrs.  M.  W.  Martin,  of  Zion. 

Response — Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Roll  call  by  secretary. 

The  following  pastors  and  visitors  were  recognized:  Dr.  J. 
C.  Powell,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Turner,  Miss  Mary  Currin,  Mrs.  A.  B. 
Wood,  of  Maxton,  Mrs.  Sylvester  Elliott  from  Paris,  Ark.,  and 
Miss  Patrick  of  Sandy  Run  Association,  Rev.  Martin,  Roberts, 
Suttle  and  Elam. 

The  treasurers  report  by  Miss  LaLene  Grigg  as  follows: 

Scholarship,  $109.00  —  Expense  fund,  $69.35. 
Mission  Study  report — Mrs.  W.  L.  Angel  of  Shelby. 
Supt.    Report — Mrs.    Wacaster. 

This  was  followed  by  an  address  by  Mrs.  Wacaster  on  "Look- 
ing Backwards". 

An  inspirational  skit.  A  Spiritual  Tonic  by  Kings  Mountain 
First. 

Mrs.  Wacaster  introduced  Mrs.  J.  Clyde  Turner,  president 
of  our  Woman's  Work  in  North  Carolina,  who  made  an  inter- 
esting and  helpful  address  on,  "Kingdom  Work". 

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The  following  committees  were  appointed: 

Nominating — Mrs.  Rush  Stroupe  Mrs.  A.  G.  Sargeant,  Mrs. 
M.  W.  Martin,  Mrs.  Frank  Elam,  Mrs.  O.  P.  Hamrick. 

Resolutions— Mrs.  Robert  Cline,  Mrs.  Kate  White,  Mrs.  C. 
iR.  Spangler. 

Time  and  Place — Mrs.  J.  C.  Dodd,  Mrs.  I  B.  Wilson,  Mrs. 
Keeter. 

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Afternoon  Session 

Song— "Send  the  Light". 

Devotional — Mrs.  Jno.  Mauney,  Acts  13:2-3-4 

Prayer — Rev.  Lawrence  Roberts. 

Address— "The  Little  Man",  by  Dr.  J.  C.  Powell. 

Playlet — "The  Heart  of  Henrietta",  Boiling  Springs 

Talk — Miss  Mary  Currin  (Young  People's  Leader),  on  "The 
Work  of  Our  Young  People." 

Mrs.  Wacaster  reported  the  scholarship  would  go  to  Marga- 
ret Lee  Liles  and  Mozelle  Costner. 

To  meet  next  year  at  Kings  Mountain,  First,  the  last  Thurs- 
day in  August. 

The  following  officers  for  1937  as  follows: 

Pres. — Mrs.  Jno  Wacaster,  Waco. 

Associate — Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Shelby. 

Secretary— Mrs.  Griffin  P.  Smith,  Shelby. 

Cor.  Sec'y— Mrs.  J.  A.  Liles,  Shelby. 

Treasurer — Mrs.  J.  O.  Long,  Shelby 

Mission  Study — Mrs.  W.  L.  Angel,  Shelby. 

Personal  Service — Mrs.  Heywood  Moss,  Waco. 

Young  People  Leader — Miss  Mildred  Miller,  Lawndale 

Divisional  Leaders 

No     1.  Mrs.  J.  L.  Jenkins,  Boiling  Springs. 

No  II.  Mrs.  Lawrence  Roberts,  Shelby. 

No  III.  Mrs.  H.  H.  Gold,  Lattimore. 

No  IV.  Mrs.  James  Ware,  Oak  Grove. 

No    V.  Mrs.  W.  F.  Hamrick,  Fallston. 

Song — "Blest  Be  The  Tie",  prayer — Mrs.  Wacaster. 

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Night  Session 

Song — "Jesus  Shall  Reign". 

Devotional — Mrs.  Ben  Suttle,  Shelby. 

Prayer — Mrs.  J.  O.  Long. 

Solo— "The  Light  of  the  World  Is  Jesus"— Miss  Ruby  Ham- 
rick. 

Pageant — "The  Light  Dawns" — Zion. 

Girls  Quartette  from  Shelby. 

Closing  thought,  "As  the  Father  Has  Sent  Me,  Even  So 
Send  I  You" — Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Prayer — Mrs.  Wacaster. 

Mrs.   Jno.   Wacaster,    Pres. 
Mrs.  Griffin  P.  Smith,  Sec'y. 


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OUR  DEAD 

"Blessed  Are  The  Dead" 

BETHLEHEM 

NEW  PROSPECT 

Mrs.    Jane   Spencer 

Mr    Jessie  Carpenter 

Mr.  J.  P.  Humphries 

Mrs   "James  Yarboro 

CASAR 

Miss   Mary    Conner 

Mr.  Zero  Mull 

OAK    GROVE 

DOUBLE   SPRINGS 

Deacon   W.    P.   Lovelace 

Mrs.    Fred    Grigg 
Airs.  G.  Greene 
Mrs.   A.   C.   Hamrick 

PATTERSON  GROVE 
Mrs.  Charley  Putnam 

EASTSIDE 

PATTERSON  SPRINGS 

Mrs.   Ophia  May   Smith 

Mr.  Pinkney  Allen 

Mrs.  B.  L.   Moore 

ELIZABETH 

Mrs.    Jossie    T.    Wilson 

PLEASANT    GROVE 

Mrs.   A.  H.  Cline 

Mr.  Adolphus  Howell 

FALLSTON 

Mrs.   J.   B.  Wright 

Mrs.  P.  O.  Ross 

Mrs.  James  Davis 

GROVER 

PLEASANT    HILL 

Mrs.    John    A.    Dover 

Mrs.   Wm.   Barrett 

Mrs.  Maggie  Wesson 

Pastor  W.  E.  Lowe 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  1st 

POPLAR  SPRINGS 

Miss  Euzelia  Falls 

Mr.  Allen  Jones 

Mrs.  G.  W.  Kendrick 

Mrs.  J.  T.  Hord 

SANDY   PLAINS 

Mrs  Ruth  Lindsay  Sheppard 

Mrs   B.   T.   Brooks 

Mr.  J.  M.  Rhea 

Miss  Biddie  Bridges                             1 

Deacon  J.  C.   Baumgardner 

Miss  Amanda  Bridges 

Mrs.   L.   A.   Padgett 

KINGS  MOUNTAIN  2nd 

Mrs.  John  Melton 

Mr.  Forest  Roper 

I               Mrs.  A.  C.  Stone 

SHELBY  FIRST 

Miss  Helen  Millwood 

Mr.    Marion    Camp 

Mrs.  J.  R.  Dover 

LATTIMORE 

Mr.   J.  A.  Weaver 

Mrs.  R.  E.  Nichols 

Mrs.  S.   F.  Roberts                                  | 

Mrs.   S.  C.   Raburn 

Mrs.  E.  B.  Jarrett 

Mrs.  Roxie  Hamrick 

Miss  Florence  Jarvis 

Mrs.   Madge  Harril  Walker 

Miss  Sallie  Beam 

Mrs.   S.   C.  Raburn 

Mrs.   W.   H.   Jennings 

Mr.  J.   B.   Bridges 

Mr.  S.  N.  Lattimore 

Mrs.  D.  B.  McBrayer 

Mrs.  E.  G.  Morrison 

Mr.    Sterling   Morrison 

MOUNT   SINAI 

Mrs.  W.   O.   Wiggins 

Mrs.    John   Hawkins 

Miss  Edna  Davis 

Mr.  Russell  Field 

Mr.  Thomas  Mackey 

SHELBY   SECOND 

Mr.  Hood  Allen 

MULL  CHAPEL 

Mrs.  Albert   Blanton 

Mr.  C.  B.  Queen 

UNION 

NE  >V  HOPE 

Mr.  P.  F.  Short 

Mrs.  C.  A.  Borders 

Mrs.  Susan  Mode 

Mr.   P.   R.   Camp 

Mr.   L.   W.   McSwaui 

ZION 

Mr.   R.  W.  Wylie 

Mrs.  J.  M.  Wilson 

Mi .  M.  H.  Sepaugh 

Mrs.  Fineta  Poston 

"THEY    REST    FROM    THEIR       TOILS" 

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CONSTITUTION 

PREAMBLE:  We,  the  messengers  of  Baptist  churches  in  the 
County  of  Cleveland,  State  of  North  Carolina,  and  territory  adja- 
cent thereto,  do  hereby  propose  to  establish  and  maintain  the  order 
and  rules  of  a  district  Association  in  conformity  to  the  following  plan: 
ARTICLE  1.  The  name  of  this  organization  shall  be  Kings 
Mountain  Baptist  Association. 

ARTICLE  2.  The  membership  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of 
such  messengers  as  may  be  selected  by  the  churches  comprising  it 
and  duly  certified  to  in  the  annual  letters  sent  by  the  churches  to  the 
appointed  meetings,  the  basis  of  representation  being  two  messengers 
for  each  church  having-  a  membership  not  exceeding  fifty,  and  one  ad* 
ditional  messenger  for  each  increase  of  fifty  or  major  fraction  thereto 
in  church  membership.  All  pastors  serving  constituent  churches  to- 
gether with  all  regularly  ordained  ministers  holding  membership  in 
these  churches  shall  also  be  members  of  the  body.  The  courtesies  of 
the  floor  may  be  extended  to  representatives  of  the  denominational 
interests,  and  also  to  ministers  and  members  of  other  Christian  or- 
ganizations. 

ARTICLE  3.  The  Association  shall  meet  annually,  the  time  and 
place  being  determined  at  the  previous  session;  and  each  annual  meet- 
ing shall  organize  itself  by  enrolling  its  membership,  and  by  electing 
from  its  membership  the  following  officers:  Moderator,  Vice-Modera- 
tor, Clerk-Treasurer,  and  Historian,  whose  duties  shall  be  to  serve  in 
the  usual  capacity  of  such  officers  and  who  shall  hold  office,  unless 
duly  deposed  by  the  electing  body,  until  their  respective  successors  are 
elected. 

AMENDMENT:  At  the  discretion  of  the  Association,  all  officers 
may  be  elected  at  the  close  of  one  session  to  serve  until  the  clos,e  of 
the  succeeding  one. 

ARTICLE  4.  At  each  annual  session  a  General  Board  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Association,  which  Board  shall  consist  of  the  general 
officers  of  the  body  together  with  the  superintendents  of  the  S.  S.  and 
W.  M.  U.  work,  the  president  of  the  B.  Y.  P.  U.  Convention,  the  presi- 
dent of  Boiling  Springs  Junior  College,  the  pastor  of  each  church 
composing  the  Association,  and  two  members  from  each  church,  which 
members*  shall  be  nominated  by  the  church  or  by  delegates  present 
from  the  church  and  approved  by  the  Association.  This  Board  shall 
hold  meetings  either  monthly  or  quarterly  and  shall  exercise  the 
functions  and  discharge  the  duties  usually  committed  to  an  executive 
board  or  committee.  At  its  discretion  it  may  select  out  of  its  own 
number  an  Executive  Board  of  not  less  than  seven  members  to  act  in 
its  behalf  between  sessions  of  the  full  board. 

The  purposes  and  plans  of  this,  General  Board  in  all  its  meetings 
shall  be  to  promote  the  interests  and  carry  forward  the  work  of  the 

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Association  and  of  its  constituent  churches  as  this  work  is  outlined  in 
Article  5  of  the  constitution.  The  Board  may  select  a  time  and  place 
and  arrange  a  program  for  holding  extra  sessions  of  the  Association 
for  inspirational  and  devotional  meetings.  In  case  of  emergency  it 
may  also  arrange  for  special  business  sessions  of  the  body;  provided, 
however,  that  no  action  taken  in  such  extra  business  sessions  shall 
conflict  with  any  action  of  a  previous,  regular  session,  and  provided 
further,  that  the  business,  of  such  extra  session  shall  be  limited  to  the 
object  or  objects  for  which  it  was  convened,  and  the  membership  of 
such  special  business  sessions  shall  be  made  up  of  the  messengers 
elected  by  the  churches  and  accredited  to  the  previous  regular  session. 

ARTICLE  5.  The  prime  purpose  of  this  Association  shall  be  to 
counsel  together  for  the  enlargement  and  strengthening  of  God's 
Kingdom  by  promoting  unity  and  growth  among  the  churches  com- 
posing it,  and  by  co-operating  with  the  programs  of  the  State  Baptist 
Convention  and  the  Southern  Baptist  Convention  in  the  work  of 
Missions,  Christian  Education,  and  Social  Service,  and  any  and  all 
other  objects.  At  each  annual  meeting  one  or  more  delegates  shall  be 
elected  to  represent  this  body  in  the  ensuing  sessions  of  these  con- 
ventions. 

ARTICLE  6.  The  Assoication  may  receive  other  churches  into 
its  fellowship  on  letters  of  dismission  from  other  like  organizations 
It  may  also  receive  newly  constituted  churches  whose  articles  of  faith 
harmonize  with  the  Confession  of  Faith  attached  hereto,  and  whose 
practice  conforms  to  the  purpose  of  this  Association  as  set  forth  in 
Article  5  above. 

ARTICLE  7.  While  disclaiming  the  right  or  authority  to  inter- 
fere in  the  affairs  of  any  local  church  ,this  Association  asserts  its 
privilege  of  using  its  discretion  in  receiving  churches  into  its  fellow- 
ship, and  in  withdrawing  fellowship  from  any  church  found  on  care- 
ful investigation  to  be  walking  in  disorder  or  failing  in  practice  to 
endorse  and  support  the  missionary  and  benevolent  work  of  the  Bap- 
tist denomination. 

ARTICLE  8.  This,  Association  shall  conduct  its  business  sessions 
in  accordance  with  parliamentary  practice  as  set  forth  in  any  well- 
authenticated  book  dealing  with  the  subject. 

ARTICLE  9.  This  Constitution  may  be  changed  or  amended  at 
any  regular  meeting  of  the  Association;  provided,  however,  that  each 
proposed  change  in  amendment  be  submitted  in  writing  on  the  first 
day  of  the  session  to  be  voted  on  during  the  day  following,  and  two- 
thirds  of  the  members  present  shall  concur  in  its  adoption. 


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::  KINGS  MOUNTAIN  BAPTIST  ASSOCIATION  :: 

CONFESSIONS  OF  FAITH 

1.  We  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments 
to  be  a  divinely  inspired  revelation  from  God. 

2.  We  accept  the  New  Testament  alone  as  revealing  the  only 
plan  of  salvation  and  as  the  final  authority  in  all  matters  of  church 
policy  and  practice. 

3.  We  believe  Jesues  Christ  as  revealed  in  the  New  Testament  to 
be  the  son  of  God  and  the  divine  Savior  of  all  who  truly  accept  Him 
as  such. 

4.  We  beleive  in  the  personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit  and  in  His, 
abiding  presence  with  the  spirit  of  all  the  elect  of  God,  in  His  quicken- 
ing presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  unregenerate  moving  to  repentance 
and  faith,  in  His  witnessing  presence  with  the  spirit  of  the  regenerate 
comforting  and  guiding  throughout  life,  in  His  sustaining  presence  in 
the  experience  of  death,  and  in  His  continuing  presence  in  the  life 
to  come. 

5.  We  believe  salvation  is  attained  through  spiritual  regeneration 
in  the  act  of  repentance  and  acceptance  of  Jesus  as  Savior. 

6.  Since  spiritual  redemption  was  made  available  by  the  death, 
burial  and  resurrection  of  Jesus,  we  believe  that  every  regenerate 
person  should  symbolize  his  own  salvation  by  being  buried  with  Him 
in  baptism. 

7.  We  believe  a  local  church  modeled  after  the  New  Testament 
order  is  a  company  of  regenerate  persons  voluntarily  joined  together 
for  the  purpose  of  extending  God's  Kingdom  on  earth. 

8.  We  believe  that  each  church  should  from  time  to  time,  as  a 
congregation,  celebrate  the  Lord's  Supper  as  a  memorial  to  Him. 

9.  We  believe  in  the  ultimate  triumph  of  God's  Kingdom  over  all 
opposing  powers,  and  that  every  regenerate  soul  shall  have  a  share 
in  that  triumph. 


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HISTORICAL     DATA 

Date  |  Place  of  Meeting 

Intro.  Sermon 
D.    Pannell    

Moderator 
T.     Dixon     

Clerk 

1851  |  Double    Springs     . 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1852  |  New  Bethel 

J.  Suttle    

T.     Dixon     

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

1853   |  Boiling    Springs    . 

G.  W.  Rollins    

D.  Pannell 

J.  R.  Logan   ., 

1854  |  Mt.   Sinai   

D.    Pannell    

D.  Pannell 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1855   |  Zion    

G.  W.  Rollins 

D.  Pannell 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1856  |  New  Prospect  .... 

T.    Dixon    

T.  Dixon  

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

1857  |  Big     Springs     

G.   W.   Rollins    

G.  W.  Rollins   . . 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1858  |  Olivet     

J.    Suttle    

G.  W.  Rollins   . . 

J.  W.  Green  .. 

1859   |  Pleasant  Hill 

G.  W.  Rollins   

L.  M.  Berry 

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

1860  |  High  Shoals   

L.  M.   Berry    

L.  M.  Berry 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1861  |  Lincolnton    

R.   P.  Logan   

L.  M.  Berry 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1862  1  New  Bethel    

1863  |  Sandv  Run   

L.   M.   Berry    

G.   W.   Rollins    . 

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

G.   W.   Rollins    

G.   W.   Rollins    . 

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1864  |  Bethel  Ired.   Co.  . 

L.  M.  Berry    

R.  P.  Logan   . . . 

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

1865  |  Zoar   

G.  W.  Rollins 

R.  P.  Logan   . . . 

J.  R.  Logan    . . 

1866  |  Concord  

P.  R.  Elam   

R.   Poson    

J.  R.  Logan    . , 

1867  |  Thessalonia     

J.  H.  Yarboro 

J.   H.  Yarboro    . 

G.  M.  Webb  . . . 

1868   |  Mt.  Paran   

G.   M.  Webb    

J.   H.  Yarboro   . 

G.  M.  Webb  . . . 

1869  |  Double  Springs   .. 

G.   W.    Rollins    .... 

G.  W.  Rollins   . . 

G.  M.  Webb   . . . 

1870  |  High  Shoals    

R.    P.    Logan    

G.  W.  Rollins   . . 

G.  M.  Webb  . . . 

1871  1  Bethel  Ired.  Co.   . 

G.   M.  Webb    

T.  Dixon  

G.  M.  Webb   . . . 

1872  )   Bethlehem   

Wade  Hill    

T.  Dixon  

G.  M.  Webb   . . . 

1873 

18174 

G.   W.   Rollins    

Wade  Hill  

G.    W.   Rollins    . 
G.    W.   Rollins   . 

B.   H.   Bridges 

Sandy  Run   

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1875  |  New    Hope    

T.    Dixon    

T.  Dixon  

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1876   |   Sandy  Plains   

G.   W.   Rollins    

T.  Dixon 

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1877  |  Pleasant    Hill    .., 

J.   H.  Yarboro   .... 

G.  W.  Rollins  . . 

B.  H.  Bridges  . 

1878 

Boiling  Springs  .. 

A.   C.   Irvin    

T.  Dixon   

B.  H.  Bridges  . 

1879 

New  Prospect    . . . 

H.  Hatcher   

A.   L.    Stough    .  . 

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1880 

Double    Springs    . 

P.    R.    Elam    

T.    Dixon    

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1881   | 
1982 

Buffalo    

W.  A.  Nelson   

A.  L.  Stough   

T.    Dixon    

J.  Y.  Hamrick   . 

Bethel  R.   Co.    ... 

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1883  |  Pleasant  Grove  . . 

G.   P.    Hamrick    . . . 

J.  Y.  Hamrick   . 

L.  M.  Logan  . . 

1884   |  Big  Springs    

A.    C.    Irvin    

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

L.  M.  Logan  .  . 

1885 
1886 

B.|    W.    Busey    

G.    M.    Webb    

H.  F.  Schenck  . 
H.  F.  Schenck  . 

Beaver    

D.   3.  Lovelace 

1S87  |  New  Bethel    

J.   D.    Hufham    

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D.  S.  Lovelace 

1888  |  High    Shoals     .... 

J.    M.    McHanaway 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D.  fc.  Lovelace 

1889  j  Elizabeth   

G.    P.    Hamrick     . . 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D.   £•.  Lovelace 

1890 

Zion    

J.    A.    Speight    .... 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D.   S.   Lovelace 

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HISTORICAL 

DATA 

Date  |  Place  of  Meeting 

Intro.  Sermon 

Moderator 

Clerk 

1891  .  Waco     

F.   C.   Hickson   ... 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D 

S.   Lovelace 

1892  |  Gastonia   

G.  P.  Hamrick  .  , . 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D 

S.  Lovelace 

1893   |  Boiling-   Springs    . 

J.   L.    Sproles 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1S94  I  Shelby  

A.   C.  Irvin    

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1S95  ~\  Bethlehem     

J.   D.    Hufham    .. 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D. 

S    Lovelace 

1896   j  Lattimore    

G.   P.   Hamrick    .. 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D 

S    Lovelace 

1897  |  New    Hope    

A.    C.   Irvin    

E.  Y.  Webb 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1898  |  Sandy    Plains    . . 

T.    Dixon    

E.  Y.  Webb 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1S99   |  New  Prospect   . .  . 

G.  M.   Webb    

E.  Y.  Webb 

D 

S    Lovelace 

1900  |  Double   Springs    . 

R.  L.  Limrick    .  . . 

E.  Y.  Webb 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1901  |  Cherry ville    

T.  Dixon 

E.  Y.  Webb 

D. 

S.   Lovelace 

1902  |  Pleasant    Grove    . 

R.  X.   Hawkins   . . 

H.  F.  Schenck  . 

D. 

•S.   Lovelace 

1903   |  Pleasant  Hill   

R.    F.    Treadway 

A.    C.   Irvin 

D 

S.  Lovelace 

1904  |  Zoar 

D.   F.   Putnam    .  . . 

A.    C.   Irvin    

I» 

S.  Lovelace 

1905  |  Kings    Mountain 

J.   S.   Farmer 

A.    C.   Irvin 

D. 

b'    Lovelace 

1906  |  Beaver  Dam  

A.  H.  Sims 

A.    C.   Irvin    

D 

13.  Lovelace 

1907  ]  Bessemer  City  . . . 

M.   E.   Parish    

A.    C.   Irvin    

D 

S.  Lovelace 

1908   |  New   Bethel    

D.  G.  Washburn    . 

A.    C.   Irvin 

L 

S.  Lovelace 

1909   i  Boiling    Springs    . 

J.    J.    Beach    

C.   A.    Jenkins    . . . 

A.    C.   Irvin 

1- 

S  -Lovelace 

1910  |  Grover     

A.    C.   Irvin 

r» 

S.  Lovelace 

1911  1  Elizabeth     

J.   M.    Hamrick    .  . 

A.    C.   Irvin 

p. 

S    Lovelace 

1912   1  Mt.  Zion  . , 

Wade    Bostic 

A.    C.    Irvin    .... 

1; 

S    Lovelace 

1913   !  Zion    

L.   W.   Swope 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1914  |  Poplar  Springs    . . 

J.  R.  Miller   

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1915  j  New  Hope 

T.  C.  Holland 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1916  |  Waco 

W.   E.   Lowe    

J.  W.  Suttle   .... 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1917      Fallston      

D.  G.  Washburn   . 

J.  TV".  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

191S   |  Union     

D.   F.  Putnam    . . . 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1919  1   Sandy  Plains   

W.   R.   Beach    

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1920  1  Ross   Grove    

J.   M.    Kester    .... 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

J.  Lattimore 

1921   |  Bethlehem     

W.  G.  Camp   

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 

J. 

J.   Lattimore 

1922  1  Casar     

W.  A.   Elam    

J.  W.  Suttle 

G. 

G.  Fage 
G.  Page 

1923   i  Lattimore    

J.    R.    Green    

L  w!  Suttle  .... 

G. 

1924   |  Double  Springs  . . 

R.   L.    Lemons    . . . 

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 

G. 

G.  Page 

1925  [  Shelby  1st  

Rush    Padgett    . . . 

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 

G. 

G.  Page 

1926   |  Kings  Mtn.   1st    .. 

G.  P.  Abernethy   . 

J.  W.  Suttle 

G. 

G.  Page 

1927   [  Double  Shoals   .  . . 

Zeno  Wall   

J.  W.  Suttle 

G. 

G.  Fage 

1928  I  Beaver   Dam    

J.  L.  Jenkins   .... 

J.  W.  Suttle 

G. 

G.  Page 

1929  |  Boiling    Springs    . 

C.  L.  Black 

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 

G. 

G.  Page 

1930  1  Patterson  Springs 

Wallace    Hartsell 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeYennv 

1931   |  Zion    

L.  L.  Jessup   

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

1932  |  New  Bethel   

D.   F.  Putnam    . .  . 

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

1933  j  Patterson    Grove 

T.   L.   Justice   

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

1934  |  New  Prospect    . . . 

Zeno  Wall    

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

1935  |  Poplar  Springs   .. 

A.   G.   Sargeant    . . 

J.  W.  Suttle  .... 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

1936  |  Pleasant  Grove  . . 

W.  G.  Camp   

J.  W.  Suttle 

J. 

V.  DeVenny 

Treasurer— 1851-1875— None  ;  1877— B.  H.  Bridges:  1878-1883— None  ;  1834- 
1897— T.  D.  Lattimore  ;  1S98-1899— J.  F.  Williams  ;  1900-1903— T.  K.  Barnett ; 
1905-1913— H.  D.  Wilson;  1914-1933— Geo.  Blanton  ;  1933— Offices  of  Clerk  and 
Treasurer  were  consolidated. 


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