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Mt Pleasant Baptist Church met in regular conference on Sat. Jan. 12, 1927.

Minutes of preceeding meeting read and approved. Committee on Mile of Dimes was excused discharged. Motion and carried that since there seemed some objection to closing up the North side of Church building on account of ventilation, the committee go ahead with the work leaving plenty ventilation. Sisters Jennie Conway, Ada Barber, Josie Zorn, Bro. A.J. Barton & wife were appointed delegates to Fifth Sunday meeting which convenes with the Brooks Chapel Church.

Motion and carried that we elect soliciting committee to solicit material and etc for building parsonage. Bros. M.G. Broome, W.H. Griffin, Dr J.F. Rousseau, T.E. Barber, A.J. Barton and E.T. Barton were elected. Motion and carried that when this committee finds sufficient material on hand or subscribed, go ahead with work of the building. Conference left open until next meeting. Bro ET Howard Mod. Mrs. Lola Edens Church Clerk

On Jan. 30, 1927 — Fifth Sunday night preaching by Bro Henry of Carthage, Tex. Ordination of Deacons deferred to some later date.

Bro. E.T. Howard, Mod. Mrs. Lola Edens, C.C.

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church met in regular service and conference, Sat. Feb. 19, 1927. Minutes of preceeding meeting read and approved. Report of Fifth Sunday meeting which met with Brooks Chapel, was given. Motion and carried that we retain the committee on closing North side of Church building. Report of Committee on Parsonage building was given but no material on the ground yet. Motion and carried that the committee of men on Parsonage building be retained and a number of ladies added, the names being given on Sunday and are as follows: Mrs. Dr. J.F. Rousseau, Mrs Mary Sparks, Mrs M.G. Broome, Mrs. DeAlma Nisbett. Setting a date for ordination of Deacon was deferred until later. Mention was made as to our revival meeting but left to be decided on Sunday, which was then set by motion and second, to be Third Sunday in July. Motion and carried that we elect Bro. E.T. Howard as messenger to the American Baptist Association which convenes at Hot Springs, Ark. Mar. 8. This also left pending until Sunday, when the Church agreed to send Bro. E.T. Howard and to defray his expenses, also if any other member could be able to attend this meeting, also act as messenger. Motion and carried that Church lot be surveyed. No other busness, con. adj. Bro. E.T. Howard, Mod. Mrs. Lola Edens Church Clerk

On Sunday May 12, 1927, Mt Pleasant Baptist Church met in regular service. Sat. service being postponed on account of cemetery working at Langly Cemetery, our Pastor being requested to preach there at 11 o'clock service. Request was made that all who could go to Fifth Sunday meeting, which convenes with Liberty Church, would be considered Delegates to this meeting.

Bro J.J. Gills presented himself for membership with us on promise of a letter. After statement made by him, motion and carried that he be received. After preaching by our Pastor, The Lord's Supper was observed.

Bro ET Howard Mod. Mrs Lola Edens Church Clerk.

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church met in regular conference on Sat., June 18, 1927. Minutes of preceeding meeting read and approved. Motion and carried that Parsonage Plan committee be granted more time. Surveying committee not ready to report. Bro Howard gave report of Fifth Sunday meeting which convened with Liberty Church. Bro. T.E. Barber requested a letter of dismission but Church defered action until he could be consulted personally. No other business conference adjourned in order.

Br ET Howard Mod Mrs Lola Edens Church Clerk.

On Sunday, June 19, 1927, Church voted to have services on Second Sat. and Sunday in July instead of Third as usual, in order that our Pastor

may help hold a revival meeting at another place, at that time

Bro ET Howard Mod Mrs AL Edens Church Clerk.

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church met, according to previous appointment, Aug. 15, 1927, for the beginning of our revival meeting. Our Pastor Bro ET Howard as preacher and Bro. _____ Nipper of Jacksonville as singer. On Sat. Aug 20, this being our regular conference day, Church voted to defer our business meeting until on Sat. before First Sunday in Sept. The following members were received; Miss Opal Mae Howard by letter Aug. 22, Mr Horace Sparks and Mr Lavelle Barton by experience and baptism, Aug. 23, and Miss Aline Hanimous by experience and baptism Aug 24. Baptism of candidates deferred until 1st Sun in Sept.

Bro ET Howard Mod. Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

Mt Pleasant Baptist met in conference on Sat. before First Sunday in Sept. Minutes of preceeding meeting read and approved. Motion and carried that the Parsonage Plan committee be granted more time, motion and carried that Surveying committee be granted more time. Motion and carried that letter of dismission be granted Bro T.E. Barber. Motion and carried that a committee be appointed to cooperate with the Deacons to see what the Church will be able to pay Pastor for the coming year. The committee appointed namely, Sisters M.G. Broome, JF Rousseau, HA Barber and A.L. Edens. Motion and

First Baptist Church met in regular service and conference on 3rd Sat in July 1935. Minute approved as read. The paint committee reported that the roof had been repaired and the expense was $5.00, the paint has been recieved. Report of the organization of the B.Y.P.U. was given and church voted to approve the officers elected.

Bro. Stanly asked to be excused from meeting on Sunday, since he had been asked to preach at Six Mile on Sunday night. Motion carried to excuse him. No other business, conference adjourned.

Bro CB Stanly Mod. Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular service on Sunday ^{3rd in August}. Our Pastor was not here on Saturday. Minute was read and approved. Paint committee was retained until papering is discussed. No business to come before the church, conference adjourned in order.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod. Mrs. Lola Edens C.C.

Sat. night.

Bro. Stanly was called back into the building, told of his election, he announced that he would give the church an answer later. Conference was left open.

On Sunday night the Associational letter was read and adopted.

Conference adjourned in order

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod. Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular conference and service Sat. night Oct. 15, 1935. Minute approved as read.

Mrs. JF Rousseau gave a report of the Asso. meeting which transpired on Friday. Mr. H.G. Sparks gave a report of that which transpired on Saturday. A car of produce is to be sent to the Orphans home from this Association. Committees were appointed to solicit and collect the produce from this church. To solicit — Mrs Nina Wade, Mrs Bertie Goode and Mrs Mary Sparks. To collect — Mr. Robert Brake, Larry Edens and Quincy Sharp. Mrs C.W. Davis and Miss Ardette Barton asked for letters of dismission which were granted by motion and second. Bro. Stanly stated that he would accept the care of the Church for the year.

Mention was made that this church would soon be fifty years old and a commeration of the fact would be very appropriate — no motion

was made to that effect. The State B.M.A. convenes at Corsicana and the following Messengers were elected: Mrs Hermie Dee Boulware, Mrs Lola Edens and Mr. E.T. Barton. No other business to come before the church, conference adjourned in order.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod. Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular service and conference Sat. night Nov. 16, 1935. Minute approved as read.

Bro Stanly gave report of B.M.A. meeting. Orphan Home committee had not completed their work. No business to come before the church conference adjourned.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod. Mrs. Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in service and conference Dec 14, 1935. The clerk being absent no minute was read at that time. The Orphan Home committees were discharged. Church gave Bro Stanly a pounding after service, everyone met at the home of Mrs Hermie Dee Boulware. The minute was read and approved on Sunday night after the sermon and conference closed in order.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

Church in service and conference Sat. night Jan. 18, 1936. On account of weather very few present, no business transacted and no service held Sunday night.

First Baptist Church met in conference and service Feb. 15, 1936. No business transacted. The clerk being absent the minute was not read and approved until Sunday night. No business to come before the church conference adjourned in order.

Bro CB Stanly Mod Mrs Lola Edens Clerk

First Baptist Church met in regular conference Mar. 14, 1936. Minute approved as read. Motion carried that the revival meeting begin Third Sun. in June. Help for the revival was deferred. Discussion as to the church having a memorial service commemorating the Fiftieth anniversary of the church. Motion carried to have the memorial service. Following committee was appointed to get up a program for same: Bros. R.T. Jordan, H. G. Sparks and L.R. Sharp, Mrs Lola Edens and Mrs J.F. Rousseau. Motion carried that any member who should go to the Fifth Sun. meeting would act as delegate. No other business, conference adjourned.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular service and conference June 20, 1936. Minute approved as read. Motion carried to excuse Bro Stanly from Service Sunday night. No other business conference adjourned.

Bro C.B. Starks Mod Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

Revival services started First Sunday in July. Bro. Stanly sent a substitute for the first service, Bro. A.L. Meadow was present on Sunday night. Bro Stanly came Monday. Bro. Meadow preached all the week. The following presented themselves for membership by experience and baptism; Earl Crawford, J.H. (Bumpus) Rousseau, J.T. (Wackle) Rousseau, Mrs Addie Daniels, Mrs Susie Talmage and Mrs Leona Barber. Motions carried for each one to be received into Christian fellowship and after baptism into full fellowship. The following received on promise of letters: Mr Chester Crawford, Miss Beulah Wood and Mrs Kate Smith, Mrs Smith stated that she had lost her letter, clerk is asked to write inquiries as to her letter. The ordinance of baptism was performed on Sun. P.M. five o'clock at Horace Akin pond. The hand of Church fellowship extended at closing service Sun. night.

Bro. C.B. Stanly Mod Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular service and conference 3rd Sat night in August 1936. Minute adopted as read.

Quarterly report of W.M.U. was read to the church and adopted. Mrs Rousseau president of W.M.U. made a statement that W.M.U. would like to give a check to the church in an official way, to be used as most beneficial. $12.00 was given to the treasurer for general fund. Motion carried that the church gladly accept, with thanks. Motion carried that the deacons select some one to help collect money for Pastors salary. Committee as follows, Mrs. Hermie Dee Boulware, Mrs J.F Rousseau, Mrs Mary Sparks, and Mrs Ada Barber.

Mrs Charles Anderson asked for a letter of dismission, to join church in Center. Motion carried the letter be granted. No other bus. con. adj.

Bro. C.B Stanly Mod Mrs Lola Edens C.C.

First Baptist Church met in regular conference Sat. night Sept. 3, 1936. Minute adopted as read. Collecting committee gave report, $32.00 cash collected, Bro AJ Barton gave a low [illegible] valued at $30.00 making a total of $62.00. Mt Jian Asso. convenes at Clayton, and following messengers were elected, Bro. AJ Barton, Bro. HG Sparks and Bro LR Sharp. Any member who should go are to act as alternates. This being regular time for electing church officials and Sunday School officers and teachers, the following were elected;