Coffee Creek Baptist Church

Coffee Creek Baptist Church Minutes

Paris Crossing, Jennings County, Indiana
1893 - 1895

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Treasurer's Report for 1892
  Paid to Pastor $156.00
  Foreign Mission 13.38
  Janitor 8.38
  G. W. Dodd, Coal 5.00
  Incidental Expenses .97
  S. S. Supplies .42
  Paid $184.29
  Received $185.79
     
  Lamps $ 18.00
  Paint 12.30
  Home Mission 5.00
  Tiling 1.60
  Fencing Graveyard 2.70
  Bro. Conger and daughter 48.89
Recommendations of Board of Deacons for January 1893
1. We find the current expenses for 1893 will be as follows:
  Pastor's Salary $180.00
  Janitor's Fee 30.00
  Incidentals 35.00
  Missionary 30.00
  Total $275.00
2. On motion O. F. PHILLIPS was elected Collector for 1893.
3. We recommend that members in arrears for 1892 shall not be entitled to read credit for 1892 until such delinquencies are paid. We also recommend that Section 5 of the Act of Sep 1884 be amended to read that all resident members of this church failing to attend and assist in the support of the Church for the period of one year (unless unavoidably hindered) are not in good standing and if they continue to neglect a second year they sever themselves from the Church.
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4. and Section 5th of the act of Sept 6th 1884 be amended to read that the names of all non resident members who have been absent one year or more and have not regularly reported to and assisted in the support of the Church be placed on a separate list known as the non-resident list and are not reported to the Association. That all such if at any time they desire the church shall grant a certificate of former standing, provided, always, they were in good standing at the time of that removal.
5. We also recommend that copies of church covenant and the standing rules of the church as adopted shall be printed and distributed as new.
O. F. Phillips, Sect.
W. L. Malcomb, Prest.

Board of Deacons Report
We at our meeting Jan 2 1893 having received communication from Sr. Lottie VORBURGER in regard to reports concerning her and in consequence of her promise and request we recommend that her prayer be granted and our brothers and Sr to extend to her the helping hand.
O. F. Phillips, Sec.

March 4, 1893
At one meeting of Deacons and Trustees of the Coffee Creek Baptist Church to consider the advisability of allowing a public road the line east of the church. We decided it would not be advisable to allow it to come closer than 16 feet to the house on a line parallel with the house.
G. W. Dodd
Chas. Wright
W. L. Malcomb
O. F. Phillips
W. T. Deputy

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March 11th 1893
Saturday before second Lord's day
Church met for regular business. Had a discourse by Brother Alpha CHILDS from the 4th Ch of Ephesians on our calling which was very helpful in our relation to Christ. The peace of the church call for all harmonious. 2. The Deacons and Trustees report on opening a road past the church was read by Deac. PHILLIPS and accepted as read by vote. 3. Deac. PHILLIPS suggested that we have the windows of the church house painted which was approved of and referred to the Ladies of the church as a community of the whole. 4. Was approved and seconded that we adjourn till Saturday before second Lord's day in April.
Bro. Alpha Childs, Moderator Protem
B. H. Samson, Clerk

Page 188
April 9th 1893
Saturday before second Lord�s Day the church met in regular session for business. Sermon from 3-4 Chapt of Second Corinthians then proceeded to business. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 1. Peace of the church called for no complaints. 2. Pastor CHILDS presented the church note of $2.00 due Franklin College for collection. Church voted to pay it soon. 3. Sr. VORBURGER offered her resignation as organist, which was accepted. 4. A note of thanks was tendered to the Ladies of the church for the fine work executed on the windows paying for the same. 5. A debt of Thirty Dollars for stones was presented and its immediate payment urged by Brother DODD. 6. It was suggested and seconded that a memorial committee be appointed to write the memory of Sr. Mary NELSON & Br. Benjaman GADY. The Pastor was requested to appoint the committee. 7. Moved and second that we adjourn till Saturday before second Lord's day in May.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Moderator
B. H. Samson, Clerk

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May 14, 1893
Saturday before second Lord�s Day the church met for regular business. Sermon from John I 5th-14. Minutes read and approved of last meeting. 1. Peace of the church called for no complaints. 2. The board of Deacons that visits those parties who have been dancing. The parties ask the forgiveness of the church and promises to do so no more. The church granted pardon. 3. A note of thanks was tendered to Sr. Lottie VORBURGER for services as organist. 4. Deacon PHILLIPS said was to pay the two-dollar debt to Franklin College whenever ordered. Motion made and carried. 5. The first of June set for Brethren to come and fix up the church house yard. 6. Moved and seconded that we adjourn till Saturday before second Lord�s Day in June.
Belle Samson, Clerk.
Our Heavenly Father in infinite wisdom has recently permitted the removal of two of our aged members, Benjamin T. GADY, born Oct 30th 1816, aged 76 years 4 mos 7 days, died March 17th 1893. Also Mary L. NELSON departed this life Apr 3rd 1893, aged 76 years, 3 months. We would not. Nor complain at this sad providence but in humility bow and say with one of old �The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.� May we each be ready for the summons when to us it shall come. With the afflicted families we sympathize and for them we will pray.
Board of Deacons,
O. T. PHILLIPS, Sec.

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June 8th 1893
Saturday before second Lord's day the Church met for business. Sermon from 4th Ch of Matt. by Br. Childs. then proceeded to business. 1st the peace of the church was called for no complaint. 2. Treasurer's report read and accepted. 3. Treasurer offered his resignation and was accepted. Deacon O. F. PHILLIPS elected to the office. 4. The Recommendations of Board of Deacons read for January 1893 and also the Covenants. 5. Deacon PHILLIPS read a communication from Sr. VORBURGER to the church which was unanimously accepted. 6. Deacon PHILLIPS read the rules of the church. 7. Moved and second to adjourn till second Lord's day in February.
B. K. LAMSON, Clerk
Brother Childs Jr. Moderator, Protem.

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Memorial
Jennie KNOX was born June 19th 1856 in Morgantown, Morgan Co., Ind., baptized Oct 3rd 1873. Died June 14th 1893, aged 36 years, 11 mon. 16 days.
He giveth his beloved rest
How sweet the words of inspireation
How much rest is needed
Rest for weary feet, toiling hands,
Acheing head and troubled heart.
How sweet how refreshing the rest of the soul as it dwells in the presence of Christ. Of all the thoughts of God there are,
Born inward into Souls afar;
Now tell me if there any is
For gifts of grace surpassing best
He giveth his beloved rest.
Rest on Sister rest on in the home of the soul.
We do not wish thee back to earth
A few more passing days
Shall bring us to and God
Then we shall meet to rest so sweete
For he giveth his beloved sleep.
With the berived (sic) family we sympathise and for them we pray that God will give them rest.
Pastor T. A. Childs.
Recommended by the official board and approved by the church this 8th day of July 1893.

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Aug 12th 1893
Saturday before second Lord�s Day Church met in regular session. Sermon from 2 Cor. 8th Chapter theme in consecration, long he leadeth me. 1. Peace of the church called for, no complaints. 2. Minutes read and approved. 3. Deac. O PHILLIPS read the financial report which was received. 4. Resolved that financial report for the year will commence the first of July and end thirtieth of June. 5. A letter was granted to Sr. Mary ELLIOTT WILSON. 6. The association letter read and approved when filled out. 7. The chair requested to appoint the delegates to the Association. 8. Brother DODD presented a bill of indebtedness on the stones, which was assigned to the board. 9. The clerk makes a motion to elect a clerk for the ensuing year, whereupon Sr. Ida WRIGHT was duly elected. 10. Moved & second to adjourn till Saturday before second Lord�s day in Sep.
Sr. B. R. SAMSON, clerk
Pastor, T. A. Childs, Mod.
Association Messengers: Deacons Warren MALCOMB, G. W. DODD, Thomas DEPUTY, Ella NELSON, & Sr. B. K. SAMSON. Alternate Srs. Elizabeth McGANNON, Mary DIXON, Charles WRIGHT, Joseph AYERS, John ELLIOTT.

Aug 12th 1893
The Coffee Creek Baptist Church at Paris Crossing, Ind. to the Coffee Creek Baptist Association at East Hopewell. Dear Brithering (sic) We are praying that you may all be of one mind in Christ, that the Holy Spirit will guide you in your council to the further advancement in his truths. As a church we feel to praise and Divine Father under all circumstances for his loving mercies and the peace we enjoy. Our beloved Pastor T. A. CHILD is still breaking the bread to us in his earnest manor. We have had eight additions five from the Sunday School which is an evergreen with a good average attendance of adults and Junr. We use Baptist literature. We have a Ladies Home & Foreing Missionary Circle which is doing some work. A.B.Y.D.U. 26 members & 25 junior members. Miss Ella NELSON, Pres. Clarrie DODD, Sect. Our church received a present of a beautiful set of pulpit chairs from friends, Mr. Wm WILLSONS and daughters for which we express our gratitude.

Memmor.
Fell on sleep Sr Nora WIGGUNS, a faithful Christian Sep 1st 1892 aged 39.
Br Benjaman GADY, 52 years membership died Mar 17th 1893, aged 76.
Sr Mary NELSON, a Christian since early life departed Apr 3rd 1893, aged 76.
Sr Jennie KNOX, a humble Christian baptized Oct 3rd 1873 fell on sleep June 14th 1893, aged 36 years, 11 months, 10 days.
Tho those forms lie sleeping
In the cold and silent tomb,
They shall have a glorious wakening
When the blessed Lord doth come.
Pastor T. A. CHILDS, Mod. Sr.B K. Samson, clerk.

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Paris Crossing, Sept. 1893
Saturday before Second Sunday church met in regular session and after short sermon by pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called for no complaint. 3. After presenting a plot of the graveyard O. F. PHILLIPS made a motion that the lots be sold for not less than $4.00 each. Carried. The board of Deacons and Trustees to elect officers to attend to same. 4. A request from Hopewell B. C. to meet with them in the ordination of D. W. ZINK Sept 19th 1893. By vote of church deacons are to comply. 5. Church adj. To meet Saturday before second Sunday in Oct.
T. A. Childs, Pastor and Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

Paris Crossing, Oct. 1893
Saturday before Second Sunday in Oct. church met in regular session and after a short sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called for no complaint. 3. Decided that a series of meetings begin Nov. 4. No other business before the church adjourned.
T. A. Childs, Mod and Pastor
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

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Paris Crossing, Nov. 11, 1893
Saturday before second Sunday in Nov. church met in regular session and after a short sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called for no complaint. 3. Moved and seconded that the board of Deacons be continued as finance committee. 4. No other business appearing adjourned.

Paris Crossing, Dec. 9, 1893
Saturday before second Sunday in Dec. church met in regular session and as the pastor was absent, W. T. DEPUTY was elected moderator. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace called for no complaint. 3. Motion that the fourth rule of Code of rules be dropped and the New Testament plan adopted. Motion carried. 4. Joseph AYERS elected treasurer. 5. Reorganization of S. S. All of the present officers retained except Assistant Supt. And W. T. DEPUTY was elected. 6. Bro. Casper VORBURGER and wife call for letter. Deferred until next meeting. 7. Adjourned.
W. T. Deputy, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

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Paris Crossing, Ind. Jan 13th 1894
Saturday before second Sunday in Jan church met in regular session and listed to a short sermon by Pastor after which proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called for no complaint. 3. O. F. PHILLIPS read the following for approval or disapproval of church. So far as I have in any way been responsible for reports that have been circulated detrimental to myself and injurious to the influence of this church I am sorry and ask the church to forgive me. Lottie VORBURGER. We, the official board recommend the church accept Sister VORBURGER�s acknowledgment. G. W. DODD, Warren MALCOMB, O. F. PHILLIPS, Chas. WRIGHT. 4. Moved and seconded that Bro and Sister VORBURGER be granted a letter. 5. Adjourned.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

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April 7th 1894
Church met in regular session and after prayer and short discourse by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called no complaint. 3. Clerk is authorized to post notices of election of Trustees. 4. blank 5. The Board of Deacons to act as committee to solicit the money. 6. Treasurer to forward $2 to Franklin College. 7. O. F. PHILLIPS calls for letters for himself, wife and daughter which were granted. No other business appearing church adj.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

Paris Crossing, May 12, 1894
Saturday before Second Sunday in May church met in regular session and after prayer and short discourse by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Report of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called no complaint. 3. D. DEPUTY and Frank MALCOMB elected Trustees. 4. Obituaries of Lucy KAY and Father John C. ROGERS read and approved. 5. Treasurer made a quarterly report. 6. No other business appearing church adj.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk

Paris Crossing, June 9th 1894
Sat. before second Sunday in June church met in regular business session and after prayer and short discourse by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Report of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called no complaint. 3. Obituary of J. C. WILSON read and approved. 4. On motion as many of the brethren as can meet here next Friday at 8 a.m. to grade in front of church house. 5. The board recommended there be ten solicitors in our own church territory for the purpose of raising the money required to secure Chas. WRIGHT�s proposition. Also as many special solicitors as church thought necessary to appoint solicitors. Deacons, trustees and sisters Mary COLE, Maggie ELLIOTT, and Lottie WILSON.

The board also recommends that the clause concerning certain rumors affecting the character of Sister Lottie VORBURGER which reads �If I am in any way responsible for the rumors in circulation� be changed to read �I am not in any way responsible for the rumors in circulation but am sorry such is the case� accepted by church. 6. Mattie WINKENHOFFER called for letter which was granted. No other business appearing church adj.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Modr.
Ida E. Wright, clk.

Obituary
We are again called to record the departure of one of our beloved brethren J. C. WILSON who passed from labor to reward Tuesday May 22nd, 1894. We bow in submission and acknowledge the wisdom of our Heavenly Father who doeth all things well. With the family berieved (sic) we sympathize and for them we pray. Brother, we miss thee but we will meet thee in the home of many mansions where we meet to part no more. By order of official board.

Paris Crossing July 7th
Sat before second Sunday in July church met and after short discourse by Pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2. Peace of church called no complaint. 3. Clk to write letter to association. 4. The present solicitors to select anyone they choose. 5. No other business appearing adj.

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August 11th 1894
Letter to Association
The coffee Creek Baptist Church
To the Coffee Creek Baptist Association
Dear Brethren and Sisters,
In the name of our common Master we greet you and heartily welcome you to our church and homes. The past year has been to us one of spiritual growth and increase in membership largely from the Sunday school. We have a B.Y.P.U. that is doing very good work. We regret that our missionary collections have been so small yet the subject has been presented and a collection taken each quarter. We are now engaged in an effort to raise $500 to pay off church debt, reseat church and make other necessary improvements. We have been called to mourn the loss of four of our members, viz.
Elias ABRAMS died Sept. 23rd 1893.
John C. ROGERS died Jan 20th 1894 aged 79 yrs 9 days
Lucy KAY died Feb 20th 1894 aged 39 years
John C. WILSON died May 22, 1894.
Servants of God well done.
Rest from thy loved employ.
The battles fought the victory won
Enter thy master�s joy.
Messengers: Bros. W. L. MALCOMB, Joseph AYERS, Geo DODD, Chas. WRIGHT & Sisters Malita MALCOMB, Bell K. SAMPSON, Ella NELSON and Ida E. WRIGHT.

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Paris Crossing March 9th 1895
Satuday before Second Sunday in church met in regular business session. 1. Minutes read and approved. 2. 2. Motion that Bro. MILLER be sent an invitation to come and preach to us and to send us an appointment when he can come and preach. Clerk to write to him. 3. Bro. J. W. McGUIRE and wife ask for letters which are granted when dues are paid. 4. An appeal made to church for members to raise all money possible by next month to pay pastor. 5. No other business appearing church adjourned.
W. L. Malcomb, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clerk.

April 13, 1895
Saturday before second Sunday in April church met and after short discourse by pastor proceeded to business. 1. Minutes read and approved 2. Peace of church called no complaint. 3. Moved and seconded that books be furnished to Wesley MALCOMB for the purpose of keeping record of grave lots. 4. Motion made that money taken in at the entertainment be applied on church debt 5. Bro. G. W. DODD requested record to be made of the setting aside of Lot No. 71 to John WILKERSON. 6. Bro. L. A. LITTLE is invited to come and preach to us the 3rd S of this month. 7. On motion clerk to answer letter received from J. H. JULIAN. 8. Church brethren to meet here next Friday to build front fence. 9. Adjourned.
Pastor T. A. Childs, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

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Paris Crossing, May 19th 1895
A meeting to call pastor. 1. Chas. WRIGHT appointed moderator. 2. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted 3. Moved and seconded that we call Bro. LITTLE for one fourth time with the understanding that if we can, we will call him one half time. 4. No other business before the church it adjourned.
Chas. Wright, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

Paris Crossing, June 15, 1895
Sat. before third Sunday in June church met in regular business session. 1. Minutes read and approved. 2. On motion church to purchase the complete book of Pentacostal Hymns with the money received from the ice cream supper. 3. Moved that the letter received from Bro. J. W. HUGHES be adopted and the paper be given to a committee for the purpose of collecting F. mission money. 4. Adjourned.
Pastor L. A. Little, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clerk.

July 20th 1895
Sat. before third Sunday in July Church met in business session and after a short talk from pastor proceeded to business. 1st Minutes read and approved. 2nd Com. To collect F. M. Money continued until next meeting. 3rd The treasure to send Bro. J. H. McGUIRE a statement of his payment to the church. 4th Bro. John McCARTNEY sends a bill of $8.92 and asks for payment of same. 5th Moved and second T. DEPUTY collect one day in each month and be paid for his labor at 1 dollar per day. Clerk to write a letter to Association. Adj.
L. A. Little, Mod.
Ida E. W., Clerk.

Letter to Association
The Coffee Creek Baptist Church at Paris Crossing to the Coffee Creek Association sendeth Christian Salutation.
Dear Brethren:
We have nothing of special interest to write you at this time. Our church seems to be in a dormant state, although the members are at peace with each other yet we have not made the growth in grace that is our privilege. Neither have we made any growth in members. We have an evergreen S. S. and a B.Y.P.U. both of which are doing good. We have been called to mourn the loss of three of our number:
Ola DEPUTY, age 11 yrs 6 mos.
Bell DEPUTY
Sally TOBIAS.
Statistics: Membership last year: 126. Messengers: Ella NELSON, Chas WRIGHT, Ida E. WRIGHT, Emma MALCOMB, T. DEPUTY and W. L. MALCOMB.

Paris Crossing August 17th 1895
Sat before third Sunday in August Church met in business sessions. 1st Minutes read and approved. 2nd Letter to Association read and adopted. 3rd Moved and seconded that a com(mittee) be appointed to see to preparing Julia ROBBINS for school. Com(mittee): C. WRIGHT, T. DEPUTY, Mrs. COLE, Mary DIXON and Bill SAMPSON. 4th Delegates to Association: Ella NELSON, Chas. WRIGHT and wife, Eva MALCOMB, T. DEPUTY and W. L. MALCOMB. 5th W. L. MALCOMB to collect money for minutes. 6th Clerk to write letters to J. H. McGUIRE and wife. 7th Adjourned.
L. A. Little, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

Paris Crossing October 20th 1895
Saturday before third Sunday in October church met and after a short sermon from pastor proceeded to business. 1st Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2nd Report of com. To send Julia ROBBINS to Blind Institute made and adopted. 3rd On motion com. Of 3 is appointed to secure money for coal and to pay janitor. Com: B. K. SAMPSON, Ida E. WRIGHT and Eve MALCOMB. 4th Motion church meet here next Thursday morning, men to build fence and women to clean house. 5th Sister Eliza BRIDGES called for letter which was granted. 6th Adj.
L. A. Little, Mod.
Ida E. Wright, Clk.

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Letter to Association
The Coffee Creek Baptist Church at Paris Crossing to the Coffee Creek Association sendeth Christian Salutation.
Dear Brethren: We are still trying to keep house for the Master but our efforts have not been crowned with success as we have had no accessions the last year. Bro. L. A. LITTLE preached for us until March and the church was then without a pastor until July when Bro. T. A. CHILDS was called. We ask the prayers of the Association that our church may be revived and souls gathered in for the Master.
Messengers: Geo. DODD, W. L. MALCOMB, Thomas DEPUTY, Ella NELSON, Chas. WRIGHT & wife.

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Church Statistics

Letter to Association
The Coffee Creek Baptist Church at Paris Crossing, Indiana, to the Coffee Creek Association Sends Greeting. Brethren: This has not been the most aggressive of our seventy-five years of church existance, but we have not been idle. The work has be no means been a failure. In Nov. of last year we held a meeting of days in which we had the labors of Rev. S. O. CHRISTIAN whose earnest, faithful preaching was not without good results. Three were rec'd for baptism and the church much encouraged. . . Our Juniors have done excellent work under the leadership of Sister Clara DODD....
Messengers: W. L. MALCOMB, T. DEPUTY, Ida E. WRIGHT, Lottie DODD, and Josie FLOOD.

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Church Statistics

page 227
Paris Crossing, Ind. Oct. 9th 1897
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met. Bro. Chas. WRIGHT chosen moderator. Reading of scripture, lesson and prayer. Minutes of last meeting not present. Bro. DODD chosen clerk protem. Treasurer reported 9 or 10 dollars yet in arrears for Bro. CHILDS ....? Sister Lydia ??Olive ??? presented herself for membership by letter. Motion made and seconded that she be received when carried. No further business. Church adjourned.
Geo. W. DODD, Clerk protem

Paris Crossing, Ind. Nov. 6th 1897
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session. Bro. Chas. WRIGHT chosen moderator. Motion made and passed that we hold our regular business meeting on the first Sat. of each month. Motion made and passed that committee be appointed to raise funds to purchase coal for the coming winter. Sam MALCOMB was appointed. Motion made and sec. that Bro. (?)RISVEN(?) be invited to come and preach Nov. 21. Motion carried. Motion made and second that the Board of Deacons be instructed to correspond with any minister whom they think the church would employ. No further business. Church adjourned.
Sam MALCOMB, Clerk

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Paris Crossing, Ind. Dec. 4th, 1897
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session. Bro. Chas. WRIGHT chosen moderator. Motion made and seconded that Moderator appoint committee to nominate officers for Sunday School for '98. Geo. W. DODD, Ella NELSON, B.K. SAMPSON were appointed. Report from committee would recommend for Sup. Bro. Chas. WRIGHT assist W. L. MALCOMB sec. Orville DEPUTY, Maggie WRIGHT, treas., respectfully submitted
Geo. DODD
Ella NELSON
B. K. SAMPSON
report of treasurer for church for Jan (?) 97 received and ordered placed on record. Moved that the board of Deacons meet and make an assessment for next year. No further business. Church adjourned.
W. L. MALCOMB, clerk Pro Tem.

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Paris Crossing, Ind., Jan. 1st, 1898
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session. Bro. Thos. DEPUTY chosen moderator. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The board of deacons made partial report on business of selecting minister. Motion made and seconded that the Board make a report as to assessments for '98 and the calling of a pastor carried. Sister Ella NELSON read report of festival held during holidays. Motion made and passed that report be received and that the church tender the sisters a vote of thanks. Motion made and passed that the church tender to Mr. Harn (?) MORRISON a vote of thanks for his kindness and benevolence in his donation of $5.00 to the church. No further business appearing, (?) adjourned. Sam MALCOMB, clerk

page 230
Paris Crossing, Ind. Feb. 5th, 1898
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session. Bro. Chas. WRIGHT chosen moderator. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The board of deacons submitted a report of assessment for 1898 which was accepted. Sister Ella NELSON made report of money expended from festival as follows: Interest on principle paid to Jan 16, 1898, $11.26. Paid on principle $37.00. Amount of note at present $108.54. Report retired. Motion made and passed that the treasurer be instructed to collect the note held by Phillips Bros. Motion made and passsed that a committee of three be appointed to solicit funds to pay off church debt. Moderator appointed Sister Nelson, Sister COLE and Sister Josie FLOOD. Motion made and passed that we call Bro. PROTSMAN (?) as our pastor. Church proceeded to ballot which resulted in the unanimous call of Bro. PROTSMAN. No further business appearing, church adjourned.
Sam MALCOMB,church clerk
Chas. WRIGHT, Mod.

Paris Crossing, Ind. February 26, 1898
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in called meeting. Bro. A. O. PROTSMAN, moderator. Letter read from Zion Church asking for delegates to attend ordination of Bro. J. H. MARTIN on April 1st. Motion made and passed that the communication be received and that the pastor and deacons be chosen delegates. Motion made and passed that the dues to the church from Bro. ROBBINS and family be remitted. Motion made and passed that the business meeting be changed to the 4th Saturday and Sunday of each month. No further business. Church adjourned.
Sam MALCOMB, clerk
A. O. PROTSMAN, Mod.

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April 30th 1898, Paris Crossing, Indiana
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session in absence of clerk, Bro. DODD was chosen clerk protem. On motion committee was appointed to raise money for missions. Clara DODD, Marrie WRIGHT, Geo WILIAMSON were appointed. On motion our meeting was changed from 4th Sunday to every four weeks. Sister Mary CHASTEEN asked clerk for letter which on motion was granted. No further business. Church adjourned.
G. W. Dodd, Clerk Protem

Paris Crossing, Indiana May 21st 1898
Coffee Creek Baptist Church met in regular session. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Moved and second that trustees be instructed to make a report at next meeting as to cost of repairing church. No other business appearing, adjourned to meet four weeks from today.
Ella Nelson, clerk Protem



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