NUTES. of the OLD MOUNT ZION ASSOCIATION. Convened At. Association Building. May 2 - May 4, 1991

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1 NUTES of the lsoth Annual Session of OLD MOUNT ZION ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS Convened At Association Building May 2 - May 4, 1991 The next session of Old Mount Zion Association will convene at the.. Association Building on the first Thursday night of May, May 7, 8 and 9, 1992 evening services are at 7:30 p.m.; morning services begin at 9:30a.m. First service Thursday, May 7, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. ' I ELD. ELDON BAGWELL, Moderator Route 1 Hindsville, AR GAYLA HAYWOOD, Clerk Route 2, Box 197 Hindsville, AR ELD. ELLIS DOYLE To Deliver the Introductory Sermon ELD. BRUCE COYLE Alternate

2 ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Association called to order by the Moderator and in his absence, by the Clerk. 2. Introductory Sermon. 3. Appointment of Committee on Committees by the Moderator. 4. Letters from churches composing the Association called for, read, and messengers invited to seats. 5. Corresponding Associations. 6. Right hand of fellowship. 7. Call for letters from new'iy organized churches. 8. Reading of the Rules of Order by the Moderator or Clerk. 9. Election of permanent officers. 10. Reports of committees appointed last Association and other unfinished business. 11. Report of new committees. 12. New business. 13. Reading and adopting minutes. 14. Adjournment.

3 PROCEEDINGS THURSDAY EVENING The!50th annual session of Old Mt. Zion Association of Freewill Baptists convened on Thursday, May 2, Our Moderator, Elder Eldon Bagwell opened the service by reading Ephesians 2:1-10. He requested we keep in mind the theme "Saved To Work" throughout the Association. Ministers and others wishing to do so gathered around the altar for a season of prayer with Elder Loy Counts leading m prayer. Elder Dwayne Goforth led the congregation in singing. Elder Scott McCully played the piano. Songs were Come and Dine and Are You Washed in the Blood? Elder Ernest Johnson brought the Introductory Message entitled "What's Killing the Church?" Scriptures used were I Peter 4:17-18; James 4:17; Romans 8:7; John 13:17; Rev. 4:4; II Tim. 3:12; I Tim. 6:10; I John 2:15; Matt. 10:37; Rev. 3:4; Matt. 9:37; Luke 10:27; Romans 10:1; Malachi 3 :9; Psalms 5:1; Psalms 32:5. Special emphasis of the sermon was pointing out a lack of dedication, disobedience to God's word and misplaced priorities in our Christian life. Elder Johnson ended his message with prayer. I'm sure each one present was made to ask themselves, "Lord, am I guilty of helping to kill your church?" Moderator Elder Bagwell appointed the Committee on Committees. They are Elders Glenn Faulkner, Noel Easterling, Scott McCully, Ernest Johnson and Ellis Doyle. Elder Glenn Faulkner appointed as chairman. A plea was issued that anyone knowing the whereabouts of the red curtains, donated to the Association by Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, please advise the Moderator. The curtains were stored in black plastic bags at the Association building and have not been seen since they were used at a Valentine Party for the youth. Church letters were called for and read. Delegates present were seated. Elder Goforth led the congregation in singing Blessed Assurance while the delegates were extended the right hand of fellowship by the Moderator. Elder Anthony Lane led in prayer after which an offering was taken in the amount of $ While the offering was being taken, the congregation sang Just Over in the Glory Land led by Elder Goforth, with Elder Scott McCully playing the piano. Motion made that we dismiss until 9:30a.m. Friday morning, May 3, Benediction was given by Elder Dennis Artman. FRIDAY MORNING SESSION Service opened with singing led by Elder Cecil Garrison; Sister Shirley Sizemore at the piano. Songs were What a Friend and The Glory Land Way. Elder Jack Morris led in prayer between the singing of the two songs. -1-

4 Elder Eldon Bagwell, Moderator, read Nehemiah 4, again bringing to mind the theme "Saved to Work." Elder Jim Sisco led in prayer. Delegates not present in Thursday night session were given the right hand of fellowship by the Moderator. Committee on Committees dismissed for their meeting. Letter from Union Association of United Baptists read and Elder Jim Sisco from that Association was given the right hand of fellowship. Rules of Order read by the Moderator. Bro. David Joslin, promotional director of the Arkansas Free Will Baptists spoke to the congregation briefly. Bro. Joslin is from Conway, Arkansas. The dates for the state CTS are May 17 and 18, 1991, and the State Association is August 13, 14 and 15, Elder Tommy Day led in prayer, especially rem em bering Elder Luther Jones who is in Rogers Hospital critically ill. A letter from Elder George Harvey, missionary to Phoenix, Arizona was read. COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES Report as Follows: (Brothers and Sisters) OBITUARIES: Elsie Vaughan, Joan Maze, Kendall Bohlen, Bennie Lewis and Edward Doyle. FINANCE: Carl Johnson, Scott Davis, Phyllis Joyner, Remmel Taylor, Zelia Vanhook. RESOLUTION COMMITTEE: Lester Harp, Hazel Easterling, Bruce Coyle, Lowell Bradley and Terry Mudd. NON-REPRESENTED CHURCHES: Scott Marrs, Gayla Haywood, Leah McCully, David Bailey and Linda McMillan. DIVINE SERVICE COMMITTEE: Arthur Galloway, Claude Hendrix, Cecil Case, Dwayne Goforth and Cecil Garrison. ELECTION OF PERMANENT OFFICERS Moderator--Elder Eldon Bagwell Assistant Moderator--Elder Ernest Johnson Clerk--Gayla Haywood Assistant Clerk--Ann Johnson Motion made that business session be dismissed until 1:00 p.m. this date. Elder Gordon Bradshaw dismissed in prayer. FRIDAY MORNING SESSION Congregational singing conducted by Elder Cecil Garrison with Sister Shirley Sizemore at the piano. Songs were Amazing Grace and I Feel Like Traveling On. Elder Eldon Bagwell led the congregation in singing Kneel at the Cross. Sister Mabel Phillips played the piano. Sister Geneva Faulkner rendered a solo entitled Under His Feet. Elder Loy Counts brought the message entitled "The Mathematics -2-

5 of God." Scriptures used were: II Peter 1:3-8; Colossians 3:8: John 15:1-8; Matthew 15:14-15; Ephesians 6:10-12; Ephesians 4:22; II Corinthians 5: 17; Luke 14:23; Ephesians 4:8-11; I Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4: 1; Acts 2:24; Acts 5: 14; Acts 6:1. There are proper ways of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in God's church and our Christian lives. Brother Counts ended his message with prayer. Elder Cecil Garrison led the congregation in singing Are You Washed in the Blood? Elder Arthur Lee Galloway dismissed in prayer. FRIDAY AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION Bro. Carl Johnson led the congregation in singing. Elder Scott McCully played the piano. The song was The Glory Land Way. Sister Pearl Day led in prayer. Newsletter report was given by Sister Gayla Haywood, and accepted as read. Sister Gayla was re-elected as editor of the newsletter. Home Mission report was given by Elder Glen Faulkner and accepted as read. Elder Scott McCully was elected to the Home Mission Board for a term of five years. Christian Education Board report given by Bro. Duane Bagwell; accepted as read. Amendment No. 1 to Article 5 of the Constitution waived, and Elder Jim Spurlock re-elected to the Christian Education Board for a term of five years. Elder Dwayne Lane elected to fill the remainder of Elder Mark Casey's term, being one year. Elder Casey has moved from this area. Youth Camp Board report given by Elder Lowell Bradley; accepted as read. Letter from Elder Jesse Carothers, chairman of Youth Camp Board read. Elder Jesse Carothers re-elected to the Youth Camp Board for five years. He had not served a full term on the board. Quarterly Council meeting report read by Sister Shirley Sizemore; accepted as read. Women's Auxiliary report read by Sister Shirley Sizemore; accepted as read. Finance Committee report read by Brother Carl Johnson; accepted as read. Divine Service Committee report was given by Elder Arthur Lee Galloway, and it was accepted as given. Divine Service Committee of 1990 was dismissed. Divine Service Committee of 1991 will be retained until Elder Gordon Bradshaw requested that he be allowed to resign from the Executive Board due to ill health. Resignation accepted. Bro. Carl Johnson led the congregation in singing Sweet By and By. Elder Scott McCully played the piano. Radio report given by Elder Noel Easterling; accepted as read. It was reported that we have a choice of staying with KURM in Rogers with the present 15 minute program at 7:45a.m. time or changing to radio station 1590 in Springdale with a 30 minute program from 8:30-3-

6 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. It was the motion of the Association to change to the Springdale station, leaving word with KURM in Rogers if the 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. time slot became available, we wished to take it. Elder Noel Easterling retained as radio pastor, and Sister Hazel Easterling re-elected as secretary-treasurer for the radio program. Motion made that meeting adjourn until 9:30 a.m. Saturday morn mg. Dismissed in prayer by Bro. Daniel Watson. FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE Congregational singing led by Elder Jesse Carothers. Elder Scott McCully played the piano. Songs were I Love to Tell the Story and Won't It Be Wonderful There?. Elder Eldon Bagwell, moderator, expressed how disappointing it is to see so few turn out for the Association Communion Service, this being a very important service of the Association. Many of the congregation gathered around the altars for a season of prayer. Sister Louise Johnson Davis rendered a solo entitled For Those Tears I Died. Elder Jerry Spurlock and wife from Metalton were welcomed to the service. Elder Spurlock is from a sister association. Elder Scott and Sister Leah McCully sang a duet entitled The Lighthouse. Elder Jerry Spurlock led in prayer. Elder Preston Bumgardner, pastor of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in the Haberton community was welcomed. Elder Cecil Case brought the message of the evening. The theme for the message was "If You Know to Do These Things, Happy Are You If You Do Them." Scriptures used were from John 13: 1-17; II Chronicles 7: 14 and Romans 8: 1-3. Elder Case ended his message with prayer.. Elder Jesse Carothers led the congregation in singing Just As I Am. Elder Scott McCully played the piano. Several gathered at the altar for a season of prayer. The moderator read from I Corinthians 11:24, after which Elder Norman Cline led in prayer; then scripture from I Corinthians 11:25 read and Elder Dennis Artman led in prayer. All ordained ministers present participated in the breaking of the bread. Ordained deacons served communion to all wishing to participate. There were 11 ministers and 3 deacons present for this service. After the Communion service was completed, the feet washing service was conducted with 17 women and 21 men participating in this service. Service was dismissed with an old fashioned handshake, while singing Precious Memories led by the Moderator. -4-

7 SATURDAY MORNING SESSION Service was opened with prayer by Bro. Scott Marrs. The Moderator reminded the congregation of the theme for the Association, "Saved to Work." Elder Dwayne Goforth led the congregational singing; Elder Scott McCully played the piano. The song was Blessed Assurance. Moderator Elder Eldon Bagwell read from James 2:14-26 and I Peter 2:9-12. Elder Ernest Johnson read the Executive Board report. Report accepted as read. Elder Claude Hendrix elected for a five year term; Elder Dennis Artman elected for a term of three years to finish the term vacated by Elder Gordon Bradshaw's resignation. Elder Mike Hudsel of the Vista Free Will Baptist Church spoke in regard to the organization and operation of a Christian school. A committee appointed in the past will look further into this study. $135.00, which was given for looking into this matter, was given to Elder Hudsel. Brother Scott Marrs read the Non-Represented Church Committee report; accepted as read. Committee discharged. Resolution Committee report read by Elder Lester Harp; report accepted as read. Committee discharged. Brother Floyd Sizemore was elected to the Board of Trustees for a period of five years. Motion carried to order I,000 minutes printed, 50 to be sent to the Union Association and 50 to Northwest Association of Free Will Baptists. The Calvary Free Will Baptist Church will be responsible for the,commumon Service in Registration of delegates, ministers and deacons to be directed by Sisters Shirley Sizemore, Hazel Easterling, and Dorothy Davis on Thursday, May 7, 1992, and Friday, May 8, It is requested they arrive early. Delegates to the United Baptists' Old Union Association are Elders Gordon Bradshaw, Bruce Coyle and Bro. John Reynolds, Bro. Roy Edgmon, alternate. Delegates to the State Association at Conway are Sister Bonnie Phillips, Sister Mary Johnson, Bro. Melvin Martin, Sister Sherry Martin and Bro. Alton Reeves. Sister Mary Lee Reeves as alternate. Elder Arthur Lee Galloway talked about the Old Mt. Zion Association praying about some type of support for Evangelist Elder Lonnie Burks. Elder Galloway brought this to the attention of the Association in Elder Lonnie Burks is in full time evangelistic service and certainly needs support as he feels this is where God wants him at this time. Obituary Committee Report read by the Moderator; accepted as read. -5-

8 r All business having been taken care of; motion carried to adjourn until May 7, 1992, at 7:30p.m. Elder Terry Mudd dismissed in prayer. MEMORIAL SERVICE Congregational singing led by Elder Dwayne Goforth with Elder Scott McCully at the piano. Song was Precious Memories. Elder Jerry Bromley led in prayer. The moderator read the list of names of those who have been called home this past year. Elder Glen Faulkner sang I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone. The moderator led in prayer and then introduced the speaker for the Memorial Service, Elder Cecil Garrison. Scriptures used were Revelations 2: 10; Mark 14:3-9; Psalms 116: 15; John 11:11, 14, 22 and 23; Revelations 7:9-13 and Hebrews 11 : Elder Scott McCully played Learning to Lean softly while several knelt at the altar for a season of prayer. Brother Robert Joyner dismissed in prayer. SATURDAY NIGHT SERVICE (By Our Youth) The youth met at 6:30 p.m. at the Association Building for pizza and ice cream. Evening service began at 7:30p.m. Service was opened with prayer by Elder Duane Lane. Elder Greig Caswell led the songs; Bro. Rodney Bowen played the piano. Songs were Heaven's Jubilee, Down on My Knees, Just a Little Talk With Jesus and Sanctuary. Elder Greig Caswell led in prayer. Youth from Rogers Church sang He Set Me Free; Fayetteville First, I Keep Falling in Love With Him; Harrison Free Will Baptist Church, He Grew the Tree; Rogers, If God is Dead, Who's This Living in My Soul?; Phillips Chapel presented three skits entitled, "Be Real," "Final Interview," and "Does Anybody Know I'm Here?" Elder Tommy Jones of Lifegate Free Will Baptist Church at Harrison was introduced as speaker for the evening. Message was entitled "The Sting of Sin Remains Long After Sin is Gone." Scripture used was James 1 : 15. The invitation song was Cleanse Me. Several gathered at the altar for prayer and other needs. Elder Lester Harp dismissed in prayer. DELEGATES BY CHURCHES (Brothers and Sisters) MT. ZION: By Letter Only HICKORY GROVE: Kendall Bohlen CHRISTIAN HOME: Robert Joyner, Phyllis Joyner, Madge Whittemore -6-

9 PILGRIM'S REST: By Letter Only FARMER: Gayla Haywood, Della Mitchell, Jewell Walden HOPE: Elsie Vaughan, Ann Kendrick FREEDOM: Leah McCully, Edward Doyle, Donna Doyle HICKORY FLATT: By Letter Only HUNTSVILLE: Mary Lee Reeves, Geneva Faulkner, Naomi Spurlock PHILLIPS CHAPEL: Ozella Smith, Thelma Todd, Walter Todd ROGERS: Zelia Vanhook, Linda McMillan, Buck McMillan FAYETTEVILLE FIRST: Dixie Easterling, Buster Coplin, Raymond Nance CLIFTY CHAPEL: Willie Bohannan, Avis Lane, Norma Lamascus NEW SULPHUR: David Bailey, Maxine Crockett EUREKA SPRINGS: Linda McBride, Richard Kelley FAITH: Betty McKinney, Dorothy Davis, Scott Davis WEST RIDGE: Harold McCullah PEA RIDGE: Lorene London, Ruth Meeks VICTORY: Erma Marrs, Sherry Martin, Melvin Martin CALVARY: JoAnn Maze, Hazel Easterling MIDWAY: By Letter Only GREENLAND: June Lewis, Bennie Lewis BENTONVILLE: By Letter Only WESTSIDE: Dorothy Bloyed, Bonnie Phillips, Ruby Cline DURHAM: By Letter Only EASTGA TE: By Letter Only UNITY: By Letter Only JERUSALEM: Remmel Taylor DIVINE SERVICE COMMITTEE We, your Divine Service Committee, make the following selections for the 151 st Session: Thursday Evening: (Introductory Message) Elder Ellis Doyle; Alternate, Elder Bruce Coyle Friday Morning: Elder Lowell Bradley; Alternate, Elder Dwayne Lane Friday Evening: (Communion & Feet Washing) Elder Anthony Lane; Alternate, Elder Jim Spurlock Saturday Morning: (Memorial Service) Elder Claude Hendrix; Alternate, Elder David Watson Elder Arthur Lee Galloway, Chairman EXECUTIVE BOARD REPORT The Executive Board was called into session four times in the last year. The first meeting was to organize and elect officers for the board. The second meeting was to examine Bro. Scott McCulley for ordination; we approved him for ordination. The third meeting was to examine Bro. Kenny Holder for ordination; we approved him for ordination. The fourth meeting was an in formation meeting. Elder Gordon Bradshaw, Clerk -7-

10 I. I ' I I ' i' HOME MISSION BOARD REPORT Balance on hand May 4, $4, Received from May 5, 1990 to May 2, , Paid Out..., , (0.0. Winfree $500; Nat. Home Mission, George Harvey $500; FWB Nat. Home Mission Board $1,235.75; Hi-way Host Inn for Home Mission Conf. $74.90; State Home Mission -Wynne Church $1000; Old Mt. Zion Youth Camp for fence $100; Jerusalem FWB Church $500) Interest earned Receipts at annual association Balance on hand... $2, Bro. Glen Faulkner, Chairman Bro. Terry Mudd, Secretary-Treas4rer RADIO FUND REPORT May3, 1990toMay2, 1991 Contributions..., $2, Paid out for programs... 2, Receipts at annual association Balance on hand May 3, $1, Rev. Noel Easterling, Radio Pastor Sis. Hazel Easterling, Secretary-Treasurer The first Radio Program was August 27, We ought to thank the Lord for all these years of good programs and the ones for carrying on the programs. NON-REPRESENTED CHURCHES We, your committee on Non-Represented Churches, find two of our churches not represented at the I 50th Session of the Old Mt. Zion Association, namely Hickory Flatt and Midway. Hickory Flatt reports that their letter has been mailed. The Midway Church has been contacted and will send its letter. "Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is, but exhorring one another and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.!' Hebrews 10:24-25 Bro. Scott Marrs, Chairman FINANCE REPORT OF YOUTH CAMP AND ASSOCIATION Balance on hand May 3, $2, Quarterly Receipts... $4, Youth Camp Fees... 1, Individual Donations... 1, Fund Raiser Total Income...,... 6, Grand Total... $9,

11 Expenses: Ozark Electric... $ White River Water Association Southwestern Bell Telephone Synergy Gas Farmers Mutual Insurance Alice Galloway Groceries... I, Building and Grounds Repair... I, Youth Camp Literature & Supplies Youth Rally Expense Cabinet for P.A. System Skating Promotion Youth Retreat Expense Expense for Fund Raiser Material for Nursery Antifreeze Quarterly Meeting Postage and Supplies Intercom Systems and Mikes Youth Camp Insurance Concession Stand Expense Transferred to Fence Fund Total Expense... $7, Balance on hand May 3, $2, Bro. Lowell Bradley, Treasurer YOUTH CAMP & ASSOCIATION SPECIAL FUND REPORT Balance on hand May 3, $1, Received from May 3, 1990 to May 3, $2, Balance on hand... $4, Paid to Modern Fence Company... 4, Transferred from General Fund..., Balance brought forward Bro. Lowell Bradley, Treasurer QUARTERLY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT Saturday, August 4, 1990 Motion carried to table plans for a Christian School until November meeting. There were 13 pastors, 54 delegates, 7 ministers, 10 deacons, and 7 visitors registered, making a total of 91 present. Saturday, November 3, 1990 Motion carried to continue Radio Program as is until the May meeting. Motion carried to elect Bro. Anthony Lane to finish term on the Executive Board which is vacated by Bro. Ricky Grimes, who has joined another association. Motion carried to give Christian Education Board until May to report plans of a Christian School. -9-

12 I Motion c1 arrided to?e~in f$e ncing 00 associdatio~al bgro unds.bmoftiodn ca~r!ed 1 to use a rea y ex1stmg 2, 500. an gam a 1 ance y un -rmsmg projects. Motion carried to send $1, to Wynne Mission, taken from the Home Mission Account. Motion carried to accept the Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church of Lowell, Arkansas into a full fellowship with the Old Mt. Zion Association. Motion carried to elect the following officers for the year: Bro. Ernest Johnson, Moderator; Bro. Randy Burris, Assistant Moderator; Sister Shirley Sizemore, Secretary; and Sister Ann Johnson, Assistant Secretary. There were 38 standing delegates, 38 church delegates, and 16 pastors present, making a total of 92 in attendance. Saturday, February 2, 1991 Motion carried to take $ from General Camp Fund to complete financing fence. Motion carried to send old benches to a church in Mexico. Motion carried for Home Mission Board to give $ toward fence fund. Bro. Keith Johnson from Conway reported on the Christian Supply Store. Bro. Jackie Brown, Arkansas State Youth Director, reported on State Camp activities. There were 16 pastors, 50 delegates, 8 deacons, 14 ministers, and 5 visitors registered, making a total of 93 present. Elder Ernest Johnson, Moderator Sister Shirley Sizemore, Secretary DISTRICT WOMAN'S AUXILIARY REPORT The Old Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Woman's Auxiliary consists of eight local auxiliaries: Fayetteville First, Huntsville, New Sulphur, Rogers, Victory, Unity, West Ridge, and West Side with 134 members. During the associational year, through offerings and special projects, the District Auxiliary disbursed the following: Membership Dues, $402.00; WNAC Minutes, $7.00; WNAC Representative and Entertainment Fees, $45.00; WMAC Emphasis Offering, $70.00; Home Missions Offering, $61.00; Foreign Missions Offering, $228.28; Missionary Accounts - Patsy Vanhook, $436.60; Bobby and Sue Aycock, $26.10; Stanley Bunch, $100.00; Provision Closet, $17.00; State Project, $197.00; National Project, $50.00; FWB Children's Home, $170.00; FWB Child Sponsored: Debbie Brewer, $222.00; Student Loan Fund, $137.00; Special Offerings to Sue Aycock, $200.00, and Barbara Johnson, $100.00; Annual District Commitment to Patsy Vanhook Account, $300.00; Patsy Vanhook Newsletters, $264.09; District Woman's Auxiliary Expenses, $212.44; Old Mount Zion District Project distributed to OMZ Youth Camp, $ ; Reimbursed Expense, $416.00; 1991 Retreat Deposit, $ Totaling $4, for the period beginning April 20, 1990 and ending April 17,

13 Our fund raiser project this year was two events to raise money for the Youth Camp. On April 28, 1990, we held our annual Walk-A Thon at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park. We were able to raise $1, Last Saturday, April 27, 1991, we were tremendously blessed by hearing the Praise Singers, the Jones Family and Faulkner Lunden-Faulkner Trio which netted $ We wish to thank all the auxiliary members and friends for the participation and work done in support of this project. The 17th annual Woman's Auxiliary Retreat was again held atmt. Sequoyah in Fayetteville, Arkansas on September 14 and 15, 1990 with 35 ladies attending; nine churches were represented. Our theme was "God's Purpose -My Mission." Nina Huddleston shared with us her experiences while in Ivory Coast and challenged us to be good representatives of Christ at all times in all situations. Barbara Johnson from our bookstore in Conway gav<: several book reviews Friday evening and Saturday morning. encouraging us to read for study and also for enjoyment. During a question-answer session Saturday morning, in which interesting items from Ivory Coast were displayed, Nina Huddleston challenged us to reach out and be a comfort and blessing to those around us. Last of all, we presented to Zelia Vanhook, in Patsy's absence, a sweatshirt and pant set with patch pockets filled with money as an expression of our love and prayers. It was an enlightening retreat and a real blessing to all who attended. Debra Roach, Secretary Nancy Webb, President NEWSLETTER REPORT May 5, May 2, 1991 Balance May 5, $ Quarterly Offerings: May August November February Rogers Church Stella Gibson Total Receipts... $1, Expenses: Newsletter # Newsletter # Newsletter # Newsletter # Total Printing Costs... I, Supplies

14 ! ' i! Postage ' Total Expenses... $1, Balance May 2, $ Gayla Haywood, Editor CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARD REPORT Balance on hand February 2, $ Quarterly Receipts Receipts for State CTS Fees Sale of Sword Drill Bibles Total Receipts... $1, Expenses: Postage- Envelopes CTSRally State CTS Fees Total Expenses... $1, Balance on hand May 2, $520.74* *$ of the balance is for Christian School. The Lord has really blessed the Christian Education Board this year. We had a glorious Leadership Conference back in September with Bro. Connie Cariker and Bro. Rue Dell Smith. Just recently in April, God permitted us to have the largest CTS Competition Rally that our Association has ever had with good results. Many of our youth from several of our churches will represent our Association in State CTS Competition on May 17 and 18, This board could not operate without the help of the Lord and the fine financial support from the churches. Keep praying for us. Your continued support will be much appreciated by all. Jim Spurlock, Chairman Lloyd Jones, Secretary- Treasurer FINANCE COMMITTEE We, your Finance Committee, submit the following report: Church Clerk Minutes State National Mt. Zion $10.00 $ $ $ Hickory Grove Christian Home , Pilgrim's Rest Farmer Hope Freedom Hickory Flat Huntsville Phillips Chapel Rogers First Fayetteville Clifty Chapel () 13 I)

15 New Sulphur Eureka Springs Faith West Ridge Pea Ridge Victory Calvary Midway Greenland Memorial Chapel Bentonville Durham Westside East gate Unity Jerusalem Total,r; : $ $ J ~ $ IS IO.UV $ Grand Total... $2, Bro. Carl Johnson, Chairman Breakdown of Receipts and Expenditures: Balance on hand May 5, $ Received from Churches at Association... $2, Interest Total... $2, Expenditures: Arkansas State Association of FWB... $ Madison County Record for Printing Dorothy Lathrop, Clerk Phone Calls, Postage Total Expenditures... $2, BalanceonhandMay2, $ Dorothy Lathrop, Clerk MISSION EMERGENCY FUND Total on hand as of May 5, $ Receipts from Churches $ Interest Total $ Expenditures: National Mission Board... $ Balance on hand May 4, $ Dorothy Lathrop, Treasurer RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE BOARD (Building Committee) 1. The maintenance and upkeep of the Associational property. 2. Any building additions or expansions. 3. Approval of activities in the building or on the grounds, being in the scheduling and follow-up of such. -13-

16 I ' I I I i :! ' ' OBITUARIES We, your Obituary Committee, find God in His wisdom has called 25 of our brothers and sisters from labor to reward. Sister Elsie Vaughan, Chairperson MT. ZION: Merna Phillips HICKORY GROVE: Rev. George Lynch, J.B. Lynch (by request) CHRISTIAN HOME: Inez Hanson, Susie Davis, Rev. Charles Seals HOPE: Lola Eubanks HUNTSVILLE: Flossie Ethel Doom, Mellie Myers PHILLIPS CHAPEL: Velma Archer, Uta Farmer, Harold Carter, Lillie Hawley ROGERS: John Roller, Argie Tyree, Gladys Lynch EUREKA SPRINGS: Hassan Ball FAITH: Rev. Curtis Bearden, William Fanning, Lloyd Davis, Ruth Eubanks VICTORY: John Shelley CALVARY: Harvey H. Jones BENTONVILLE: Rev. Ace Ferguson JERUSALEM: Rev. Matthew Robbins MERNA PHILLIPS Merna Kathern Phillips, 75, of Hindsville died July 5, 1990, at her home. She was born September 6, 1914, in Spring Valley, the daughter of Hanibal H. and Mary Dulcie Morris Pool. She was a member of Mount Zion Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Fay Phillips of the home; two sons, Jackie Phillips and Leroy Phillips, both of Hindsville; two daughters, Audry Bagwell and Mary Collins, both of Hindsville; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Zion Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Lee Galloway officiating. Burial was in the Burkshed Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville. REV. GEORGE LYNCH Rev. George Ernest Lynch, 80, of the Hickory Grove community died September 17, 1990, at the Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born February 10, 1910, at Clifty, Arkansas, the son of William H. and Emma E. Coville Lynch. He had been a Freewill Baptist minister for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Rita Louise Frank in May, Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Laura Joyner of the home; one son, Kenneth Lynch of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Howerton -14-

17 of Rogers; three brothers, Lum Lynch of Pampa, Texas, Joe Lynch ot Elm Springs, and Riley Lynch of Laythem, Illinois; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Lee Galloway and the Rev. Harold DuVall officiating. Interment was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home. J.B. LYNCH (by request) J.B. Lynch, 61, of Rogers died January 10, 1991, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born at Clifty, Arkansas June 17, 1928, to Isaac T. Lynch and Gladys Potts Lynch. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he was active in the church choir and the pastor's class. Survivors are his widow, Jackie Lynch; one son, Mike Lynch of Rogers; two daughters, Sharon Wolfe and Vicki Lynch, both of Rogers; his mother, Gladys Lynch of Rogers; three brothers, Robert Lynch and Doyle Lynch, both of Berryville, and Jack Lynch of Springdale; one sister, Iva Turner of Farmington; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Rogers with the Rev. Ben J. Rowell and Chaplain Dean Newberry officiating. Burial was in the Benton County Memorial Park under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Rogers. INEZ HANSEN Inez V. Hansen, 77, of Hindsville died March 27, 1991, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born September 8, 1913, at Spring Valley, the daughter of Joseph Addison and Susan Ellen Hammon Youngman. She was a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Louie Thomas Hansen and James Edward Hansen, both of Hindsville; two daughters, Wanda Lea Moore and Doris Ann Hansen, both of Hindsville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at the Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville with the Rev. Earl Dean Morris officiating. Burial was in Morris Cemetery. SUSIE A. DAVIS Susie A. Davis, 82, of Hindsville, Arkansas died January 26, 1991, at her home. She was born December 15, 1908, at Hindsville, the daughter of William A. and Della McCoy Evans. She was a member of the Colbaugh Freewill Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and pianist for more than 60 years. She was preceded in death by two sons, Tom Earl Davis and William Leslie Davis. Survivors include her husband, Earl T. Davis of the home; two sons, John R. Davis of Springdale and Lundy R. Davis of -15-

18 Fayetteville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were at the Colbaugh Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Dean Morris, the Rev. Loren Collins, and the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. Interment was in the Colbaugh Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home. REV. CHARLES SEALS Charles F. Seals, 72, of Springdale died October 25, He was born August 10, 1918, in Kingston, Arkansas, the son of Charlie C. and Ada Edna Cline Seals. He was a member of the Colbaugh Freewill Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Freewill Baptist minister in Survivors include his widow, Ethel Taylor Seals of the home, to whom he was. married December 19, 1987; two daughters, Mrs. Grover (Ruth) Cordell and Mrs. Wayne (Jo) Fancher, both of Springdale; cne brother, Fred Seals of Springdale; three halfbrothers, Kenneth :'v1ack Seals of Springdale, Arthur Lee Seals of Branson, Missouri, and James Columbus Seals of Virginia Beach, Virginia; one half-sister, Dorothy Da, is of Springdale; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Earl Dean Morris and the Rev. Dave Casteel officiating. Burial was in the Upper Campground C metery of Kingston. LOLA EUBAN i\.5 Lola Eubanks, 82, of Goshen died May 28, 1990, at a Fayetteville hospital. She was born June 6, 1907, in Whitener, Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas and Leonia Mitchell Eubanks. She was a member of Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Hattie Mae Watkins of Elkins; one bw 1 her-in-law, Ora Eubanks of Huntsville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at the Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Johnny Sisemore officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville. FLOSSIE ETHEL DOOM Flossie Ethel Doom of Huntsville passed away December 12, 1990, at the age of 91. She was born October 20, 1899, at Truth, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Nancy A. Fowler Walden. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Robert Doom of Calico Rock; one brother, Merl Walden of Filer, Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Frana Jones of Huntsville, Mrs. Ruth Grubbs and Mrs. Alpha Malone of Buhl, Idaho, and Mrs. Alice Ledbetter of Springdale; four grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at the Brashears Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Noel Easterling officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery. -16-

19 MELLIE ARIZONA MYER Mellie Arizona Myer of Springdale passed away December 6, 1990, at the age of 98 years. She was born November 27, 1892, the daughter of John and Nancy Ann Brashears Jones. She was born at Whorton Creek, Arkansas. She was a member of the Huntsville Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Earl Bowman of Johnson, Arkansas and Vernon Bowman of Springdale; four daughters, Ruby Carroll of Hesperia, California, Ellrena Schweizer of Noel, Missouri, Lohema Gross of Springdale, Arkansas and!dear Wilhot of Marysville, Calfiornia; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren. One son, Roy B. Bowan preceded her in death. Services were at Brashears Chapel with the Rev. Noel Easterling officiating. Burial was in Whorton Creek Cemetery. VELMA ARCHER Velma Lucy Puryear Archer, 98, of Springdale died October 22, 1990, at a local nursing home. She was born September 7, 1892, near Spring Valley, the daughter of Milton M. and Rachel Blackburn Puryear. She was a former member of Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church. She transferred her membership to Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church after moving to Springdale. Survivors include one son and one daughter, Fred and Mable, both of Springdale; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 17 greatgreat-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-great-grandchildren. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Cecil. Garrison and the Rev. Rue Dell Smith officiating. Burial was in the Bur kshed Cemetery. UTA FARMER Uta J. Farmer, 81, of Springdale died November 6, 1990, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. She was born July 6, 1909, at Erbie, the daughter of William R. and Clyda R. Young Jones. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, W.A. (Dub) Farmer of Rogers and Johnny Farmer of Springdale; one brother, Hulen Jones of Springdale; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Cecil -.-/ Garrison officiating. Burial was in the Friendship Cemetery. HAROLD CARTER Harold Vincent Carter, 64, of Springdale died February 13, 1991, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1926, at Springdale, the son of Henry B. and May Kuechler Carter. He was a member of Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Dorothy Stewart Carter of the home; three sons, David of Springdale, Darrell of Rogers, and Harold of -17-

20 - Lowell; three daughters, Diane Peachee, Danita Bilderback and Denise Tilman, all of Springdale; 15 grandchildren; and 1 greatgrandchild. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Loy Counts, the Rev. Cecil Garrison and the Rev. Alvin Reynolds officiating. Burial was in the Friendship Cemetery. ' ' LILLIE HAWLEY Lillie Hawley, 89, of Springdale died June 3, 1990, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. She was born July 17, ~0, in Fallsville, the/ 880 daughter of Moses and Margaret Nuckles Wages. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include eight sons, Marvin Hawley of Hollister, Missouri, Herbert Hawley of Renton, Washington, Andrew Hawley of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joe Hawley of Siloam Springs, Ira Hawley of Elkins, Monroe Hawley of Tonopaha, Nevada, Thomas Hawley and Henry Hawley, both of Springdale; five daughters, Mary Kennedy of Aurora, Missouri, Agnes Johnson of Pettigrew, Ruby Roberts of Yakima, Washington, Kathleen Parson of Springdale, and Dorothy Hill of Neosho, Missouri; one brother, Virgil Wages of Witter; three sisters, Iva Jones of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Pearl Jones of Washington State, and Gurtie Cooper of Springdale; 31 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-greatgrandchildren. ' ' : Services were at Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville with the Rev. Cecil Garrison and the Rev. Rue Dell Smith officiating. Burial was in Huntsville Cemetery ' i JOHN ROLLER John Roller, 60, of Rogers died September 21, 1990, at St. Mary Rogers Memorial Hospital. He was born December 11, 1929, in Brightwater to Claude and Ella Forbes Roller. He was a member of the Rogers Freewill Baptist Church. He was a lifetime resident of the Rogers area. I Survivors include his widow, Lois Roller of the home; four sons, Jerry Roller of West Fork, Rickey and Tony Roller, both of Rogers, : and Jack Roller of Seligman, Missouri; two daughters, Sheila Sherry of Russellville and Rebecca Wright of Rogers; three brothers, Bill and Harold Roller, both of Rogers, Marvin Roller of Highfill; three sisters, Lena Morrison of Rogers, Lula Meredith of Dallas, and Inez Milliton of Oklahoma; and 11 grandchildren. Services were at the Rogers Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Loy Counts and the Rev. Arthur Lee Galloway officiating. Interment was in the Benton County Memorial Park under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Rogers. -18-

21 -~ " ARGIETYREE Argie Tyree, 82, of Sacramento, California, formerly of Rogers, died September 26, I990, in Sacramento. She was born May I9, I908, at LaRue to John and Minnie Boydston Hensen. She was a member of the Rogers Freewill Baptist Church and moved to California in I985. She is survived by a son, George Tyree of Sacramento; two sisters, Mary Webb of California and Flossie Jensen of Bixby, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Graveside services were at Benton County Memorial Park with the Rev. Loy Counts officiating. Interment was under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers. GLADYS LYNCH Gladys Potts Lynch, 86, of Rogers died March 2I, I99I, at St. Marys-Roger Memorial Hospital She was born March 20, I904, at Harrison to Dr. James Robert and Liza Ellen Rhoton Potts. She was a member of Rogers Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Robert W. Lynch and Doyle E. Lynch, both of Berryville, and Jack D. Lynch of Springdale; a daughter, Iva E. Turner of Hindsville; a brother, James E. Potts of New Castle, Delaware; 2I grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Callison-Lough runeral Chapel with Dean Newberry and the Rev. Loy Counts officiating. Burial was in Benton County Memorial Park. HASSAN BALL Hassan Ball, 83, of Eureka Springs died June 28, I990, at his home. He was born March 2, I907, to Loyd and Mary Ball. He was a member of the Eureka Springs Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd and Geneva Ball of Rogers, Bill and Ramona Ball of Eureka Springs, and Robert and Christie Ball of Eureka Springs; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Eureka Springs Cemetery with the Rev. John D. Birchfield officiating. Burial was under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home of Eureka Springs. REV. CURTIS BEARDEN Rev. Curtis Bearden, 82, of Springdale died April II, I99I, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born January II, I909, at Osage, the son of Marion Francis and Sally Ann Trimble Bearden. He was a retired minister and member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mattie Grigg Bearden of the home; one son, Billy Joe Bearden Sr. of Springdale; one sister, Mary Lou Keys of Wichita, Kansas; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. -I9-

22 I I ' ' Services were at the Faith Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Rufus Young, the Rev. Harold DuVall and the Rev. Jack Morris officiating. Interment was under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville. WILLIAM FANNING William Dean Fanning, 58, of Mulberry died July 1, 1990, at Mulberry. He was born February 3, 1932, in Springdale, the son of William Levi and Bell Bohannan Fanning. He was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Mike Fanning, James Fanning and Shawn Fanning, all of Springdale; one daughter, Tresia Carter of Fayetteville; one brother, Carl Fanning of Yukon, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Rufus Young and the Rev. Jerry Spurlock officiating. Interment was in the Friendship Cemetery. LOYD BENJAMIN DAVIS Loyd Benjamin Davis of Springdale died September 22, 1990, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born at Drakes Creek, the son of the Rev. Benner Elbert and Hannah Margaret Drake Davis. He was a charter member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. He served as deacon, a Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy Seals Davis of the home; one son, Scott Davis of Springdale; one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Robin Ann) Wages of Springdale; four sisters, Mary Smith and Mrs. Bertha Powell, both of Springdale, Mirtha Counts of Lowell, and Mrs. Geneva Faulkner of Huntsville; and one granddaughter of Springdale. Services were at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Jack Morris, the Rev. Curtis Counts and the Rev. Loy Counts officiating. Burial was in Drakes Creek Cemetery. RUTH EUBANKS Ruth Marie Eubanks, 66, of Springdale died February 18, 1991, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born August 2, 1924, at Venus, the daughter of Charles Clinton and Nancy Emmline Frederick Snodgrass. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kib Doad Eubanks of the home; five sons, Albert and Ronnie of Lowell, Kennie and Charles of Springdale, and Billy of Huntsville; five brothers, Orbine Snodgrass of Bentonville, Lee Snodgrass of Lowell, Charles and Gene Snodgrass of Napa, California, and Ervine Snodgrass of Centerville; 15 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Faith Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Rufus Young officiating. Burial was in Bohannan Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville. -20-

23 JOHN SHELLEY John B. Shelley, 66, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, died January 25, 1991, at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born August 31, He was a member of Victory Freewill Baptist Church. He moved to Midwest City in Survivors include one son, John Shelley of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Debbie Shelley of Edmond, Oklahoma and Cindy Lee Fincher of Modesto, California; and six grandchildren. Services were January 30, 1991, at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale with the Rev. Jim Spurlock officiating. Burial was in Benton County Memorial Park. HARVEY H. JONES Harvey H. Jones, 74, of Springdale died September 12, 1990, at Springdale Memorial Hospital. He was born January 6, 1916, in Clifty, the son of Sam and Lutie Graham Jones. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mildred Todd Jones of the home; two sons, Howard Jones and Farrell Jones, both of Springdale; one daughter, Caroline Parsley of Springdale; two brothers, Eugene Jones of Hindsville and William Jones of Lincoln, Nebraska; four sisters, Marlin Hadley and Wanetta Puryear, both of Springdale, Barbara Lee Shipp of Huntsville and Joye Carnes of Westboro, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were at Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville with the Rev. Cecil Garrison and the Rev. Noel Easterling officiating. Burial was in the Clifty Cemetery. REV. ACE FERGUSON Rev. Ace V. Ferguson, 79, of Bentonville died December 26, 1990, at Bates Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1911, in Carrolton, the son of Melvin and Lulu Langley Ferguson. He was a retired pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church of Bentonville. Survivors include his widow, Mabel Ferguson of Bentonville; two sons, Virgil Ferguson of Bentonville and J.C. Ferguson of Hot Springs; three daughters, Charlene Wiens, Jo Baldridge and Sue Taylor, all of Bentonville; one twin sister, Virgie Brown of Winfield, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were at the Bentonville Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Lane, the Rev. Gary Ledbetter and the Rev. Duane Goforth officiating. Burial was in the Bentonville Cemetery. REV. MA TIHEW ROBBINS Rev. Matthew Calvin Robbins, 79, died January 29, 1991, at Mercy Hospital in Ozark. He was born at Exline, Iowa, July 31, 1911, the son of Noah and Emmie Robbins. He was a Freewill minister for 40 years. -21-

24 I ' He is survived by his widow, Evelyn of the home; three sons, Thomas and Eugene of Ozark, and Roy of Des Moines, Iowa; two daughters, Margaret Rook of Apopka, Florida, Dorothy Hill of West Helena; two brothers, Clovie Robbins of Des Moines, and Junior of Iowa; three sisters, Margaret Peel, Reva (last name unavailable) and Betty Critbaugh; 21 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Jerusalem Freewill Baptist Church of Lowell, Arkansas with the Rev. Cecil Case officiating. Interment was in the Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Chapel of Springdale. RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT We, the Resolution Committee, submit the following report: Be it resolved that we give the ladies a rising vote of thanks for food prepared. Elder Lester Harp, Chairman RESOLUTIONS: (Permanently Printed) Resolution No. l: Be it resolved that the Association set aside Saturday night of the conference each year for the youth of our churches to make their reports concerning their work and to be in charge of the worship service for that night, with privilege of selecting a speaker or speakers for the service. Resolution No. 2: That attention be called to Article 3 of the Constitution of this Association, as terms of receiving members into the local church as, namely: (1) profession of faith; (2) by letter of recommendation; (3) by restoration; (4) by denominational choice. Resolution No.3: That Article 1, Membership, be amended to read: All regularly ordained ministers and deacons of this Association becoming properly credentialed and in full fellowship and good standing in the church of which they are members shall be entitled to seats as a delegate, by virtue of their office. Resolution No. 4: Be it resolved that we give adequate support and approval to Home Mission work in the bounds of the Old Mt. Zion Association such as assisting in organizing and establishing new churches. Said work to be under the supervision of the Home Mission Board (amended August, 1979), consisting of five ordained ministers or deacons in good standing. Resolution No. 5: Be it resolved that the churches of Old Mt. Zion Association go on record as denouncing the modern doctrine of a second work of grace (following regeneration and calling it the Baptism of the Holy Ghost), as heresy, and unsound doctrine. We warn any church (endorsing such, or having members in their church advocating such) to purge out such or stand risk of losing their place in this Association. Resolution No.6: Be it resolved, "Any church desiring a resolution to be voted on at setting of Association, send a copy of proposed -22-

25 resolution to each church of Old Mt. Zion Association before Association convenes; that is, if possible." Resolution No. 7: (amended) In view of the fact that our Youth Camp has become a reality, we recommend that "all churches" support both the Youth Camp and the Home Mission Board. Resolution No. 8: Be it resolved that the moderator appoint three persons to direct the registration on Thursday night and Friday morning and that they arrive early. Resolution No. 9: That it be recorded in the minutes which church will be responsible for the Communion Service. They shall be responsible for the juice, bread and cleaning of supplies. If said church cannot serve, they must contact the moderator in time to get another. Resolution No. 10: Be it resolved, "Any Free Will Baptist minister coming from a sister Association must present a letter of good standing from the Association from which he is coming. Resolution No. 11: (Resolution No. 4 of 1977 Minutes) Be it resolved that the Old Mt. Zion Council Meeting be changed to a quarterly meeting convening on the first Saturday in November, February and May with three (3) elected delegates from each church attending to conduct any business necessary between annual sessions of the Association in August. (Annual Association now meets in May, therefore, quarterly meetings fall on the first Saturdav in Ammst. November and February.) Services to begin at 9 a.m. Resolution No. 12: We believe that Sunday School plays a very important part in the training of our people. Our churches need dedicated teachers who will follow II Timothy 2:15, and we recommend that our churches, who use literature, use Freewill Baptist literature. Resolution No. 13: Be it resolved that all church letters in the Annual Association be mailed to the Clerk a week prior to the date of the Association, if possible. Resolution No. 14: Be it resolved that any event, function, or activity to take place on the Association properties be supported by one of our Free Will Baptist Churches, being a member in good standing with our Old Mt. Zion Association, or Associational committees, and be approved by the Board of Trustees. CHURCH COVENANT Having been brought, as we believe, by the divine grace to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Preserver, we do now solemnly and joyfully covenant and agree by God's help to walk together in brotherly love. We, therefore, enter into covenant as members of this church, and as Christians, that we will watch over each other in love, sharing together each other's joys and sorrows; that we will not forsake the assemblying of ourselves together, nor omit the great duty of prayer -23-

26 for ourselves and others; that by Divine assistance we will endeavor to bring up those under our care in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; that in all things we will strive to exemplify our profession by a corresponding practice, to abstain from all sinful conformity to the world, to be just in our dealings, faithful in our agreements, and exemplary in all our deportment; that we will abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating liquor as beverage; that we will contribute cheerfully according to our ability, to support of the ministry, the expense of the church, the relief of the poor and the general spread of the Gospel. In keeping this solemn covenant, may we ever enjoy the blessings and presence of the Great Head of the church, which is Jesus Christ the Saviour. RULES OF ORDER 1. At every sitting of the Association, business shall be opened and concluded by prayer by the Moderator or whomsoever he may request. 2. Ordained ministers, deacons, and delegates of Old Mt. Zion Association, when present, are invited to seats, allowed to take part in debates on all subjects, and to vote. Visiting ministers, deacons and delegates are invited to seats, allowed to take part in debates on all subjects, but not to vote. 3. Those who speak shall arise and address the Moderator. Personal reflections shall be avoided in all debates. 4. No motion shall be discussed without a second. 5. When a motion has been made and seconded, and a member opposes its discussion, the Moderator shall put the question, "Shall it be discussed?" If negative, the question shall be dismissed. 6. If any proposition or motion under debate contains two or more points, it shall be divided at the request of any member, and the vote taken separately. 7. Motions made and lost shall not be recorded. 8. No one shall speak more than twice on the same subject without special leave of the Moderator. 9. All questions shall be decided by a majority vote of all members voting. 10. No member shall absent himself without special leave of the Moderator. 11. Minutes shall be leisurely read and corrected if necessary before the close of the Association. 12. At all future sessions of the Association, arrangements shall be made to insure two sermons, or other devotional exercises equivalent thereto, during each day of the session, and the chair shall announce just before adjournment, who shall preach. 13. These Rules of Order shall be distinctly read from the chair immediately after the organization of the Association. -24-

27 14. Alterations may be made in these rules at any regular session of the Association. CONSTITUTION From long experience, we, the members of the Church of God (denominated Free Will Baptists) being regularly baptized upon profession of our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and being convinced of the necessity of a combination of churches to perpetuate a union among us, and to preserve and maintain correspondence with each other, do therefore, ordain this Constitution for our better Church government. Article 1. Membership--This Association shall be composed of members chosen by the different churches of our union, not exceeding three messengers from each church, and upon producing letters, they. shall be entitled to seats. All regularly ordained ministers and deacons of this Association becoming properly credentialed and in full fellowship and good standing in the church of which they are members, shall be entitled to seats as a delegate, when present, by virtue of their office. Article 2. Name--The members thus chosen and assembled with the ministers and deacons, to be denominated the Old Mt. Zion Association of Free Will Baptists being composed of the several churches of our union, the Association having no power over the churches reserving the right of withdrawing from any church becoming disorderly. Article 3. Letters--Letters from the different churches representing are to express their number in fellowship including the names and addresses of ordained and licensed ministers, the number of members received upon profession of faith, by letter of recommendation, by restoration or denominational choice; the number of members dismissed by letter, excluded, and those having died since last Association. Churches, in sending their letters, may send obituaries of anyone who died during the year, that we may keep up the memorial to our dead. Article 4. Dismissing Members--Our churches, upon granting letters of dismission to any of its members, shall require a notice from the church receiving said letter that it has been received. Article 5: Officers--The Association to have a Moderator and an Assistant Moderator, Clerk-Treasurer, and an Assistant Clerk Treasurer, elected annually for a term of one year by the suffrage, and an executive committee of five, one member chosen each year for a term of five years, and that each member be an Ordained Minister in good standing of the Old Mt. Zion Association, who shall have the authority to transact any business transactions of the Association between sessions of the Association and make a report to the Association annually. -25-

28 Amendment No.1 to Article 5 Be it resolved that we amend Article 5 to read that no person can serve two consecutive terms on any standing board. Amendment No.2 to Article 5 Be it resolved that current Officers of the Association be retained through the present Association and any new Officers assume responsibilities immediately thereafter. Article 6. New Churches--Newly organized churches may be admitted to the Association, which are to petition by letter and delegates, and if, upon examination, they are found to be orthodox and orderly, they may be received into the Association, the Moderator giving the right hand of fellowship. Article 7. Questions--No resolution from any church shall come under consideration of the Association unless it has been first considered in its own church and, if possible, a copy be sent to each church before the Association. Article 8. Motions--Every motion made and seconded shall come under the consideration of the Association except it be withdrawn by the member who made it. Article 9. Minutes--The Association is to endeavor to furnish the churches the minutes of the Association in proportion to the amount paid by each church, the distribution to be made at the discretion of the Association. Article 10. Clerk--It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep a regular file of the minutes of the Association in a book to be kept by the Association for that purpose. Article 11. Signatures--The minutes of the Association shall be read and corrected, if needed, and signed by the Moderator and Clerk before the close of the Association. Article 12. Amendments--Amendments of this Constitution may be made, when necessary, by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular session. Article 13. Non-Attendance--The Association, in case of failure of any church to attend, shall inquire into the case. Amendment No. 1 to Article 13 Be it resolved that churches that fail to be represented by delegation, or letter, for two consecutive years, be notified they will be dropped from our Association. Article 14. Ordination of Ministers--Old Mt. Zion Association of Free Will Baptists accepts the wording of Epistles I Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9 as authoritative for guidelines to Ordaining Ministers. Amendment No. 1 to Article 14 Be it therefore resolved that we amend Article 14 of our Constitution in compliance of our State Constitution. That Old Mt. -26-

29 Zion Association of Free Will Baptists accept the wording of the Epistles to Timothy and Titus as authoritative, namely the interpretation of the phrase, "the husband of one wife," to mean that divorced personnel should not be ordained. (I Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6) Amendment No.3 to Article 14 Be it further resolved that no woman be ordained as a minister or a deaconness. Amendment No.4 to Article 14 Be it further resolved that we recommend to the Executive Board of this Association in their examination of candidates for ordination, to observe greater caution, and in agreement with the instructions of the apostles, "To lay hands suddenly on no man." (I Timothy 4:22) When a Church member acknowledges their call to the Ministry, they should be licensed by the Church of which they are a member for the period of one year prior to Ordination; or, until they have proved themselves to the Church. When the member has proven himself, the Church should call for his Ordination. That all Churches of Old Mt. Zion Association, in all Ordination services of Ministers, comply strictly with the rules and regulations laid down by the Free Will Baptist denominations. Said procedure to be conducted by the Local Church. Amendment No.5 to Article 14 If any ordained minister of the Old Mt. Zion Association of Free Will Baptists at anytime be found guilty of misconduct, or disregard of any rule or ordinance set forth and practiced by the Constitution of the Old Mt. Zion Association, the said party shall be dealt with according to "Article 14" of the Constitution of the Old Mt. Zion Association as follows: 1. After the local church has made a full and complete investigation as to the misconduct or other charges and the evidence proves to be true--he shall surrender his credentials to the local church or association until said misconduct or other charges have been investigated by the local church or Executive Board. (The local church clerk or associational clerk to hold said credentials.) 2. If after the period of not more than one year after the surrender of his credentials, the said party shall be contacted by the local church of which he is a member or by the Executive Board to try and make restitution. If the local church fails to deal with the charges, then the Executive Board will have the authority to deal with the charges. The Executive Board shall make this report to the regular session of the associational body which will vote on the report as whether to revoke or return the credentials to said party. Amendment No.7 to Article 14 Be it resolved that the Association instruct the Executive Board not to approve any minister for ordination who uses tobacco in any form. -27-

30 Amendment No.6 to Article 14 Be it resolved that no minister be ordained without written approval of the Executive Board. "ARTICLES OJ.' FAITH" 1. God--We believe in one true and living Triune God; composed of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, equal in divine Essence, Purpose, Power and Glory. St. John 1:1; I Cor. 8:6; St. John I 0:30; I John 5:7. 2. Christ--We believe that Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God, was with the Father and the Holy Spirit at the time of creation, left the Courts of Heaven and came to earth, took upon Himself the form of humanity, sin excepted, by being born of the Virgin Mary, manifested His power, was crucified, placed in Joseph's tomb, rose again the third day, completed the great plan of salvation, walked and talked with his disciples, publicly ascended to Heaven, and that He will descend again to gather His jewels home.--lsaiah 9:6; St. John 1: I4; Luke I:26-28; Matt. 14:I3-2I; Mark I6:9-19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts I:9- I2; Mark I5: Holy Spirit--We believe that the Holy Spirit has visited true believers in all ages, and especially since the ascension of the Son back to the Father, and his coming on the day of Pentecost. Has taken up His office work among all nations of people, as a Divine Reprover, Comforter and Guide.--Judges 6:34; II :29; St. John 16:8-I4; Isaiah 63: l0-i2; Ephesians 4:30; Acts 8: I The Bible--We believe the Bible, which is composed of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments was given by inspiration of God, is our way-bill from earth to heaven, and the only infallible and inerrant rule of faith and practice.--ll Peter I: I9-2I; II Tim. 3: I4-I7; Daniell0:2I; Acts I:I6-I7; Matt. 2I The Fall of Man--We believe that God created man good, gave a just law by which he should be governed, with the promise of reward for faithfulness and with penalties of punishment for disobedience. Gave man power of free moral agency to choose the right and reject the wrong. But our first parents heeded the voice of the great enemy of souls, voluntarily transgressed the law of God, fell with their posterity under the just penalty of the same, and were unable of their own power to extricate or save themselves from the great dilemma into which they had fallen. God gave them the hope of salvation through thecomingofchrist.--gen. I:27, 2:I6-17; Rom. I1:11-35; Rom. 5:18; Pslams 37: Redemption, Salvation, Adoption--We believe that Jesus Christ by His birth, death, burial, resurrection and ascension paid the purchase price for the redemption of the whole human race, arranged a pardon for all who came upon Gospel terms; and a law of adoption into the Kingdom of Heaven and eternal inheritance into the glorified -28-

31 Kingdom above.--heb. 9:I2; Gal. 3:13, 4:4-5; Titus 2:I4; Heb. I:4; St. John 3:I6; Isaiah 45: Conditions of Salvation--We believe that all persons dying in infancy and all idiots are saved by the Atoning merits of the Son of God without any act on their part, that persons coming to the years of accountability, transgressing the law of God, must upon their part, exercise faith in Jesus Christ through repentance toward God, at the completion of which pardon takes place in the mind of the Father and by the Holy Spirit they pass through the ordeal of regeneration, are washed in the blood of the Lamb and are planted in the Kingdom of Christ.--John 3; Matt. I9:I3-22; II Cor. 7:IO; Luke I8:I7; St. John 4:II-I6; Psalms 98:3. 8. Salvation Free--We believe that God desires the salvation of all; Christ died for all; the Gospel invites all; the Holy Spirit strives for all; and whosoever will may come and be saved on the terms of the GospeL--Rev. 22: I7; I Peter I :9-13; I Peter 2:9-24; Rom. 3: Baptism--We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of believers in water, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in which are represented the burial and resurrection of Christ; also represents our death to sin, and only those who have come under the presbytery of the elders are qualified to administer the same.- Matt. 3:14-16, 3:5-6; I Peter 3:21; St. John 3:23; Acts 10:47; Matt. 28: Communion and Feet Washing--We believe that the Lord's Supper and the washing of the saints' feet are ordinances of the Gospel of Christ; The Lord's Supper was instituted by our Savior to commemorate His broken body and shed blood for the sins of the world and to show our remembrance of Him till He comes. All Christians have a right to the Lord's Supper and should be invited. "Let a man examine himself and so let him eat." The washing of feet was instituted by our Lord at the same time that Supper was instituted as an act of humility to show our love for each other, and both ordinances should be perpetuated by all Christians until His second coming.--luke 22: 19-20; I Cor. I1 :20-29; St. John 13:1-18; Matt. 26: The Sabbath--We believe that the Christian Sabbath should be observed as a day of rest and for the worship of God; that we should abstain from all sinful amusements and secular employments, works of mercy and piety excepted.--exodus 20:11, 31: 12-18; Deut. 5: 12-15; Ezek. 20: 12; Matt. 28: I; Luke 23:56; Acts 13:42-48; Mark 2: Call to the Ministry--We believe in a Divine call of the ministry; that God in His goodness and power of grace, impresses His ministers with the burden of lost souls to the extent that the call becomes irresistible with personal contentment; that when they yield to the call and exercise the native gifts according to the Scriptures, with full reliance upon Him, He accompanies them in person of the Holy Spirit -29-

32 to guide them in the way of truth and to bless their labors according to His purposes.--jonah I: I; Jer. I :5; Mark 3: 14; Acts I :22-26; Matt. 28: The Invisible Church--We believe that the Invisible or Spiritual Church is the redeemed in the aggregate, is the family of God, is composed of all true Christians of every congregation from righteous Abel to the restitution of all things from every kindred, nation, tongue and people.--eph. 3:16-21; He b. 12:22-23; I Peter 2:5; Eph. 2:20-22; Acts 2:47; Matt. 16: The Visible Church--We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men and women, having obtained fellowship with the Lord and with each other, agreeing to keep up a good discipline and doctrine according to the rules of the Gospei.--II Thess. 1:1; Acts 16:5; III John 1:10; Matt. 18:17; Acts 20:28; Rev. I :4, II, Perseverance. We believe that all true believers in Christ should persevere in divine graces, and in the knowledge of the truth and that God's grace is sufficient to help them to overcome all the obstacles of life and that all the combined forces of the great enemy of souls on earth and in Hell (or in his eternal abode) arc not able to pluck them from his hand so long as they walk in the path of duty; but those who sidestep and willfully refuse or neglect to perform their duty, they would backslide and if persistently continued, would be eternally lost.--11 Cor. 9:10; II Peter 1:4-8; II Peter 1:12; I Peter 2:2; Rom. 8:35-39, Apostasy; II Peter 1:8-9; I Cor. 10:1-13; Heb. 12:15-17; I John 5:16; Heb. 6:1-6;I Tim. 4:1-2;Hcb. 3:12; St. John 15:1-7; Matt. 12: Christ the Head of the Church--We believe that Christ is the Great Head of the Church and that the government of the local church is with the body.--col. 1:18-19; Matt. 16:18; Heb. 12:23; Matt. 21:42; Eph. 1:22; Acts. 16: Sanctification--Sanctification is work of God's grace, by which the soul is cleansed from all sins and wholly consecrated to Christ. It takes place in regeneration, and the Christian can and should abide in this state to the end of life constantly growing in the grace the 'knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.--I Cor. 6:11; II Thess. 2:13; Heb. 12:14; Phil. 3:21; St. John 17:17-19; II Tim. 2:20; I Thess. 5: The Resurrection--We believe in the resurrection of the dead, both of the righteous and the wicked. When the resurrection shall take place, the soul and body shall be reunited, the righteous shall be received into everlasting happiness to reign with God forever, but the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment.--matt. 28:6; St. John 5:28-29; I Cor. 15:

33 19. The Soul--The soul is endless, hence does not die with the body, but immediately after death enters into a conscious state of happiness or misery, according to spiritual character here possessed.--phil. I :23; Luke 23:43; Re\. 6:9; Luke 16:19-25; Matt. 10: Judgment--We believe that there will be a general, universal judgment, when all men shall ge judged according to their works whether they be good or bad, and that immediately thereafter, the wicked shall enter into everlasting punishment and the righteous into eternal happiness.--11 Thess. 1:4-9; Rev. 14:9-13; Luke 16:23; Rev. 21:8; II Cor. 5:10; Matt. 12:36-37; Rev. 20:12-13; Acts 17:31. '--') STATISTICAL REPORT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Members Members Total Church Baptisms Added Lost Membership Mt. Zion Hickory Grove 0 0 I 5 Christian Home Pilgrim's Rest Farmer Hope 0 0 I 76 Freedom Hickory Flatt 0 18 I 34 Huntsville 7 II Phillips Chapel Rogers First Fayetteville Clifty Chapel 0 4 I 71 New Sulphur Eureka Springs Faith West Ridge Pea Ridge Victory 4 5 I 171 Calvary Midway Greenland I Bentonville 3 14 I 51 Westside lo l l 4 60 Eastgate Durham Gospel House Unity Jerusalem

34 ... -~ ~ ~-~ ~~ I w N I Church Organized Retiring Pastor Pastor Elect Mt. Zion 1866 David Watson David Watson Hickory Grove 1886 & 1969 Kenneth Lynch Kenneth Lynch Christian Home 1892 Earl Dean Morris Earl Dean Morris Pilgrim's Rest 1911 Gary (Butch) Bolinger Bill Williams Farmer 1945 Lowell Bradley (Interim) Roy Haffelder Hope 1945 Eldon Bagwell Eldon Bagwell Freedom 1950 Ellis Doyle Ellis Doyle Hickory Flatt 1951 Foreman Still Foreman Still Huntsville 1952 Jim Spurlock Jim Spurlock Phillips Chapel 1952 Rue Dell Smith Rue Dell Smith Rogers 1953 Loy Counts Loy Counts First Fayetteville 1956 Dennis Artman Dennis Artman Clifty Chapel 1958 Dwayne Lane Dwayne Lane New Sulphur 1958 Glen Faulkner Glen Faulkner Eureka Springs 1962 Donnie Villines Bruce Coyle Faith 1962 Jack Morris Jack Morris West Ridge 1965 Loyd Thomas Loyd Thomas Pea Ridge 1967 Ernest Johnson Ernest Johnson Victory 1967 Arthur Lee Galloway Arthur Lee Galloway Calvary 1971 Dale Kester Dale Kester Midway 1973 Luther Jones Garvin Reid Greenland Memorial Chapel 1973 Dwayne Goforth Dwayne Goforth Bentonville 1978 Ace Ferguson Anthony Lane Durham Gospel House 1981 Lloyd Ray Henry Jerry Bromley Westside 1985 Paul Payne Paul Payne Eastgate 1986 Deryl Hodges Deryl Hodges Unity 1987 Randy Burris Randy Burris Jerusalem 1991 Cecil Case I

35 Ordained Ministers Age Address Telephone ARTMAN, Dennis I8I4 Taylor, Springdale, AR BAGWELL, Eldon Route I, Hindsville, AR I3 BARNES, Glenn E. Robinson, Springdale, AR I59 BENSON, Dean... 6I 2409 Dogwood, Springdale, AR I-8444 BOLINGER, Gary (Butch) P.O. Box 703, Huntsville, AR BOYD, Jack I906 Patti, Springdale, AR BRADLEY, Lowell I604 S. West End, Springdale, AR BRADSHAW, Gordon Kasey Avenue, Springdale, AR BROMLEY, Jerry.... Winslow, AR I BURRIS, Randy Route I, Box 23A, West Fork, AR I32 CAROTHERS, Jesse Route 10, 1906 Lee Street, Fayetteville, AR 7270I I CASE, Cecil Shorty Hill Drive, Springdale, AR I-970I ~ CASWELL, Greig Catlett, Prairie Grove, AR I I CLINE, Norman l30i S. Dyer, Springdale, AR I-5407 COL VILLE, Charles I706 Horseshoe, Springdale, AR COUNTS, Loy Sherman, Springdale, AR I-3075 COYLE, Bruce Route 1, Box 690, Eureka Springs, AR DAVID, Ross Route 2, Pea Ridge, AR 7275I... 45I-8433 DAY, Tommy I800 Carley Road, Apt. 43, Springdale, AR DOYLE, Ellis Route I, Box 1429, Pineville, MO I DOTY, Austin, Jr Route 4, Berryville, AR 726I EASTERLING, Noel Tracee Way, Springdale, AR I-7696 FAULKNER, Glen Dogwood, Prairie Grove, AR GALLOWAY, Arthur Lee Curtis, Springdale, AR I-6980 GARRISON, Cecil I 606 Curtis, Springdale, AR I-2003 GOFORTH, Dwayne.... I614 Christian, Springdale, AR I-5052 GRIMES, Jerry Route I, Box I429, Pineville, MO (message) 4I