Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Took under consideration, the choice of supply in the ministery for next year, which was deferred till tomorrow. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1836 After a sermon by Brother Robertson, the Church went into conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. Proceeded to the choice of a supply in the ministery and Brother Norvel Robertson was unanimously chosen. Sister Anna Stucky applied for a letter of dismission, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1836 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Magee, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. On application, letters of dismission was granted for Sister Jelsey Posey and Brother Dave, a servant, her husband. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Britton Bridges and his wife, Sister Lydia Bridges. Application begin made by our Sister Church at Silver Creek for help, in a case dealing; there were appointed Brethren Joel Bullock, Britton Bridges, William Stamps, Mastin Parkman and Reuben White to attend as suc. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Brother Edmond Lowe. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Dave, a black man, belonging to Sister Hooker. Ordered that the key of the meeting house and the charge there be transferred from Brother Parkman to Brother Bridges.