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! Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in March 1828 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Elizabeth J. Barr was received by letter Brother James Nelson applied for a letter of dismission for himself and wife, which was granted. L. Noble, C. Clk No Date After sermon, Conference opened a door for the reception of members and received Sister Sarah Taylor by letter. 2nd. Brother Sparks reported that he had procured the land and with the assistance of Brother S. Simmons and W. Tyrone done the under work of the meeting house, upon which resolved that they make out their account for the same and draw upon the treasurer for the amount. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in June 1828 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. 1st. Sister Nandy Hooker was received by experience. 2nd. Brother Elias Mullens, a black girl, Lucy made application by experience and in consequence of her husband having another wife living was not received. Moved and carried that this Church take into consideration the propriety or impropriety of teaching singing schools on the Sabbath for pay. Answer, this Church does not think it is consistent with the tenure of the gospel. Moved and carried that Brother Granberry be appointed assistant deacon. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in July 1828 Conference met Brother Collins preached, then a door was opened for the recption of members. No applicants. The Church proceeded to chose their deligates, Brother Granberry and Brother Stamps was chosen; agreed that we send five dollars to the Association. Moved and carried that Brother Noble furnish the Association with one quire of paper and call on Brother Stamps for the money to pay for it. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in August 1828 Brother Collins preached. A door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. An obligation or bond of James Mears for building The Bethany Meeting House.