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! Deceased between February and March meetings, 1838, Brother Richard Bullock and between March and April meetings, 1838, Sister Ada Bullock and Eliza Bullock and Sister Ara, a black woman, belonging to E. W. Calhoun. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1838 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Taylor, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Appointed Brethren Joel Bullock, Edmond Lowe and Wylie White, a committee of Faith, on record or not. Took under consideration the propriety of removing the partition well between the pulpit and piazza prepared for the accommodation of the black people and appointed Brethren Steven Herrin, John Mikell and Britton Bridges, a committee to examine and report what amount of labor, will be necessary. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1838 Met in Conference and after a sermon by Brethren Taylor and Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Matthew Stevens and Brother Joel Polk and Sister Mary Polk, his wife. The committee appointed to examine the Church record for Articles of Faith, reported that such articles was found, which articles was read and it was ordered that the word ?unity? in the first article be erased and the word ?Trinity? inserted instead thereof: The Committee on the alteration or repairs of the meeting house reported that they thought the members with what help they could get make the intended alteration, which was agreed to. On information received by Brother Noble, Sister Parthena Nall was received into fellowship of the Church without a formal letter. Sister Nall was received in full fellowship. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1838 Met in Conference and opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Sister Nelly Ann Buckley. Postponed the appointment for a time to make the alteration of the meeting house till next meeting. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1838 Met in Conference and opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother William H. Taylor as a minister of the gospel from the Baptist Church in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.