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    1. History of Bethany Baptist Church
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    3. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Mr. Perrin, opened door for the reception of members. No applicants. Brother James Baggott came forward to the Church and acknowledged that he had been overtaken in the sin of drunkness and other improper and un-Christian like conduct, consequent thereon, and gave satisfactory evidence of contrition and repentance and fellowship was perpetuated. Took up the reference from last meeting on the subject of a Baptist State Convention, by the Association and agreed that this Church notify the Association on that, they wish the Association exercise her own discretion on the subject and act accordingly, this Church, in the meantime, reserves the right of judgeing for herself of said convention, after it is formed and if extending or with holding her approbation and support. Proceeded to the choice of delegates to the Association in the usual way. Brethren Levi Noble and Joel Bullock was chose, and in case of failure, Needham Blount and Moses Granberry, their respective alternate, in order of their names. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1836 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, came into the conference and opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took under consideration a report which says that Brother James Baggott has again drank too much and which was postponed till next conference. Appointed Brethren Moses Granberry and Wylie White to visit and labor with him, between now and next meeting, and urge him to come to the Church. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1836 Met in Conference, and opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took the reference with regards to Brother James Baggott, whereupon he was excommunicated, for and account of drunkness. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother John S. Sheperd. Fryday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. The following members applied for a letter of dismission: Bazel Smith and wife, Moses Granberry and wife, Ralph Simmons and wife, all of which was granted. Brethren Ellington and Sheperd were appointed leaders of musick.

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