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! August 1831 Annual Union Meeting in August, 1831 on Fryday. No preaching. No meeting in consequence of high waters and rain on Saturday. Conference met in order to examine the letter to the Association, but the clerk not attending with the letter, it was agreed to meet again on Sunday for that purpose. Sunday. Brother D. Grant, preached, then went into Conference the clerk and letter still absent, appointed a committee of Brethren J. Parkman, William Stamps and Reuben White to meet the clerk for the purpose of examining the letter, which, accordingly done, so the letter was received. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September, 1831 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Upon report of disorderly conduct of Sister Nickelson, took the subject under consideration and upon examination found to be intoxicated, profanity, and long absence from Conference, upon which she was unanimously excommunicated. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1831 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. No business presented. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November, 1831 A sermon preached by Brother Martin. A door was opened for the reception of members and there were no applicants. 2nd. Proceeded to the choice of a minister to minister to us in word and doctrine and ordinances for the next ensuing year, and Brother John P. Martin was chosen by unanimously vote, upon which he promised to attend us. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December, 1831. After sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants, no business.