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! (Eddie Note: Well, in this transcription, you can see how I got intested - James Mikell is a direct descendent, and these records fleshed out information about him, his, sons, etc. Made him a little more "real".) Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1832 After sermons by Brethren Carter and martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Brother Granberry inquired to know what a member should do when he knew or believed that there was a member in the bounds of the Church, who possessed a figt that ought to be exercised in publick; upon which he was instructed to name the person and the gift upon which he stated that he believed, that Brother Norvel Robertson was in the possession of the gift of preaching, upon which Brother Robertson was authorized his gift in bounds of this Church. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May, 1832 After sermons by Brethren Zugesworth and Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. No business. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren William P. Carter and Norvel Robertson and concluded by Brother Martin, afterwards a door was opened for the reception of members. Jane Smith, the wife of Brother Bazel Smith was received by experience. Ordered by the Church that license be issued by the clerk and given to Brother Norvel Robertson to go forth and preach the gospel of Christ withersoever the Lord shall direct him. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren William P. Carter and J. P. Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No Applicants. Brether Jesse Simmons came forward to speak on some reports which he said had circulated; one of which was, that he had sent servants to assist in cleaning out race paths for a horse race, which he denied, as to sending of them, but acknowledged that they were there. The other was that he had drank too much spirituous liquor, which he acknowledged was true and after some inquiry and discussion, was excommunicated. 2nd. Proceed to the choice of deligates (delegates) to the next Association by ballot and Brethren Norvel Robertson and Williams Stamps was chosen and in case of failure, James Baggott. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren Robertson and Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September, 1832 After a sermon by Brother Norvel Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. 2nd. Moved by Brother Low and seconded that Brother Norvel Robertson, Junior be called to ordination. 3rd. Moved by Brother Granberry and seconded that the subject be laid over for consideration till our next meeting which was carried. 4th. James Mikell came forward and related the dealings of God with his soul, by which fellowship was gained and the right hand of fellowship was given him. Sunday morning at one half past 10 o'clock, assembled at the water, where Brother Robertson prayed and Baptised James Mikell.