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    1. Re: History of Bethany Baptist Church - cont.
    2. Edrie Broughton
    3. > (Eddie Note. Well, I haven't decided whether I would like to be a member of > this church or note. I would go, just to watch and see who is going to be > tossed out, but on the other hand, I would be afraid that someone was going > to toss me in front of the crowd. Funny how it takes a couple of services > to forgive drunkedness, and take a gun down to shoot someone is resolved in > one meeting. This stuff is the best I have transcribed yet!!!) > Saturday the 19th, 1823 > After 4 sermons delivered, 1st, Brother Morris, 2nd, Brother Brakefield, > 3rd, Brother Kind, 4th, Brother Collins, then Conference was opened for the > reception of members. This must have been one long hot day in church...do you think that had anything to do with the five people who came forward. They may take a couple of meeting to forgive drunkenness but how many times has Brother James Mullens been forgiven? I count at least three times. EdrieAnne Broughton

    03/22/2003 01:04:35