MINUTES
of the
EIGHTH MEETING
OF
The Cooperative Association
Missionary Baptist Churches
Of California
held with the
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Antioch, California
APRIL 1 and 2, 1958
Next Meeting to be held with
Grace Missionary Baptist Church
2428 Bayshore Blvd.
San Francisco, Calif.
March 24 and 25, 1959
OFFICERS
L.M. Branch
Moderator
44 Midway
Salinas, California
Assistant Moderator
C.C. Middleton
18401 Keswick
Reseda, California
3
Clerk
Martin Canavan
2703 218 PI.
Long Beach 10, California
Assistant Clerk
R. Lawrence Crawford
1174 Bartlett Ave.
Hayward, California
4
Publicity Director
A. T. Adkins
PICTURE UNAVAILABLE
Box 159
Armona, California
Mission Treasurer
Bill Hoppert
1315 Patterson
Corcoran, California
5
State Missionary
Allen Tabor
Box 856
Eureka, California
State Missionary
H.R. Cole
917 28 St.
Sacramento, California
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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
Preamble
With faith in God, and unquestioning acceptance of the Bible as the
Word of God, and sole rule of our faith and practice, we offer to all Missionary
Baptist Churches of Christ the following Articles of Agreement.
ARTICLE I
Name
The Cooperative Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of
California.
ARTICLE II
Object
The object of this Association is to encourage co-operation and Chris-
tian activity among the churches, to promote interest in and encourage Missions
on a New Testament basis among all people, to stimulate interest in Christian lit-
erature, general benevolence, and Christian education and to provide a medium
through which the churches may co-operate in these enterprises.
ARTICLE III
Members
Section No. 1—This association shall be composed of Missionary
Baptist Churches as defined in article number thirteen of the declaration of faith
in J. M. Pendleton’s church manual.
Section No. 2—The annual or called sessions of this Associaŧion shall
be held by messengers elected by the churches composing said Association.
Section No. 3—Each church co-operating in this Association is en-
titled to three messengers who are members of the church
they represent. They
;
are to bring letters showing their election by the church, which letters should
give a report of their past year.
Section No. 4—We recommend to all Scriptural New Testament
churches, desiring to co-operate with us for the purpose designated in Article
two of these Articles of Agreement, express their desire by presenting evidence
of their origin, faith, and practice; and, we further recommend, that any church
refusing, or failing to continue in the faith and practice designated by them, will
not be considered seated in the messenger body.
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ARTICLE IV
Doctrinal Statue
This Association shall recognize the freedom of speech as essential to the high-
est achievements in its work. It shall stand or fall on its own conformity to truth. It shall
exercise no ecclesiastical authority but it shall by every precaution recognize the sover-
eignty of every individual church. It shall also encourage on the part of churches and Mes-
sengers the greatest possible freedom of expression in discussing matters pertaining to its
work, and in the preeminence of missions and evangelism in the work of the churches.
ARTICLE V
Powers
The powers of this Assocalion shall be limited to the execuŧion according to
teachings of the New Testament of the will of the churches composing it; and the Associa-
tion, in annual sessions, shall elect such officers as are necessary for its deliberation and
work, and appoint such committees as are needed, and transact other business as may be
directed by the churches.
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ARTICLE VI
Officers
Section No. 1—It will be the duty of the messengers annually to elect from
among their members a Moderator, Assistant Moderator and such Clerks and other Of-
ficers as may be needed or directed by the churches composing this association.
Section No. 2—In all votes of this Association a majority of votes cast shall
decide questions; except in cases of change or amendment in the Articles of Agreement.
In such cases a two-thirds majority will be required.
ARTICLE VII
Missionaries
Section No. 1—Annually the Messengers shall recommend to the churches
from among the church endorsed missionaries such number as they deem wise for co-
operative support.
Section No. 2—The Messengers shall recommend such salaries as is compat-
ible with the strength of the Churches, and the needs of the Missionaries.
ARTICLE VIII
Funds
Section No. 1—All funds of this Association shall be raised by
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voluntary donations secured purely upon the merits and the cause: in the inter-
est of which appeals are made for gifts; provided this is not to prevent the use
of any income or any properly that may be acquired by donation or purchase.
Section No. 2—The Treasurer of this Association shall hold
all funds received between sessions of this Association subject to the
designation of the sending Church or Churches.
ARTICLE IX
Meetings
The annual meeting of the Church Messengers shall be at
such time and place as the assembled Messengers may appoint.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Enrollment and seating of messengers.
2. Reception of New Churches.
3. Election of officers.
4. Inviting of Brethren of like faith to sit in council.
5. Appointment of committees.
6. Treasurer reports.
7. Publicity report
8. Missionaries reports.
9. Reports of Committees.
10. Miscellaneous business.
11. Closing exercises and adjournment.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
ALSEA, OREGON—Lobster Valley Missionary Baptist
Pastor—Homer Branson, Box 126, Alsea, Oregon
Clerk—Malinda Branson, Box 126, Alsea, Oregon
ARMONA—First Missionary, Railroad Ave.
Pastor—A. T. Adkins, Box 150, Armona, Calif.
Clerk—Jean Ellis, 215 E. Myrtle, Hanford, Calif.
ANTIOCH—First Missionary, 410 Texas
Pastor—Henry Nance, 410 Texas, Antioch, Calif.
Clerk—Bonnie Jean Austin, 1200 D. St., Antioch, Calif.
BAKERSFIELD—Emmanuel, 1604 Southgate Dr.
Pastor—D. O. Ross, 1604 Southgate Dr., Bakersfield, Calif.
Clerk—Betty Richardson—2216 So. Eye St., Bakersfield, Calif.
BAKERSFIELD—New Hope
Pastor—A. D. Story, 2643 Monterey, Bakersfield, Calif.
Clerk—Lorenc Story, 2643 Monterey, Bakersfield, Calif.
BARSTOW—Landmark Missionary, 34836 Cedar Road
Pastor—R. A. Thommarsen, 34636 Cedar Road, Barstow, Calif.
Clerk—Not given
CERES—First Missionary, Central at 99 Hwy.
Pastor—Bedford Andrews, Rt. 1, Box 1140, Ceres, Calif.
Clerk—Nellie Lucas, Box 746, Ceres, Calif.
CHICO—Missionary Baptist, 1618 Spruce St.
Pastor—Kenneth Hooper, 045 Aspen, Chico, Calif.
Clerk—Roselon Bellah, 1372 Vallombrosa Way, Chico, Calif.
COALINGA—First Missionary
Pastor—Gordon Hill, 150 Lincoln, Coalinga, Calif.
Clerk—Marie Roinwater, 226 Fresno, Coalinga, Calif.
CORCORAN—First Missionary, Hale and Patterson
Pastor—Bill Hoppert, 1315 Patterson, Corcoran, Calif.
Clerk—Lorene King,
1810 Patterson, Corcoran, Calif.
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CORONA—Crown Missionary
Pastor—Alvin T. Quick, Box 86, Mira Loma, Calif.
Clerk—Jo Anne Chastain, 4030 Opal, Riverside, Calif.
DINUBA—Missionary Baptist, So. College St.
Pastor—Paul Brown, 602 North View, Visalia, Calif.
Clerk—Eunice Wiggins, Box 62, Dinuba, Calif.
EASTON—Missionary Baptist
Pastor—Clifford Holley, 238 N. Park Ave., Fresno, Calif.
Clerk—Frankie Hamblen, 4764 So. Orange, Fresno, Calif.
EUREKA—First Landmark
Pastor—Allen Tabor, Box 856, Eureka, Calif.
Clerk—Bonnie Garner, G433 Eggert Rd„ Eureka, Calif.
FLORIN—Cypress Missionary, Bradshaw Rd.
Pastor—Joe Spradlin, Rt. 1, Box 1065 G, Florin, Calif.
Clerk—Alma Joslin, Rt. 1, Box 437, Gait, Calif.
FRESNO—McKinley Missionary, 2050 N. Katye Lane
Pastor—George James, 2052 Katye Lane, Fresno, Calif.
Clerk—Irene Stevenson, 2228 N. Bryan, Fresno, Calif.
FRESNO—Zion Missionary, 4677 E. Harvey
Pastor—F. E. James, 4255 E. White, Fresno, Calif.
Clerk—Marie Poole, 3531 W. Olive, Fresno, Calif.
GARDEN GROVE—Grace Missionary, Chapman Ave.
Pastor—Calvin Isenhower, 12702 Cliffwood, Anaheim, Calif.
Clerk—Jane Malott, 12162 Magnolia, Garden Grove. Calif.
GREENFIELD—Missionary Baptist, 10th and Elm
Pastor—Wayne Ross, Box 957, Greenfield, Calif.
Clerk—Clois Jackson, Box 1025, Greenfield, Calif.
HARBOR CITY—Missionary Baptist, 256th and Normandie
Pastor—E. A. Sharver, 23230 Anchor, Wilmington, Calif.
Clerk—Zula Whitmire, 332 Realty, Wilmington, Calif.
HAYWARD—Missionary Baptist, 1174 Bartlett Ave.
Pastor—Lawrence Crawford, 1174 Bartlett, Hayward, Calif.
Clerk—Mrs. J. U. Clary, 445 46th Ave., Oakland, Calif.
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HIGHLAND PARK—Arroyo Missionary, 5062 Casper Ave.
Pastor—Charles Breazeale, 1065 W. 112 St., Los Angeles 44, Calif.
Clerk—Ella Breazeale, 1065 W. 112 St., Los Angeles 44, Calif.
KEYES—New Hope
Pastor—Ben Crawford, 300 Glacier, Modesto, Calif.
Clerk—Anna Crawford, 300 Glacier, Modesto, Calif,
LANCASTER—Friendship Landmark, 7006 E. Ave. H
Pastor—James Daley, 7006 E. Ave. H, Lancaster, Calif.
Clerk—Ella Lackie, 4846 W. Ave. L-10, Lancaster, Calif.
LONG BEACH—Dominguez Baptist, 2679 Carson
Pastor—Martin Canavan, 2703 E. 218 Pl. Long Beach 10, Calif.
Clerk—Lois Conner, 1808 W, Canton, Long Beach 10, Calif.
LONG BEACH—Sharon Missionary, 2941 Artesia
Pastor—H. D. Smith, 9980 San Fernando Rd., Pacomia, Calif.
Clerk—Dora Speck, 1604 W. El Segundo, Gardena, Calif.
MANTECA—First Missionary
Pastor—George Walton, Box 726, Manteca, Calif.
Clerk—Ruby Hannah, Box 726, Manteca, Calif.
MARTINEZ—Emmanuel, 2531 Pacheco
Pastor—Connie Wright, 1235 Warren St., Martinez, Calif.
Clerk—Billie Jetton, 935 Lemon St., Martinez, Calif.
McFARLAND—First Missionary. 765 Third St.
Pastor—Lee Collum, 1438 McFarland, Calif.
Clerk—Burl Beene, Rt. 1, Box 1037, Delano, Calif.
MIRA LOMA—Missionary Baptist, 58 Ave.
Pastor—F. O. Ransom, 616 E. Carson, Torrance, Calif
Clerk—Hazel Weir, 3981 Lindsay, Riverside, Calif.
MODESTO—Landmark, 800 E. Morris
Pastor—Maynard Beckler, 719 5th St., Modesto, Calif.
Clerk—Anita Grahm, 906 S. Madison, Modesto, Calif
NAPA—Napa Valley Landmark
Pastor—Richard Jones, 2420 Pine St., Napa, Calif.
Clerk—Annis Graves. 610 Maine St., Vallejo, Calif.
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NORWALK—Missionary, 1020-1 Branscomb
Pastor—H. T. Hubbard, 31 Zane, Long Beach, Calif.
Clerk—Ada Richey, 8510 Eucalyptus, Downey, Calif.
OAKDALE—First Missionary, East and G
Pastor—Wayne Easlon, 241 So. 5th, Oakdale, Calif.
Clerk—Ethel Hanna, Rt. 3, Box 1718, Oakdale, Calif.
OJAI—Missionary Baptist, 507 N. Fulton
Pastor—Bill Fritz, 507 A. Fulton, Ojai, Calif.
Clerk—Louise Horne, 207 N, Fulton, Ojai, Calif.
OROVILLE—Missionary Baptist
Pastor—Olen Johnson, Box 450, Oroville, Calif.
Clerk—Cleo Vincent, Bon 206, Palermo, Calif.
PARAMOUNT—Antioch Missionary
Pastor—J. A. Franklin, 14038 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, Calif.
Clerk—P. M. Sharp, 9141 E. Carter, Bellflower, Calif.
PARAMOUNT-Calvary Missionary, Madison and Georgia St.
Pastor—Burel G. Burnes, 8404 Harrison, Paramount, Calif.
Clerk—Reba Haney, 13034 Laureldale, Downey, Calif.
PEDLEY—Landmark Missionary, 6739 36th St., Pedley, Calif.
Pastor—Austin Quick, Mira Loma, Calif.
Clerk—Bertha Dozier, 8960 Jurupa Rd., Riverside, Calif.
PORTERVILLE—East Date St., 2180 East Date St.
Pastor—Dwight Patterson, 3027 Tucker St., Porterville, Calif.
Clerk—Ruth Wilson, 422 Leggett Dr., Portervlle, Calif.
PORTERVILLE—West Putman, 2917 W. Putman
Pastor—Floyd H. Jordan, 2917 West Putman, Porterville, Calif.
Clerk—Roxie Northcutt, 1598 Grand Ave., Porterville, Calif.
REDLANDS—Unity Missionary, Nevada Ave.
Pastor—E. E. Crawford, Rt. 2, Redlands, Calif.
Clerk—Edna Taylor, 129 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, Calif.
RESEDA—Valley Missionary, 18401 Keswick
Pastor—C. C. Middleton, 18401 Keswick, Reseda, Calif.
Clerk—Thelma Middleton, 18401 Keswick, Reseda, Calif.
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Long Beach (Dom.)
209
35
39
74
10
273
5200.00
10.00
24365.00
550.00
7014.89
2108.84
607.50
425.93
40272.16
Long Beach (Sh.)
45
4
9
13
11
47
605.00
104.33
650.00
20.00
60.65
110.00
28.33
1578.31
Manteca
65
19
2
21
7
14
65
2235.00
35.00
615.74
276.89
426.81
72.33
3678.97
Martinez
33
21
10
31
7
5
3
52
2434.60
47.42
2484.42
62.76
94.88
195.44
115.47
5430.00
McFarland
176
19
11
30
9
5
192
3600.00
1542.36
2409.46
434.76
1382.71
194.35
249.70
9853.34
Mira Loma
72
1
5
6
26
2
52
1300.00
129.37
284.71
168.35
795.88
378.35
61.49
91.23
3209.38
Modesto
68
7
4
41
15
83
2080.00
2455.69
86.55
78.25
62.00
4767.49
Napa
23
1
2
25
319.75
283.10
40.25
104.85
258.78
1063.77
Norwalk
79
3
16
1
17
14
85
3165.00
5735.99
20.48
108.83
199.75
56.80
9286.85
Oakdale
70
25
8
1
34
7
97
2005.00
964.37
160.69
406.69
392.36
98.43
4037.54
Ojai
38
4
6
11
4
1
45
2080.00
36.00
1157.00
200.00
346.00
157.04
40.00
4366.04
Oroville
59
8
3
11
3
1
3
65
2600.00
7.69
241.48
146.71
596.90
378.65
177.35
152.72
4321.50
Paramount (A)
1688.00
40.00
150.00
70.00
125.00
2013.00
Paramount (C)
22
8
18
26
6
2
40
432.90
25.15
14.85
693.31
271.09
7.15
54.70
1382.77
Pedley
21
5
11
16
8
29
735.00
61.40
634.33
11.90
46.70
91.86
17.40
64.34
1506.97
Porterville (E. D.)
58
5
32
1
38
6
90
2580.00
203.75
1224.05
250.00
215.47
250.41
168.87
4892.55
Porterville (W. P.)
92
3
11
2
16
36
6
69
1739.61
91.25
797.76
277.75
276.34
239.35
112.18
3550.24
Redlands
76
13
6
1
20
9
87
1841.14
57.05
165.41
229.60
43.29
193.45
57.41
2393.90
Reseda
69
6
5
11
13
13
66
2221.64
4607.71
150.27
87.15
94.00
7170.77
Richmond (H)
19
2
3
5
2
22
30.00
10.00
421.30
11.00
472.30
Richmond (U)
56
15
12
27
24
2
57
2550.00
2600.00
232.45
1207.54
74.10
6664.08
Ridgecrest
129
4
13
1
18
9
10
127
3020.00
614.04
20.00
614.46
139.00
70.80
4618.30
Riverbank
202
49
10
13
72
21
20
228
3480.00
846.14
61.58
73.14
484.73
145.29
5130.88
Riverside
42
9
1
10
12
39
577.30
301.69
162.95
108.04
1095.96
Sacramento (Fr.)
33
5
28
15.00
1141.63
34.38
201.00
807.8
44.30
2250.15
Sacramento (L.)
91
32
30
10
72
28
12
123
3495.00
170.60
2315.55
63.85
1853.45
834.18
236.91
8969.54
Salinas
150
26
23
1
50
8
5
187
3640.00
219.63
5673.97
315.85
660.89
693.49
183.00
234.35
11663.18
San Francisco
7
27
18
45
2
50
625.00
5325.00
159.95
1450.28
120.00
135.77
7816.00
Sanger
24
6
1
7
11
4
16
1215.00
16.64
90.00
193.39
198.75
24.00
16.56
1775.22
Southgate
2
24
26
26
1710.00
900.00
13.37
16.96
1830.33
Stockton
53
9
11
20
3
3
66
1117.85
10.00
804.47
60.00
191.23
252.12
2475.55
Sunnyvale
53
1
15
16
20
7
42
2600.00
3685.04
43.75
255.54
440.40
27.50
72.69
7152.42
Vallejo
16
17
24
1
42
5
53
1590.00
220.00
75.39
135.87
69.87
2106.13
Visalia
28
1
27
28
10
46
76.18
533.30
38.12
238.46
486.54
80.94
1476.64
Wasco
128
14
18
1
33
2
12
146
3460.00
28.00
915.00
148.84
932.78
218.00
108.75
5944.15
Watsonville
74
12
7
19
3
1
89
3600.00
30.00
1162.62
82.11
416.32
346.53
67.97
5795.04
Woodbridge
43
3
18
1
22
13
11
41
1061.31
22.47
2000.00
30.01
45.83
114.40
63.95
3337.97
TOTALS
4175
627
788
60
1439
564
212
4861
10951.46
5331.23
148519.75
8919.07
36453.32
21633.29
1839.09
5704.43
340507.59
CHURCHES
Membership Last Year
Baptism
Letter or Statement
Restoration
Total Gain
Letter
Exclusion
Death
Present Membership
Pastor’s Salary
General
Benevolence
Buiulding
& Repairs
Visiting
Ministers
Incidentals
Missions
Christian
Education
Literature
Total
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RICHMOND—Harmony Missionary, 12867 San Pablo Ave.
Pastor—F. D. Creel, 2632 Kevin Rd., Richmond, Calif.
Clerk—Elizabeth Ray, 2109 Maine Ave., Richmond, Calif.
RICHMOND—Unity Landmark
Pastor—O. D. Tilley, 1719 Virginia, Richmond, Calif.
Clerk—Pauline Tilley, 1719 Virginia, Richmond, Calif.
RIDGECREST—First Missionary, Norma and Ridgecrest Blvd.
Pastor—None at present
Clerk—Tenna Wilkie, 128 A Independence, China Lake, Calif.
RIVERBANK—First Missionary, 6th and Siena St.
Pastor—Leo Wright, P. O. Box 627, Riverbank, Calif,
Clerk—Edna South, P. O. Box 91, Riverbank, Calif.
RIVERSIDE—Calvary Missionary, 5413 34th St,
Pastor—W. L, Crawford, 5413 34th St., Riverside, Calif.
Clerk—Yvonne Anglin, 1197 E. State St., Ontaria, Calif.
SACRAMENTO—Fruitridge Landmark, 5390 Wilkerson Ave.
Pastor—Harold Cole, 917 28th St., Sacramento, Calif.
Clerk—Edith Walker, 5934 66th St., Sacramento, Calif.
SACRAMENTO—Landmark Missionary, 2041 Wyda Way
Pastor—L. D. Perdue, 2041 Wyda Way, Sacramento, Calif.
Clerk—Jessie Lewis, 1825 E, El Camino Ave., Sacramento, Calif.
SALINAS—First Missionary, Towt and Garner
Pastor—L. M. Branch, 44 Midway Ave., Salinas, Calif.
Clerk—Barbara Borland, 522 Green St., Salinas, Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO—Grace Missionary, 2428 Bayshore Blvd.
Pastor—Dewey L. Mott, 241 Candlestick Rd., San Francisco, Calif.
Clerk—Albert L. Owen, 564 20th Ave., San Francisco, Calif.
SANGER—Shiloh Missionary, 1421 J St.
Pastor—W. E. Counts, 1417 J St., Sanger, Calif.
Clerk—Ann Smith, 2240 9th, Sanger, Calif.
SOUTHGATE—First Missionary, 9837 Calif. Ave.
Pastor—S. E. Comstock, 305 S. Granada, Alhambra, Calif.
Clerk—Bernice Whitaker, 6619 Gaviota Ave., Long Beach, Calif.
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STOCKTON—Mt. Olive Missionary
Pastor—Charles Denney, 2029 S. Scribner St., Stockton, Calif.
Clerk—Georgia Denney, 2029 S. Scribner St., Stockton. Calif.
SUNNYVALE—Missionary Baptist, 1228 Brookfield St.
Pastor—Ernest Bennett, 359 Stowoll Ave., Sunnyvale, Calif.
Clerk—Zella Harmon, 322 Jerome St., San Jose, Calif.
VALLEJO—Bayshore Landmark
Pastor—Charles Jameson, 6 Alhambra St., Crockett
Clerk—Ann Sweeney, 325 Coghlan St., Vallejo, Calif.
VISAL1A—First Landmark
Pastor—G. A. Williams, 434 S. Court, Visalia, Calif.
Clerk—Ila Barr, Rt. 6, Box 532 E„ Visalia, Calif.
WASCO—Central Missionary, 3rd and Poplar
Pastor—Gordon Richwine, 1610 3rd St., Wasco, Calif.
Clerk—Betty McCallum, 2101 1st St., Wasco, Calif.
WATSONVILLE—Freedom Landmark
Pastor—Ellis Murders, 33 Miller Ave., Watsonville, Calif.
Clerk—Hinon Edsall, 98 Paddon Rd., Watsonville, Calif.
WOODBR.IDGE—First Missionary
Pastor—O. E. Hall, P. O. Box 156, Woodbridge, Calif.
Clerk—Noma Wright, 437 W. Lockford, Lodi, Calif.
MESSENGERS
Alsea, Ore.—By letter.
Armona—W. J. Kcaster, A. D. Oliver, Margie Keaster
Antioch—Henry Nance, H. Hagor, Howard Perdue
Bakersfield (N. H.)—A. D. Story
Ceres—Bedford Andrews, Nellie Lucas, Glenna Andrews
Chico—By letter
Cloverdale—By letter
Coalinga—W. D. Smithson
Corcoran—Bill Hopport, Jewel Hoppert, Geneva Lee
Corona—J. D. Cash, Sister J. D. Cash
Dinuba—Paul Brown, Sister Paul Brown, Allio Keeling
Easton—By letter
Eureka—Allen Tabor, Lucille Tabor, Bernice Milam
Florin—Lonnie Magee, Buddy Nance, Sister Lonnie Magee
Fresno (McK)—George James, Hoy Bell, Roy Harness
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Fresno (2)—F. E. James, William Smith, Evelyn Smith
Garden Grove—By letter
Greenfield—Wayne Ross
Hayward—Lawrence Crawford, F. F. Richards, Lee Ennis
Highland Park —By letter
Keyes—Ben Crawford, Arlen Bevard, Tom Stein
Lancaster—James Daley, Wilma Daley
Long Beach (Dom.)—Martin Canavan, Jim Crismon, Madeline Crismon
Long Beach (Sh.) — H. D. Smith, Mary Smith, R. C. Speck
Manteca—George Walton, J. C. Patterson, C. W. Hinton
Martinez—Joyce Moss, Botty Wright, Connie Wright
McFarland—Donald Bowen, A. L. Beene, Lee Collum
Mira Loma—By letter
Modesto—Bro. and Sister Beckler, Sister Wright
Napa—Richard Jones, Myrtle Jones, David Graves
Norwalk—By letter
Oakdale—Wayne Easlon, Dee Burch, Oleta Burch
Ojai—Bill Fritz, Russell Sockwell, Francis Sockwell
Oroville—Olen Johnson, Clea Johnson, I. R. Pace
Paramount (C.)—Burll Burnes, Noel Brown, Frank Striplin
Pedley—By letter
Porterville
(E. D.)—Monroe Patterson, Dwight Patterson, Zettie Patterson
Porterville (W. P.)—By letter
Redlands—E. E. Crawford, Pat Crawford, Naomi Crawford
Reseda—C. C. Middleton, Harold McCaslin
Richmond (H)— F. C. Creel, T. R. Prescott, Sister Prescott
Richmond (U.)—Shelby Simmons, Virginia Simmons, Noreene Smith
Ridgecrest—By letter
Riverbank—R G. South, Eddie Divine, Arry Dunn
Riverside—U. L. Crawford, Frances Crawford, Bonnie Boots
Sacramento (BY.)—Naomi Sublett, H. R. Cole
Sacramento (La.)—L. D. Perdue, Maurine Perdue, M. B. Hubbard
Salinas—L. M. Branch, Virgil Bevis, Naomi Branch
San Francisco—Dewey Mott, David Batis, Albert Owen
Sanger—W. E. Counts, Sister Counts, Elbert Smith
South Gate—S. E. Comstock, Sister Comstock
Stockton—Edgar Albritton, Goldie Albritton, Charles Denny
Vallejo—Charles Jameson, John Patterson
Visalia—G. A. Williams, Inez Williams, Reba King
Wasco—Gordon Richwine, M. L. Corcoran, Flora Corcoran
Watsonville—Ellis Murders, Thelma Anderson, Maxine Taylor
Woodbridge—O. E. Hall
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MONDAY NIGHT, March 31
A large congregation met in the beautiful and spacious auditor
ium of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for a pre-assodational
gathering. Dr. J. W. Kesner preached an outstanding sermon on the Elev-
enth chapter of Hebrews. Bro. E. A. Sharver was elected to bring the
devotional in the morning.
BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS
Moderator Bro. L. M. Branch called on Bro. Ellis Murders to
lead in the opening song. Bro. Murders led in singing “We Have An
Anchor.” Bro. E. E. Crawford led in prayer. The moderator asked Bro.
Canavan to introduce Bro. E. A. Sharver as the speaker. Bro. Sharver
read Jer. 6:16 and challenged the messengers to “Walk in the Old Paths.”
Motion and second that only the name of the church and mes
sengers be read. Motion carried.
Bro. Maynard Beckler and Bro. O. D. Tilley were appointed as
reading clerks. These brethren read letters from the churches.
The reading of the letters was suspended while the messengers
were greeted by the Mayor of the city of Antioch. Mr. Remchie was
introduced by Bro. Nance. The mayor made us feel very welcome, and
Bro. C. C. Middleton was asked to give the response to the mayor for the
messengers. A standing vote of thanks was extended to Antioch by the
messengers for their hospitality.
Reading of letters was resumed.
Messengers and visitors stood as Bro. Branch declared the 1958
messenger meeting to be in session.
Motion and second that the petitionary letters the church name,
pastor, and messengers be read.
Letters were read from Fruitbridge; Sharon of Long Beach;
Highland Park; Vallejo; Corona; Lancaster; Harmony of San Pablo; San
Francisco; Riverside; Alsea, Oregon.
These churches were unanimously received.
Motion and second that the statistics and name of the Harbor
City church be included in our minutes. Motion carried.
A fifteen minute recess was declared.
Met back for the annual sermon.
Bro. Henry Nance was introduced by the moderator. Bro. Nance
read Ps. 87 and Eph. 5:25—28. He chose as his subject “The Glorious
Christ and His Church.” A Christ honoring message was preached by
Bro. Nance.
South Gate Church letter was read.
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Nominations for moderator were Bro. L. M. Branch, Bro. C.
C. Middleton. Bro, Branch was elected by the vote. Motion and second
that Bro. C. C. Middleton be Assistant Moderator. Motion carried.
Nominations for a clerk were opened. They were Martin Can-
avan and Lawrence Crawford. Bro. Canavan was elected. Motion and
second that Bro. Canavan’s election be made unanimous and that Bro,
Crawford be elected Assistant Clerk. Motion Carried.
Motion that second highest in all officers be the assistant. Mo-
tion carried.
Nominations for the publicity director were Bro. Olen John-
son, Bro. Bill Hoppert, Bro. Allen Adkins, The voting resulted in Bro.
Allen Adkins being elected and Bro. Bill Hoppert as assistant.
Bro. Joe Spradlin led in a special prayer for the family of Bro.
Allen Adkins.
Motion and second that we dispense with preaching this after
noon.
Sub motion and second that we have a preaching service this
afternoon and that we have Bro. M. W. Melton preach. Motion carried.
Announcements were made.
Motion and second that our clerk send a telegram expressing
our regrets to Bro. and Sister Adkins that they were unable to be with
us in the associational meeting.
Motion and second that we adjourn until 2:15. Motion carried.
Dismissed in prayer by Bro. Olen Johnson.
2:15 P. M.
Met back with singing of “Jesus Saves” led by Bro. Connie
Wright. Bro. Maynard Beckler led in prayer.
Bro. Branch introduced Bro. M. W. Melton to bring the mes
sage. Bro. Melton read John 1:6-8 as his text, and spoke on “Why Has
God Blessed Baptists?” Bro. Melton brought a mighty and stirring
message.
Bro. Connie Wright led in singing “His Way With
Thee.” Bro. J. C. Patterson extended the hand of appreciation for the
messengers.
Visitors were recognized and new brethren in the state work
were recognized.
Committees were appointed by the moderator.
Treasurer’s report read and approved.
Nominations for an evening speaker were Martin Canavan,
Joe Spradlin, Joe Spradlin being eleeted.
Publicity report called for. Bro, Bill Hoppert gave the report
for Bro. Allen Adkins who was absent due to ill health.
Motion and second that this report he adopted. Motion car-
ried.
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Mission reports were called for by the moderator. Sister Mary
Cabias gave a report of the work among the Filipino people. She re
ported that nine had been saved and baptized by our churches last
year.
Moderator declared a recess.
Met back with singing “Heavenly Sunlight” led by Connie
Wright.
Bro. W. S. Goulding gave an oral report of his work in Central
America. Motion and second the report be adopted. Motion carried.
Bro. Allen Tabor gave his state mission report. Motion and
second that the report be adopted spoken to by Bro. Allen Tabor, report
adopted.
Bro. Harold Cole gave his mission report. Motion and second
that the report be adopted. Report spoken to by Bro. Cole. Motion car-
ried.
Bro. J. C. Patterson gave a mission report. Motion and second
that the report be adopted. Motion carried.
Bro. Jack James gave an oral report of his interstate mission
work. Motion and second that Bro. James’ report be adopted. Bro.
Nance, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. E. E. Crawford, Bro. Gordon
Richwine spoke to the motion. Motion carried.
Bro. M. B. Hubbard gave a report of his mission work in the
Sacramento area at Orangevale. Motion and second the report be ad-
opted. Motion carried.
Bro. Daley gave his report orally of the work in the Lancaster
area. Motion and second that the report be adopted. Motion carried.
Bro. G. A. Williams gave his report of the mission work in
Cenŧral California. Motion and second that the report be adopted. Mo
tion carried.
Report on Christian literature read by Bro. Wayne Easlon.
Motion and second that the report be adopted.
Motion and second that we table this report until the first or-
der of business in the morning and take up the meeting place for next
year. Motion carried. Invitations read from San Francisco, Hayward,
Wasco, Fresno (MeKiniey), and Corcoran. San Francisco was elected
by the voting as the meeting place.
Motion and second that we adjourn until 7 p. m. Motion car-
ried. Dismissed in prayer by Bro. M. B. Hubbard.
7:00 P, M.
Met back with singing of “Unclouded Day.” Led in prayer
by Bro. Dewey Mott. The Antioch church choir and quartet gave the
congregation a great treat by doing a number of specials. A solo from
the Eastside Stockton church was enjoyed by the audience. A quartet
composed of former Oakdale members did an excellent
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special. The Richmond quartet sang “Sometime.” Bro. Nelson Kille-brew
sang “Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?”
Bro. Lee Collum led in prayer. The Antioch male quartet did a
number and Sister Bonnie Baldrich sang “The Love of God.”
Bro. Joe Spradlin was introduced by our moderator to bring
the evening message. Bro. Spradlin made some preliminary remarks ex
pressing how glad he was to be back in California after an absence of some
nine years. He then read Isaiah 53:1-12 emphasising particularly verse 11,
he chose as his subject “Satisfying God in the Matter of Salvation,” Bro.
Spradlin stirred the congregation with a great evangelistic message that
exalted Christ. An invitation to the lost was extended. Bro. L. D. Perdue
gave the hand of appreciation to Bro. Spradlin for this fine message.
Motion and second that we dispense with the devotional in the
morning and have a preaching service at 11 a. m. Motion carried.
Nominations for a morning speaker were Bro. M. B. Hubbard,
Bro. Bill Hoppert, Bro. C. C. Middleton, and Bro. Dewey Mott. The voting
resulted in Bro. Dewey Mott being elected.
A rising vote of thanks was given to the Antioch Choir and all
those that brought specials in music.
Motion and second that we take an offering for the entertaining
church. Motion carried.
Bro. Ernest Bennett dismissed us in prayer.
Wednesday 9;30 A. M.
Met with singing led by Bro. G. A. Williams. Bro Charles Jam
eson led in prayer.
The first order of business declared to he the adoption of the
Christian Literature report,
Amendment offered to the literature report. Motion and second to
adopt the amendment.
Christian education report read by Bro. Martin Canavan. Motion
and second to adopt. Spoken to by Bro. E. A. Sharver, Bro. J. W. Kesner,
Bro. Harold Cole, Bro. C. C. Middleton, Bro. J. C. Patterson, Bro. Henry
Nance, Bro. Allen Tabor, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. Dcwcy Mott. Bro.
Wayne Easlon, Bro. M. B. Hubbard, Bro. Ellis Murders, Sister Hampton,
Bro. George Walton, Bro. Monroe Patterson. Report adopted.
Recess declared by the chair.
After recess Bro. G. A. Williams led in singing “Bring Them In.”
Bro. O. E. Hall led in prayer.
Bro. Dewey Molt was introduced by the moderator. Bro. Mott
asked Bro. J. W. Kesner to lead in prayer. Bro. Mott read Heb. 4:14-16 as
his text and chose as his subject “The Lost Word,” and
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challenged us with the lack of “concern” that marks so much of our
Christian activity. An invitation was extended, many came requesting
prayer for a greater concern as they witness to the lost.
Bro. A. D. Story extended to Bro. Mott the hand of appreciation
for the messengers.
Motion and second that we complete our business before
adjourning for lunch. Motion carried.
Home mission report read by Bro. L. D. Perdue. Motion and
second that the report be adopted. Report was spoken to by Bro. L. D.
Perdue, Bro. Dewey Mott, Bro. George Walton, and Bro. Lee Wright.
Report adopted.
Motion and second that we go into the election of a mission-
ary or missionaries. Spoken to by Bro. Lawrence Crawford and
Bro. Ernest Bennett. Motion carried.
Motion and second that we recommend Bro. Allen Tabor for
the salaried support as last year and Bro. Harold Cole for moral en
dorsement.
Substitute motion and second that we support the two recom
mended missionaries on a salary. Spoken to by Bro. J. C. Patterson, Bro.
Jack James, Bro. Harold Cole, Bro. Dewey Mott, Bro. Gordon Rich-
wine, Bro. Connie Wright, Bro. Henry Nance, Bro. Ernest Bennett, Bro.
Monroe Patterson, Bro. E. E, Crawford, Bro. Jack James. Motion car-
ried.
Resolutions report read by Bro. E. E. Crawford, Motion and
second that the report be adopted, report spoken to by Bro. Crawford,
Motion carried.
A resolution and second of thanks was introduced expressing
our appreciation as messengers. Resolution adopted.
Motion and second that we authorize our clerk to word the car
stickers as he sees fit. Motion carried.
Bro. Goulding read the Foreign Mission report. Motion and
second that the report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Goulding, motion
carried.
Motion and second that the clerk provide a registry for both
visitors and messengers. Motion carried.
Nominations for Mission treasurer were Don Bowen, Bro. Hen-
ry Nance, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. Bill Hoppert. Bro. Bill Hoppert
elected. Motion and second to make it unanimous, Motion carried.
Motion and second that Rev. Bill Hoppert send a monthly re-
port on money received and disbursed to each cooperating church.
Motion carried.
Motion and second that we recommend a salary of $300 per
month plus $100 per month for house expense. Motion carried.
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Motion and second that we pay our clerk $150. Motion carried.
Motion and second that we take a special offering now to pay
expenses of our Mission treasurer. Motion carried.
Nominations for the preacher of the annual sermon were Bro.
A. D. Storey, Bro. E. A. Sharver, Bro. Storey was elected.
Motion and second that Bro. Sharver be alternate. Motion car-
ried.
Minutes read and approved.
Motion and second that we ask the churches to take a special
offering next Sunday to raise the deficit on Bro. Tabor’s salary. Spoken
to by Bro. Walton, Bro. Lee Wright, Bro. Jameson, Bro. Allen Tabor.
Motion lost.
Offering for State Mission Treasurer taken in amount of
$23.85.
Motion and second that we adjourn until next year. Motion
carried.
FROM ARMONA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
The amount shown below is surplus money from the expense
of The Messenger Meeting of the American Baptist Association
which met at Fresno, California last June.
The First Missionary Baptist Church of Arizona is again
grateful to the churches o£ The Cooperative Association of California
for your liberal support of expense of the meeting.
Paid to State Mission Bro. Allen Tabor
$71.42
Paid to Local Mission Bra, G, A. Williams
71.42
Paid to Local Mission Bro. Jim Patterson
71.42
Paid to Local Mission Bro. S. E. Comstock
71.42
Total
$285.68
Yours in Christ
Marshall Pettigrew, Treas.
STATE MISSION REPORT
Though few in number, the church at Eureka has had a com
mendable year. Her increase in membership has been rather small but in
grace and study of the Word the increase has been great. Many obstacles
have arisen to impede the material progress of the church but she has
not become discouraged.
One of our greatest problems has been a meeting place. We
are still meeting in Bro. Horton’s garage because we have not been able
to locate a better place, it is inadequate in many ways, especially un
suitable in its location because it is so hard for a stranger to find.
We are still carrying on a mission at Rio Dell and will begin a
regular Sunday School and preaching services there in the near future.
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The cooperative support of the churches has been wonder-
ful. Thank you, and may God bless you in a mighty way.
Designated as State Mission support, I have received from
the churches: $3,949.03; From Y. P. Rallys and other special meetings
I have received: $467.89, below the recommended $400.00. It has
been $368.78 per month, and has supplied our needs pretty well.
I know that you have been praying for the work, for such
faithful, loyal support insures the prayers of the supporters, I believe.
Again I thank you with all my heart, and ask your continued prayer
and support.
Respectfully Submitted,
Allen Tabor. State Missionary
CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
We, your committee on Christian Literature recommend the
following:
That we keep in mind that, first of all, God’s inspired word is
our rule of faith and practice.
That we recommend that our churches use such literature as
printed by the Baptist S. S. Committee in Texarkana, Ark.-Tex,
We further recommend that this messenger body go on re-
cord as commending the Baptist S, S. Committee for the change in
preparaŧion of the Beginners and Primary Quarterly.
We further recommend that our churches be encouraged to
keep a supply of good tracts, to distribute these tracts among the peo-
ple of our communities. That we encourage our churches to endeavor
to build libraries of good religious books, written by men of our faith.
We further encourage the support of the Baptist Sentinel
with our prayers and offerings.
Ernest Bennett
Ellis Murders
Bedford Andrews
Olen Johnson
Wayne Easlon
Monroe Patterson
Dwight Patterson
FOREIGN MISSIONS
We thank God and praise His matchless name for the bless-
ings of salvation which have come to us through the message of the
Gospel, which has come halfway around the world (from Palestine)
to get to us, in obedience to the great commission, which says “go ye
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therefore, and teach (make disciples) of all nations.”
Brethren, much of the world is still in darkness as we would have
been, if the gospel had not reached here yet.
The great commission belongs to us and it is our responsibility to
carry it out to completion.
We recommend to the churches of this Association for support
those foreign missionaries who are endorsed by the churches of the Ameri-
can Baptist Association for regular, systematic support both in finances
and prayer.
W. S. Goulding
Alien Tabor
Ben Crawford
Gordon Richwine
Roy W. Bell
R. G. South
Connie Wright
Maynard Beckler
HOME MISSIONS
We, your committee on Home Missions beg to report.
By Home Missions we mean mission work that’s done within the
bounds of our association. We your committee recommend that we support
at least one missionary for our state work who shall be chosen by the mes-
sengers assembled here.
We further recommend that each church and pastor make a spe-
cial effort in the ensuing year, to establish at least one new mission, and
that the churches provide special offerings for these local missions, in ad-
dition to the regular state support they are presently doing.
We further recommend that the correspondence of these church
sponsored missions, be honored by sending an offering, or letter of encour-
agement.
We further recommend an increased interest in the Desert Mis-
sions.
L. D. Perdue, Chairman
Dewey Mott
Charles Jameson
Lee Wright
O. E. Hall
Bro. Daley
J. C. Patterson
Lee Collum
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RESOLUTIONS
We, your committee on Resolutions beg to report.
Be it resolved, that the messengers of this meeting and the
pasŧors of the churches urge each family in their churches to sub-
scribe to the “Baptist Sentinel.”
Be it further resolved that each church send in a monthly
report of the news of their church.
Be it resolved, that the clerk of this Association of Baptist
churches be authorised by this messenger body to annually provide
ear stickers for the churches. Be it further resolved that the clerk
shall mail these to the churches. Shortly before each annual meeting
of the messengers and finally be it resolved that the expense of these
be met by the churches.
Be it resolved, that the clerk include the Ladies Aux. report
blanks with the Association letter form and the announcement of the
meeting date and be sent to the churches together.
E. E. Crawford
Bill Hoppert
George Walton
O. D. Tilley
H. D. Smith
A. D. Story
Billy Fritz
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
We, your committee on Christian education submit the fol-
lowing for your consideration.
Being thoroughly convinced of the need for education in
any church work and that church sponsored schools and educational
programs are the only scriptural channels through which this can
be accomplished we recommend that the churches of California
give cooperative support to all church sponsored schools which are
in harmony with our work, and particularly to the Bible Institute
of Long Beach sponsored by the Domindues Missionary Baptist
Church.
We further recommend that all our churches put forth a
greater effort in our S. S., B. T. C., D. V. B. S. and other forms of
Bible Training.
As we further recommend that our churches try the graded
S. S. program for greater interest, attendance, and results.
E. A. Sharver
M. B. Hubbard
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Joe Spradlin
Frank Striplin
Charles Denney
H. R. Cole
Martin Canavan
LADIES AUXILIARY
We, the Ladies Auxiliaries of the churches composing the
Cooperative Association of California recommend to the Messenger
body that the data sent in by the Auxiliaries be incorporated in the
Minutes of the Association.
Mrs. George Walton
President
There were 22 churches that sent letters to the state Ladies
meeting. These letters reported that these Auxiliaries had raised
$7,776.87 for the Lord’s work.
The letters reported study groups, mission projects, and a
wide variety of ways that these Ladies groups had raised money.
Nearly every Auxiliary had helped the building program of
their church.
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