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

literature, general benevolence, and Christian education and to provide a me-

dium 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 Associa-

tion.

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.

ARTICLE IV

Doctrinal Statue

This Association shall recognize the freedom of speech as essential

to the highest achievements in its work. It shall stand or fall on its own con-

formity to truth. It shall exercise no ecclesiastical authority but it shall by ev-

ery precaution recognize the sovereignty of every individual church. It shall

also encourage on the part of churches and Messengers 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 ac-

cording to teachings of the New Testament of the will of the churches compos-

ing it; and the Association, 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.

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 Officers as may be needed or directed by the churches com-

posing 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

compatible with the strength of the Churches, and the needs of the Missionar-

ies.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section No. 1—All funds of this Association shall be raised by vol-

untary donations secured purely upon the merits and the cause: in the interest of which appeals are

made for gifts; provided this is not to prevent the use of any income or any properly that may be ac-

quired 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. Missionaries reports.

7. Publicity report

8. Treasurer reports.

9. Reports of Committees.

10. Miscellaneous business.

11. Closing exercises and adjournment.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

ARMONA—First Missionary, Railroad Ave.

Pastor—Ernest Bennett, P. O. Box 159, Armona, Calif.

Clerk—Jean Ellis, 224, E. Myrtle St., Hanford

ANTIOCH—First Missionary, 410 Texas

Pastor—Henry Nance, 410 Texas, Antioch, Calif.

Clerk—Bonnie Jean Auston, 2460 Poplar Drive, Antioch, Calif.

BAKERSFIELD—Emmanuel, 1604 Southgate Dr.

Pastor—Lee Wright, 1500 Southgate Drive, Bakersfield, Calif.

Clerk—Deloyce Powers, 327 McCord Avenue, Oildale

BAKERSFIELD—Missionary Baptist, 623 Woodrow Ave.

Pastor—A. D. Compton, Jr., 623 Woodrow Ave., Bakersfield, Calif.

Clerk—Billie Nunnley, 114 W. Warren, Bakersfield, Calif.

BAKERSFIELD—New Hope

Pastor--A. D. Story, 2643 Monterey St., Bakersfield, Calif.

Clerk—Judith Ann Cullum. 512 Jeffrey St., Bakersfield, Calif.

BARSTOW—Landmark Missionary, 34836 Cedar Road

Pastor—R. A. Thommarson, 34836 Cedar Road, Barstow, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. Maurene May, 25749 Community Blvd., Barstow, Calif

BELLFLOWER—First Missionary Baptist, 14538 S. Liblen

Pastor—W. Herbert Banks, Jr., P. O. Box 842, Bellflower, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. D. C. Caves, 617 S. Holly, Campton, Calif.

BETHEL ISLAND—Bethel Missionary Baptist

Pastor—George N. Walton, 410 Texas St., Antioch, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. Edith Willis, Brentwood, Calif.

BRENTWOOD—First Missionary Baptist

Pastor—L. E. McCalister, Box 651, Brentwood, Calif.

Clerk—Beulah Garner, Box 434 Brentwood, Calif.

CERES—First Missionary, Central at 99 Hwy.

Pastor—Bedford Andrews, Rt. 1, Box 1140, Ceres, Calif.

Clerk—Nellie Lucas, P. O. Box 746, Ceres, Calif.

CHICO—Missionary Baptist, 1618 Spruce St.

Pastor—Kenneth Hooper, 431 W. 6th St., Chico, Calif.

Clerk—Iva Callaway, 1425 Spruce, Chico, Calif.

CLOVERDALE—Landmark Missionary Baptist, 320 Jefferson St.

Pastor—Harold Loyd, 21070 Railroad Ave. Geyserville, Calif.

Clerk—Fred Shrum, P. O. Box 771, Cloverdale, Calif.

COALINGA—First Missionary

Pastor—Harold Adams, Gen. Del., Coalinga, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. Marie Rainwater, 266 Fresno St.. Coalinga, Calif.

CORCORAN—First Missionary, Hale and Patterson

Pastor—Bill Hoppert, 1315 Patterson, Corcoran, Calif.

Clerk—Lorene King, 1414 Hall, Corcoran, Calif.

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.

FAIR OAKS--Fair Oaks Landmark Missionary

Pastor--Bill Fritz, 6122 Fait Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, Calif.

Clerk--Betty Jefferson, 7436 Amy Ave., Fair Oaks, 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—First Landmark, 4759 E. King Canyon Rd.

Pastor—F.E. James, 4434 thomas, Fresno, Calif.

Clerk—Mary McCashill, 1822 W. Dudley, Fresno, Calif.

FRESNO—McKinley Missionary, 2050 N. Katye Lane

Pastor—George N. James, 2052 Katye Lane, Fresno, Calif.

Clerk—Bette James, 2052 N. Katye Lane, Fresno, Calif.

FRESNO—Zion Missionary, 4677 E. Harvey

Pastor—Winton Jefferson, 1415 Fountain Way, Fresno, Calif.

Clerk—Marie Poole, 3531 W. Olive, Fresno, Calif.

GARDEN GROVE—Grace Missionary, Chapman Ave.

Pastor—Calvin Isenhower, 12702 Cliffwood, Anaheim,

Calif. Clerk—Ruby Allen, 12431 Pine, Garden Grove. Calif.

GARDENA—Grace Missionary, 1314 Budlong

Pastor—Gilford Sheffield

Clerk—Doris Speck, 1618 W. 132, Gardina, Calif.

GLENDALE— Arroyo Missionary, 600 So. Verdugo

Pastor—A.P. Shoemake, 285 Hermosa, Long Beach, Calif.

Clerk—Ina Marie Reed, 1423 North Avenue 48, Los Angeles, Calif.

GREENFIELD—Greenfield Missionary

Pastor—D.O. Ross, P.O. Box 957, Greenfield, Calif.

Clerk—Clois Jackson, Box 1025, Greenfield, Calif.

HARBOR CITY—Missionary Baptist, 256th and Normandie

Pastor—Dr. E. A. Sharver, 243 E. 243 St., Wilmington, Calif.

Clerk—Zula Whitmire, 332 Realty, Wilmington, Calif.

HAYWARD—Missionary Baptist, 573 Bartlett Ave.

Pastor—R.L. Crawford, 573 Bartlett, Hayward, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. J. W. Clary, 21037 Royal Ave., Hayward, Calif.

KEYES—New Hope Landmark, 8th St. and Martha

Pastor—Ben Crawford, 300 Glacier Ave., Keyes, Calif.

Clerk—Anna Crawford, Box 385, Keyes, Calif.

LANCASTER—Friendship Landmark, 210 1-2 Oldfield

Pastor—H. T. Hubbard, 45411 Foxton, Lancaster, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. J. B. Lackie, 4846 West Ave. L-10, Lancaster, Calif.

LONG BEACH—Dominguez, 2679 E. Carson

Pastor—Martin Canavan, 2703 E. 218 P1,, Long Beach 10, Calif.

Clerk—Lois Conner, 1808 W. Canton, Long Beach 10, Calif.

LONG BEACH—Sharon

Pastor—Arthur E. Richardson, 1214 Lowen St., Wilmington, Calif.

Clerk—Rose Roland, Mira Loma, Calif.

MANTECA—First Missionary

Pastor—Jess Crawford, 421 E. Alameda, Manteca, Calif.

Clerk—Ruby Hannah, 705 Willow St., Manteca, Calif.

MARTINEZ—Emmanuel, 2531 Pacheco

Pastor—Connie Wright, 391 Arthur Road, Martinez, Calif.

Clerk—Billie Jetton, 935 Lemon St., Martinez, Calif.

McFARLAND—First Missionary, 769 Third St.

Pastor—Lee Cullum, 765 Third St., Box 1438, McFarland, Calif.

Clerk—Burl Beene, Rt. 1, Box 1037, Delano, Calif.

MIRA LOMA—First Baptist, 58 Ave.

Pastor—Noel Forester

Clerk—Hazel Weir, 3981 Lindsay, Riverside, Calif.

MODESTO—Landmark, 800 E. Morris

Pastor—Maynard Beckler, 719 5th St., Modesto, Calif.

Clerk—Anita Graham, 906 S. Madison, Modesto, Calif.

MOJAVE—Bethel

Pastor—James Daley, 15772 K St., Mojave, Calif.

Clerk—Sis. K. L. Groves

NAPA—Napa Valley

Pastor—R. B. Jones, 2420 Pine St., Napa, Calif.

Clerk—Annis Graves, 610 Maine St., Vallejo, Calif.

NORWALK—Missionary, 10700 Branscomb St.

Pastor—Noel Brown, 8608 E. Nada St., Downey, Calif.

Clerk—Ada Richey, 8510 Eucalyptus St., Downey, Calif.

OAKDALE—First Missionary

Pastor—Wayne Easlon, 241 S. 5th St., Oakdale, Calif.

Clerk—Ethel Hanna, Rt. 3, Box 1718, Oakdale, Calif.

OROVILLE—Missionary Baptist

Pastor—Ellis L. Murders, 3250 Spencer, Oroville, Calif.

Clerk—Cleo A. Vincent, Box 206, Palermo, Calif.

OJAI—Missionary Baptist

Clerk—Louise Horne, 207 N. Fulton, Ojai, Calif.

PARAMOUNT—Antioch

Pastor—Burel Burnes, 8404 Harrison, Paramount, Calif.

Clerk—Ruth Burnes, 8404 Harrison, Paramount, Calif.

PEDLEY—Landmark Missionary

Pastor—Austin Quick, Mira Loma, Calif.

Clerk—Bertha Dozier, 8960 Jurupa Rd., Riverside, Calif.

POMONA—Landmark, 12th & Gibbs

Pastor—J. F. Stevens, 768 E. Philadelphia, Pomona, Calif.

Clerk—Pauline Cordell, 4077 K 9th, Pomona, Calif.

PORTERVILLE—East Date, 2180 E. Date St.

Pastor—Dwight Patterson, 3027 Tucker St. Porterville, Calif.

Clerk—Thelma Davidson, 1671 Dixie Dr., Porterville, Calif.

PORTERVILLE—First Missionary, 2917 West Putman

Pastor—Floyd Jordan, Rt. 3, Box 38, Porterville, Calif.

Clerk—Roxie Northcutt, 1598 Grand Ave., Porterville, Calif.

REDLANDS—Unity Landmark, 10595 S. Nevada St.

Pastor—Fred Branscum

Clerk—Edna Taylor, 129 W. Colton Ave., Redlands, Calif.

RESEDA—Valley Missionary

Pastor—C. C. Middleton, 18401 Keswick, Reseda, Calif.

Clerk—Thelma Middleton, 18401 Keswick, Reseda, Calif.

RICHMOND—Unity, 17th & Virginia Ave.

Pastor—O. D. Tilley, 1719 Virginia Ave., Richmond, Calif.

Clerk—Pauline Tilley, 1719 Virginia Ave., Richmond, Calif.

RIDGECREST—First Missionary

Pastor—Jim Patterson

Clerk—Tenna Wilkie, 128 A Independence, China Lake, Calif.

RIVERBANK—First Missionary, 6th and Sierra St.

Pastor—F. W. Woods, 3500 Stanislaw, Riverbank, Calif.

Clerk—Edna South, P. O. Box 91, Riverbank, Calif.

RIVERSIDE—Calvary Missionary

Pastor—William L. Crawford, 5413 34th St., Riverside, Calif.

Clerk—Geneva Downing, 321 E. Orchard St., Rialto, Calif.

SACRAMENTO—Fruitridge Landmark, 5983 Wilkenson St.

Pastor—Harold Cole, 917 28th St., Sacramento, Calif.

Clerk—Mildred Cooper, 6024 4th Ave., Sacramento, Calif.

SACRAMENTO—Landmark Missionary, 2041 Wyda Way

Pastor—L. D. Perdue, 2041 Wyda Way, Sacramento, Calif.

Clerk—Maye Poole, 2769 Forrest St., No. Sacramento 15, Calif.

SALINAS—First Missionary—Towt and Garner

Pastor—Loyd M. Branch, 44 Midway Ave., Salinas, Calif.

Clerk—Mrs. Ruth Horton, 55 Myrtle Court, Salinas, Calif.

SAN FRANCISCO—Grace Missionary, 2428 Bayshore Blvd.

Pastor—Dewey L. Mott, 278 Jersey St., San Francisco, Calif.

Clerk—Sue Mott, 175 Candlestick Rd., 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,

Clerk—Bernice Whitaker, 6619 Gaviota Ave., Long Beach, Calif.

STOCKTON—Eastside, 17 North Oro

Pastor—A. H. McGee, 31 Madill St., Antioch, Calif.

Clerk—Louise Crossland, 612 North Oro, Stockton, Calif.

STOCKTON—Mt. Olive Missionary

Pastor—Charles Denney, 2029 S. Scribner St., Stockton, Calif.

Clerk—Georgia Denney, 2029 S. Scribner St., Stockton, Calif.

STAFFORD—Landmark Missionary

Pastor—F. C. Creel, Star Rte, Box 208, Scotia, Calif.

Clerk—Wanda Shields, Box 567, Scotia, Calif.

SUNNYVALE—Missionary Baptist, 1228 Brookfield St.

Pastor—Clinton Wilkins, 880 Lari, Sunnyvale, Calif.

Clerk—Zella Harmon, 322 Jerome St., San Jose, Calif.

VALLEJO—Bayshore Landmark

Pastor—Austin Russell, 2549 Alameda St., Vallejo, Calif.

Clerk—Mr. J. W. Sweeney, 325 Coghlan St., Vallejo, Calif.

VISALIA—First Landmark

Pastor—G. A. Williams, Rt. 4, Box 90-B, Visalia, Calif.

Clerk—Ila Barr, 705 West Walnut, Visalia, Calif.

VISTA—Landmark Missionary

Pastor—E. E. Crawford

Clerk—Betty Albritton

WASCO—Central Missionary, 3rd and Poplar

Pastor—Gordon Richwine, P. O. Box 317, Wasco, Calif.

Clerk—Vida Dixon, 1946 5th St., Wasco, Calif.

WATSONVILLE—Landmark

Pastor—H. F. Dane, 7 Rodriquez, Watsonville, Calif.

Clerk—Ninon Edsall, 20 Ninth St., Watsonville, Calif.

WILMINGTON—Missionary, 1003 Bayview Ave.

Pastor—Monroe Patterson

Clerk—Glenn W. Moore, 152 E. 230 St., Wilmington, Calif.

WOODBRIDGE—First Missionary

Pastor—O. E. Hall, P. O. Box 156, Woodbridge, Calif.

Clerk—Noma Wright, 437 W. Lockeford, Lodi, Calif.

MESSENGERS

Antioch—Henry Nance, George Walton, & Howard Perdue

Armona—Ernest Bennett, Sis. Elizabeth Bennett, Bob Haley

Bakersfield (Emmanuel) Lee Wright, Arry Dunn, Freida Dun

Bakersfield (Bakersfield Missionary) A. D. Compton Jr., Dorthy

Compton, Alma McClaren

Bakersfield (New Hope) A. D. Story, James Story, Carolyn Story

Barstow—By letter

Bellflower—W. H. Banks, Jr., Mrs. D. C. Caves, Mrs. A. T. Adkins

Bethel Island—May Rogers, Velma Daugherty, Edith Willis

Brentwood—L. E. McCalister, Mary McCalister, Frank Striplin

Ceres—Bedford Andrews, Bessie Skaggs, Dorothy Skaggs

Chico—Any member present

Cloverdale—Any member present

Coalinga—H. J. Adams

Corcoran—Bill Hoppert, Jewell Hoppert, Flora Isenhower

Corona—By letter

Dinuba—Paul Brown, Lelia Brown

Easton—By letter

Eureka—Allen Tabor, Lucille Tabor, Bernice Milam

Fair Oaks—M. B. Hubbard, Mary Fritz, Bill Fritz

Florin—Joe Spradlin, Agnes Spradlin, G. A. Bradley

Fresno (1st Landmark)—F. E. James, Rose James, Mattie Perkins

Fresno (McKinley)—George James, Jasper Kingham, Roy Harness

Fresno (Zion)—Jefferson, Sis. Jefferson, Bro. Delmos

Garden Grove—By letter

Gardena—By letter

Glendale—By letter

Greenfield—By letter

Harbor City—E. A. Sharver, Walter Moore, Bro. Joe Steddum

Hayward—R. L. Crawford, Sis. Ina Crawford, Sis. Julie Williams

Keyes—Ben Crawford, Sis. Anna Crawford, Ross Dale

Lancaster—By letter

Long Beach (Dominquez)—Martin Canavan, Bob Huitt, Dorothy

Canavan

Long Beach (Sharon)—By letter

Manteca—Danny Killibrew, Jess Crawford, Oscar Hendrix

Martinez—Connie Wright, Betty Wright, Mary Lucas

McFarland—Lee Collum, Arthur Foster, Sis. Leone Foster

Mira Loma—By letter

Modesto—Any Three members present

Mojave—James Daley, Wilma Daley, Anita Daley

Napa—Myrtle Jones, Sis. Annis Graves, Bro. David Graves

Norwalk—Noel Brown, Sis. Bondena Brown, Sis. Ada Richey

Oakdale—Wayne Easlon, Helen Easlon

Oroville—Ellis Murders, Peter Gross, Sis. Nina Helton

Paramount—Burel Burnes, Ruth Burnes

Pomona—J. F. Stevens, Georgia Stevens

Porterville (East Date)—Dwight Patterson, Sis. Euvis Patterson,

Ruth Wilson

Porterville (West Putman)—By letter

Redlands—Fred Branscum, Vic Salyer, Florence Salyer

Reseda—C. C. Middleton, Frank Carlton

Richmond (Unity)—O. D. Tilley, Sis. Pauline Tilley, Sis. Johnnie

Bennett

Ridgecrest—Jim Patterson, Elmer Maclatches, David Wilkie, Jr.

Riverbank—W. F. Woods

Riverside—W. L. Crawford, Bill Nichols, Frances Crawford

Sacramento (Fruitridge)—Harold Cole, John Halsell

Sacramento—(Wyda Way)—L. D. Perdue, Sis. Maurine Perdue,

Noral Jefferson

Salinas—Jim Wilkins, Joe Whitehead, L. M. Branch

San Francisco—Dewey Mott, Sue Mott, Sis. Owens

Sanger—W. E. Counts, Oscar Loyd, Agnes Loyd

South Gate—E. S. Comstock, Alice Schnitger, Betty Shaw

Stockton (Eastside)—Bro. Arlie McGee, Sis. Lorena McGee,

Max McClure

Stockton (Mt. Olive)—Charles Denney, Sis. Gertrude Martin,

Wendall Martin

Stafford—Alvin Cleveland, Bill Wilson

Sunnyvale—Clinton Wilkins, G. J. Harmon, Sis. Harmon

Vallejo—Larry Crouch, Clenton Weaver, Austin Russell

Visalia--Any member present

Vista—E. B. Crawford, Sis. Crawford, Donald Crawford

Wasco—Gordon Richwine, M. L. Corcoran, Flora Corcoran

Watsonville—H. F. Dane, Lavella Dane, Lula Edsell

Wilmington—Monroe Patterson, Harold Shuffield, Sis. Zettie Patterson

Woodbridge—O. E. Hall

OPENING ADDRESS

AT THE

SAN FRANCISCO MESSENGER MEETING

OF THE

CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

(L. M. Branch)

Brethren & Sisters in Christ—Fellow Messengers—Friends:

Once again our Lord has, out of His goodness and mercy, blessed the churches

composing the California Co-operative Missionary Baptist Association with the privilege

of sending messengers to convene at the appointed time and place, for the purpose ex-

pressed in the articles of agreement adopted by each co-operating church, as stated in the

minutes. May each of us consider this occasion a blessing from God, and a privilege to

worship, serve, and honor His worthy name.

Everyone who is acquainted with the work and history of this association of

churches is well aware of how God has blessed their efforts in Christian Education and

missions. We give God all praise for the wonderful progressive spirit of His churches,

pastors, missionaries, and workers. This has enabled more missionaries to receive better

financial support, churches to build better Sunday Schools and educational programs, in-

creased moral and financial support for the great Bible School in Bellflower for advanced

training of preachers and workers, and encourage the spirit of unity and fellowship among

churches and brethren. For all of these, and the countless other blessings, may we lift our

hearts to our kind Heavenly Father in praise and thanksgiving.

While we view with thankful hearts the blessings of the past, may we ever keep in

mind the great challenge, and unlimited opportunity to serve God under the great commis-

sion and command given to each of His Churches, in this fast growing state. The choice,

privilege, and the blessing of pleasing God is offered to Christ’s churches, and the people

who compose them, by continuing to carry out the commands of Christ. This white field

of California is truly ripe unto harvest, and the churches of this association are busy at the

task of harvesting the golden grain for the Lord. May our merciful Heavenly Father help

us, that we may never make the fatal mistake of becoming so envolved is less important

things, that we would loose this most important vision.

While assemblies such as this affords the enjoyment of fellowship between in-

dividuals, and a wonderful spirit of worship in singing, prayer, preaching, etc., may God

help us to be prayerful, diligent, and considerate in the business proceedings and discus-

sion of reports, while we all enjoy the wonderful blessing of Freedom of Speech. As we

keep in mind the fact that we are messengers from our respective

churches, representing them in the deliberations of this great meeting, may we do so as

though the whole church congregation we represent, and Christ who is her head, is here

watching and listening to everything we say and do. We believe the Holy Scriptures demand

such a spirit and. service. The past annual meetings of the messengers of this association

have been conducted on the highest plain of Christian brotherhood. God has in turn blessed

the meetings with great success. May we in this meeting continue in this same manner, and

conduct ourselves in such a manner that would become Ambassadors of Christ—Messen-

gers of His Churches—Representatives that represent His Bride.

In view of two schools of thought extent in the world today in the minds of people

regarding GENERAL ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, and such messenger meet-

ings as this, I feel a deep sense of responsibility at this time, as your present moderator, to

reaffirm our MISSIONARY BAPTIST Position on this point, as I believe the Scriptures,

and sound Baptists everywhere agree to. The co-operating churches that compose this as-

sociation are not MERGING TOGETHER AS ONE BIG UNIVERSAL CHURCH by this

meeting. Neither is this body of messengers empowered with authority that Jesus gave to

His Local Church. But Independent, Autonomous, Churches have sent messengers to meet

with this good sister church of San Francisco, and her good pastor, Brother Mott, for the

purpose of carrying out the working agreements of the churches as set forth in the minutes.

Thus, there is no such thing as The Baptist Church, in the universal sense; that all of the

local churches merging together in a general assembly, compose. The local churches of

this association have not RE-DELEGATED their authority given to them by the Lord into

the hands of their messengers, that they may act as “Delegates,” and meet to legislate laws

for the churches to carry out. But these churches have sent messengers to meet together to

discuss the work in which they are mutually engaged, and to recommend to the churches

such CHURCH SENT Missionaries, CHURCH OWNED AND OPERATED Schools, Lit-

erature, missions, etc. that they deem wise, for cooperative support, according to the agree-

ments. But in no sense is church authority re-delegated into the hands of messengers, that

would give them the designation of “delegate,” under the Free Association of these church-

es representing in this meeting by messengers, or letter. This is one of the distinguishing

principles between modern Convention Baptists, and regular Missionary Baptists such as

are meeting in this assembly. Although the vast majority of the people of the world regard

such assemblies as this as a merger of local bodies in to a universal body, this is not true

with Missionary Baptists. True Missionary Baptists hold that the local bodies never

merge into one body, but simply send messengers to represent them in council, according

to the working agreement with each other in the mutual faith, and common cause. It is of

utmost importance to hold to this great Bible Truth. For this reason, this is not a Legislative

body, to legislate laws; and it can only execute laws that come under its jurisdiction. To

surrender this principle would be to deviate from the Bible position of faithful Baptists of

many years and centuries.

Let us invoke God’s blessings on this great meeting by prayer, that these precious

principles may be carried out in the spirit of Christ, for His dear sake.

BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS

Tuesday, 9:30 A. M.

Meeting opened with Bro. L. E. McCalister leading in the singing of “When we

all get to Heaven.” Bro. C. C. Middleton led in prayer. Bro, A. D. Compton was introduced

by the moderator to bring the devotional. He read Philippians 2:3-11. Many good testimo-

nies were heard from the congregation. Motion and sec. that we send Bro. Allen Adkins a

telegram expressing our best wishes and telling him of our prayer for his recovery. Motion

carried. Special prayer for Bro. Adkins and a member of the Wilmington church, who had

undergone surgery, was led by Bro. Charles Denney. Bro. L. M. Branch gave his greetings

as moderator. Motion and Sec. that the moderator’s message be included in the minutes.

Motion carried. Bro. Dewey Mott, pastor of the host church gave the messengers a word

of greeting and welcome. Bro. Bill Hoppert, pastor of the Corcoran church gave a brief re-

sponse to the welcome address. Motion and sec. that the reading of the petitionary letters be

limited to the name and messengers of the church. Motion carried. Petitionary letters read.

Messengers seated by a declarative act of the Moderator.

Nominations for a moderator declared in order. Bro. W. H. Banks, Bro. L. M.

Branch, Bro. C. C. Middleton and Bro. Lawrence Crawford nominated. Motion and sec.

that second highest be the assistant moderator. Motion carried. Motion and sec. that Bro.

Branch’s election as moderator and Bro. C. C. Middleton as Asst. moderator be made unan-

imous.

Nominations for clerk were Bro. Martin Canavan, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro.

James Daley. Motion and sec, that the second highest act as assistant clerk. Bro. Canavan

elected clerk, Bro. Lawrence Crawford elected as assistant clerk.

Nominations for mission treasurer was Bro. Bill Hoppert. Bro. Hoppert elected by

acclamation.

Nominations for publicity director were Bro. Carl Farrar, Bro. A. D. Story, Bro. E.

A. Sharver, Bro. Henry Nance. Bro. Henry Nance elected by the voting.

Visiting brethren were introduced. Motion and sec. that the order of business be

changed so that No. 8 become No. 6 changing the treasurer’s report to No. 8. Motion car-

ried. Bro. McCalister led in singing of “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.” Bro. A. D. Story

introduced to preach the annual message. Bro. Story read as his text Luke 24:44-53. His

subject was “The Gospel.” He brought out the mercy, power and truth of the gospel. Bro.

Allen Tabor gave to Biro. Story a hand of appreciation.

Nominations for an evening speaker were A. L. Patterson, Bro. E. E. Swearingen,

Bro. M. B. Hubbard, Bro. Carl Farrar, Bro. Swearingen was elected by the voting. Motion,

and sec. that we adjourn until 2 P. M. Dismissed in prayer by Bro. Clint Wilkins.

Tuesday, 2 P. M.

Met at 2 P. M. with Bro. Harold Loyd leading “Where He Leads I’ll Follow.” Bro.

Haskell Dane led in prayer. Mission reports called for. Bro. Allen Tabor read his mission

report. Motion and sec. that the report be adopted. Report spoken to by Bro. Allen Tabor,

Bro. Martin Canavan, Bro. Connie Wright. Report adopted.

Bro. Cole’s mission report read by the clerk. Motion and sec. to adopt the report.

Motion carried.

Bro. F. E. James gave an oral report of his interstate mission work. Motion carried

to adopt the report.

Bro. James Daley gave an oral report of his work on the interstate field. Motion

and sec. that the report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Lee Wright, Bro. Henry Nance. Mo-

tion carried.

Bro. Jim Wilkins read his mission report. Motion and sec. that the report be ad-

opted. Spoken to by Bro. A. D. Campton Jr., Bro. Bill Hoppert. Motion carried.

Bro. Harold Adams, missionary to Canada, read his report. Motion and sec. that

the report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Clint Wilkins, Bro. Jim Wilkins. Motion carried.

Bro. Lonnie Reeves gave an oral report of his mission work. Motion and sec. that

the report be adopted. Motion carried.

Bro. Frank Striplin gave an oral report of his work. Motion and sec. that the report

be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Henry Nance. Motion carried.

Bro. George Walton gave an oral report of his work. Motion and sec, to adopt

report. Motion, carried.

Bro. Dunn gave a report on the work in Arvin. Motion and sec. to adopt the report.

Spoken to by Bro. Lee Wright. Motion carried.

Bro. Lawrence Crawford gave a report concerning the two missions sponsored by

the Hayward church. Motion and sec. that the report be adopted. Motion carried.

Bro. Ben Crawford and Bro. Woods reported on mission work in Blythe inviting

the brethren to help organize a church April 8th.

Bro. Gerald Hasman gave an oral report of the work in Shafter. Motion and sec.

that the report be adopted. Motion carried.

Bro. A. D. Storey gave a report of the work started in Delano.

Bro. Lee Collum gave an oral report on the work of Bro. and Sis. Cabias. 11 re-

ported baptized by the church at McFarland last year as a result of their work among the

Filippino people.

Bro. E. E. Crawford reported on the work at Vista.

Recommendations read for Bro. Wilkins, Bro, Tabor, Bro. Cole to serve as state

missionaries. Motion and sec. that Bro. Wilkins, and Bro. Cole be recommended for salary

and Bro. Tabor for designated offerings in keeping with his expressed desire. Spoken to by

Bro. Branch, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. Lee Wright, Bro. Bill Hoppert, amendment

and sec., to the motion that all three missionaries be recommended for salary. Spoken to by

Bro. Nance. Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. Lee Wright, Bro. Maynard Beckler, Bro. L. D.

Perdue, Bro. Connie Wright. Amendment lost. Motion and see. that Bro. Wilkins and Bro.

Cole be recommended to the churches for salary and Bro. Tabor for designated offerings.

Spoken to by E. E. Crawford, Bro. Tabor, Bro. R. L. Crawford. Amendment that all three

men be recommended for salary. Motion carried. Motion and sec. that we take an offering

tonight, the first $75 to go for the expenses of our mission treasurer next year and the bal-

ance to go to state missions. Motion and sec. to adjourn until 7 P. M. Motion carried.

Dismissed in prayer by Bro. Larry Crouch.

Tuesday, 7 P. M.

Met with singing led by Bro. L. E. McCalister. Songs were “More About Jesus,”

“I’m A Millionaire.” Led in prayer by Bro. Monroe Patterson. Motion and sec. that the

Christian Education report be given at this time. Motion carried. Bro. W. H. Banks read the

report of the Christian education committee. Motion and sec. that the report be adopted.

Report spoken to by Bro. Banks, Bro. Wayne Easlon, Bro. Ellis Murders, Bro. Monroe Pat-

terson, Bro. Carl Farrar. Report adopted, Singing resumed with “Joy Unspeakable,” “When

I See the Blood.” Some good specials were then rendered. Sis. Clary and Sis. Richards were

accompanied by Sis. Lawrence Crawford. They sang “Have You Any Room for Jesus?” A

quartet composed of Bros. A. D. Compton, Jim Wilkins, L. M. Branch, and Sis. Dorothy

Compton sang “Let Me Lose Myself and Find It Lord in Thee.” Sis. Alma

McClaren played the piano. Sis. Innes sang “Breathe on me.” Bro. McCalister led in sing-

ing “Sunshine in my Soul.” Bro. and Sis. Pember sang a duet entitled “Jesus Lover of my

Soul.” Sis. Karen Dacus and Sis. Gwenna Painer sang “Hand in Hand” accompanied by

Sis. Mary McCalister. Moderator took the offering for the purpose of caring for our mission

treasurer’s expenses. Offering amounted to $75.55.

Bro. E. E. Swearingen spoke briefly concerning the work of the Sunday School

Committee. Bro. Swearingen is business manager of the Sunday School Committee of the

American Baptist Association. Bro. Swearingen read as his text I Cor. 9:12. His subject was

“Hindering the Gospel.” A great and inspiring message was enjoyed by all those who were

present.

Nominations for a devotional leader were Bro. Larry Crouch, Bro. Jack James.

Bro. Crouch was elected by the voting. Motion and sec. that we select our place of meeting

next year. Motion and carried. Wasco and Corcoran had sent invitations. Corcoran selected

by the voting. Motion and sec. that we adjourn until 9:30 A. M. Motion carried.

Wednesday 9:30 A. M.

Services started with singing of “Trust and Obey,” led by Bro. L. E. McCalister.

Bro. Harold Adams led our hearts to the throne of grace. Bro. Larry Crouch was introduced

by the moderator to bring the morning devotional. He spoke on the subject of “Soul Win-

ning.” After a good message a brief testimony service was held.

Foreign mission committee report read by Bro. A. L. Patterson. Motion and sec.

that the report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. A. L. Patterson, Bro. Haskell Dane, Bro. Mon-

roe Patterson, Bro. Henry Nance, Bro. F. E. James, Bro. E. E. Swearingen. Report adopted.

Recess for 10 minutes.

Met back with singing led by Bro. A. D. Compton Jr. The song was “He Keeps Me

Singing.” Prayer led by Bro. Bedford Andrews.

Treasurer’s report read. Motion and second that the report be adopted. Motion car-

ried.

Mission treasurer’s report was read by Bro. Hoppert. Motion and sec. that the

report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Hoppert, Bro. Ernest Bennett, Bro. Ellis Murders,

Bro. Lawrence Crawford. Report adopted. Motion and sec. that we take an offering for the

school at Bellflower to help purchase an addressing machine. Spoken to. Substitute motion

and sec. that the offering be turned over to the church here for the use of public address

system. Amendment and sec. to the substitute that all over $45 be given to the school in

Bellflower. Motion carried. $64 was given. Home Mission report read by Bro.

Bill Hoppert. Motion and sec. that the report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Jim Wilkins,

Bro. Dewey Mott, Bro. L. D. Perdue, Bro. M. B. Hubbard, Bro. E. E. Crawford.

Motion and sec. that this report be tabled until after lunch. Motion carried.

Motion and sec. that we adjourn until 2 P. M. Motion carried. Dismissed in prayer

by Bro. M. B. Hubbard.

Wednesday 2 P. M.

Met back at 2 P. M. with singing of “Heavenly Sunlight” led by Bro. A. D. Comp-

ton Jr. Bro. Frank Striplin led in prayer.

Discussion of the Home mission report resumed. Spoken to by Bro. Lawrence

Crawford, Bro. Ernest Bennett, Bro. E. E. Swearingen, Report adopted.

Committee on resolutions read by Bro. Joe Spradlin. Motion and sec. to adopt

the report. Report spoken to by Bro. Spradlin, Bro. Lawrence Crawford, Bro. Lee Collum.

Report carried.

Report on Christian Literature was read by Bro. E. E. Swearingen. Motion and sec.

that report be adopted. Spoken to by Bro. Swearingen. Report adopted.

Motion and sec. that the minutes of the state youth rally be included in the min-

utes. Spoken to by Bro. Nance. Motion carried.

Motion and sec, that we have 1000 folders made of our state mission work. Offer-

ings to be taken to cover this expense. Motion carried.

Selection of preacher to preach the annual sermon declared in order. Bro. Ernest

Bennett, Bro. Lee Collum, Bro. L. D. Perdue, Bro. E. A. Sharver, Bro. Jim Wilkins were

nominated. Motion and sec. that the second highest be the alternate. Motion carried. Bro.

Collum was selected as speaker and Bro. Perdue as alternate. Motion and sec. that the vot-

ing be made unanimous. Motion carried. Motion and sec. that we set a recommended salary

of $300 per month plus $100 allowance for house and utility expenses. Motion carried.

Motion and sec. that we pay the clerk $150. Motion carried.

Motion and sec. that we give a standing vote of appreciation to the entertaining

church. Motion carried.

Bro. Murphy from the Duke Street Church in Portland, Oregon stated his inten-

tions to go to Japan.

Motion made to adjourn to meet next year at Corcoran. Motion carried. Dismissed

by Moderator L. M, Branch.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF MISSION TREASURER

FOR THE ASSOCIATIONAL YEAR APRIL 1, 1958-APRIL 1, 1959

Money received through Mission Treasurer

April

$42.27

May

219.24

June

255.36

July

235.74

August

273.65

September

427.15

October

293.18

November

373.13

December

354.97

January

340.52

February

322.90

March

296.30

Total

$3,434.59

MISSIONARIES RECEIVED ON THE FIELD AS

REPORTED EACH MONTH

$4,372.71

Total for year

$7,807.30

It is impossible to give the average salary for both Missionaries for the entire year,

since Bro. Cole worked during the months of April and May. But from June 1, 1958 the

churches have supported both Bro. Tabor and Bro. Cole with an average salary of $365.41

per month. This is $34.59 short for each Missionary per month of the recommended salary

of $400.00.

RECEIVED FOR EXPENSES OF THE

OFFICE OF MISSION TREASURER:

From Assn. 4-8-58

$23.85

Salinas, 1-17-59

10.00

Total received

$33.85

Paid out:

Personal account book

$ .75

Paper

9.00

Envelopes

8.00

Assn. Stamp

7.00

$24.75

Postage for mailing reports

25.20

Total paid out

$49.95

Estimated cost for office next year:

Paper and Envelopes

$20.00

Postage

35.00

Total

$55.00

Received from Oakland for C. M. B. I

$20.00

Paid C. M. B. I

$20.00

LAST YEAR THE MESSENGERS HAD THE FAITH TO UNDERTAKE

GREATER THINGS IN MISSIONS! Their recommendations to the churches were re-

ceived in a wonderful spirit, and we have done things this year that many believed impos-

sible.

It has been a joy to see this good work grow! To have been a part of the work has

been a privilege indeed. Bro. Tabor and Bro. Cole express their deep appreciation for your

support in State Mission work of California.

May this years work be only the beginning of a great Mission effort to see a Mis-

sionary Baptist Church in every community in the State!

Respectfully Submitted,

Mission Treasurer—Bill Hoppert

March 24, 1959

1537 Scotty St.

San Jose, Calif.

To the messengers of the California Co-operative State Association when con-

vened with the Grace Missionary Baptist Church in San Francisco.

This is the report of the mission work that the Salinas Missionary Baptist Church

has done in the San Jose area.

The Salinas Missionary Baptist Church called me to lead in this work this past

January. On February 3rd my family and I arrived in San Jose and with Bro. L. M. Branch’s

help we secured a very nice building in a choice part of town.

Since the second Sunday of February (Feb. 8th) we have had 16 additions to the

Salinas Church. Six (6) by baptism, and ten (10) by letter. There has also been four (4)

adults that have been saved that have not followed the Lord in baptism. yet.

Our record attendance has been 45 in Sunday School, 35 in the Baptist Training

Course and 71 for the preaching hour.

The fellowship in the San Jose area is very good now. We thank God for the El

Bethel and the Sunnyvale churches and we look forward to having an even greater fellow-

ship with them in the future.

We are eternally thankful to Bro. Branch and the Salinas

Church for their considerations and help. They through the Lord deserve the credit for the

success of this work.

We received a total of $785.52 for the past seven weeks work. In addition to this

we received a wonderful offering from the Grace Missionary Baptist Church for the revival

services that we rendered in which there were nine (9) saved and ten (10) added to the

church.

There is not a more fertile field in California than the field in San Jose. It is one

of the fastest growing areas in America AND GOD HAS OPENED THIS WONDERFUL

DOOR. Pray for us as we enter the harvest.

We want to thank each one for their prayers and offerings. May God bless you for

your efforts.

Please pray that God will establish a great lighthouse in the big town.

Your Brother in Christ,

James Wilkins

MISSION REPORT

(Harold Cole, State Missionary)

To the Churches composing the California Cooperative Association of Missionary Baptist

Churches:

Christian Greetings:

I deeply regret that circumstances prevent me from attending this great messenger

meeting, and giving this report in person. But a death has occurred in one of the families

of the church here, and I feel it necessary for me to be here to make arrangements for the

funeral, and be of what assistance I can. Please pray for this family in their hour of sorrow.

The past year has been one of many blessings in working with the Church here in

the Fruitridge area of Sacramento. The Grace of God has overruled many handicaps and

disappointments that have arisen. Souls have been saved and members added to the mem-

bership, and I believe many of the members have been strengthened.

The church is engaged in a building program, which has been slow due to the fact

that there are so few to work on it.

My ill health has prevented me from doing many things which I desired to do this

year, but I am very thankful for the improvement thus far.

I have had the privilege of visiting several of the churches the past few weeks, and

rejoiced to see and hear the manifestation of a greater zeal toward the winning of the lost

for Christ, and the up-building of the work in General.

I wish to express my appreciation for the material and Spiritual

support of the Churches this last year by saying “Thank You” to everyone who had a part

in this work.

The financial support, though not up to the recommended amount, has been suf-

ficient to meet our actual needs, for which we are eternally grateful.

As I will not be there in person to give this report I will try to break this financial

report down to where you can understand it: My total income for the year, with the excep-

tion of this month’s offering which I have not received as yet is $3,704.83. This is a monthly

average of $387.31, and includes what I earned from secular labor the first part of the year.

Actual amount received from the churches was $3,163.83; a monthly average of

$261.40.

Since Bro. Hoppert has done such a splendid job of sending out detailed reports

each month to the churches I will not try to do so this time. If any church has a question, or

desires a detailed report, I will be glad to furnish it to them upon request.

Should the Messengers of the Churches composing this great Association deem

me worthy of your recommendation and support for another year I will endeavor to serve

to the best of my ability, with God’s help.

We are at present, through the efforts of Bro. Halsell, trying to get a work started

in the vicinity of Placerville, Calif.

Pray for us as we endeavor to please Him who has called us into this great work.

Humbly Submitted,

Harold Cole

STATE MISSION REPORT FOR 1959—STATE ASSOCIATION

Though at times it seems we’ve been able to accomplish so little on the great

North-western field where we’ve been working, when we go back and look at the actual

records, we realize that God has blessed the work in a great way.

At the State meeting last year our young church had a membership of sixteen. The

record this year will show a final gain of only three, but during the year we baptized ten,

received four by letter, and one by statement. Lettering out thirteen to the new church at

Stafford left us with eighteen members. The new church at Stafford has grown under the

leadership of Bro. Standley first, and is continuing to grow under Bro. Creel’s leadership.

They now have a membership somewhere in the twenties. The average attendance in both

churches is in the neighborhood of seventy-five. Our average attendance at Eureka is about

thirty-five, and the attendance at Stafford is somewhat better than ours, ranging into the

middle forties, I believe. Thus, has God blessed our work there.

We hopefully began a Bible study in Arcata, but gave it up because of the lack of

interest in those we had hoped to work with there.

Our church is still meeting in a rented hall and we do not expect much growth until

we can get into a building of our own. We hope to begin plans for building in the late spring

or early summer this year, the Lord willing.

I wish I could express the depth of my thanks to the churches who have so faith-

fully financed this mission work. Except for their support of this work it could not have

been accomplished. “Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages,

world without end.” —Eph. 3:21. I am constrained to believe that your faithfulness in mis-

sion work this past year is the basic cause that has resulted in the clearly defined progress

made in our church work over the entire state. Missions is the blood-stream of the churches

that not only keeps them alive, but growing as well.

Total support from the churches from April 1958 to March 1959 according to my

records, adds up to $4,048.92, making an average of $338.41 per month. For about half of

the year the Eureka church has paid me a salary of $25.00 a week, which is included in this

total and average.

In addition to my sincere thanks to the churches for their endorsement and support,

I wish to say I appreciate the fine work of Bro. Bill Hoppert in the office of Treasurer of

Missions. He has done an excellent job.

Our present outstanding need in the northwestern area is a local radio broadcast. I

am appealing to the churches of the State for aid in supporting such a broadcast.

I believe the possibilities and opportunities in the north coast areas to be unlimited.

We need your prayers very much as we continue to labor there.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

We your committee on Christian Education submit the following for your consid-

eration,

Believing the authority was given to the church to teach (Matt. 28:19-20) and that

teachers are placed in the church (I Cor. 12:28) we would like to recommend the California

Missionary Baptist Institute of Bellflower owned and operated by the 1st Missionary Bap-

tist Church there.

We realize the demands of churches in wanting an educated ministry.

We believe that God calls men into the ministry and we believe

God calls men to prepare by study (I Tim. 2:15), We simply believe that a school

like C. M. B. I. is a help to aid the God-called minister.

We recommend schools of like faith and order; such as the ones in Little Rock,

Ark.; Minden, La.; Somerset, Ky.; Henderson, Texas; Lakeland, Fla.; etc.

Because of a united effort on the part of pastors and churches the C. M. B. I. is

making progress and the thing that will put the school over is to support this institution now.

W. H. Banks, Jr.

Wayne Easlon

Carl E. Farrar

Monroe Patterson

M. B. Hubbard

L. E. McCalister

Charles Denney

FOREIGN MISSIONS

“Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” are words of our

Lord spoken to His church. This commission places the responsibility upon the churches

today of like faith and order as this original church. To preach the gospel to every creature

or be found guilty of neglect when they face the judgment.

Seventeen foreign missionaries were recommended to the churches of the Ameri-

can Baptist Association in the regular messenger meeting in Ft. Worth, Texas for the current

fiscal year. Each church has an opportunity to go beyond her immediate area by sending of-

ferings to these workers designated or undesignated. As the churches support these workers

with liberal offerings, may we not forget to pray for them.

Offerings may be sent to the American Baptist Association, Box 1050, Texarkana,

Ark,-Texas.

Submitted by your committee

A. L. Patterson

Ben Crawford

Dewey Mott

H. F. Dane

Connie Wright

Maynerd Beckler

Austin Russell

Ellis Murders

Larry Crouch

H. J. Adams

G. J. Harmon

Lee Wright

HOME MISSIONS

We, your committee on Home Missions beg to report:

That we wish to commend the local churches and their pastors for their zeal in

organizing new mission and churches in several localities during 1958, and urge that each

church and pastor make a special effort in the ensuing year to establish at least one new

mission for which they will accept full responsibility.

We recommend that each church have a regular weekly visitation program, and

that study courses in personal evangelism be conducted by the local pastors and missionar-

ies.

We further recommend that since your faith last year was great enough to recom-

mend two missionaries to the churches for full support, and the churches have responded to

this challenge in a great way, the Committee recommends the endorsement of the (3) church

endorsed missionaries who are now working on the field, and that we make every effort to

pay them the recommended salary. We further recommend that each local, state, and inter-

state missionary and mission work of the respective Ass’ns in the state be kept constantly

before the churches, and that in our zeal for missions work we will not by pass those whom

we have endorsed for support.

Respectively submitted

Bill Hoppert

F. E. James

James Wilkins

J. C. Patterson

Lonnie Reeves

Frank Striplin

James Daley

A. D. Story

RESOLUTIONS

Be it resolved that Article III, Section 4 of the Articles of Agreement be amended

to read as follows, “We recommend to all scriptural New Testament churches desiring to

cooperate with us for the purpose designated in Article two of these Articles of Agreement,

express their desire by presenting a statistical letter to this body.

Joe Spradlin

George N, James

Ernest Bennett

Frank Carlton

Bedford Andrews

O. E. Hall

Gordon Richwine

A. D. Compton Jr.

Lee Collum

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE

We your committee on Christian literature, submit the following report: Realizing

the command of our Lord in His commission to His churches includes “teaching them to

observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” and realizing it is therefore the duty

and the God given privilege of all Missionary Baptist Churches to teach His word we there-

fore recommend:

1. That each pastor and church member daily and prayerfully study the Bible.

2. That each family subscribe to the Baptist Sentinel and other of our publications as

the “Missionary Baptist Searchlight.”

3. That all our churches use our own Sunday School and training course literature

published by the Baptist Sunday School Committee in Texarkana.

4. That all churches be encouraged to give our graded Sunday School record system

a fair trial. We believe it will enable any church to reach more people for her teaching

ministry if properly used.

5. That our churches use the vacation Bible school materials published by the Baptist

Sunday School Committee, Texarkana,

6. That our ministers and churches remember our Baptist book store in Texarkana

when they have need of Bibles, or any materials supplied by our store.

Respectfully submitted

E. E. Swearingen

0. D. Tilley

Bill Fritz

W. L. Crawford

W. H. Nichols

Fred Branscum

Dwight Patterson

Harold E. Loyd

Bedford Andrews

MINUTES

of the

STATE YOUTH RALLY

Oakdale, California—July 25, 1959.

Services were opened with song, “Blessed Assurance,” led by Jerry Collum, with

Donna Collum at the piano. Bro. Martin Canavan was elected to preach the eleven o’clock

sermon. The advisory committee proclamation was read by Bro. Branch. It was discussed.

A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution as read. The welcome was given

by Bro. Richard Birch. The Response was given by Bro. Bob Hewitt. The parts were given

on the Second Coming of Christ. Antioch: The Assurance of His Coming. Fresno: Prepara-

tions for His Coming. There was a recess at 10:45. Services started again at 1l:05 with song,

“Take It to the Lord in Prayer.” Bro. Shafferson led in prayer. Bro. Martin Canavan brought

a message, taking as his text, I John 5:13. We were dismissed for lunch at 12:00. We were

led in prayer by Bro. Jack Conley.

Services began again at 1:30 with a song, “At the Cross,” led by Bro. Jerry Col-

lum. It was decided that we would go to Antioch for the next rally. The parts were assumed.

Richmond: The Manner of His Coming.” Freedom: The Purpose of His Coming. Cypress

gave a special, followed by a special from Manteca. A trio from Armona sang, “What Will

I Leave Behind?” A girl from Salinas sang a solo. We had a recess at 2:25. The Business

Meeting began at 2:40. Bro. L. M. Branch was elected to bring the evening message.

The minutes were read and approved. A treasurer’s report was given. We have

$32.00 in the treasury. A motion was made and carried that we pay for placards used to

advertize this year’s rally. The election of officers were next in order. President, Wendell

Martin; Vice-President, Johnny Wilkins; Vice-President, Kenny Roberts; Secretary, June

Williams; Assistant Secretary, Shirley Branch; Treasurer, Bob Hewitt; Assistant Treasurer,

Jerry Roberts; Pianist, Pat Crawford; Assistant pianist. Janice Cooper; Song Leader, Mar-

tin Canavan, Jr.; Assistant, Johnny Wilkins; Publicity Director, Ray Pertyman; Assistant,

Charles Springer. Those elected for the Advisory Committee were: Joe Spradlin, Lawrence

Crawford, Martin Canavan, Bill Hoppert, M. B. Hubbard, and Gordan Richwine. The chair-

man is Bro. Martin Canavan.

An offering was taken for the church at Oakdale. We were dismissed at 4:00. Bro.

Nance led in prayer.

Services began again at 7:00 singing “Showers of Blessings,” led by Bob Hewitt,

with Pat Crawford at the piano. Prayer was led by Bro. L. D. Perdue. Specials were ren-

dered by the following: Dominguez, Richmond, Manteca and Stockton. The choir from the

Bay Area Youth Rally sang a selection of songs “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” and

“Breathe on Me.” A group of girls from Modesto sang, “Give of Your Best to the Master.”

“Our Best” was sung by a duet from Antioch. A love offering was taken for the State mis-

sionary, Bro. Tabor. A duet was sung by the “King Sisters,” “Lord I’m Coming Home.”

Bro. Bob Hewitt led a congregational song, “Take the Name of Jesus With You,” with June

Williams at the piano.

The sermon was preached by Bro. L. M. Branch. His subject was “The Final Judg-

ment,” Text, Rev. 22. A congregational song was sung and were dismissed. A motion was

made that we adjourn the meeting.

LADIES AUXILIARY STATE MINUTES

Opening song, “Stand up for Jesus” led by Sister Gill with Sister June Williams at

the piano.

Opening prayer by Sister Williams.

Welcome by Sister Ann Walton the President.

Parts given on Bible teachings regarding the duties and privileges of women.

“Old Testament examples of women who served God” given by Sister

Spradlin from Cypress M. B. church (Northern Valley District)

2. New Testament examples of Women’s work in the church given by Sister

Newsome from Corcoran M. B. Church (Central Valley district).

3. Woman’s duty to her husband given by Sister Marie Adkins from Bell-

flower M. B. church (Southern Coastal district).

4. Woman’s duty to home and children given by Sister Daley from Mojave

M. B. church (Desert Assn. District).

A special in song was rendered by Sis. Andrews, Jeanie Perdue, Bro. Howard

Perdue, Bro. Ernest Crawford. They sang “All Upon the Altar.” A special in song by Sis.

Adkins and Sis. Caves “The Blood that Stained the Old Rugged Cross.”

All parts and specials were wonderfully given and a blessing to all.

The election of officers followed:

President: Kathryn Nance;

Vice Pres., Sis. Denny;

Clerk-Sec., Sis. Branch;

Asst. Clerk: Sis. Marie Andrews.

Motion and second to elect a committee of three to prepare program for next year.

Amendment that the officers serve as the committee. Motion carried. Motion and

sec. that a report be given from each local district auxiliary. Motion carried.

Dismissed in prayer by Sis. Magee.

Evening message by Bro. Banks.

1959 STATISTICAL

Antioch

229

253

5200.00

Armona

161

160

3385.00

Bakersfield (Emm..)

120

144

4627.00

Bakersfield (Oildale)

102

158

2804.00

Bakersfield (N.H.)

890.00

Barstow

5.00

Bellflower

126

125

5257.72

Bethel Island

Brentwood

129

146

4053.75

Ceres

134

3120.00

Chico

960.00

Cloverdale

200.00

Coalinga

495.00

Corcoran

325

346

4680.00

Corona

797.71

Dinuba

2217.16

Easton

1140.00

Eureka

1050.88

Fair Oaks

919.10

Florin

3450.00

Fresno (Landmark)

1046.61

Fresno (McKinley)

991.06

Fresno (Zion)

1187.93

Garden Grove

903.00

Gardena

300.00

Glendale

478.67

Greenfield

1042.68

Harbor City

115

4400.00

Hayward

187

225

4275.00

Keyes

142

2913.00

Lancaster

1490.00

Long Beach (Dom.)

273

326

5320.00

TABLE

174.75

5444.90

426.46

2250.33

1739.88

275.50

242.83

732.96

15754.71

38.16

652.54

1991.29

759.88

110.29

192.49

178.06

7128.75

173.94

1291.80

479.44

848.31

397.00

95.18

7902.77

34.19

1254.64

283.49

1591.00

495.46

284.64

150.00

6762.79

26.48

952.80

59.54

95.29

394.64

46.42

2376.07

1474.06

14.02

75.50

38.38

692.56

1604.96

194.00

262.00

3256.68

587.54

856.26

295.84

283.79

12076.28

202.73

3801.97

502.30

1778.62

691.81

320.00

20.62

988.53

11371.80

147.17

1182.07

35.00

1204.90

689.33

19.60

93.30

674.55

5451.97

12.85

453.07

95.24

91.63

40.81

1648.60

442.39

95.71

144.58

144.51

143.67

1170.26

39.99

455.45

145.92

39.99

22.76

1159.66

193.00

9496.39

412.58

1811.04

1037.48

428.19

298.77

937.08

18356.49

86.09

3013.67

185.58

1153.64

258.36

5.85

123.95

5636.27

31.20

161.37

86.20

210.27

457.52

60.46

3239.18

101.16

135.20

108.45

131.17

136.00

80.54

1998.78

665.00

197.44

94.13

197.77

77.36

57.60

2353.20

993.16

29.25

195.12

116.96

27.23

2280.82

41.64

4582.54

45.00

1826.57

907.42

182.52

406.96

11305.48

80.22

557.00

80.80

157.50

21.13

1770.16

29.27

426.86

278.76

535.81

45.88

2328.37

27.04

772.16

90.00

320.18

109.90

61.38

135.50

2568.89

5.20

1187.50

20.00

149.23

229.77

77.50

52.86

2627.56

5.20

900.00

68.00

154.30

130.00

23.14

1580.64

716.00

258.88

150.87

30.08

22.82

1716.04

73.00

609.85

530.73

107.65

110.68

58.92

3532.51

190.61

1940.58

240.15

678.89

124.47

140.00

175.35

188.42

7858.98

198.07

18294.78

180.51

1551.72

3566.71

125.00

454.30

28646.09

696.36

2750.00

154.00

314.93

75.00

81.38

7194.67

2495.56

202.32

122.23

273.44

45.86

76.70

433.49

4386.81

80.00

13934.64

650.00

10666.97

3206.12

1406.60

504.22

350.00

35748.81

Long Beach (Sharon)

685.00

Manteca

2040.00

Martinez

2987.32

McFarland

192

230

4200.00

Mira Loma

Modesto

2380.00

Mojave

Napa

576.55

Norwalk

626.80

Oakdale

107

2251.00

Ojai

2600.00

Oroville

Paramount

1200.00

Pedley

Pomona

Porterville (E. D.)

103

2978.65

Porterville (First Miss.)

2080.00

Redlands

101

2247.17

Reseda

2600.00

Richmond

3035.00

Ridge Crest

Riverbank

238

243

3640.00

Riverside

2097.88

Sacramento (Fr.)

Sacramento (L.)

114

132

3975.00

Salinas

187

231

4600.00

San Francisco

1293.35

Sanger

780.00

South Gate

2700.00

Stockton (East Side)

1040.00

Stockton (Mt. Olive)

2164.46

Stafford

549.51

Sunnyvale

2225.00

Vallejo

2020.00

Visalia

930.00

Vista

Wasco

157

142

3925.00

Watsonville

119

2340.53

Wilmington

103

3036.14

Woodbridge

1240.00

TOTALS

4913

836

857

1772

598

245

5867

140814.63

42.90

825.00

15.00

36.99

45.00

31.73

1874.62

722.56

306.11

472.37

583.67

129.53

3670.57

66.51

2892.10

241.36

144.72

219.25

145.61

946.44

6687.87

588.81

2364.91

384.17

175.32

1239.84

153.88

256.60

534.13

9454.53

231.80

650.00

98.36

98.74

183.00

3651.90

40.00

14.78

93.25

82.23

524.22

36.20

1308.30

5.20

9237.38

139.00

115.10

145.43

38.00

78.24

381.20

10425.75

1132.00

220.26

262.75

513.92

109.06

553.26

4488.98

1348.54

229.13

656.25

268.80

102.90

93.43

847.71

5291.77

27.18

1316.30

121.30

190.27

185.75

10.00

188.73

193.17

3259.53

400.00

20.00

44.59

61.05

16.00

546.64

61.70

2480.70

122.65

349.65

184.00

42.01

93.03

6321.47

104.35

553.19

53.35

110.35

189.72

61.46

298.94

3207.93

31.00

1352.77

306.96

850.07

521.30

48.09

50.12

5283.48

68.01

5361.62

100.12

311.00

269.26

96.00

82.34

208.72

8888.38

30.00

2400.00

328.26

1566.76

182.19

8.00

121.22

377.28

8671.83

823.97

296.36

270.25

32.63

380.00

188.69

5631.90

20.00

592.00

189.00

3.00

174.10

32.00

78.14

3384.19

2933.56

12.63

50.19

1040.00

14.21

4120.59

3941.31

340.92

1315.78

2400.98

272.96

152.74

832.37

12349.49

300.50

8570.31

388.02

1282.86

1581.25

556.90

599.00

1363.87

17878.77

58.50

8803.53

156.49

1023.12

379.96

225.49

50.00

11940.44

7.38

384.62

204.91

119.70

22.00

14.84

1576.02

1409.00

391.00

160.97

132.75

10.00

86.19

90.20

4605.91

288.99

1278.71

90.00

144.06

74.36

2772.06

5.00

698.42

258.25

194.20

238.21

60.96

355.52

3639.46

615.52

141.03

87.28

104.08

1497.42

23.14

2201.30

375.05

88.09

292.47

20.00

81.96

5865.31

49.27

244.00

136.00

258.97

355.57

4.00

71.57

328.19

3172.62

3240.12

65.32

139.44

314.00

75.25

4659.16

460.38

844.89

300.70

100.38

452.62

100.00

7182.85

945.15

425.23

1030.21

649.00

83.31

170.19

5373.85

1220.00

499.50

196.48

86.00

18.00

68.11

91.95

5142.23

24.00

1450.50

100.00

89.00

243.01

56.20

3198.71

6181.29

154675.02

13176.88

44624.57

33276.50

5396.76

7734.88

14318.70387,205.95