A True Soldier Stacks His Arms

By I.K. Cross

Dr. Martin Canavan

MARTIN VAN BUREN CANAVAN was born September 22, 1923, in Sayre, Okla-

homa. Born the second of three children, he is survived by his two sisters, Beth Salz-

wedel, of LaHabra, California, and Evadean West, of Portland, Oregon.

Martin was saved in 1933 and moved to California in 1938, where he continued to

live the balance of his life. He was married to Dorothy Cassidy on March 16, 1942, and

to this union were born two children; Martin Jr. and Peggy Ann, who with his wife and

two grandchildren, Martin and Debbie, all survive him.

Upon returning home from World War II, where he had served in Italy in the Army

Air Corps, he joined the church at LaHabra, California. He surrendered to the minis-

try of the gospel in 1945, and was ordained as pastor of the First Missionary Baptist

Church of Corcoran, California in 1948.

Dr. Canavan received the first honorary Doctor of Divinity degree ever granted by

the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Having graduated from Ful-

lerton High School in 1941, he went on to receive the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor

of Theology from Pacific College at Fresno, the Master of Arts from Winona Lake

College in Indiana, and finally to earn his Doctor of Theology from the California Mis-

sionary Baptist Institute & Seminary here in Bellflower.

He was not a short term preacher, but spent his pastoral ministry in two churches:

six years with the First Missionary Baptist Church of Corcoran, and 23 years with the

First Baptist Church of Dominguez, in Long Beach, leaving an outstanding record of

accomplishment in both pastorates. In addition to his own pastoral record he helped es-

tablish churches in Costa Rica and Panama, and led the church in Dominguez to begin

work which is now the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Rowland Heights and the

Missionary Baptist Church of Glendale.

Though Bro. Canavan sought neither honor nor fame, his leadership qualities and

outstanding service among Baptists brought him both. He served as clerk of the South-

ern California Association for 22 years, and was clerk of the California State Asso-

ciation from its origin in 1952 until his death. He also served as clerk of the Baptist

Sunday School Committee from 1958 until 1979, and as President of the American

Baptist Association in 1968 and 1969. Among other honors he is listed in Who’s Who

in Religion and Who’s Who in America.

He was a man who detested laziness, but encouraged to the fullest those who were

willing to work. He was always willing to go the second mile to help those who were

in need, and likewise ready to give support to those who were giving of themselves in

service. He loved his preacher brethren, the churches, and the members of them—and

was loved by them in return. His life had become the California Missionary Baptist

Institute & Seminary, and, in addition to its faculty, he loved every student in it, and

proved it by sitting in his classroom teaching and helping them when, for his own good,

he should have been at home in bed. Though he was a tough schoolmaster and exacted

much of his

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students, they sensed his concern for them and gave their own love in return.

But above everything else—Martin Canavan loved to preach, and did so in a

masterful way until he was virtually taken from the pulpit to the hospital. His last

sermon text was, “She hath done what she could,” at the conclusion of which he

stated, “I would like people to be able to say of me when I am gone that ‘He did

what he could”—which indeed he did! A real soldier has stacked his arms—for him

the battle is over!

A Prince and A Great Man Is Fallen

(The eulogy given by Dr. Roy M. Reed at the funeral of Dr. Martin V. Canavan.)

Last Saturday morning, when I was told that Martin Canavan had ended his ter-

rible ordeal of the last two weeks and had gone home to be with the Lord, on March

15, 1980, at the age of 56, it was one of the saddest days of my life.

I feel I could be much more comfortable sitting down as a member of the Cana-

van family, than to be standing here trying to eulogize a man with whom I have

been closer than a brother for over twenty years.

Since then I have had a little time to think about it, to get over some of my grief,

some of my sadness, and I rather imagine I could hear Martin saying, “Goodness.

What are you crying about? I’m a lot better off than you are.”

Today is a day of pride. The pride of any organization, any constituency, is its

people. We have, across this nation and throughout the world, a fellowship of thou-

sands of Missionary Baptist people who are the offspring of other thousands who

were our forefathers in the faith all the way back to the days of Jesus. Once in a

long while there are just a few who stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Martin Canavan was that kind of a man.

I don’t know how he did it, but he managed to pack into one lifetime a tremen-

dous record of magnificent achievement and dedicated service.

I do not believe in the indispensable man. But if there ever were one man whose

life could be said to be indispensable to California Missionary Baptists in their

times of trial and times of need, this man came closest to filling that bill as any man

I have ever known.

The day Martin Canavan died we developed a shortage of heroes; of men whose

points of greatness are so numerous there is neither time nor space to name them

all.

I’ve been with Martin in dozens of different places on many different occasions;

not always on business. We’ve golfed together, celebrated our anniversaries togeth-

er, taken vacations together... and never once did he forget who he was and what he

was. His integrity was unquestioned. His standard of conduct was never an issue.

He made us all proud to be Baptists.

He loved his family.

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He loved his church

He loved his country.

He held up high standards of godly conduct and Christian character for those who knew

him.

Martin was a man who could have been many things. If he had stayed in the army he

would probably have been a general. If he had stayed in business he very likely would have

become chairman of the board. But it was God’s call and his choice to dedicate his life to

the Baptist ministry.]

I’m grateful that God in His mercy brought an end to his suffering last Saturday. Those

last two weeks of his life were indescribably painful—to him and to his family. What a

relief when God said, “That’s enough. Come up hither,” and Martin slipped away from his

body to be present with the Lord.

It is our loss and heaven’s gain.

We will miss him. Oh, my, how we’re going to miss him in an indescribable way. We shall

miss his leadership, his integrity, his witty remarks, his superb teaching and his uniquely

different and profound preaching. We shall miss so many things with his passing it will

probably be months before we fully comprehend the many attributes he had which we took

for granted.

Martin Canavan’s life was too big to be circumscribed by a date of birth on one end and a

date of death on the other. His life and his spirit will live on, not just in our memories, but

in the lives of men and women in the Corcoran Church and in the Dominguez Church who

came to the Lord under his ministry; and in the lives of several hundred students who sat

in his classes at C.M.B.I. and who are now serving as pastors, teachers and missionaries all

over the world.

Of course we shall miss him, but he will never be forgotten. His contribution to our way

of life has earned him a perpetual place of honor and respect.

He served in so many positions of trust that we do not have time to name them all. Just a

sample of these would read like this:

The only clerk of the California Cooperative Association since 1952.

Clerk of the Southern California Association of Missionary Baptist Churches for over

22 years.

President of the American Baptist Association in 1968 and 1969.

Clerk of the Baptist Sunday School Committee of the American Baptist Association for

over 21 years.

His committee assignments are so numerous there is not time to read them.

But let me make one point clear, lest the record be distorted. When we come to talk about

a man of the stature of Martin Canavan, we might try to create the impression that he was,

somehow, a perfect man. Martin, in jest, would agree that such an assessment was exactly

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right, but in reality he would be the last person to want the record to appear

that way. He was, in fact, very human, earthy, strong; a sort of down-to-earth

person. He was a man of pride and ambition, but he was also very humble,

especially where God’s work was concerned.

Each of us has our own memories of this man; the times we’ve spent with

him, things we’ve heard him say, things we’ve seen him do. In the mood of

eulogy it is easy to forget that he had a very warm human side. Those of us

who knew him best will remember how he would many times sharpen his

needle and deflate the egos of his students and his colleagues. It got to be

a pretty standard joke that if you haven’t been insulted by Martin Canavan

you must have just got here. And we cherish his memory all the more be-

cause of that.

His family will remember him in a special way. Each one will have very

special and tender memories of Martin as a thoughtful husband, a loving

father, a fine brother. From a personal viewpoint one of the rewards of my

life has been the privilege of knowing him and of counting him a friend who

was closer than a brother.

It is a great tribute to his ministry to see so many of his brother preachers

here today. To those brethren, I implore us not to think, as we sometimes do,

that with the passing of this man, greatness has perished from our ranks, and

that we shall never see the likes of such a man again. Rather we should let

his life serve as a goal for our striving.

As God said to Joshua upon his death of Moses: “Moses my servant is

dead, now therefore arise.”

The problem is not the death of one great man. The problem is the life of

the cause which he represented. Martin Canavan has taken his rightful place

in God’s hall of fame, among those great leaders whose deeds live on and

whose legacy will remain as an inspiration to many others.

The best eulogy we could provide this man would be emulation — in our

personal lives and in our ministerial practice. Hundreds of former church

members and former students will remember the dedication with which he

served his people. The man is dead, the work lives on.

Other men will be found to fill the positions he once held, but in the hearts

and minds of those who knew him his examples will be the blueprint for our

conduct.

I do not know what kind of marker may someday identify his grave. But

his true monument will never be a piece of stone or brass. It will be in the

way his ministry touched the lives of the people who sat in the pews and in

the classrooms and on the mission fields where he served.

I also pay tribute this day to his family. No wife could ever have loved

her husband more and no children could have loved their father more than

Dorothy. Martin Jr. and Peggy; these fine grandchildren and these several

other relatives.

There is probably nothing you could name that we would not be willing

to do if we could ease your grief or make your burden feel lighter. I

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wish there were some way in which everyone here could share your tears

and the heartaches. About all we can do in that respect is to believe that as

we pray for you the Holy Spirit will do that for us.

You can be among the proudest families in the land, to have had a loved

one with the record of Martin Canavan.

It is not the prerogative of mortal man to understand all of God’s plan.

Faith is the answer, and I commend you to faith in this the day of your sor-

row. I know, because I know you, that you sorrow not as others who have no

hope. I know too, because I know you, that amidst your tears there is a deep

and justifiable pride in your memories of your husband, your father, your

brother, your loved one whatever the relationship.

In the immortal words of King David (II Samuel 3:38): “... know ye not

that a prince and a great man is fallen this day in Israel?”

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Dedication / Page 10

“In Memory of Maynard Beckler”

Maynard Beckler was born in Nebraska on June 10, 1925. He was married

June 10, 1948 to the former Miss Cecil Alritton (sisyer of pastor Jimmy Albritton

of Amarillo, Texas). To this marriage were born three daughters; Kathleen, Sharon,

and Debra.

Brother Beckler’s last work in God’s service was a California State Mis-

sionary, working in Turlock. Bro. Beckler was called from this life on February 28,

1970. He was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Funeral services were conducted at the Tully Road Missionary Baptist

Church in Modesto by Brethren Pat Christian, Raymond Bynum, and O.E. Hsall.

His brothetr-in-law, James Albritton, conducted the graveside service.

Bro. Beckler was best known in Baptist ranks as a builder. Under his min-

istry in nearly every pastorate, some sort of building program was completed. His

pastorates and missionary activities included the churches at Bryant, Arkansas;

Sunnyvale, California; Corcoran, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and fi-

nally as a missionary at Turlock. Bro. Beckler had just begun a good work here

before being stricken with a heart attack.

His education included six years in the Missionary Baptist Seminary in

Little Rock and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanislaus State College in Turlock.

Bro. Beckler was not only a builder of churches, but he was a good trouble-

shooter. Jobs were handed to him on several occasions when churches had prob-

lems which needed the assistance of a man of his calibre.

His family has established a memorial fund at the Woodbridge Missionary

Baptist Church for the purpose of publishing a book of his many excellent sermons.

CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF MEETING PLACES

AND MODERATORS

OF THE CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF

Missionary Baptist Churches

Year

Meeting Place

Moderator

1952 (Initial Meeting)

Corcoran

C. C. Middleton

1952

Armona

C. C. Middleton

1953

Ceres

C. C. Middleton

1954

Long Beach

C. C. Middleton

1955

Oakdale

Allen Adkins

1956

Corcoran

Allen Adkins

1957

McFarland

M. F. Downing

1958

Antioch

L. M. Branch

1959

San Francisco

L. M. Branch

1960

Corcoran

C. C. Middleton

1961

Hayward

Hoyt Chastain

1962

Glendale

Hoyt Chastain

1963

Sacramento

Roy M. Reed

1964

Tulare

Roy M. Reed

1965

Tulare

Bill Hoppert

1966

Fresno

Bill Hoppert

1967

Tulare

Allen Adkins

1968

Tulare

Allen Adkins

1969

Tulare

K. G. McKellip

1970

Tulare

K. G. McKellip

1971

San Jose

Dwight Patterson

1972

Tulare

Dwight Patterson

1973

Visalia

Dwight Patterson

1974

Visalia

Tom Counts

1975

Visalia

Tom Counts

1976

Visalia

Larry Reeves

1977

Visalia

Larry Reeves

1978

Visalia

June Godbehere

1979

Visalia

June Godbehere

1980

Salinas

J. C. Pack

CLERK 1952 - 1979 Martin Canavan

1980 Larry Clements

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Opening Exercise

2. Introductory sermon

3. Appointment of committees

4. Enrollment and seating of messengers

5. Reception of new churches

6. Inviting brethren of like faith and order to sit in council

7. Missionary reports

8. Election of officers

9. Publicity report

10. Treasurer’s report

11. Report of Committees

12. Miscellaneous business

13. Closing exercises and adjournment

SERVICE SCHEDULE

APRIL 13, 1981

2:00 p.m.

Missionary Committee Meeting

2:00 p.m.

State Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

2:00 p.m.

State Youth Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Song Service

8:15 p.m.

Introductory Sermon

Speaker, Telly Robins

Alternate, Bill Fritz

APRIL 14, 1981

9:30 a.m.

Business Session

11:00 a.m.

Missionary Sermon

Speaker, Harold Spence

Alternate, Tom Porter

7:00 p.m.

Song Service

8:00 p.m.

Evangelistic Sermon

Speaker, George Walton

Alternate, Ralph Simonton

APRIL 15, 1981

9:30 a.m.

Business Session

12:00 noon

Adjournment

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1980 - 1981 OFFICERS

Left to Right

L.E. McCalister, Dave Butimore, J.C. Pack, J.W. Godbehere,

D.S. Madden, Larry Clements

MODERATOR: J.C. Pack

4260 Thompson Rd., Concord, 94518, Phone (415) 687-4497

ASSISTANT MODERATOR: D.S. Madden

2011 Random Dr., Anaheim, 92804, Phone (714) 772-4614

ASSISTANT MODERATOR: L.E. McCalister

2661 Stearns, Simi Valley, 93063, Phone (805) 522-4276

CLERK: Larry E. Clements

19126 Meekland, Hayward, 94541, Phone (415) 276-7768

ASSISTANT CLERK: J.W. Godbehere

385 Garfield Park Ave., Santa Rosa, 95405, Phone (707) 539-1873

PUBLICITY DIRECTOR: Bill Hoppert

1850 S. Bollinger, Visalia, 93277, Phone (209) 733-2959

ASSISTANT PUBLICITY DIRECTOR: I.K. Cross

P.O. Box 848, Bellflower, 90706,Phone (213) 925-5765

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Dave Butimore

18355 Keswick St., Reseda, 91335, Phone (213) 344-7504

ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR: Bill Cooper

2400 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, 92025, Phone (714) 489-1586

PARLIAMENTARIAN: L.E. McCalister

2661 Stearns, Simi Valley, 93063, Phone (805) 522-4276

ASSISTANT PARLIAMENTARIAN: Roy M. Reed

9322 Rosser St., Bellflower, 90706, Phone (213) 866-0601

MISSION TREASURER: D.S. Madden

2011 Random Dr., Anaheim, 92804, Phone (714) 772-4614

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Moderator’s Address / Page 14

Moderator’s

Address

By J. C. Pack

“SPOTS IN OUR FEAST OF LOVE”

One year ago you elected to honor me by asking me to serve as your mod-

erator for the Cooperative Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of Califor-

nia in this year of our Lord.

Much has happened in the natural and religious world since our last as-

sociational meeting to indicate clearly that sin, corruption, immorality, and many

other vices of sin, have a way of finding their way into the business, religious and

political world.

As Missionary Baptists we do not pride ourselves in associating with the

religious world, but we do pride ourselves by associating in the realm of Christi-

anity. Some alarming trends have been noted, even in circles of Christianity: The

five point doctrine of Calvinism; the universal church theory; the Headship of the

Ministry over the Lord’s churches; Associations sitting in judgment of New Testa-

ment Churches; missionaries looking to an association rather than a New Testa-

ment church for support; and even churches desiring to join an association, rather

than associating. These are areas of concern.

I have chosen as a Scripture Text for the annual address, Jude 12-16. The

subject shall be, “Spots in our Feast of Love.”

Jude 12-16. “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with

you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, car-

ried about of winds: trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead,

plucked up by the roots; Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own

shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness

forever. And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam prophesied of these say-

ing, Behold the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints. To execute

judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all

their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their

hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. These are

murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth

speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration be-

cause of advantage.”

The Feast of Love, in its primary application, has to do with the fellowship

of a New Testament Church. Secondly, it has to do with a fellowship of New Testa-

ment Churches, working together for a com-

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mon cause. I believe this scripture does concern this messenger assembly. Jude

identifies these who are spots in our feast of love as, those who feed without fear;

clouds without water; tossed about by wind; trees whose fruit withereth; without

abiding fruit; twice dead; or having known the truth and deliberately turned away

from it; plucked up by the roots; saved; yet so as by fire; raging waves of the sea;

foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, without bride relationship.

It is a deplorable situation and condition for one to come to the knowl-

edge of the truth and deliberately rebel and no longer walk therein.

II Peter 2:19-22, “While they promise them liberty they themselves are

the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome of the same

is he brought into bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions

of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse

with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have

known the way of righteousness, than after they have known it, to turn

from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto

them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit

again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”

Hebrews 6:1-6, “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ,

let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance

from dead works, and of faith toward God. Of the doctrine of baptisms,

and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal

judgment. And this will we do, if God permit. For it is impossible for

those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift,

and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good

word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away,

to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves

the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.”

In the book of Jude, I find four particulars which led to these ones be-

coming spots in the feast of love: 1. Failure to contend for the faith, vv. 3-4; 2.

Unbelief like that of Israel, v. 5; 3. Rebellion against the Lordship of Christ as the

angels, v. 6; 4. Ungodly living like that of Sodom and Gomorrah, v. 7.

These we shall consider briefly.

Failure to contend for the Faith — This is the Faith; the body of doctrine

which the Lord gave to His churches.

I Timothy 4:1-2, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter

times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doc-

trines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a

hot iron.”

II Timothy 4:1-5, “1 charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus

Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appear-

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ing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;

reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time

will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own

lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they

shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evange-

list, make full proof of thy ministry.”

Earnestly contending is essential so as to be pleasing unto the Lord. let us

in love contend, yet not be contentious. Let us not sacrifice principles for the sake

of gaining people, but let us gain people in the Lord’s work by principles. Let us

not drop down the barriers of strong doctrine, but let us preach strong doctrine as a

principle in love. I believe the Scriptures to be clear that Jesus Christ is the potential

Saviour of the fallen race of Adam, but the special Saviour to all who believe. To

teach otherwise and try to identify with us, is to be a spot in our feast of love. The

Bible distinctively teaches that baptism is either Scriptural or Unscriptural. For

baptism to be Scriptural there are four requirements:

1. A Scriptural Candidate; a believer in Christ.

2. A Scriptural Administrator; a church belonging to Jesus Christ.

3. A Scriptural Mode; immersion in water.

4. A Scriptural Purpose; to declare one a son of God, to identify with Christ.

To teach otherwise and try to fellowship with us is to be a spot in our feast

of love. The Bible is very clear that the Lord does have a Church, a Body, located

in a particular locale, that does belong to Him. He has many of these assemblies

which belong to Him, each independent of the other; each having a unique govern-

ment; each conducting her own business under the headship of Christ; each identi-

fied as the Body of Christ. These assemblies do not teach that all the saved compose

the Bride of Christ. These assemblies do teach that there is a vast difference in the

family of God and the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. These churches do teach

that the church holds a unique relation to Christ now, and shall in the Millennium

and also the eternal age. I believe the Scriptures to teach that in the church many

are called, but few are chosen. The call is from Christ, but faithfulness to Him is the

cost of being chosen. I believe that these are only a few of the teachings for which

we are to contend. To fail to do so is to be a spot in the feast of love.

Hebrews 4:11-13, “Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any

man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the word of God is quick,

and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the

dividing asunder of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there

any creature that is not manifest in his sight: But all things are naked and

opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”

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II Peter 2:20-22, “for if after they have escaped the pollutions of the

world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they

are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with

them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known

the way of righteousness, than, after they have known It, to turn from the

holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them ac-

cording to the true proverb, the dog is turned to his own vomit again; and

the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”

Hebrews 10:26-31, “For if we sin willfully after that we have received the

knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a

certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall

devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy

under two or three witnesses; Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye,

shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot the Son of God,

and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified,

an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we

know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense,

saith the Lord. And again, the Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful

thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

Unbelief like that of Israel —

Psalm 78:40-41, “How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and

grieve him in the desert! Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and lim-

ited the Holy One of Israel.”

Psalm 78:40-41 gives us the undeniable fact that unbelief was a hinder-

ing element in the nation of Israel. Paul also used this as the reason for God cutting

the nation of Israel off from His special blessings and protection.

Romans 11:13-23, “For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the

apostle of the Gentiles. I magnify mine office: If by any means may pro-

voke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall

the receiving of them be but life from the dead? For if the first fruit be

holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive

tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and

fatness of the olive tree; Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast,

thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. Thou wilt say then, the branches

were broken off, that I might be graffed in. Well; because of unbelief they

were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not

thee. Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which

fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness:

otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. And they also, if they abide not still in

unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.”

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Unbelief hindered the work of Christ during His personal ministry; Mat-

thew 13:58, “And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.”

Unbelief hindered the work of the early churches; Philippians 4:19, “But my God

shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

By the grace of God we must not permit unbelief to hinder the work of the

Lord as we work for Him.

By the grace of God we must not permit unbelief to hinder the work of the

Lord as we work for Him.

Our missionaries have not been adequately supported this past year. Unbe-

lief will always hinder mission work. We can and should support missions. Without

faith in God, we will look upon circumstances, the inflation rate, high interest on

borrowed money, and will eventually fall by the wayside in unbelief. May God

grant to us the stability of life to declare that, “through Christ we can do all things,”

and not hinder the work of the Lord by unbelief.

Rebellion against the Lordship of Christ — Seemingly, in the work of

the Lord’s churches, there are too many generalities and not enough particulars. I

have found that everybody’s business is nobody’s business and nobody’s business

is everybody’s business.

I believe that the Bible very clearly teaches that the Lord places in His

Body, His Church, each individual member as it pleases Him. If one does not fol-

low that for which he has been placed he denies the Lordship of Christ. Our desire

should be to fully apprehend that for which we have been apprehended by the Lord.

If one will lay hold on, pull down along side, and be active in what the Lord has

called him for, then he does not deny the Lordship of Christ.

As an association of New Testament Churches, we have chosen to pro-

mote missions, Christian education and closer fellowship between New Testament

Churches. Let us never become dictators to New Testament Churches. Let us never

try to send out missionaries. Let us never try to have associational schools. Let us

never be guilty of hiring and firing church-sent missionaries. Let us never try to

exercise dominion over our brethren.

To do these named works is to deny the Lordship of Christ. Let us hear,

understand, and go into action in a greater way in the area of our calling.

Ungodly Living like that of Sodom and Gomorrah — Lot was to have

been God’s witness in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, but he became too much

a part of the city and lost his witness. We live in an entire state which is given over

to the same sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. If there is not strong teaching in our

churches concerning homosexuality, lesbianism, sodomy, and free love, many of

our people, both young and old, will be overcome by these vices of Satan. Let us

teach our people to live dedicated lives unto the Lord. Let us teach our churches

discipline so as to curb ungodly living. Let us teach our homes to instruct their

children concerning the ungodly sins which

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caused Sodom and Gomorrah to be destroyed. Let us teach our people, once they have

come out of these vices, that they are not to look back. “Remember Lot’s Wife,”

To fail to teach along these lines will cause a church to be unprepared to face these

wiles of Satan. Lord, help us to live clean lives for you. Lord, help us to teach the obser-

vance of all things. Yes, we are an accountable people; yes, we are a people who can claim

the Lordship of Christ; yes, we are of those who believe to the saving of the life. Let us real-

ize that the most effective service is rendered when we acknowledge and have action in the

Lordship of Christ. Let us not be filthy dreamers, defiling the flesh, despisers of dominion,

and evil speakers of dignities. Let us not be a group motivated by failure to contend for the

faith, unbelief, ungodly living, and denying the Lordship of Christ. Let us not be a group

who have burning lips like the potsherd covered with silver dross. Yes, victory is ours in the

Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, harmony shall be ours through the power of the Holy Spirit. Yes, let

us face this meeting with the greatest of determination to give honor and glory unto Christ

in each thought, word, and action. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to

dwell together in unity.” Beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying

in the Holy Spirit, keeping yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord

Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

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BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS

Monday Night — March 31, 1980

The thirtieth messenger meeting began in the Sherwood Hall of the

Salinas Convention Center, as Bro. David Butimore led the congregation in sing-

ing “To God Be the Glory.” Bro. Jerry Hamblen accompanied at the piano, and

Sis. Carol Hamblen at the organ. Bro. Gene Gabrielson led in prayer. Bro. James

C. Pack, Moderator, declared of the annual messenger meeting of the California

Cooperative Association open for business.

Assistant Moderator Bro. J. W. Godbehere read the committee appoint-

ments. Bro. Butimore led as the congregation song “Victory in Jesus.” There

were approximately 700 people present at this time. The music program began

with Bro. Ron Hernandez singing “I Asked the Lord.” Bro. C. E. Allen came and

sang “Fill My Cup Lord.” Little Rachel White rendered a special entitled, “At the

Foot of the Old Rugged Cross.” Bro. Butimore led the congregation in singing

“My Savior’s Love.” The Arroyo Grande Quartet sang “Down in My Soul” and

“Worthy is the Lamb.” Sis. April Markus sang “Thank You Lord.” This song was

followed by Sis. Dottie Youngquist singing “Somewhere Beyond A Vision.” An

instrumental version of “Amazing Grace” was rendered by the Baker Trio on the

piano, flute, and clarinet. The congregation stood while singing “I Love to Tell the

Story.,”

Bro. Mike Roberson introduced Bro. Keith Newton for the evening mes-

sage. Bro. Newton took his text from II Corinthians 8:22-24 and challenged those

present to prove their love for God and one another. He brought out the fact that

the proof of our love should be manifest at home, to friends, to pastors and fellow

messengers of the churches. Bro. Ralph Simonton extended a hand of apprecia-

tion to Bro. Newton for his soul-stirring message.

Bro. Ray Bynum presented a resolution on procedures for calling a

special messenger meeting. A motion and second to table the resolution until a

subsequent session carried. Bro. Roy Reed made a motion that the 1980 yearbook

be a memorial edition of tribute to Bro. Martin Canavan, because of his 28 years

of service as clerk of the state association. A motion to table this, so that the mes-

sengers could consider the extra expense it would require, was carried.

Bro. Pack appointed Brethren Bill Newlove, Gerald Loyd, and Ray By-

num to serve as the Resolutions Committee.

A motion and second to adjourn until Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. carried.

Bro. J. W. Godbehere led in the closing prayer.

Tuesday Morning — April 1, 1980

The assistant song leader, Bro. Bill Cooper opened the service by leading

the congregation in singing “Saved by the Blood,” and “Oh

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How I Love Jesus.” Bro. and Sis Hamblen accompanied on the piano and organ.

Bro. Robert Hoff led the congregation in prayer. Bro. L. D. Perdue was asked by

Moderator Pack to bring the morning devotion. Bro. Perdue gave a report of the

work in the state of Oregon.

Bro. J. W. Godbehere announced the appointment of Tellers: Ray John-

son, Telly Robbins, and Steve Terry. Bro. Lonnie Wiggins, pastor of the host

church, extended a warm welcome to the messengers on behalf of the messenger

body.

Bro. J. W. Godbehere introduced Bro. J. C. Pack for the Moderator’s Ad-

dress. Bro. Pack brought a thought provoking and timely message based on Jude

12 and 13. Bro. Arthur Richardson, Assistant Moderator, chaired the meeting as a

motion was made, seconded, and carried to include the moderator’s address in the

minutes.

Bro. Pack declared the thirtieth messenger assembly seated and ready to conduct

business. The petitionary letters from newly organized churches in Clovis and

Atascadero were read by Bro. Larry Clements. The messengers from these two

petitioning churches came forward, and Bro. Jerry Waymire extended a welcome

in behalf of the assembly.

Bro. Pack then invited brethren of like faith and order to sit in council with the

messengers. The visiting brethren recognized were Bro. Gene Gabrielson, from

Mexico; Bro. Jimmy Williams and Doug Perdue, from Oregon; and Bro. William

Adegbola, from Nigeria, Africa.

The order of business was the Missionary Committee Report. Bro. L. E.

McCalister, Chairman of the Missionary Committee, presided at this time. Bro.

Ray Bynum was recognized to read the minutes of the Missionary Committee

meeting. A motion and second to adopt the report was made. An amendment was

seconded and carried that each missionary to be considered individually. The

committee report was adopted with the exception of the recommendation of mis-

sionaries, a motion and second was made that Bro. O. E. Hall be placed on salary.

Bro. Bill Fritz, pastor of Bro. Hall’s sponsoring church, requested that Bro. Hall

be placed on designated support instead of salary. a substitute motion and second

to that effect carried. A motion with second carried to place Bro. Ken Iiams on

salary. Bro. James Ligon was placed on salary by majority vote, after a motion

and second. The missionaries recommended for designated funds, with Bro. Hall,

were Tom Porter, Leslie Smith, George Torrentes, Ellis Fisher, and H. L. Spence.

Sis Maynard Beckler spoke concerning the salary of her late husband,

who had been recommended as a salaried missionary to Turlock in 1979. Bro. By-

num exhorted the messengers to consistently give to missions so that missionaries

on salary could receive their set amount of support.

Bro. Richardson, presiding over the meeting at this time, recognized Bro.

Jimmy Williams to give a report of his work in Hood River, Oregon. A motion

and second carried to recommend Bro. Williams for support by all of our church-

es. Bro. Dennis Oliver brought a report of his work in

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Lompoc, and of Bro. Daniel Rice’s plans to go to New Jersey. Bro. Adegbola

brought an update on his work in Africa.

Bro. Bill Cooper led the congregation in singing “He Keeps Me Singing,”

and “All Hail the Power.” Sis. Terri Lopiccolo sang “In the Palm of His Hand.”

Bro. John McClung introduced Bro. Leslie Smith for the Missionary Sermon.

Bro. Smith read Acts 4:1-4 as a text to his message about responding to the

world’s situation. He reminded us of the perverse and backward condition of the

world. The assembly was encouraged to stand on the Word of God, and to preach

the Word everywhere. Bro. Don Hyer gave the right hand of appreciation to Bro.

Smith for his moving sermon.

A motion and second carried to adjourn until 2 P.M. Bro. Lindon Sparks

dismissed the meeting in prayer.

Tuesday Afternoon — April 1, 1980

The afternoon service began with the congregational song, “Love Lifted

Me.” Bro. Tom Weaver led in prayer. Bro. Richardson moderated during the giv-

ing of mission reports. Bro. H. L. Spence gave a report of the work in Clovis.

Bro. Dennis Wharton reported on his mission work in Madera. B ro. D. S. Mad-

den brought an update of the work in Columbia, South America. Bro. Jim Cain

gave a report of the work in Los Molinas. Bro. Paul Hurth shared his plans to go

New Zealand in 1982. Bro. Leslie Smith gave a report of the mission work in

Oakland, which is now two years old.

Bro Richardson then presented slides of various mission projects, as the

missionaries spoke regarding their fields of labor. The missionaries who took part

in this program were Ken Iiams, working in Cloverdale; Neal Morley, the Solo-

mon Islands; Gene Gabrielson, working in Reynossa Mexico; Don Hyer, from

Clearlake Highland, Gerald Loyd, working in Ord Bend; Ellis Fisher, working in

Merced; Herberto Guerrero, from Dominguez; Dwight Patterson, speaking of the

work of George Torrentes in Sun Valley; Robert Hoff, working in San Jacinto;

Jim Ligon, from Waterford; O. E. Hall, from Madera; Steve Burns, reporting

about Fresno Missionary Baptist Institute; Roy Reed, reporting about the Cali-

fornia Missionary Baptist Institute in Bellflower; Ray Johnson, planning to go to

Australia; and Tom Porter, working in Gilroy.

The order of business was the election of the Missionary Committee. A

motion and second was approved that the committee members stand as nomi-

nees with the right of substitution. Bro. George Walton resigned as a missionary

committeeman so that some other person could have the honor. (Bro. Walton

had served on the Missionary Committee for 18 years.) Bro. David Housewright

was nominated and elected in Bro. Walton’s place. There were two nominees for

Bro. C. J. Weckner’s position; Bro. Mark Reeves, and Bro. Telly Robbins. Bro.

Robbins was elected to fill the position. There were no other substitutions for the

Missionary Committee.

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The Mission Treasurer, Bro. D. S. Madden was re-elected by acclamation,

there being no other nominees for his position. Bro. Roger Bowline was elected

Assistant Treasurer. There was a motion with second that the Mission Treasurer’s

salary be increased to $450. The motion carried.

Election of officers was declared to be the next order of business. Nomi-

nees for Moderator were; L. E. McCalister, J. C. Pack, D. S. Madden and Art Rich-

ardson. A motion and second carried to have the second highest in votes be the as-

sistant. The voting resulted in Bro. J. C. Pack being chosen Moderator, with Bro. D.

S. Madden first assistant, and Bro. L. E. McCalister second assistant. Nominees for

Clerk were Bro. Larry Clements, Bro. J. W. Godbehere, and Bro. Robert Williams.

Bro. Clements were chosen as Clerk, with Bro. Godbehere as assistant. There was

a motion and second to pay the clerk $450. The motion carried. A motion was

seconded that Bro. Reed assist the clerk in preparing the memorial tribute to Bro.

Canavan, and that he be payed $100 for his work. The motion carried.

The messengers voted to remove from the table the motion dedicating the

1980 yearbook in memory of Bro. Canavan. Bro. Bergstrasser moved that ten pag-

es be dedicated to the Canavan Memorial, with one page for each pastor that has

passed away this year. There was a second, and the motion , as amended, carried

unanimously.

A motion and second prevailed to defer the election of Publicity Direc-

tor, and the choice of a 1981 meeting place until the Wednesday morning session.

Nominees for Music Director were Brethren Larry Crouch, Dave Butimore, Bill

Cooper, and Ron Hernandez. Bro. Dave Butimore was elected, with Bro. Cooper

as his assistant. Nominees for Parliamentarian were Brethren L. E. McCalister, Roy

Reed, Pat Christian, and C. C. Middleton. The voting resulted in Bro. McCalister

being chosen as Parliamentarian, and Bro. Reed as his assistant.

Bro. Robert Williams moved that the moderator and assistants prepare a

workshop for our youth, and that a youth program be held during the time of the

State Ladies Auxiliary and Missionary Committee meetings. This was seconded

and adopted.

Bro. Paul Ridgeway read the Enrollment and Finance Committee report which was

approved.

Bro. Clements gave the Clerk’s report, which was adopted.

The State Ladies Auxiliary report, given by Sis. Martha Housewright, was adopted

after motion and second.

The History and Archives Committee report was brought by Bro. G. A.

Williams. A motion and second carried to approve the report. Bro. Larry Reeves

was chosen by the messengers to fill the vacancy on the committee left by the pass-

ing of Bro. Canavan.

Bro. Robert Williams brought the Foreign Mission report, as submitted by

the Highlands Missionary Baptist Church. The report was adopted.

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The Home Mission report was read by Bro. Duane Richey of the Arroyo

Grande church. A motion and second prevailed to accept the report.

The Christian Education report was given by Bro. Joe LaPointe, from the

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Oakley. This report was adopted.

A motion and second to adjourn until 7 P.M. carried unanimously. Bro.

Larry Crouch dismissed in prayer.

Tuesday Night — April 1, 1980

The congregation sang “Saved, Saved” as Bro. Dave Butimore directed,

with Bro. and Sis. Hamblen accompanying on the piano and organ. Bro. Pat Chris-

tian led in prayer as the evening session began. The assembly (estimated by the

clerks to be about 650) then sang, “Since Jesus Came into My Heart.”

The music program for this service began with Sis. Jan Ireland singing “Je-

rusalem.” Bro. Lance Crouch sang “When I Need Him Most.” Bro. John Swafford

then sang “The Love of God.” The Hayward Youth Choir sang a medley of “I Just

Love Loving the Lord,” “I’ve Got Something to Sing About,” and “God’s Wonder-

ful People.” Sis. Beth Havron sang “Flee as a Bird.” Sis. Adriano Andino then sang

“Through it All.” Sis. Billie Richardson sang “He Was There All the Time.” Sis.

Shambaugh rendered a solo entitled “I Love Him Because He First Loved Me.”

Sis. Mae Mooring and Sis. Dottie Youngquist sang a duet entitled “One More Val-

ley.”

Bro. Pack called for the ushers to receive an offering for the newly elected

missionaries. Bro. Sam Blythe gave thanks in prayer for the offering that was re-

ceived. There was a total of $717.09 received.

As the music program continued, Sis. Youngquist sang “Somewhere Be-

yond a Vision.” The Oxnard group sang “Standing on the Solid Rock.” Sis. Terri

Lopiccolo then came and sang “Blessed Assurance.” Bro. Lonnie Wiggins ren-

dered a solo entitled “Is That the Lights of Home I See?” Bro. Leslie Smith sang

“He Cares for You.” Bro. C. E. Allen sang “A River That Flows From Calvary.”

The Arroyo Grande Quartet sang “My Cup Runneth Over.” Rachel White came

forward to sing “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” The Baker Trio then rendered two instrumen-

tal pieces entitled, “Just As I Am,” and “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Bro. Glen Pierpoint introduced the speaker for the Evangelistic Sermon,

Bro. Tom Van Ginkel. Bro. Van Ginkel took his text from Philippians 3:1-9 and

emphasized, from the Scriptures, that our complete dependence must be on Christ.

The timely and appropriate message was well received by the messengers, and Bro.

Larry Clements gave Bro. Van Ginkel the hand of appreciation in their behalf.

A motion and second to adjourn until 9:30 A.M. was carried by a rising

vote. Bro. Doug Rogers dismissed the assembly in prayer.

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Wednesday Morning — April 2, 1980

As the morning service began, Bro. Bill Cooper led the congregation in

singing “Send the Light.” Bro. Jack Cazier led in prayer. A trio of Sis McVay, Sis.

Beaver, and Sis. Bernasconi sang “Jesus Cares For You.” Bro. Ken Iiams brought

the morning devotion based on Psalm 8:3-4 (The clerks estimated that there were

about 225 present at this time).

There were two invitations for the 1981 State Association. Bro. Bill Hop-

pert invited the messengers to meet with their church in Visalia, and Bro. Lonnie

Wiggins invited the messengers to return to Salinas again in 1981. The vote was

taken, and the messengers decided to go to Visalia for the next meeting.

A motion and second was heard to send a letter expressing thanks to the

city of Salinas for the use of their fine facilities. The motion carried.

Nominees for Publicity Director were Bro. Bill Hoppert and Bro. I. K.

Cross. It was agreed that the second highest would serve as assistant. Bro. Hop-

pert was chosen as Publicity Director, with Bro. Cross to assist him.

Bro. Lonnie Wiggins gave the Publicity Report. It was adopted.

The New Missionary Committee report was given by Bro. Ray Bynum,

Clerk of the Missionary Committee. A motion and second carried to adopt the

report.

The Christian Literature report was given by Bro. Bob Carlson of the

New Hope church in Bakersfield. The report was accepted.

The Memorial Committee report was brought by Bro. Mark Jackson, of

the Meiners Oaks church. There was a motion and second to adopt the report. The

congregation stood, approving the report, as Bro. LaPointe led in prayer.

Bro. Newlove was recognized to present the resolutions. The first resolu-

tion was a recommendation of Bro. Daniel Rice to mission work in New Jersey.

Bro. Rice will be sent out from the church in Lompoc. Through this resolution,

the messengers of California recommend him to the A. B. A. in Wichita Kansas,

for designated funds. A motion and second prevailed to adopt the resolution.

The second resolution, from the Salinas church, dealt with the doctrines

of Calvinism. A motion and second to adopt the resolution was made. There fol-

lowed some discussion. Bro. Ralph Simonton moved to delete the final paragraph

of the resolution. This proposed amendment was discussed by four brethren. Bro.

Roy Reed offered a substitute motion that the resolution be referred to the church-

es for their individual consideration. This motion received a second and was

discussed by 16 brethren. The vote was taken and the substitute motion carried by

a two-to-one margin.

Bro. Wiggins moved that a committee, made of the moderator, the two

assistants, the clerk, and the assistant parliamentarian be instructed to prepare a

revision of our doctrinal statement, that will ex-

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press the view of the messengers regarding the original resolution. There was a

second heard, and after six brethren discussed the motion, it was carried with only

five voting against it.

A resolution from the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Concord was

read by Bro. Newlove thanking the First Missionary Baptist Church of Salinas for

hosting the messenger meeting. The resolution was approved by a standing vote of

appreciation.

A motion and second carried to remove from the table the resolution re-

garding a special called session of the association. A motion to amend that this

be placed as a change to Article IX; in effect becoming Section 2 of Article IX.

This was seconded and passed. The motion to change the Articles of Agreement,

as amended, was discussed by seven brethren. Bro. McCalister moved that the

resolution be placed back in the hands of a committee for further clarification. The

motion to refer carried after receiving a second. The Moderator appointed Brethren

Dwight Patterson, L. E. McCalister, and Ray Bynum to comprise this committee.

There was a motion and second that the expenses of the moderator be paid

out of the expense of meeting fund. Three brethren expressed views regarding this

idea. Bro. Pack, the moderator, requested that the motion be withdrawn, and Bro.

Richardson agreed to do so.

The order of business was the selection of speakers for 1981. Nominees

for the Introductory Sermon were Doug McLaughlin, Bill Fritz, Telly Robbins, and

Mark Reeves. The voting resulted in Bro. Telly Robbins as speaker, and Bro. Bill

Fritz as alternate. Nominees for the Missionary Sermon were Tom Porter, George

Walton, Jim Ligon, and Harold Spence. Bro. Spence was selected to bring this ser-

mon, with Bro. Tom Porter as the alternate. Nominees for the Evangelistic Sermon,

were George Walton, Ralph Simonton, Doug Rogers, and Jerry Hamblen. The vot-

ers elected Bro. Walton to preach, and Bro. Simonton to be his alternate.

A motion and second carried to give the Moderator a standing vote of

thanks for his fine work.

Bro. McCalister moved to adjourn until the Monday night before Easter

Sunday, 1981. This motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

Bro. Ray Johnson dismissed the thirtieth messenger meeting in prayer.

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MEMBERS OF THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE

Moderator:

L. E. McCalister 2661 Stearns,

Simi Valley, 93063, Phone (805) 522-4276

Assistant Moderator:

Tomas L. Counts 698 Alamo, San Jose,

95123, Phone (408) 578-4977

Clerk:

Ray Bynum 2903 Olive Hwy., Oroville,

95965, Phone (916) 533-1371

Assistant Clerk:

Duane Richey 674 Woodland Ct.,

Arroyo Grande, 93420, Phone (805)

489-4199

Treasurer:

D. S. Madden 2011 Random Dr., Anaheim,

92804, Phone (714) 772-4614

Assistant Treasurer:

Roger Bowline 2420 Terraine Ave.,

Long Beach, 90815, Phone (213) 597-6351

David Housewright P. 0. Box 66,

Sheridan, 95681, Phone (916) 633-4704

J. W. Godbehere 385 Garfield Park.,

Santa Rosa, 95405, Phone (707) 539-1873

Bill Fritz P.O. Box 697, Armona, 93202,

Phone (209) 582-1451

Dwight Patterson 5357 Botavia Rd.,

South Gate, 90280, Phone (213) 564-4718

Telly Robbins 1659 Swallow Dr.,

Sunnyvale, 94086, Phone (408) 249-2243

MISSIONARY COMMITTEE REPORT

Monday, March 31, 1980. Bro. McCalister called the meeting to order at 2:06

p.m. Bro. Jimmy R. Williams read I John 1:3-4 and led in prayer.

The clerk called the roll of the Standing Missionary Committee. Bro. C. J. Weck-

ner was the only absentee.

Bro. D. S. Madden gave the Treasurer’s report, which was adopted.

Recognition was given to all elected messengers of the Missionary Committee.

Bro Godbehere asked for the Treasurer to give the balance due each missionary

for the month of March. Bro. Madden revealed that Bro. Spence needed $116.50; Bro.

Ligon, $632.58; Bro. Hall, $607.00; and Bro. Madden had on hand $600.00.

A motion and second was made to recommend to the messenger body to receive

a special offering at the discretion of the Moderator, for the salary deficit.

A motion to amend that this motion include Sis. Beckler’s name for the month of

March. The motion carried, as amended.

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All letters from churches endorsing missionaries were read.

A question was asked by Bro. Walton about the endorsement of Bro. Spen-

ce by the Clovis church since this church has not yet been seated in our messenger

meeting. Bro. McCalister ruled in favor of the endorsement of the Clovis church.

A question was raised by Bro. Richardson about Bro. Jimmy Williams’ en-

dorsement since he is doing mission work out of state. A motion was made by Bro.

Reed to defer Bro. Williams’ recommendation to the messenger body. The motion

was seconded and carried.

Letters from churches recommending missionaries for salary were: First

Missionary Baptist, Armona — O. E. Hall; First Missionary Baptist, Antioch —

Ken Iiams; Tully Rd. Missionary Baptist, Modesto — - James Ligon.

Letters from churches recommending missionaries for designated funds

were: First Missionary Baptist, Salinas — Tom Porter; Living Word Missionary

Baptist, Long Beach — Leslie Smith; Landmark Missionary Baptist, South Gate

— George Torrentes; Landmark Missionary Baptist, Merced — Ellis Fisher; Mis-

sionary Baptist, Clovis — Harold Spence.

Each missionary was called upon to give a report on his mission work.

A Question was raised by Bro. Scott of Visalia as to how much Bro. Iiams

and Bro. Ligon were receiving from their missions as support. Bro. Iiams received

$6048.00 from his sponsoring church, with $1416.00 coming from the mission.

Bro. Ligon received $250 per month from the mission, and $100 per month from

his sponsoring church.

A question was asked about the work in Madera led by Bro Hall. The ques-

tion was: “Is there another mission in Madera?” Fresno, first Missionary Baptist

church has a mission in Madera. From those directly involved there seems to be

harmony between both missions. After much discussion on the subject, a motion

was made to place all eight men who were endorsed by their churches on desig-

nated funds, the motion was seconded.

A substitute motion was made that each missionary be voted on separately.

This motion received a second and was carried. The vote resulted in the following

recommendation: For salary; Bro. Ken Iiams and Bro. James Ligon. For designated

support; Bro. O. E. Hall. Tom Porter, Bro. Leslie Smith, Bro. George Torrentes,

Bro. Ellis Fisher, and Bro. Harold Spence.

Motion was made to recommend that the salaried missionaries receive

$750 for salary, and $500 for housing; 6% of their salary for Social Security, plus

insurance. The motion was seconded and carried.

Bro. McCalister called for the clerk to read the minutes of the meeting that

took place with the Standing Committee meeting at Hume Lake. These minutes

were read and approved.

With regard to the subject of how to call a special meeting in our

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cooperative work, the following recommendation was read: (This would be a

change in Article III, Section 3) “A called session of this Association may be called

by a quorum of cooperating churches of this association. A quorum shall consist of

three cooperating churches. Dwight Patterson, L. E. McCalister, D. S. Madden.”

Bro. Pat Christian spoke concerning the Woodbridge Church’s decision to

discontinue the mission work at Turlock.

We were dismissed in prayer by Bro. Dave Butimore at 4:10 P.M.

Special Called Meeting of Missionary Committee

at Hume Lake Conference

Tuesday, October 16, 1979. Bro. L. E. McCalister called the meeting to

order at 12:15 P.M., with seven of the standing committee present.

Bro. McCalister read the resolution that was presented by the Visalia church

at the special called meeting held previously this year. This resolution would make

some changes in the way our cooperative work has been recommending missionar-

ies in the state.

The Standing Committee is to make recommendations to the messengers

when convened at Salinas in 1980 regarding this resolution.

Brothers Bill Fritz and June Godbehere spoke concerning the resolution.

A motion was made and seconded that we report back to the state messen-

gers that the resolution was rejected at the Armona meeting. A substitute motion

was made and seconded that we refer the resolution back to the messengers in the

1980 meeting.

Another substitute motion was made and seconded that we recommend that our

mission policy remain the same. This motion carried.

Discussion was given on how to call for a special meeting of Cooperative

churches in this association.

A motion and second was made that we commend the Armona church for

the special called meeting and that the moderator and those of the standing commit-

tee, that can, meet and draw up a recommendation to present at our state meeting

with regard to calling special meetings.

The meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M.

Standing Missionary Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 1980. The Standing Committee met at 4:25 P.M. All

members were present. Officers elected for the coming year were: Moderator — L.

E. McCalister, Assistant Moderator — Thomas Counts, Clerk — Raymond By-

num, and Assistant Clerk — Duane Richey.

A motion and second was made that this committee will encourage Mis-

sions this coming year with new fervor; motion carried.

Bro. McCalister asked Bro., David Housewright to dismiss in prayer.

Missionary Recommendations for 1980 - 1981

H.L. Spence, Jim Ligon, Tom Porter, O.E. Hall, Ellis Fisher,

Ken Liams and Leslie Smith

Missionary Recommended for Salary

($750 for salary; $500 for housing; 6% of salary for Social Security.)

Ken Liams - Cloverdale. The mission meets at 83 Clark Ave.,

Cloverdale CA., 95425, Phone (707) 849-4122

James Ligon - Waterford. The mission meets at 10234 Pecan

Ave., P.O. Box 431 Waterford CA, 95386, Phone (209) 874-1293

Missionary Recommended for Designated Support

O.E. Hall - Madera. The mission meets at 1801 Clinton Ave.

121 Clemmensen Ave., Madera, CA 93636, Phone (209) 673-0534

Tom Porter - Gilroy. The mission meets at 7449 Eigleberry.

5825 Monterey Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020, Phone (408) 847-3468

Leslie Smith - Oakland. The mission meets at 6015 Foothill

Blvd. 1480 70th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621, Phone (415) 638-3695

George Torrentes - North Hollywood. The mission meets at

11551 Arminta St., 11232 Adoree, Norwalk, CA 90650, Phone (213) 864-6912

Ellis Fisher - Merced. The church meets at 1407 Merced

Avenue. 1630 Shirley St., Merced, CA 95340, Phone (209) 723-6065

Harold Spence - Clovis. The church meets ar 4th and Woodworth.

1024 Paul Ave., Clovis, CA 93612, Phone (209) 299-7039

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Committee Reports / Page 35

Foreign Mission Report

As we come ever closer to the Second Coming of Jesus, we must press forward

with renewed zeal in an effort to reach the lost of the world. It could very well be that we

are at the threshold of our last opportunity to preach the gospel in foreign fields. Our Lord

has said,”... and the gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness

unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”

Let us pray for our men who are working in foreign fields, and may God grant us

wisdom and love to support them. As we cooperate together in this matter, our many voices

all sound as one when our missionaries preach God’s message of Salvation to the lost. Let

us also realize that the job is not done until those who believe to the salvation of their souls,

are taught the precious truths of God’s eternal Word and are brought together into the fel-

lowship of a true New Testament Church.

In these last days, let us be of one mind as we consider the great work of foreign

missions.

Respectfully submitted,

Highlands Missionary Baptist Church

Robert Williams, pastor.

History and Archives Report

The project for 1979 was to put all copies of the “Baptist Sentinel” on micro film.

All copies are filed and ready for the microfilming. There are good copies which go back to

the time that Allen Adkins was the editor.

There have been delays in getting the microfilming done. We plan to have this ac-

complished by next year.

If there are any donations of historical material, they should be sent to Bro. Les

Scott, in care of the Visalia church.

Respectfully submitted,

Allen Adkins

Lester McCalister

Les Scott

G. A. Williams

Christian Education Report

There is nothing stressed more in the Scriptures by the Lord, and also by the

Apostles, than to teach and instruct disciples.

Jesus instructed Peter in a direct way so that he, as well as we, clearly understood

the meaning; “Feed my sheep.”

Paul said to Timothy, “The things that thou hast heard from me among many wit-

nesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” (II

Timothy 2:2.)

Committee Reports / Page 36

The Word “teach” in the New Testament means to cause a life to be transformed.

This is the result in a person who has been truly taught. When a person receives the Word

of God as a pattern for his life, then, a disciple has truly been made. David said, “thy word

is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105.)

Jesus said, “...Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever commanded you:

And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20.) Several

things are set forth in this scripture:

1. Teachings, which is our doctrinal stand.

2. Making disciples is our commission.

3. The attitude of love is our projected image as the disciples of Christ.

4. Observance of the scriptures which is the evidence we believe what we are

teaching.

Stressing Christian Education means we are directing lives to be used for the hon-

or and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is not a purpose greater than to strive to achieve

this goal.

The cry for Christian Education rings through the Scriptures and through every

age since the command has been given.

The support of our school like CMBI and every effort of the American Baptist As-

sociation is a step in dedicating ourselves to this task.

Respectfully submitted,

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church,

Oakley, California

J. O. LaPointe, Pastor

Enrollment and Finance Report

Churches represened

Missions represented

Money Sent

Minute Fund

2723.50

History and Archives Fund

5.00

Publicity Fund

242.50

Missions

40.00

Total

3011.00

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Ridgeway, Chairman

Larry Crouch

George Townsend, Jr.

Committee Reports / page 37

Home Mission Report

Whenever the subject of missions in general is taken under consideration, it must

be understood that the beginning point and foundation of such work is “Home Missions.”

When a church begins to exercise her concern for missions it most correctly begins on a

“home” level. The propriety of this is exemplified in scripture. When Jesus began His min-

istry it was from His home area of Galilee. When the church in Jerusalem began to reach

out she executed God’s plan of beginning at Jerusalem. This understanding does not show

a preeminence of “Home Missions;” but it does show its elementary position as a necessary

first course of action.

Principle in scripture shows this view of “Home Missions” to be not only proper,

but also logical and natural. Consider the principle of John 4:20; “If a man says, I love

God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: For he that loveth not his brother whom he hath

seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?” Here we view a natural progression of

things from near to far. Under the immediate context of love we may analyze: In the matter

of loving that which is distant (God), one must elementarily love that which is near (one’s

brother). Extending this logic to our case of missions, we may conclude: In the matter of

being convicted about and involved in that which is distant (foreign missions, or missions

in general), one must elementarily be convicted about and involved in that which is near

(Home Missions).

Having established the place of “Home Missions,” it is proper that we view our

responsibility to missions on this level. Viewing mission work as an arm of the church

which is carrying out our debt to the world, we have an undeniable responsibility to aid in

the needs of missions and missionaries. To meet those needs we must be aware of them. To

be aware of them we must have communication. It is in this key phase that we most often

fail.

Communication between churches and missionaries is of vital importance, not just

because it informs us of the needs of the missionary. The need for such communication is

amplified because it gives strength and comfort to the missionary far beyond the supply of

physical needs.

The following quotations are from a recent survey of our missionaries, here given

to illustrate the current relevance of this truth:

Question:

What is your personal message to the churches?

Answer:

“Let missions and missionaries know that you are behind them in their

labor as this encourages them.”

Question:

What do you appreciate about your relationship with your sponsoring

church?

Answer:

“I know financial support is the greatest need to keep us alive, but their

love and concerns for us has had the most far reaching effects upon

lives.”

Question:

What do you feel is the greatest need of missions?

Committee Reports / Page 38

Answer:

“It is my opinion that the greatest need of missions is to know that

others

really care for those who are doing mission work. I like very much

to get

letters and have someone say, “We love you, and are praying for

you.”

Letters like this will keep the missionary in spiritual power.”

Question:

What is the effect that missionary work has on your family?

Answer:

“I think the greatest effect on the family of the missionary is lone-

liness.”

Question:

What do you feel is the greatest need of missions?

Answer:

“Why do I never receive visitors?”

In addition to the need, let us note that we generally fall into the error of

letting communication between church and missionary fall duty to the missionary.

This seems an unfair burden to force solely upon the missionary.

We, therefore, submit that the churches establish the priority of “Home

Missions” and accept the responsibility of keeping in communication with the mis-

sionaries. No man hides a light under a bushel and no man (or church) should hide

its concern.

Respectfully submitted,

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church

Arroyo Grande, California

James Roberts, Pastor

Christian Literature Report

In II Timothy 2:15 Paul admonished Timothy to: “Study to shew thyself

approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the

word of truth.”

Missionary Baptists are proud to recognize the Bible, God’s Word, as their

only rule of faith and practice. We recommend the reading and study of God’s Word

in personal devotion, church capacity, and on every occasion where God may give

us opportunity for spiritual advancement.

We also recommend the reading and study of writings which honor our

Lord in truth and doctrine.

We strongly commend the use of Missionary Baptist Sunday School litera-

ture, associational papers, tracts, tape ministries, and periodicals.

We also encourage our many pastors and Christian workers to make dili-

gent use of their time by helping to produce scriptural literature for the advance-

ment of the Lord’s churches. The literary markets are engulfed with indecent, lewd

licentious and brazenly immoral literature. Our people should have access to the

best writings possible which answer their questions as they engage in serious effort

Committee Reports / Page 39

understand the scriptures.

Respectfully Submitted,

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Bakersfield, California

FINANCIAL REPORT

Balance brought forward

200.00

(from Bro. Canavan’s account)

Received at Salinas:

Minute Fund

2723.50

Publicity Fund

242.50

History and Archives

5.00

Missions

40.00

Tuesday evening Mission Offering

717.09

Total Received at Salinas

3728.09

Balance carried forward

200.00

Total to account for

3928.09

Paid out after Salinas Meeting

FMBC Salinas (expense of meeting)

198.93

FMBC Salinas (insurance)

75.00

D. S. Madden (Treasurer’s salary)

450.00

State Missions

757.09

Larry Clements (Clerk

hire)

450.00

D.S. Madden (Treasurer’s expenses)

103.35

Total paid out

2034.37

Total to account for

3928.09

Less paid out after Salinas

2034.37

Total on hand

1893.72

Total on hand for minute fund

1888.72

Total on hand for History & Archives

5.00

Total to balance

1893.72

Publicity Report

1980 State Association expenses advanced by the first Missionary Baptist Church of

Salinas:

Printing

39.01

Postage

12.82

Security

147.00

Total

198.93

Submitted by Lonnie Wiggins,

Assistant Publicity Director

Committee Reports / Page 40

BACK YARD BIBLE CLUBS May 1979 - April 1980

Five Day Clubs:

Church

Enrollment

Avg. Att.

Learned

Decision

Antioch, Cloverdale

South Gate (3 clubs)

Victorville

Weekly Clubs

Fresno, First

South Gate, First

Victorville

168

Totals:

200

168

228

Missionary Support: Gene Gabrielson, McAllen Texas

$46.26

There were four churches holding clubs, think what the totals would have been if there had

been 100 churches holding just one club. Please pray that one day the BYB clubs will be as

much a part of our work as the Ladies Auxiliary and Men’s Brotherhood; that more of the

unreached boys and girls might be reached.

Submitted by

Velma Loe

Resolutions / Page 41

RESOLUTION NUMBER 1

Resolution Concerning Daniel Rice

WHEREAS, Brother Daniel Rice will shortly graduate from CMBI in Bellflower

and has expressed a calling from God to do mission work in the state of New Jersey,

AND WHEREAS, the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Lompoc has

endorsed Brother Rice to work in New Jersey in an attempt to establish a New Testament

Church there,

AND WHEREAS, we deem it desirable to let our sister churches in other states

know of our high regard and esteem for Brother Rice and the Lompoc church,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the messengers of the churches of the

California Cooperative Association, when convened in Annual session in Salinas Califor-

nia, March 31, April 1, 2, 1980 do hereby endorse and recommend to the messengers of

the churches of the American Baptist Association that brother Daniel Rice is worthy of

their endorsement and support.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to the Mission-

ary Committee of the American Baptist Association with a request that it be also presented

to the messengers when the American Baptist Association meets in Wichita, Kansas June

17-20, 1980.

Respectfully Submitted,

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church,

Lompoc, California

Dennis Oliver — Pastor

Pauline Garner — Clerk

Action taken: Adopted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2

Resolution Concerning The Doctrines of Calvinism

WHEREAS the scriptures instruct both pastors and churches to preserve truth

and expose error (Rev. 2:2, 6, Gal. 1:8, 9) and those not of the truth are not to be tolerated

“no, not for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.” (Gal. 2:4, 5,

1:8, 9), and

WHEREAS it is customary for associated churches to declare doctrinal positions

(Acts 15:1, 2, 24-29) and

WHEREAS the doctrines relative to the work of the Christ are the basic doc-

trines to determine those who are of the fellowship of the Lord’s Churches (II John 8-11, 1

John 2:18-19) and

WHEREAS there be some that deny the work of Christ teaching:

1) that God has unconditionally chosen to save only some of Adam’s race and that they

only can be saved while all others are

Resolutions / Page 42

hopelessly reprobated unto punishment. Also, none can alter this design by

exercising repentance and faith.

that God has designed the work of Christ so as to provide the Lord’s blood as

an offering for sin only for those whom he has unconditionally chosen to save, the

rest of Adam’s race not having opportunity to be forgiven through his atoning

work, and

that God regenerates those whom he has unconditionally chosen before they

repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and none can successfully resist the

grace put upon them.

BE IT RESOLVED that the above mentioned doctrines be identified as foreign to

Bible teaching and contradictory to the Lord’s work. We affirm that Christ died for all of

Adam’s race, offers opportunity for all to be saved (John 3:16-18; Hebrews 2:9), and leaves

mankind to exercise freewill to believe or disbelieve.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all who embrace these false teachings be

found to have departed from the faith whether of men or of churches, the individual hav-

ing imperiled his qualification to serve in a New Testament Church, and the Church having

imperiled her authority to exist as a New Testament Church.

Sponsored by,

First Missionary Baptist Church, Salinas

Co-endorsed by: Antioch M.B.C. Lyn-

wood, Emmanuel M.B.C. Hayward, Im-

manuel M.B.C. Carson, First M.B.C.

Riverbank, Landmark M.B.C. Merced,

Bethel M.B.C. Bakersfield, First M.B.C.

Lomita, Highlands M.B.C. North

Highlands, First M.B.C. Sunnyvale, First

Landmark M.B.C. Escondido, M.B.C.

Hughson, Central M.B.C. Downey, First

M.B.C. Mira Loma, Landmark M.B.C. Vic-

torville, Landmark M.B.C. Scotts Valley,

M.B.C. Ventura, Olive Hill M.B.C.

Oroville, Shiloh M.B.C. Sanger, First

M.B.C. Ceres, First M.B.C. Meiners Oaks,

Fairfield M.B.C, First M.B.C. Oildale,

Sharon M.B.C. Long Beach, First M.B.C.

Bakersfield.

ACTION TAKEN: Referred to the Churches.

Resolutions / Page 43

RESOLUTION NUMBER 3

Resolution of Commendation

WHEREAS the First Missionary Baptist Church of Salinas, California, having

assumed the thankless responsibility of performing the duties of a host church; is worthy of

the heartfelt gratitude of the Churches of the California Cooperative Association,

AND WHEREAS it is evident that Pastor Lonnie Wiggins contributed much per-

sonal time and effort to ascertain that each detail required to facilitate the success of the

1980 State Association meeting, is likewise deserving of an expression of our appreciation.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the messengers of the Churches of the

California Cooperative Association give both the host Church and her pastor a standing

vote of appreciation.

Respectfully submitted,

Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Con-

cord

J. C. Pack, Pastor

ACTION TAKEN: adopted

RESOLUTION NUMBER 4

Resolution Concerning Special Called Sessions

Proposed addition to Article IX, which would become Section 2:

“A called session of this association may be called by a quorum of cooperating

churches of this association. A quorum shall consist of three cooperating churches.”

Respectfully submitted,

Dwight Patterson,

L. E. McCalister,

D. S. Madden.

ACTION TAKEN: Referred to committee for clarification.

Memorial Report / Page 44

MEMORIAL REPORT

In this life we are faced with many heartaches that are filled wih pain and distress. But the

death of a loved one should not be considered a heartache, but rather a time of thankfulness for the

time we shared with them in their joys and sorrows, and their love and life.

Yes, there is life, even in death, for Jesus said in John 11:25, “I am the resurrection and the

life; he who believes in ME shall live even if he dies.” In the death of our loved oners there shouold

be joy and not sorrow, happiness and not bitterness. For Paul said in Phillippians 1:21, “For to me, to

live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

It is upon these promises that we stand and have our hope anchored. Because of these

promises we can rejoice and not be sad.

Respectfully submitted,

First Missionary Baptist Church

Meiners Oaks, California

Mark Jackson, Pastor

ANAHEIM

BELLFLOWER

Kathryn Enz

Gail Bacot

Martin Canavan

ANTIOCH

Pearl Douglas

Etta Simmons

Batty Hardin

Robert Smith

Elsie Wilkins

BUENA PARK

Rodger Taylor

ARMONA

Leo Porter

CERES

Robert Fox

J.D. Greenhaw

Noel Revious

Martin Hazzard

Johnny Mendoza

ARROYO GRANDE

Frona Mallicott

CONCORD

Victor Holt

Clara Blalock

BAKERSFIELD (Bethel)

CORCORAN

Leona Carpenter

Audrey Bolinger

Ruby Hunt

Dora Bailey

Louise Davis

BAKERSFIELD, FIRST

Eugene Ely

L.E. Fite

Memorial Report / Page 45

Martin King, Sr.

NICE

Edith Robinson

Louis Shields

Esther Water

Grady Swafford

ESCONDIDO

OILDALE

Jan Dunn

Celeste Jeschke

FREEDOM

FRESNO

Jessie Burns

James Judd

Amber Elliott

Gordon Cooper

LA MESA

OROVILLE

Pearl Dollins

Cliff Hembree

LOCKEFORD

OXNARD

Troy Barr

Arthur Caudle

LODI

PORTERVILLE

Maynard Beckler

Rachel Caulk

Stella Jobe

REDDING

LOMITA

Maxine Seymore

Elma Gorham

Lois Murray

REDLANDS

John O. Cunningham

Gertrude Manning

Fletcher Miller, Sr.

DOMINGUEZ

Fred Guppy

SALINAS

Madeline Crismon

RoberT Young

MANTECA

SHERIDAN

John Curry

Grace Jones

MARTINEZ

SOUTH GATE

George Tallent

Mattie Vallery

Ada Guttery

MODESTO, M.B.C.

Lois Paulk

Steve Willingham

STOCKTON

MODESTO, TULLY RD.

Gene Gatis

John McFarland

TULARE

George Gibson

Maybelle Hicks

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

We believe in the verbal inspiration and infallibility of the whole

Bible as originally written, and that the Bible is the all sufficient rule of faith

and practice. II Timothy 3:16,17.

We believe in personal, triune God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

equal in Divine perfection, Matthew 28:19.

We believe in the Genesis account of creation. Genesis 1.

We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, Matthew 1:20.

We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ, John 10:30.

We believe His crucifixion and suffering was substitutionary and vi-

carious. II Corinthians 5:21.

We believe in the bodily resurrection and ascension of Christ and the

bodily resurrection of His Saints, I Corinthians 5.

We believe in the premillenial second coming of Christ, personal and

bodily, as the crowning event of the Gentile age, Act. 1:11.

We believe the Bible doctrine of eternal punishment of the finally

impenitent, Matthew 25:46.

10. We believe that Jesus Christ established His Church, The Body of

Christ, during His ministry on earth and that it is only/always a local, visible

assembly of scripturally baptized believers in covenant relationship to carry

out the Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ, and each church is an inde-

pendent, self-governing body, and no other ecclesiastical body may exercise

authority over it. We believe that Jesus Christ gave the Great Commission

and the keeping of the integrity of the two ordinances to His New Testament

Churches only.

11. We believe that all co-operating bodies are and properly should be the

servants of the churches.

12. We believe that the Scriptures teach that there has been a succession

of true churches adhering to the doctrines and practices of the New Testa-

ment from the time of Christ to this day, and that the churches of this As-

sociation are so indentified.

13. We believe that baptism, to be valid, must be administered by a scrip-

tural Baptist church.

14. We believe that the Lord’s Supper is to be administered within the

membership of the local New Testament Church as a memorial of the Lord’s

death, until He comes again, I Corinthians 11:26.

Page 46

Articles of Agreement / Page 47

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, we offer to all Missionary Baptist Churches of Christ the following

Articles of Agreement.

ARTICLE

NAME

The Co-operative Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of California.

ARTICLE II

OBJECT

The object of this Association is to encourage co-operation and Christian 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 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 Doctrinal Statement No. 10 as adopted and recorded in the 1979 Yearbook.

Section No. 2 — The annual or called sessions of this Association shall be held by mes-

sengers elected by the churches composing said Association.

Section No. 3 — Each church co-operating in this Association is entitled to three mes-

sengers whose qualifications shall be determined by the church selecting them. 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 designed in Article II of these Articles of Agreement

express their desire to this body.

ARTICLE IV

DOCTRINAL STATUTE

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 conformity to truth. It shall exer-

cise no ecclesiastical authority but it shall by every 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 preminence of missions and evangelism in the work of the churches.

Articles of Agreement / Page 48

ARTICLE V

POWERS

The powers of the Association shall be limited to the execution according to the teach-

ings of the New Testament of the will of the churches composing 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, two Assistant Moderators, and such Clerks and other officers 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. Such changes must be presented on the first

day of the Association and voted on during any subsequent day.

ARTICLE VII

MISSIONARY COMMITTEE

Section No. 1 — The missionary committee shall be composed of one member from

each co-operating church, when so elected by the church. Eleven of these shall be elected

by the messenger body as a standing committee.

The duty of this committee will be to carry out the expressed wishes of the co-operating

churches through their messengers to this association, and the distribution of information

concerning the needy fields of labor and the needs of the missionaries. As a need arises, or

a request in writing is presented by a co-operating church to the chairman of the missionary

committee, he may call special meetings of the committee between messenger meetings.

Notification of such meeting will be mailed to each church by the secretary of the Mission-

ary Committee. Five members of this Standing Committee will constitute a quorum.

Section No. 2 — The Missionary Committee shall meet annually and recommend to

the messengers from among the church endorsed missionaries such number as they deem

wise for co-operative support, and such salaries as are compatible with the strength of the

churches.

Section No. 3 — The treasurer of this committee shall hold all funds received between

sessions of this messenger body subject to the will of the sending church or churches: and

in the event of an emergency he shall sub

Articles of Agreement / Page 49

scribe to the recommendations of the Missionary Committee as specified in the amended

Article VII, Section 1, and keep a file of reports of missionaries, audit their reports, and

publish reports of the work at least quarterly (monthly if possible in the state paper.

Section No. 4 — The messengers will elect from among the eleven elected missionary

committee men, the secretary treasurer of missions.

Section No. 5 — The membership of the Missionary Committee shall be fairly distrib-

uted among the various sections of the churches which co-operate with this association.

ARTICLE VIII

FUNDS

Section No. 1 — All funds of this Association shall be raised by voluntary 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 property 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 Place of the church messengers shall be at such time and place as

the assembled messengers may appoint.

Church Directory / Page 50

CHURCH DIRECTORY

ANAHEIM

Grace Missionary Baptist, 1926W. Ball Road, 92804, Ph. (714) 535-8275

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

D. S. Madden, 2011 Random Dr., Anaheim 93805,

Ph. 772-4614

Clerk

Dennis Tussey, 189 Thistle Road, Brea 92621,

Ph. 524-8363

Messengers

D.S. Madden, Doug Mayo, L. C. Bernard

ANTIOCH

First Missionary Baptist, 510 Texas St., 94509, Ph.(415) 757-8449

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Larry Reeves, 3409 Longview Rd., 94509,

Ph. (415) 757-3116

Clerk

Pamela Talbot, 838 Estates Dr., Brentwood 94513,

Ph. (415) 634-4361

Messengers

Larry Reeves, Ken Iiams, John Marshall

ARMONA

First Missionary Baptist, 10649 Railroad Ave., 93202, Ph. (209) 582-1451

Mailing Address P. 0. Box 697, Armona

Pastor

Bill Fritz, 10669 Balm of Gilead

93202,

Ph. (209) 582-1451

Clerk

Carol Downing,441 W. Burlwood Ln., Lemoore 93245

Ph. 924-5485

Messengers

Bill Fritz, 0. E. Hall, Mary Fritz

ARROYO GRANDE

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1220 Farroll Rd., 93420 Ph. (805) 489-7572

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

James Roberts, 1220 Farroll Rd., Arroyo Grande 93420

Ph. (805) 481-5987

Clerk

Arlena Robinson, 757 Manhattan Ave., Grover City,

93433, Ph. (805) 489-7193

Messengers

James L. Roberts, A. D. Robinson, Duane Richey

ATASCADERO

Atascadero Missionary Baptist

Pastor

Don Wheeler, 1108 Linda Circle, Paso Robles, 93446

Ph. (805) 238-2751

Clerk

Ann Croom, 9250 San Marcos Rd., Atascadero, 93422

Ph. (805) 466-0669

Messengers

Don Wheeler, Sis. Wheeler.

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BAKERSFIELD

Bethel Missionary Baptist, 1724 Aliens Dr., 93307, Ph. (805) 834-3823

Mailing Address

5901 Akers Rd., 93309

Pastor

John Swofford, 920 Sylvia Dr. 93304,

Ph. (805) 831-9080

Clerk

Cathy Lykins, 5901 Akers Rd., 93309

Ph. (805) 832-2834

Messengers

John R. Swofford

BAKERSFIELD

First Missionary Baptist, 1604 Southgate Dr., 93304

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Keith W. Blanton, 3604 Kennedy Ave., 93309,

Ph. (805) 832-9106

Clerk

Mary Jo Daffron, 721 Cherokee Dr., 93309,

Ph. (805) 832-1500

Messengers

Any three members present

BAKERSFIELD

Jezreel Missionary Baptist (Spanish), 2229 Potomac Ave., 93307

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Joe Hernandez, 2601 Victoria Dr., 93307, Ph. 323-9538

Clerk

Carolina Boschini, 2235 Potomac Ave., Bakersfield 93307

Ph. 323-0298

Messengers

Joe Hernandez, Helen Hernandez, Marcos Hernandez

BAKERSFIELD

New Bethel Missionary Baptist, 1015 Castro Lane, 93304

Ph. (805) 832-4746

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Kenneth Hosman, 3261 Grissom St., 93309,

Ph. (805) 8324479

Clerk

Erma Carter, 1320%2 Woodrow Ave., Oildale 93308

Ph. (805) 399-1606

Messengers

Kenneth Hosman, any other member present

BAKERSFIELD

New Hope Missionary Baptist, 200 Quantico , Phone (805) 323-9998

Mailing Address

P. 0. Box 6747 , Bakersfield, 93386

Pastor

James M. Phillips, 2816 Citrus, 93307, Ph. (805) 327-1893

Clerk

Dianne Carlson, 301 W. Harding, 93308,

Ph. (805) 399-8135

Messengers

Jim Phillips, Bobby Carlson Jr., Dale Gibson

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BARSTOW

Landmark Missionary Baptist,

34836

Cedar Road

92311,

Ph. (714) 253-7280

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Lindon T. Sparks, 35198 Walnut St., 92311

Ph. (714) 253-7280

Clerk

Dorothy Sparks , same as above.

Messengers

Lindon Sparks, Dorothy Sparks, Polly Grow

BELLFLOWER

First Missionary Baptist, 9306 Rosser St., Ph. (213) 925-5765

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 848, Bellflower 90706

Pastor

Roy M. Reed, 9322 Rosser, 90706

Ph. (213) 866-0601

Clerk

Maxine Kinz, 9344 Greenwell, Bellflower 90706

Ph. (213) 867-7864

Messengers

Roy M. Reed, Maxine Kinz, George Kinz

BLOOMINGTON

First Missionary Baptist, 10039 Larch St., 92316 , Ph. (714) 877-4240

Mailing Address

Box 351, Bloomington 92316

Pastor

Walter G. Chambers, 10021 Larch St., 92316

Ph. (714) 877-4240

Clerk

Helen Chambers, same as above

Messengers

Walter Chambers

BUENA PARK

Missionary Baptist, 8302 Artesia Blvd., 90620, Ph. (714) 523-2873

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

O. C. Wilkins, 14328 Plantana, La Mirada 90638

Ph. (213) 944-7122

Clerk

Mary Flowers, 6192 San Rafael, Buena Park, 90620

Ph. (714) 761-3709

Messengers

By letter

CARSON

Immanuel Missionary Baptist, 503 East 220th St., 90745

Ph. (213) 834-8172

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Jerry Waymire, 926 E. 222nd St., 90745

Ph. (213) 549-0483

Clerk

Bonnie Mitts

Ph. (213) 320-6978

Messengers

Jerry Waymire

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CERES

First Missionary Baptist, 3025 S. Central ., 95307, Ph. (209) 537-5535

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 95, Ceres 95307

Pastor

C. C. Middleton, 3025 S. Central Ave., 95307

Ph. 537-7309

Clerk

Ruby Brownlow, 2416 Lilac Ct., Ceres 95307

Ph. 537-6240

Messengers

C. C. Middleton, Thelma Middleton, Kathleen Bonds

CLOVIS

Missionary Baptist, 4th and Woodworth

Mailing Address 1024 Paul Ave., Clovis, 93612

Pastor

H.L. Spence, 2535 Millbrook, Fresno

Clerk

Dorotha Mobly

Messengers

Del Mobly, Dave Hill, H. L. Spence

CONCORD

Faith Missionary Baptist, 4061 Treat Blvd., 94518, Ph. (415) 687-1440

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

James C. Pack, 4260 Thompson Rd., 94518 Ph. (415) 687-

4497

Clerk

Carolyn Barnett, 445 McHarry Ranch Rd., Martinez 94553,

Ph. (415) 229-3112

Messengers

William Newlove, Stella Newlove, Lorneva Pack

CORCORAN

First Missionary Baptist, Hale & Patterson, 93212 Ph. (209) 992.2234

Mailing Address P.O. Box 576, Corcoran, 93212

Pastor

Ralph Simonton, 1315 Patterson, 93212

Ph. (209) 992-5294

Clerk

Margaret Allen, 1111 Stanley Ave., 93212

Ph. (209) 992-3853

Messengers

Ralph Simonton, Dianne Simonton

DOWNEY

Central Missionary Baptist, 13444 Bixler, 90242 , Ph. (213) 630-1493

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

K. D. Ward, 13448 Bixler, 90242

Ph. (213) 630-1493

Clerk

Carol Raper, 13463 Laureldale, 90242

Ph. (213) 634-5604

Messengers

K. D. Ward, Mike Maney

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ESCONDIDO

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 2301 E. Washington, 92027

Ph. (714) 741-0339

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Douglas Rogers, 1541 Stanley Way, 92027

Ph. (714)743-0352

Clerk

Rosalie J. Wilson, 1038 Metcalf, 92026

Ph. (714) 746-8129

Messengers

Douglas E. Rogers, Floyd Cooper, Harold Wilson

EUREKA

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 2337 Kipling Dr., 95501

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

James Palmer, 2238 Kipling Dr., Ph, (707) 443-3985

Clerk

Dorothy Farmer, 3831 “H” St., 95501

Ph. (707) 445-5748

Messengers

By letter

FAIRFIELD

Missionary Baptist, P. 0. Box 249 Fairfield, Ca. 94533,

Ph. (707) 429•2324

Pastor

Rusty Eleen, P. 0. Box 249 Fairfield, 94533

Clerk

Lavera Broadley, 342 Arizona, 94533,

Ph. (707) 425-2291

Messengers

By letter

FOLSOM

Landmark Baptist, 609 Figueroa St. 95630, Ph. (916) 985-2922

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Tom Van Ginkel, 118 McKiernan Dr., 95630

Ph. (916) 985-7680

Clerk

Nadine Kelley, 417 Encinal Ave., Roseville, 95678

Ph. (916) 783-8894

Messengers

Tom Van Ginkel, Gary Perdue, Carl Kelley

FORTUNA

Missionary Baptist, 13th and L St., 95540, Ph. (707) 725-5958

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 553, Fortuna 95540

Pastor

John Stevens, P. 0. Box 553, Fortuna 95540

Ph. (707) 768-3869

Clerk

Sherry Payne, P. 0. Box 553 95540

Ph. (707) 764-3041

Messengers

John Stevens, Lois Stevens

FREEDOM

Church Directory / Page 55

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 2151 Freedom Blvd. 95019

Ph. (408) 722-2100

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

George Townsend Jr., 11 Buena Vista Dr., 95019

Ph. (408) 724-3314

Clerk

Nino Edsall, 104 Santa Clara, Watsonville, 95076

Ph. (408) 724-6654

Messengers

George Townsend Jr., Del Holder, Wanda Lathrop

FRESNO

Calvary Missionary Baptist, 757 S. Orange, 93702, Ph. (209) 441-1770

Mailing Address 3645 E. Clay, 93702

Pastor

J. D. Cooper, 5704 W. Belmont, 93711

Ph. (209) 441-1770

Clerk

Marie Poole, 3645 E. Clay, 93702, Ph. 264-0107

Messengers

J. D. Cooper, Velda Cooper

FRESNO

First Missionary Baptist, 1195 E. Shephard Blvd., Fresno

Mailing Address P.O. Box 13064, Fresno, 93796

Pastor

Burel G. Burnes, 6733 N. Haslam, 93711

Ph (209) 431-0119

Clerk

Ruth Burnes, same as above

Messengers

Burel G. Burnes, Howard Frakes, Dennis Wharton

GLENDALE

Missionary Baptist, 825 E. Maple St., 91205 , Ph. (213) 241-1505

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

None at this time

Clerk

Lorena Haslam, 844 Chestnut Ave., No. 16, L.A. 90042

Ph. (213) 257-4918

Messengers

By letter

HAYWARD

Emmanuel Missionary Baptist, 19126 Meekland Ave., Ph. (415) 278-3540

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Larry Clements, 19126 Meekland Ave., 94541

Ph. (415) 276-7768

Clerk

Judy Pevehouse, 26151 Fount Way, 94545

Ph. (415) 783-7818

Messengers

Larry Clements, Patricia Clements

HEBER

Missionary Baptist, 1136 Heber Ave., 92249 , Ph. (714) 352-1768

Mailing Address P.O. Box 243, Heber, 92249

Pastor

Ottis Dees, 1136 Heber Ave., P. O. Box 243

Ph. (714) 352-1768

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Clerk

Joan Mullins, 1129 Parkyns St., P.O. Box 3

Ph. (714) 352-7449

Messengers

Ottis Dees, Helen Dees

HUGHSON

Missionary Baptist, 2200 Locust St., 95326

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Gordon Richwine, 2005 Dickens Dr., Modesto 95350

Ph. (209) 524-3049

Clerk

Sylvene Breshears, 1525 Rosario Ave., Modesto 95355

Ph. (209) 523-9096

Messengers

Gordon Richwine, Monite Richwine, Mildred Cooper

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Hillcrest Missionary Baptist, 8191 Newman Ave., 92647 Ph. (714) 848-2329

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

James C. Nye, 8281 Michael Dr., 92647

Ph. (714) 847-7207

Clerk

Lois Conner, 6072 Shawnee Rd., Westminster, 92683

Ph. (714) 892-8991

Messengers

James Nye. Jonnie E. Nye

KEYES

New Hope Landmark Missionary Baptist, 5528 Eighth St., Ph. (209) 634-1041

Mailing Address P. O. Box 397, Keyes 95328

Pastor

Richard Campbell. 5529 8th St., (Box 397) 95328

Ph. (209) 634-1041

Clerk

Phyllis Campbell, same as above.

Messengers

By letter

LA MESA

San Diego First Missionary Baptist, 5526 Lake Park Way, 92041

Ph. (714) 469-8140

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

E. K. Begley, 5526 Lake Park Way, La Mesa 92041

Ph. (714) 469-8140

Clerk

Mrs. Geo. Dickison, 6170 Santa, La Mesa 92041

Ph.(714)465-9986

Messengers

S. K. Hoffman, John Begley

LANCASTER

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 3232 East Ave. H-14, 93534 Ph. (805) 948-9300

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 384, Lancaster 93534

Pastor

H. T. Hubbard, 1617 E. Ave. I #31, 93534

Ph. (805) 948-9300

Clerk

Donald L. Hyneman, 43352 N. 27th St. W., 93534,

Ph. (805) 942-5168

Messengers

H. T. Hubbard

LANCASTER

Missionary Baptist, 42515 N. 22nd St. W., 93534, Ph. (805) 943-1878

Mailing Address Same as above

Church Directory / Page 57

Pastor

Bob Morris, 1126 W. Ave. J-15, 93534

Ph. (805) 945-3851

Clerk

Juanita Bexley, 729 East Ave. K-4, 93534 Ph. (805) 948.4109

Messengers

Bob Morris, Warren Gillette, Paula Morris

LOCKEFORD

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1101 E. Hwy. 12, 95237

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Bill Roberts, , 23716 N. Hwy. 99, Acampo, 95220

Ph. (209) 368-2238

Clerk

Debbie Roberts, Same as above.

Messengers

By letter

LODI

First Missionary Baptist of Woodbridge, 673 E. Woodbridge Rd, 95240

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Pat G. Christian, 673 E. Woodbridge Rd., 95340

Ph. (209) 368-9896

Clerk

Salie Waddle, 5790 E. Jahant Rd, Galt, 95632

Ph. (209) 368-1660

Messengers

Pat Christian, Rita Christian, Cecil Beckler

LOMITA

First Missionary Baptist, 2154 W. 245th St., 90717 Ph. (213) 325-4620

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 296 Lomita 90717

Pastor

Arthur E. Richardson, 2463 W. 255th St., 90717

Ph. (213) 539-3387

Clerk

Betty Cline. 817 W. 229th St., Torrance, 90502

Ph.(213) 834-7939

Messengers

Arthur E. Richardson, Billie Richardson, Shirley Smith

LOMPOC

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 708 N. Third St., 93436, Ph. (805) 735-1880

Mailing Address

P. 0. Box 219, Lompoc, 93436

Pastor

Dennis R. Oliver, 511 North “0” St., 93436

Ph. (805) 736-6074

Clerk

Pauline Garner, 913 East Barton Ave., 93436 Ph. (805) 736-8162

Messengers

Dennis Oliver, Ron Huckaby, Daniel Rice

LONG BEACH

First Baptist of Dominguez, 2679 E. Carson St., 90810 Ph. (213) 834-6686

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Roger 0. Bowline, 2420 Terraine Ave., Long Beach

90815, Ph. (213) 597-6351

Clerk

Shelley Himes, 2831 Cedar St., Long Beach, 90806

Ph. (213) 427-6030

Messengers

Roger Bowline, Erwin Gray, Heriberto Guerrero

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LONG BEACH

Living Word Missionary Baptist, 1541 Atlantic Ave., 90813

Ph. (213) 591-5009

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

John E. McClung, 2626 San Francisco Ave., 90806

Ph. (213) 426-3253

Clerk

Sandra Polk, 217 E. 57th St., No. 1, 90805 Ph. (213) 422-2188

Messengers

John McClung, Frances McClung, William Adegbola

LONG BEACH

Sharon Missionary Baptist, 901 E. South St., 90805

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Howard Estus, 154 Osgood, 90805, Ph. (213) 428-7646

Clerk

Sis. Morgan, 219 E. 45th St., 90807 Ph. (213) 428-2457

Messengers

By letter

LOS ANGELES

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist, 1137 S. Eastern Ave., 90022, Ph. (213) 268-3877

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

None at present

Clerk

Alfredo Melchor, 812 Lorena, L.A. 90022 Ph. (213) 266-1385

Messengers

By letter

LYNWOOD

Antioch Baptist, 5238 Clark St., 90262 , Ph. (213) 630-1363

Mailing Address P. O. Box 1507 Lynwood, 90262

Pastor

Neil V. Morley, 6101 Lincoln Ave., South Gate, 90280

Ph. (213) 630-1363

Clerk

Lillian Morley, 4317 Walnut Ave., Lynwood 90262

Ph. (213) 638-9922

Messengers

Neil V. Morley , Ray Johnson, Marsha Johnson

MANTECA

First Missionary Baptist, 126 E. Edison , 95336, Ph. (209) 823-1447

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Charles Spain, 1830 E. Yosemite No. 32, 95336

Ph. (209) 823-6611

Clerk

Barbara Curry, 455 Chestnut, 95336, Ph. (209) 823-4894

Messengers

Charles Spain, Ed Monroe

MARTINEZ

Emmanuel Missionary Baptist, 391 Arthur Road, 94553, Ph. (415) 228-2580

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Larry Crouch, 391 Arthur Rd., 94533

Ph. (415) 228-9505

Clerk

Adell Faulkner, 27 Alan Way, 94553, Ph. (415) 288-7262

Messengers

Larry Crouch, Ann Sweeney, Lance Crouch

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McFARLAND

First Missionary Baptist, 769 Third, Ph. (805) 792-3191

Mailing Address

P. 0. Box 1571 McFarland, 93250

Pastor

V. K. Roberson, 765 Third St., 93250 Ph. (805) 792-2754

Clerk

Crystal Cowan, 1636 Seventh Place, Delano, 93215

Ph. (805) 725-3405

Messengers

V. K. Roberson, A. L. Beene, Mentus Hampton

MEINERS OAKS

First Missionary Baptist, 530 West El Roblar Dr., 93023, Ph. (805) 646-4252

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 683, Ojai Ca. 93023

Pastor

Mark Jackson, 303 North Drown, Ojai, 93023,

Ph. (805) 646-4900

Clerk

Debbie Terry, 1219 Cachuma Ave., Ventura, 93003,

Ph. (805) 647-4784

Messengers

Mark Jackson, Debbie Jackson, Steve Terry

MERCED

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1407 Merced Ave., 95340

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Ellis H. Fisher, 1630 Shirley St. 95340,

Ph. (209) 723-6065

Clerk

Nina Tyndall, 2500 N. Hwy. 59 Sp. 23, 95340,

Ph. (209) 723-2315

Messengers

Ellis Fisher, Wilma Fisher

MIRA LOMA

Missionary Baptist Church, 10819 58th St., 91752, Ph. (714) 685-4776

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

E. E. Crawford, 10819 58th St., 91752

Ph. (714) 685-4776

Clerk

Pat Davenport, 809 Church St., Redlands, 92373

Ph. (714) 793-4166

Messengers

E. E. Crawford, Naoma Crawford, Jim Davenport

MODESTO

Missionary Baptist, 1333 Collier Ave., 95350, Ph. (209) 869-1214

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Don E. Reynolds, 3942 Topeka Ave., Riverbank 95367

Ph. (209) 869-1214

Clerk

Gwen Reynolds , same as above.

Messengers

Don E. Reynolds, Gwen Reynolds

MODESTO

Tully Road Missionary Baptist, 4831 Tully Road , Ph. (209) 577-9944

Mailing Address P. 0. Box 4599, Modesto Ca. 95352

Church Directory / Page 60

Pastor

Daniel R. Kirk, 2913 Tully Rd., 95350,

Ph. (209) 526-2815

Clerk

Mary Bennett, 313 “C” St, P.O. Box 834, Empire, 95319

Ph. (209) 526-1260

Messengers

Dan Kirk, Sidney Hannah, Jim Ligon

NAPA VALLEY

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 2303 Tower Ave., 94558

Ph. (707) 252-1644

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Richard A. Weathers, 862 Pueblo Ave., 94558

Ph. (707) 255-9068

Clerk

Pearl Bloodgood, 2303 Trower Ave., Napa 94558

Messengers

R. A. Weathers

NEWBURY PARK

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1948 Dorrit Ave., 91320, Ph. (805) 498-7843

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Jack Cazier, 1948 Dorrit, 91320, Ph. (805) 498-7843

Clerk

Faye Nottingham, 2792 Calle Olivo, Thousand Oaks

91360 Ph. (805) 492-2738

Messengers

Jack Cazier

NICE

Missionary Baptist, 2877 E. Hiway 20, 95464 , Ph. (707) 274-1886

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 301, Nice 95464

Pastor

Jerry E. Hamblen, 3199 Lakeview Dr., P.O. Box 95,

95464 Ph. (707)274-7797

Clerk

Madeline Ludlow,5725 Live Oak Dr., No. 17, Kelseyville

Ph. (707) 279-8625

Messengers

Jerry Hamblen, Carol Hamblen, Don Heyer.

NORCO

Crown Missionary Baptist, 652 E. 6th St.

Mailing Address P.O. Box 532, Norco 91760

Pastor

Vernie Fletcher, 3227 Adelina Ave., 91760

Ph. (714) 734-2751

Clerk

Ann Musselman, 1610 Pacific Ave., 91760

Ph. (714) 734-8835

Messengers

Vernie Fletcher

NORTH HIGHLANDS

Highlands Missionary Baptist, 4130 Baptist Ct., 95660

Ph. (916) 332-9257

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Robert Williams, 4130 Baptist Court,

95660, Ph. (916) 332-8652

Clerk

Flora South, 5022 Harrison St., 95660

Ph. (916) 331-4830

Messengers

Robert Williams, Joyce Williams, R. G. South

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NORWALK

Missionary Baptist, 11429 Beaty Ave., 90650 , Ph. (213) 863-8678

Mailing Address P.O. Box 588 Norwalk, 90560

Pastor

None at present

Clerk

Marilyn Mosley, 8036% Alhambra, Paramount, 90723

Ph. (213) 634-4780

Messengers

Kevin Rachel, Bobbie Rachel, Jim Green

OAKDALE

First Missionary Baptist, 1141 Walnut St., Ph. (209) 847-6204

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Richard Paslay, 957 Sky View Dr., 95361

Ph. (209) 847-5672

Clerk

Carole Wright, 6549 Langworth, 95361,

Ph. (209) 847-5672

Messengers

Richard Paslay , Troy Ward, LaDean Paslay

OAKLEY

Bethel Missionary Baptist, Rt. 1 Box 338A Brownstone Rd.,

94561, Ph. (415) 625-2121

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Joseph La Pointe, 1588 Windsor Way, Brentwood,

94513 Ph. (415) 634-4628

Clerk

Dorothy Arp, 120 Lynn Dr., Brentwood, 94513

Ph. (415) 634-4798

Messengers

Cletus Hendrickson, Joseph LaPointe, Pat LaPointe

OILDALE

First Missionary Baptist, 1421 Wilson Ave., 93308, (805) 399-0086

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Gerald Hosman, 1421 Wilson Ave. Bakersfield, 93308

Ph. (805) 399-0086

Clerk

Gwyn Moore, 10704 Meacham Rd., Bakersfield, 93308

Ph. (805) 589-9325

Messengers

Gerald Hosman, Peggy Hosman

OROVILLE

Olive Hill Missionary Baptist, 2903 Olive Hwy., 95965, Ph. (916) 533-1371

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Raymond L. Bynum, 2903 Olive Hwy., 95965

Ph. (916) 533-1371

Clerk

Georgina Elam, Box 7071 F. F. Star Rt., Oroville,

95965 Ph. (916) 589-2251

Messengers

Raymond Bynum, Gerald Loyd, Patrick Jaffuel

OXNARD

First Missionary Baptist, 200 South D St., 93030 , Ph. (805) 484-4612

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Russell Self, 3507 E Castano Dr., Camarillo 93010

Ph. (805) 484-4612

Clerk

Louise Brown, 421 Stroube,

93030, Ph. (805) 485-5205

Messengers

Russell Self, Jim Williams, Danny Youngquist

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PITTSBURG

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1115 Parkside, Dr.

Mailing Address 253 El Camino Dr. Pittsburg 94565

Pastor

Jim Bennett, 2729 El Rey St., Antioch, 94509,

Ph. (415) 757-3363

Clerk

Louise Mott, 253 El Camino Dr., Pittsburg, 94565,

Ph. (415) 439-1819

Messengers

Jim Bennett, Juanita Bennett

PORTERVILLE

First Missionary Baptist, 165 E. Putnam Ave., 93257, Ph. (209) 781-4030

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

George R. Bernasconi, 808 Rose Lane 93257

Ph. (209) 781-0981

Clerk

Virginia Coward, P.O. Box 841, Terra Bella, 93270

Ph. (209) 535-4957

Messengers

George R. Bernasconi, Jess Ricketts Jr., Mike Ireland

PORTERVILLE

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1437 Springville Dr., 93257,

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Doug McLaughlin, 1491 Springville, Dr., 93257

Ph. (805) 781-5787

Clerk

Donna McLaughlin, same as above

Messengers

Doug McLaughlin, Donna McLaughlin , Layton Wall

REDDING

Shasta Missionary Baptist, 1929 - 8th St., 96001

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Mark Reeves, 2780 Old Alturas Rd., Redding, 96003,

Ph. (916) 244-3441

Clerk

Juanita Taylor, 1990 Kenyon Dr., 96001

Ph. (916) 246-0994

Messengers

Mark Reeves, Debbie Reeves

RESEDA

Valley Missionary Baptist 18401 Keswick St., 91335 , Ph. (213) 345-8088

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

David M. Butimore, 18355 Keswick, 91335

Ph. (213) 344-7504

Clerk

Linda Ferguson, 15151 Tuba St., Mission Hills, 91345,

Ph, (213) 894-6206

Messengers

David M. Butimore, Deborah Butimore

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RIDGECREST

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 442 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., 93555

Ph. (714) 375-4223

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 743 Ridgecrest

Pastor

Harley W. Baker, 436 W. Wilson Rd., 93555,

Ph. (714) 375-4223

Clerk

Joyce Baker, same as above

Messengers

Harley Baker, Joyce Baker, Steve Foster

RIO DELL

Missionary Baptist, 1271 Eeola Ave., 95562

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Brett Crossley, 470 Monument Rd., 95562,

Ph. (707) 764-3139

Clerk

Barbara Wilson, 645 Gunnerson Lane Ph. (707) 764-3792

Messengers

By letter

RIVERBANK

First Missionary Baptist, 6th and Sierra , Ph. (209) 869-3401

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 405 Riverbank, 95367

Pastor

Tonie Robertson, P.O. Box 665, Oakdale, 95361

Ph. (209) 869-3786

Clerk

Geraldine Malone, 7324 Richardson Rd., Oakdale, 95361

Ph. (209) 869-2604

Messengers

Tonie Robertson, Vesta Robertson, Belford Gray

ROWLAND HEIGHTS

Calvary Missionary Baptist, 19164 Walnut Dr.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 8481, 91744

Pastor

Gary Max, 19873 Baelen, 91745,

Ph. (213) 912-1462

Clerk

Kenneth Hill, 4106 Elrovia, El Monte, 91732

Ph. (213) 442-1747

Messengers

G. A. Max, Jim Johnson, Kenneth Hill

SACRAMENTO

Cypress Missionary Baptist 7933 Bradshaw Rd., 95823, Ph. (916) 363-4760

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

G.A. Williams, 7933 Bradshaw Rd., Ph. (916) 363-4760

Clerk

Dorothey Zgraggen, 4329 46th Ave., 95824

Ph. (916) 428-1362

Messengers

G. A. Williams, Earl Walker, Inez Williams

SACRAMENTO

Faith Landmark Missionary Baptist, 7485 Elder Creek Rd., 95823

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Leonard Smith 7136 Astron Pkwy., 95823

Ph. (916) 428-7833

Clerk

Julie Haynes, 6957 Mesa Grande Ct., 95828

Ph. (916) 383-3675

Messengers

Bro. and Sis. Leonard Smith

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SACRAMENTO

Southside Missionary Baptist, 7497 Persimmon Ave , Ph. (916) 428-6768

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 28117 Sac., 95828

Pastor

Glen Pierpoint, 5955 Saddleback Way, 95823

Ph. (916) 421-7146

Clerk

Bonnie Smith, 7518 Flamingo Way, 95828

Ph. (916) 422-8752

Messengers

Glen Pierpoint, Charles Trotter, Gene Gabrielson

SALINAS

First Missionary Baptist, 1201 Garner Ave. (at Towt), 93905,

Ph. (408) 424-9728

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Lonnie Wiggins, 1635 Siskiyou Dr., 93906

Ph. (408) 443-0759

Clerk

Gladys White, 1416 Alma Ave., 93905

Ph. (408) 422-0565

Messengers

Lonnie Wiggins, Tom Porter, Roy Beaver

SANGER

Shiloh Missionary Baptist, 1417 J St., 93657, Ph. (209) 875-8313

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

David I. Lopiccolo, 1417 J St., 93657,

Ph. (209) 875-8313

Clerk

Annie Bell White, 2581 E. Central No. 11, Fresno, 93725,

Ph. (209) 485-9547

Messengers

David Lopiccolo, John Carrillo, Teresa Lopiccolo

SAN JOSE

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 499 Coyote Rd., 95111 (408) 629-5837

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Royce Smith, 499 Coyote Rd., 95111 Ph. (408) 629-2009

Clerk

Ruhl Ann Crossley, 694 Adagio Way, 95111, (408) 227-8120

Messengers

Royce Smith, Dick Bevis, Jim Marsh

SAN JOSE

New Hope Missionary Baptist, 1035 Emory , Ph. (408) 578-4977

Mailing Address

214 Ridge Vista Ave., 95127

Pastor

Thomas L. Counts, 698 Alamo Dr., 95123

Ph. (408) 578-4977

Clerk

Myrene Phillips, 214 Ridge Vista, 95127,

Ph. (408) 258-9594

Messengers

Neil Wise, Mike Phillips, Tom Counts

SAN PABLO

Brookside Missionary Baptist, 2060 Brookside Dr., 94806

Ph. (415) 232-8510

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

H. A. Pruit, 2060 Brookside Dr., 94806,

Ph. (415) 232-8510

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Clerk

Carolyn Drybread, 6318 Potrero Ave., El Cerrito, 94530

Ph. (415) 232-6782

Messengers

H. A. Pruit. Tina Pruit, Bill R. Drybread

SAN PABLO

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 17th and Broadway, 94806

Ph. (415) 233-4828

Mailing Address

2454 Manchester Ave., 94806

Pastor

Charles Jeffus, 2721 McBryde, Richmond, 94804

Ph. (415) 233-4828

Clerk

Jean Whittington, 2454 Manchester Ave., San Pablo 94806

Messengers

Charles Jeffus, Evelyn Jeffus, Jim Crain

SANTA ROSA

First Missionary Baptist, 375 Calistoga Rd., Ph. (707) 539-1873

Mailing Address 385 Garfield Park Ave., Santa Rosa 95405

Pastor

J. W. Godbehere, 385 Garfield Park Ave., 95405

Ph. (707) 539-1873

Clerk

Zola Jefferson, 4921 Bennett Valley Rd., 95404

Ph. (707) 525-0452

Messengers

J. W. Godbehere, Mickey Godbehere

SCOTTS VALLEY

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 75 Mt. Herman Rd., 95066

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Paul Ridgeway,

Clerk

Ilene Taylor, 121 Burlwood Dr., 95066

Ph. (408) 438-3505

Messengers

Paul Ridgeway, Bethal Ridgeway

SHAFTER

Missionary Baptist. 202 Golden West, 93263

Mailing Address

Same as above

Pastor

Larry Woolley, 457 Mark St., 93263,

Ph. (805) 746-3597

Clerk

Maggie Huckaby, 351 Rosalee Ave., 93263,

Ph. (805) 746-6161

Messengers

Larry Woolley, Frank Preston, Elva Preston

SHERIDAN

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 5911 Camp Far West Rd.

Ph. (916) 633-4704

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 66 Sheridan, 95681

Pastor

David Housewright, 5885 Camp Far West (P.O. Box 66)

95681, Ph. (916) 633-4704

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Clerk

Geraldine Sims, P. 0. Box 99, Wheatland 95692

Ph. (916) 633-2927

Messengers

David Housewright, George Beaver, Royal Kelley

SIMI VALLEY

Missionary Baptist Church, 4495 Barnard St., 93063, Ph. (805) 527-2096

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

L. E. McCalister, 2661 Stearns St., 93063

Ph. (805) 522-4276

Clerk

Eunice Brizendine, 4771 Barnard St. 93063

Ph. (805) 526-2569

Messengers

L. E. McCalister, Mary McCalister, Debra Ibbotson

SOUTH GATE

First Landmark Missionary, 2953 Sequoia, 90280, Ph. (213) 566-4004

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Dwight Patterson, 5357 Batavia, 90280

Ph. (213) 564-4418

Clerk

Earleen Allen, 10444 San Anselmo, 90280

Ph. (213) 564-8661

Messengers

Dwight Patterson, Joe Duke, Paul Hurth

STOCKTON

Eastside Missionary Baptist, 17 N. Oro, 95205

Ph. (209) 465-9731

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

George Townsend , 17 N. Oro Ave., 95205,

Ph. (209) 465-9731

Clerk

Sarah Parrish, 1690 Darrigo, 92505 , Ph. (209)

931-2584

Messengers

George Townsend, Vester Pirtle

STOCKTON

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 301 East Alpine, 95204

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

E.A. Sharver , 1604 Woolston Ct., Ph. (209) 523-7696

Clerk

Ph. (209) 462-0352

Messengers

E. A. Sharver, Lois Sharver, John Cunningham

STOCKTON

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist, 1752 So. B. St. , 95206, Ph. (209) 464-7830

Mailing Address 2040 E. 4th St., 95206

Pastor

Johnnie Sloate, 2040 E. 4th St., 95206,

Ph. (209) 463-9851

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Clerk

Mary Lewis, 1230 E. Hazelton Ave ., 95205

Ph. (209) 463-0490

Messengers

Johnnie Sloate, Ruth Sloate

SUNNYVALE

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 1228 Broadfield, 94087

Ph. (408) 738-1210

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Telly Robbins, 1659 Swallow Dr. 94087

Ph. (408) 249-2243

Clerk

Helene Dunaway, 461 Flora Vista, 94086

Ph. (408) 732-2161

Messengers

Telly Robbins, Linda Robbins, Dale Hamilton

TULARE

Missionary Baptist, 947 W. Kern St. , 93274, Ph. (209) 686-8853

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 676, Tulare, 93275

Pastor

Keith Newton, 947 W. Kern, 93274, Ph.(209) 686-8853

Clerk

Shirley Rybnikar, P. O. Box 676, 93274, Ph. 688-8370

Ph. (209) 688-8370

Messengers

Keith Newton, Doris Newton

VALLEY HOME

Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer and Valley Home Rd.

Mailing Address 4701 Roselle Ave., Modesto, 95355

Pastor

Ben Crawford, 4701 Roselle Ave., Modesto, 95355

Ph. (209) 522-9176

Clerk

Anna Crawford, same as above

Messengers

By letter

VALLEY SPRINGS

First Missionary Baptist, Valley Springs

Mailing Address

c/o Arlie Pack, Box 283 Valley Springs 95252

Pastor

George Walton, Box 266, Sheridan 95681,

Ph. (916) 633-2487

Clerk

Joyce Gatler, 8727 Jenny Lind Rd., Linden 95236

Ph. (209) 786-2268

Messengers

George Walton, Tom Weaver, Dorothy Weaver

VENTURA

Missionary Baptist, 1113 E. Main St., 93001, Ph. (805) 643-4233

Mailing Address P. O. Box 409, Ventura 93002

Pastor

Virgil G. Mooring, 40 North Ann, 93001,

Ph. (805) 643-4233

Clerk

Marjorie Mackey, 79 San Marino, 93003,

Ph. (805) 642-6916

Messengers

Virgil Mooring, Mae Mooring, Clarence Allen

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VICTORVILLE

Landmark Missionary Baptist, 16663 “A” St.

Mailing Address P. 0. Box 1118 Victorville, 92392

Pastor

Lester L. Acton, 15112 Las Piedras, 92392,

Ph. (714) 245-1589

Clerk

Helen L. Acton, Same as above.

Messengers

Velma Loe

VISALIA

First Landmark Missionary Baptist, 631 N. Chinowth, 93277,

Ph. (209) 732-2946

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Bill Hoppert, 1850 S. Bollinger Rd., 93277,

Ph. (209) 733-2959

Clerk

Paul Blackburn, 4017 W. Campbridge, 93277

Ph. (209) 734-1692

Messengers

Bill Hoppert

WASCO

Central Missionary Baptist, 3rd & Poplar,93280, Ph. (805) 758-5515

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

D. W. Bergstrasser, 2241 First St., 93280,

Ph. (805) 758-5676

Clerk

Terry Hughes, 2426 Sunset, 93280 Ph. (805) 758-2248

Messengers

D. W. Bergstrasser, L. J. Bergstrasser

WILMINGTON

Missionary Baptist, 1003 Neptune Ave., 90744

Mailing Address Same as above

Pastor

Wm. Bekgaard

Clerk

Carol A. Burns, 1003 N. Bayview, 90744,

Ph. (213) 830-3669

Messengers

By letter

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MISSION DIRECTORY

Bakersfield Spanish Mission — 1116 Mt. Vernon Ave., Ph. (805) 323-9673

Missionary — Gregory Andino, 2655 Victoria Dr., 93307

Clearlake Highlands Mission — Redbud Park Building, Ph. (707) 994-4076

Missionary — Don Heyer, P. 0. Box 2737, 95422

Cloverdale Mission — 83 Clark Ave., Ph. (707) 894-4122

Missionary — Ken Iiams, 83 Clark Ave., 95425

Corcoran Spanish Mission — Hale and Patterson Ave. Ph. (209) 992-5800

Missionary — Efrain Aleman, 1515 Patterson, 93212

Dominguez Spanish Mission — 2679 E. Carson, Long Beach, Ph. (213) 764-3407

Missionary — Heriberto Guerrero, 7623 Carmellia Ave., N. Hollywood, 91605

Gilroy Mission — 7449 Eigleberry, Ph. (408) 847-3468

Missionary — Tom Porter, 5825 Monterey Rd., 95020

Los Molinos Mission — 25159 Josephine St.

Missionary — Jim Cain, P. 0. Box 671, 96055

Lost Hills Mission — Universal St., P.O. Box 321

Missionary — Gregory Andino, 2655 Victoria Dr. Bakersfield, 93307

Madera Mission — 1801 Clinton Ave., Ph. (209) 673-0534

Missionary — O. E. Hall, 121 Clemmensen Ave., 93637

Madera Mission — 13314 Road 26, Madera, Ph. (209) 674-5135

Missionary -- Dennis Wharton, 36108 Blossom, Madera 93637

North Hollywood Mission-11551 Arminta St. Ph. (213) 864-6912

Missionary — Jorge Torrentes, 11232 Adoree, Norwalk, 90650

Oakland Mission — 6015 Foothill Blvd., Ph. (415) 638-3695

Missionary — Leslie Smith, 1480 70th Ave., 94621

Ord Bend Mission Ph. (916) 345-6996

Missionary — Gerald Loyd, Rt. 1 Box 228, Glenn, 95943

San Jacinto Mission — 20520 Hwy. 79, Ph. (714) 654-8223

Missionary - Robert Hoff, 447 E. 2nd St., 92383

Waterford Mission — 12034 Pecan Ave., Ph. (209) 874-1293

Missionary — James Ligon, P.O. Box 431, 95386

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MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING

of theSTATE LADIES’ AUXILIARY

COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHES

OF CALIFORNIA

The Twenty-Thjird Annual Meeting was held in the Community and Convention Center,

Salinas, California, March 31, 1980

Sandi Roberson, Evelyn Loyd, Mae Mooring, Charlene Max

LaDean Paslay, Lorneva Pack, Rita Christian

Directory of Officers

President: Rita Christian, 673 E. Woodridge Rd., Lodi, 95240

First Vice-President: Sandi Roberson, 765 3rd Street, McFarland, 93250

Second Vice-President: Mae Mooring, 270 W. Simpson, Venura, 93001

Secretary-Treasurer: Charlene Max, 19373 Baelen, Rowland Heights, 91748

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: LaDean Paslay, 957 /Sky View Dr., Oakdale, 95361

Parliamentarian: Evelyn Loyd, Rt. 1, Box 228, Glenn, 95943

Assistant Parliamentarian: Lorneva Pack, 4260 Thompson Rd., Concord, 94518

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BUSINESS MEETING

OF THE

STATE LADIES’ AUXILIARY

2:00 P.M.

Salinas, California

March 31, 1980

The Twenty Third State Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting was opened with a congrega-

tional song “The Name of Jesus” led by Sister Yvonne Townsend of Concord. Our pianist

was Debbie Beaver of Gilroy.

Sister Virginia Bynum of Oroville led in the opening prayer. The Welcome address

was given by Sister Joyce West of Salinas and the Response was given by Sister Jeannie

Perdue of Oakley.

The program was then presented by Sister Lorneva Pack of Concord entitled:

“Who Is This Man.” Parts in the program were given by the following:

Special in Song: “Who Is This Man” by Geri Taylor-Concord

Special Song and Testimony as Mary, the mother of Jesus by Yvonne Townsend of

Concord.

Personal Testimony — Inez Williams — Cypress/Sacramento

Special Song: “In The Valley He Restoreth My Soul” by-Yvonne Townsend and

Janet LaQua of Concord

Testimony as Mary Magdalene — Carolyn Barnett — Concord

Special Song “Jesus Can Heal Your Soul” by Debbie Beaver-Gilroy and Margaret

McVay of Salinas.

Personal Testimony — Billie Cain of Los Molinos

Special Song: “Whatever It Takes” by Debbie Beaver — Gilroy and Margaret

McVay of Salinas.

We were then led in prayer by Sister Wiggins of Salinas The program closed with

the hymn: “My Jesus I Love Thee”

Our President, Sister Rita Christian thanked the ladies for presenting a wonderful

program and spoke on the purpose of our programs quoting I Cor. 15:58 regarding being

steadfast.

Sister Christian then called upon Sister Cecil Beckler to give her personal testi-

mony on “How To Cope After Losing A Husband.” She gave a wonderful testimony on how

she was filing in the hours with the Lord’s help. She quoted Hebrews 13:5. She admonished

all the women present to provide themselves with a vocation or an ability to earn their own

way, should this event happen to them. Her testimony was a real blessing to all present and

her admonition was well advised.

Our President then declared the meeting of 1980 to be in session and called for the

district reports to be read. They were as follows:

Central Valley — Gay Story — Bakersfield

Mojave — Binona Gillette — Victorville

Northern Coastal — Jeannie Perdue — Oakley

Paradise Valley — (no report received)

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Sacramento Valley — LaDean Pasley — Oakdale

Southern Coastal — Frances McClung — Long Beach

Tri Valley — Dottie Youngquist — Ojai

Following the reports the Secretary/Treasurer’s report was read by Sister Martha

Housewright of Sheridan. Motion, second and carried to adopt the report as read.

Old business was called for. There was no old business.

Our 1st Vice President, Sister Sandi Roberson of McFarland gave a report on our

1979 goal, California Mission Development. There was a motion, second and carried to

retain CMD as our 1980 goal.

The budget for 1980 was called for, read, and approved. It is as follows:

1980 BUDGET

Minute Fund

$125.00

Clerk Hire

40.00

Program Expense

36.16

Reserve Funds

90.00

Total

$291.16

Statistics for 1980 were as follows:

There were 80 Ladies Auxiliaries represented by letter and a total of $1047.49 was

sent to the State Meeting of which $325.99 was designated to CMD.

There were 58 Yes votes and 4 No votes as to any excess funds to be given to our

state goal C.M.D. An additional $40.00 was sent designated for flowers.

Motion, second and carried to adopt the budget as read.

Motion, second and carried to send the $40.00 to the Salinas Ladies Auxiliary to

cover the cost of the floral arrangement.

The next item of business was election of officers for the forthcoming year. They

are as follows:

President: Sister Rita Christian of Woodbridge

1st Vice President: Sister Sandi Roberson of McFarland

2nd Vice President: Sister May Mooring of Ventura

Secretary/Treasurer: Sister Charlene Max of Rowland Heights

Asst: Secretary/Treasurer: Sister LaDean Pasley of Oakdale

Parliamentarians: Sister Lorneva Pack of Concord

Asst. Parlimentarian: Sister Evelyn Loyd of Ord Bend

There was a motion, second and carried that the second highest should serve as

assistant.

The Treasurer’s Report for 1980 was read and approved. It is as follows:

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TREASURER’S REPORT — 1980

Balance forwarded in general fund

$ 90.00

RECEIPTS:

Received Minute Fund

681.50

Received designated C.M.D

325.99

Received for flowers (designated)

40.00

Total

$1137.49

DISBURSEMENTS:

Minute Fund

$125.00

Clerk Hire ($25. Sec./$15.Asst.)

40.00

Program Expense

36.16

State Goal Designated

325.99

(3 of these checks totaling $71.37 were made payable to

CMD but included in this figure)

C.M.D. (excess funds by vote of messengers)

480.34

Flowers(designated)

40.00

TOTALDISBURSED

$1047.49

Balance on hand

90.00

Motion, second and carried to adjourn. Congregation was dismissed by song

“Thank You Lord.”

Respectfully submitted,

Martha Housewright,

Secretary/Treasurer

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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

STATE AUXILIARY

ARTICLE I - Name

The name of this organization shall be “Women’s Auxiliary of the Cooperative

Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of California.”

ARTICLE II - Purpose

The purpose of this State Auxiliary shall be to encourage the women of the lo-

cal churches to be active in all phases of the work in church they have the spiritual right

to participate, and to encourage the establishment of Auxiliaries in all Missionary Baptist

Churches where none exist.

ARTICLE III - Definition

This Auxiliary shall be composed of messengers of the local Auxiliaries of the Co-

operative Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of California.

ARTICLE IV - Membership

Each church shall be entitled to three messengers who have been chosen by her

Auxiliary and approved by the Church.

ARTICLE V - Time and Place

The State Auxiliary will meet annually at the same time that the Missionary Com-

mittee meets.

ARTICLE VI - Officers and Duties of Officers

The officers of the State Auxiliary shall be: (1) President, (2) First Vice-President,

(3) Second Vice-President, (4) Secretary-Treasurer, (5) Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, (6)

Parliamentarian, (7) Assistant Parliamentarian.

The duties of the officers of the State Auxiliary shall be: Section I. President: The

duties of the President shall be, (1) To preside over all State Meetings, (2) To call special

meetings when necessary, (3) To appoint committees as directed by the Messenger Body,

(4) To be active in looking after the welfare of the work.

Section II. Vice President: (1) The duty of the First Vice-President shall be to pre-

side over the meetings in the absence of the President or when called upon by the President,

(2) The First Vice-President shall prepare the program for the State Meeting for the follow-

ing year and to notify each Auxiliary in the absence of the Second Vice-President, (3) The

First Vice-President shall help publicize our elected goal and any other business necessary

to the district auxiliaries, papers, etc.

The duties of the Second Vice-President shall be: (1) To preside over the meetings

in the absence of the President and First Vice-President or when

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called upon by either of them to do so, (2) To prepare the program for the State Meeting for

the following year and to notify each auxiliary.

Section III: Secretary-Treasurer: The duties of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be:

(1) To keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings, (2) To announce special

meetings, (3) To prepare and read reports as instructed by the Messenger Body, (4) To

prepare and submit to the clerks of the California Co-operative Association the minutes of

each annual meeting, (5) To receive and disburse funds as designated by the donors, (6) To

keep an accurate record of all funds received and disbursed by the auxiliary, (7) To present

a budget at each annual meeting.

Section IV: Assistant Secretary-Treasurer: The duty of the Assistant Secretary-

Treasurer shall be to assist the Secretary-Treasurer in whatever manner needed in perform-

ing the duties of that office.

Section V: Parliamentarian: The duty of the Parliamentarian shall be to offer ad-

vice on parliamentary procedure when called upon or when the need arises.

Section VI. Assistant Parliamentarian: The duty of the Assistant Parliamentarian

shall be to assist the Parliamentarian in whatever manner needed in performing the duties

of that office.

ARTICLE VII - Election and Term of Office

All officers shall be elected by nomination and majority vote of the Messenger

Body. No officer shall succeed herself more than once consecutively in any office. The

newly elected officers shall assume their duties at the end of the session in which they are

elected.

ARTICLE VII -Contributions

All contributions shall be raised by voluntary offerings and shall be given to the Secretary-

Treasurer for proper Disbursement.

ARTICLE IX - Committees

Committees shall be appointed by the President except when the President requests that

they be elected.

ARTICLE X - Amendments

These articles may be changed by vote of two-thirds majority of the messengers.

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DIRECTORY OF AUXILIARIES

ANAHEIM

President: Dorothy Madden, 2011 W. Random Dr., Anaheim 92804

Secretary: Ere Mays, 1560 Benmore, Apt. No. 4, Anaheim 92805

ANTIOCH

President: Judy Henry, 19 Russell Dr., Antioch 94509

Secretary: Martha Townsend, P.O. Box 322, Brentwood, 94513

ARMONA

President: Mary Fritz, P. 0. Box 697, Armona 93202

Secretary: Ona Burnett, P. 0. Box 322, Armona 93202

ARROYO GRANDE

President: Jean Gilstrap, Rt. 1 Live Oak Ridge, Nipomo 93444

Secretary: June Frogge,, 623 Woodland Dr., Arroyo Grande 93420

BAKERSFIELD, BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Cricket Van Hoozen, 704 Apple, Bakersfield 93307

Secretary: Patty Swafford, 920 Sylvia, Bakersfield 93304

BAKERSFIELD, FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Beth Havron, 3805 Raider, Bakersfield 93304

Secretary: Karla Dunmire, 2201 Holden Way, Bakersfield 93304

BAKERSFIELD, JEZREEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST (SPANISH)

President: Carolina Boschini, 2235 Potamac Ave., Bakersfield 93307

Secretary: Maria Hernandez, c/o 2229 Potomac, Bakersfield 93307

BAKERSFIELD, NEW BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Emma Jean Carter, 505 Easter St., Bakersfield 93307

Secretary: Sue Andrews, 810 Castaic Ave., Oildale 93308

BAKERSFIELD, NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Rosemary Cervantes, 3945 Courtney Ave., Bakersfield 93309

Secretary: Barbara Vesper, 3501 Laverne Ave., Bakersfield 93309

BELLFLOWER

President: Doris Reed, 9322 Rosser, Bellflower 90706

Secretary: Mary Childs, c/o 9246 Rosser St., Bellflower 90706

BLOOMINGTON

President: Helen Chambers, 10021 Larch St., Bloomington 92316

Secretary: Georgia Godwin, 10584 Orchard St., Bloomington 92316

CERES

President: Thelma Middleton, 3025 Central, Ceres, Ca 95307

Secretary: Vada White, 1601½ Grimes Ave., Modesto, Ca 95351

CLOVIS

President: Janet Hellbusch, 199 W. Norwich, Clovis 93612

Secretary: Loella Chaney, 1115W. Simpson No. E, Fresno, 93705

CONCORD

President: Hazel Hendrix, 132 Jordon, Vallejo 94590

Secretary: Jen LaQua, 56 Amelia Way, Pittsburg, 94565

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CORCORAN

President: Marilyn Nolan, 1106 Sherman Ave., Corcoran 93212

Secretary: Virginia Dye, 1520 Claire Avenue, Corcoran 93212

DOWNEY

President: Debi Barnum, 10519 Everest, Norwalk 90650

Secretary: Carol Raper, 13463 Laureldale, Downey, 90242

ESCONDIDO

President: Rosalie J. Wilson, 1038 Metcalf, Escondido 92026

Secretary: Margaret Rogers, 1541 Stanleyway, Escondido 92028

FAIRFIELD

President: Laverta Broadley, 342 Arizona St., Fairfield 94533

Secretary: Sharon Tapley, 1755 Catlin Dr., Fairfield 94533

FORTUNA

President: Barbara Hamill, P. 0. Box 553, Fortuna 95540

Secretary: Sherry Payne, P. 0. Box 553, Fortuna 95540

FREEDOM

President: Leavie Sykes, P. 0. Box 467, Freedom 95019

Secretary: Sherry Townsend, 11 Buena Vista, Freedom, 95019

FRESNO, CALVARY

President: Marie Poole, 3645 E. Clay, Fresno 93702

Secretary: Amanda McGuirt, 8118W. Ashlan, Fresno 93711

FRESNO, FIRST

President: Hazel Burkes, 805 S. Orange, Fresno 93702

Secretary: Dareen L. Young, 4422 E. Ashcroft, Fresno 93726

GILROY (FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST MISSION)

President: Patsy Tripodo, 270 Carnoble Dr., Hollister

Secretary: Julia Mulim, 555 Grant Ct., Gilroy 95020

HAYWARD

President: Judy Pevehouse, 26151 Fount Way, Hayward 94541

Secretary: Becky Thomason, 5344 York Dr., Fremont 94536

HEBER

President: Helen Dees, P. 0. Box 243, Heber 92249

Secretary: Joan Mullins, P. 0. Box 3, Heber 92249

HUGHSON

President: Sharon Morgan, 3317 E. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto 95355

Secretary: Janice Golladay, 524 Afton, Modesto 95355

HUNTINGTONBEACH

President: Jonnie Nye, 8281 Michael Dr., Huntington Beach 92647

Secretary: Judy Yellen, 6112 Kiser Circle, Huntington Beach 92647

LANCASTER, FIRST LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: None Listed

Secretary: None Listed

LANCASTER, MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Juanita Bexley, 729 E. K-4, Lancaster 93534

Secretary: Benona Gillette, 14045 Anacapa Rd., Victorville 92392

State Women’s Auxiliary / Page 78

LOMPOC

President: Rosemarie Huckaby, 132 Somerset PI., Lompoc 93436

Secretary: Roberta J. Wilbur, 204 W. North No. 26, Lompoc 93436

LONG BEACH, FIRST BAPTIST (DOMINGUEZ)

President: Penny Hull, 2715 Washington St., Long Beach 90810

Secretary: Nancy Michels, 21851 Embassy Ave., Long Beach 90810

LONG BEACH, SHARON

President: Kathy Olson, 9464 Park St., Bellflower 90706

Secretary: Marsha Michau, 9411 Oak St., Bellflower 90706

LOS ANGELES, EBENEZER

President: Rosa Ramos, 10808½, Klingerman, South El Monte 91733

Secretary: Qviesa Jorkin, 407 N. LaBrea Ave., Inglewood 90302

MCFARLAND

President: Burl Beene, Rt. 1. Box 1037, Delano 93215

Secretary: Pauline T. Hampton, At. 1, Box 224, Earlimart 93219

MANTECA

President: Mrs. Charles Spain, 1830 E. Yosemite Ave., Sp. 32, Manteca

Secretary: Sue Hendrix, 346 Sycamore, Manteca 95336

MARTINEZ

President: Ann Sweeney, 635 Henry, Vallejo 94590

Secretary: Marian Crabtree, 535 Palms Dr., Martinez, 94553

MERCED

President: Mary Bowman, 690 Moonjean Ave., Merced 95340

Secretary: Flora Bowman, P. O. Box 2833, Merced, 95340

MODESTO, MISSIONARY BAPTIST

President: Gwen Reynolds, 1333 Collier Ave., Modesto 95350

Secretary: Cherri Kapphan, 1333 Collier Ave., Modesto 95350

MODESTO, TULLY ROAD

President: Ruby E. Hannah, 705 Willow Ave., Manteca 95336

Secretary: Donna Martin, 2309 Coston Ave., Modesto 95350

NICE

President: Doyle Bishop, 3219 Lakeview Dr., Nice 95464

Secretary: Donna Koker, 8217 Reclamation Road, Upper Lake 95485

NORTH HIGHLANDS

President: Eva Ann Willis, 6181 Merlingdale, Citrus Heights 95610

Secretary: Beverly Schenk, 3657 Plymouth Dr., North Highlands 95660

NORWALK

President: Marilyn Mosley, 8036% Alhambra, Paramount 90723

Secretary: Frances Turner, 11878 Hercules, Norwalk 90650

OAKDALE

President: Mable Crain, P.O. Box 152, Valley Home 95384

Secretary: Cornelia Stewart, 135 West J, Oakdale 95361

OAKLEY

President: Grace Stone, 505 Balfour, Brentwood 94513

Secretary: Barbara McClelland, P. O. Box 493, Brentwood 94513

State Women’s Auxiliary / Page 79

OILDALE

President: Peggy Hosman, 1421 Wilson Avenue, Oildale 93308

Secretary: Alma Rivers, 809 Arthur Ct., Oildale 93308

OJAI (MEINERS OAKS)

President: Donna Terry, 309 Lark Ellen, Ojai 93023

Secretary: Debbie Terry, 1219 Cachuma Ave., Ventura 93003

OROVILLE

President: Virginia Bynum, 2903 Olive Hwy. Oroville 95965

Secretary: Reva Atkinson, 1024 West Drive, Gridley

OXNARD

President: Florence Self, 3507 E. Castano Dr., Camarillo 93010

Secretary: Shirley Brown, 421 Stroube, Oxnard 93030

PITTSBURG

President: Jimmie Sloan, 1913 Biglow Dr., Antioch 94509

Secretary: Lisa Hefner, 2213 Peppertree Way No. 3, Antioch 94509

PORTERVILLE, FIRST

President: Carolyn Ricketts, 2160 W. Harrison, Porterville 93527

Secretary: Connie Jordan, 1921 N. Douglas, Porterville 93527

PORTERVILLE, LANDMARK

President: Connie Boren, 911 So. Crystal, Porterville 93257

Secretary: Donna McLaughlin, 1491 Springville Dr., Porterville 93257

REDLANDS

President: Betty Stephens, 445 S. Buena Vista, Redlands 92373

Secretary: Esther Thiem, 809 Lombard, Redlands 92373

RESEDA

President: Sue Martin, 18216 Hartland St., Reseda 91335

Secretary: Deborah Butimore, 18355 Keswick, Reseda 91335

RIDGECREST

President: Jane Morris, 1964 W. Langley, Ridgecrest 93555

Secretary: Isabelle Edgin, c/o 442 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest

RIVERBANK

President: Vesta Robertson, P. 0. Box 665, Oakdale 95361

Secretary: Joyce Liles, P.O. Box 135 Riverbank 95367

ROWLAND HEIGHTS

President: Charlene Max, 19373 Baelen, Rowland Heights

Secretary: Claudine Johnson, 613 Cadenza Ct., Ontario 91761

SACRAMENTO, CYPRESS

President: Janice Ross, 7021 Power Inn Rd., Sacramento 95823

Secretary: June Teeters, 7933 Bradshaw Rd., Sacramento 95823

SACRAMENTO, FAITH LANDMARK

President: Sandra M. Knox, 3237 Smithlee Dr., Sacramento 95827

Secretary: Frankie Forman

SACRAMENTO, SOUTHSIDE

President: Altee Shirley, 1200 El Camino Sp 42, Sacramento 95815

Secretary: Carol Speegle, 5029 C Street, Sacramento 95819

State Women’s Auxiliary / Page 80

SALINAS

President: Joyce West, 1566 Cherokee Dr., Salinas 93906

Secretary: Eunice Wiggins, 1635 Siskiyou Dr., Salinas 93906

SANGER

President: Melva Grove, 5895 E. Jensen, Fresno 93725

Secretary: Betty Joslin, 2581 E. Central Sp 37, Fresno 93725

SAN PABLO

President: Carolyn Drybread, 6318 Potrero Ave., El Cerritos 94530

Secretary: Tina Pruit, 2060 Brookside Dr., San Pablo 94806

SANTA ROSA

President: Mickey Godbehere, 385 Garfield Park Way, Santa Rosa 95405

Secretary: Dorothy Andruos, 2144 Orchard St., Santa Rosa, 95404

SHAFTER

President: LaVonna Wooley, 457 Mark, Shafter 93263

Secretary: Iona Thomas, 218 E. Orange Ave., Shafter 93263

SHERIDAN

President: June Jerimiah, 1669 2nd Ave., Olivehurst, 95961

Secretary: Loretta Median, P. O. Box 527, Wheatland, 95692

SIMI VALLEY

President: Betty Bird, 3153 Dalhart St., Simi Valley 93065

Secretary: Debora Ibbotson, 1760 Olympic St., Simi Valley 93065

SOUTHGATE

President: Sylvia Hurth, 9735 Rosecrans, Bellflower 90706

Secretary: Elesha Ramirez, 6021 Vinevale Ave., Maywood 90270

STOCKTON, EASTSIDE

President: Ruth Townsend, 17 North Oro Avenue, Stockton 95205

Secretary: Wynema Pirtle, 3408 E. Section, Stockton 95205

STOCKTON, MT. OLIVE

President: Judith Reed, 2018 DiJon St., Stockton 95210

Secretary: Mary F. Lewis, 1230 E. Hazelton Ave., Stockton 95205

SUNNYVALE

President: Helene Dunaway, 461 Flora Vista, Sunnyvale 94087

Secretary: Glenda Raabe, 1257 Sobal Dr., San Jose 95132

TULARE

President: Zona Craig, 334 W. Tulare, Tulare 93274

Secretary: Margaret Foster, 924 West Sonora, Tulare 93274

VALLEY SPRINGS

President: Zoea Neeley, Box 465, Valley Springs 95252

Secretary: Gladys Scoggins, Rt. 1 2369 Hart Vickson Ln. Valley Springs

VENTURA

President: Aileen Brown, 3313 Armada, Ventura 93001

Secretary: Betty Foster, 145 N. Seaward, Ventura 93001

VICTORVILLE

President: Helen Acton, 15112 Las Piedras, Victorville 92392

Secretary: Cathy Acton, 15112 Las Piedras, Victorville 92392

State Women’s Auxiliary / Page 82

Directory of District Auxiliaries and Officers

Dates of District Meetings

CENTRAL VALLEY

President: Dianne Simonton, 1315 Patterson, Corcoran 93212

Secretary: Gay Story, 1124 Brentwood, Bakersfield 93307

Date of Meeting: Third Saturday of every quarter.

MOJAVE DESERT

President: Host Auxiliary provides moderator

Secretary: Benona Gillette, 14045 Anacapa Rd. Victorville 92392

Date of Meeting: 2nd Saturday of March, June, Sept., Dec.

NORTHERN COSTAL

President: Jeanne Perdue, Rt. 1 Box A266, Oakley 94561

Secretary: Phyllis Webb, 2308 McGinley, Antioch 94509

Date of Meeting: 4th Saturday of 1st month in each quarter.

PARADISE VALLEY

President: (not represented by letter)

Secretary:

Date of Meeting: Second Tuesday of February, May, August and November.

SACRAMENTO VALLEY

President: LaDean Pasley, 957 Sky View Dr., Oakdale, CA 95361

Secretary: Jean Adkins, 3652 Van Owen St. North Highlands 95660

Date of Meeting: 4th Saturday of each quarter.

SOUTHERN COASTAL

President: Earls Bowline, 2420 Terrains Ave., Long Beach 90805

Secretary: France McClung, 2626 San Francisco, Long Beach 90806

Date of Meeting: 2nd Saturday of Feb., May, Aug. and Nov.

TRI-VALLEY

President: Debbie Butimore, 1835 Keswick, Reseda 91335

Secretary: Dotti Youngquist, 627 Pala Dr., Ojai 93023

Date of Meeting: quarterly on 1st Saturday of the month

Church Numerical Statistics / Page 83

Anaheim

158

154

Antioch

301

250

Armona

158

153

Arroyo Grande

163

168

Bethel, Bakersfield

First, Bakersfield

New Bethel, Bakersfield

New Hope, Bakersfield

Barstow

Bellflower

427

410

Bloomington

Carson

Ceres

Clovis

Concord

160

156

Corcoran

279

281

Downey

Escondido

Fairfield

Folsom

Fortuna

Freedom

Calvary, Fresno

128

First, Fresno

213

250

Glendale

Hayward

128

125

Heber

123

Hughson

Huntington Beach

Keyes

La Mesa

Lancaster

Lockeford

Lodi

128

Lomita

381

192

208

Lompoc

Long Beach, Dominguez

662

642

Long Beach, L. Word

210

235

Long Beach, Sharon

Los Angeles

Lynwood

Manteca

Martinez

McFarland

103

106

Meiner’s Oak

Merced

Mira Loma

Church Numerical Statistics / Page 84

Modesto, M.B.C.

Modesto, Tully Rd.

183

187

Napa

Newbury Park

Nice

105

128

North Highlands

180

156

Norwalk

104

103

Oakdale

116

126

Oakley

188

180

Oildale

Oroville

133

150

Oxnard

113

126

Pittsburg

Porterville, First

123

Porterville, L.M.B.

Redding

Redlands

103

Reseda

Ridgecrest

Rio Dell

Riverbank

140

141

Roland Heights

Sacramento, Cypress

Sacramenta, Faith

100

Sacramento, Southside

Salinas

163

147

Sanger

San Jose, Landmark

124

117

San Jose, New Hope

San Pablo, Brookside

San Pablo, Landmark

Santa Rosa

Scotts Valley

Shafter

Sheridan

1 4

Simi Valley

South Gate

250

224

Stockton, Eastside

Stockton, Landmark

Stockton, Mt. Olive

Sunnyvale

Tulare

101

Valley Springs

Ventura

Victorville

Visalia

123

140

Wasco

151

153

TOTALS

8899

887

730

1617

1760

8756

Church Numerical Statistics / Page 85

NOTE: Figures are rounded off to the nearest dollar.

Anaheim

68367

7800

7146

23066

1846

7060

67654

Antioch

53281

12730

8985

1766

2357

8793

54216

Armona

41595

12792

4044

8074

3238

6253

41723

Arroyo Grande

56086

14765

8321

11776

3350

6199

56086

Bethel, Bakersfield

30611

13000

2863

6829

725

1515

28363

First, Bakersfield

23410

9050

1897

7358

716

3212

22665

New Hope, Bakersfield

23910

7887

3504

6858

195

3688

22132

Barstow

21469

9737

3900

2912

2958

24007

Bellflower

3113

1820

389

228

2534

Bloomington

99182

16231

2620

17140

4844

34470

95208

Carson

17652

9610

3196

2475

351

1378

17010

Ceres

3820

3454

6427

130

1362

15193

Clovis

27131

11700

4000

4588

820

2000

26606

Concord

21151

4500

2000

Corcoran

76957

13314

8423

1733

5952

11090

65290

Downey

53102

14800

8226

2967

10549

51582

Escondido

23383

6900

6408

1494

706

2046

27664

Fairfield

16990

5500

6180

8648

280

2308

22916

Folsom

31722

10620

5262

3161

819

6344

37924

Fortuna

28337

6110

2500

5500

370

3390

19202

Freedom

33913

9908

4627

6872

690

8802

30899

Calvary, Fresno

14340

8100

3482

1381

734

808

14505

First, Fresno

100142

13738

4766

21995

20527

14716

83249

Glendale

3384

4235

2013

400

300

545

75 23

Hayward

33247

15450

1746

7934

1096

4705

330 65

Heber

29123

9436

1500

4393

1358

3359

Hughson

10885

5379

4645

578

10650

Huntington Beach

26111

7200

5720

26 0

891

2326

24633

Keyes

8424

4870

750

2026

214

8403

La Mesa

49262

13000

12902

7163

11120

49342

Lancaster

22998

5800

5430

13000

400

24630

Lockeford

11165

3900

1300

119

586

10112

Lodi

41089

12500

181

1144

5838

33097

Lomita

58589

11752

5418

12440

10759

59213

Lompoc

19601

11260

2996

651

1960

16867

Long Beach, Dominguez

920

24198

Long Beach, L. Word

76000

11000

7200

29000

500

25000

75000

Long Beach, Sharon

18400

7995

1729

225

2045

11995

Los Angeles

4400

1750

250

160

2360

Lynwood

26770

8000

6150

8001

345

4887

27383

Manteca

14448

7940

981

171

2225

14087

Martinez

19943

8700

520

534

19367

McFarland

46726

12066

4903

12287

3115

6155

41442

Meiner’s Oak

19052

6530

3659

2719

146

2703

15756

Merced

8259

2340

2203

107

1388

7865

Church Numerical Statistics / Page 86

NOTE: Figures are rounded off to the nearest dollar.

Mira Loma

20687

5200

3426

254

1102

21127

Modesto, Tully Rd.

72956

7400

1002

97869

3190

6550

116011

Napa

18773

2748

556

2172

Newbury Park

11213

5900

2732

1629

10984

Nice

26206

5686

6820

3437

402

3622

23742

North Highlands

39496

10375

5565

975

4389

36837

Norwalk

37827

9990

2676

5537

311

7846

35155

Oakdale

38846

7420

8333

42529

900

4418

63600

Oakley

118460

7302

5536

80145

1673

7769

108898

Oildale

33421

9744

1870

10151

227

8664

30657

Oroville

24475

5100

3343

8693

389

3887

23772

Oxnard

22982

1200

4600

7433

547

5457

19237

Pittsburg

13442

5180

753

567

385

432

13310

Porterville, First

2193

8622

Porterville, L.M.B.

16957

9100

397

1995

472

848

12812

Redding

17212

10256

823

2036

16000

Redlands

41492

13825

1 3 21

17682

425

4772

45945

Reseda

22308

8177

3475

971

1968

19508

Ridgecrest

11161

2600

3860

948

1422

8830

Rio Dell

7058

4040

1732

610

470

7033

Riverbank

20760

10800

2743

607

300

20256

Roland Heights

22569

6550

3827

5308

514

1810

18008

Sacramento, Cypress

29581

6500

4129

14093

240

3832

27255

Sacramenta, Faith

13000

5100

300

250

265

12457

Sacramento, Southside

21438

6500

5148

363

139

4189

19794

Salinas

47503

14745

8232

1495

9136

50342

Sanger

7014

4800

300

6252

San Jose, Landmark

70672

13280

3237

21317

2400

11924

67378

San Jose, New Hope

36950

15600

3150

11121

874

3344

34090

San Pablo, Brookside

224

126

350

Santa Rosa

22852

5000

5892

8985

593

2829

23299

Scotts Valley

13215

3486

4015

136

1046

13008

Shafter

15145

6000

1394

664

2526

15189

Sheridan

43383

8060

7590

6714

922

5263

40279

South Gate

11475

10691

2629

13081

62227

Stockton, Eastside

7841

5300

787

170

1448

Stockton, Landmark

6000

1325

3687

158

247

5723

Stockton, Mt. Olive

21815

6848

11277

126

593

18845

Sunnyvale

28704

7150

3824

12849

1861

4360

30043

Tulare

35201

10980

1803

5043

869

6446

34200

Valley Springs

7706

2600

1100

1524

1400

8640

Ventura

21432

10360

1958

10136

1326

2081

25861

Victorville

11307

8665

629

754

1015

11062

Visalia

15092

13699

4880

7883

1837

5261

36304

Wasco

3720

17145