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1969, Jan 09 - No Book Sales, Unknown Author Sep 2016

1969, Jan 09 - No Book Sales, Unknown Author

Series 7. News Clippings, 1902 – 2000, and undated

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1951 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Jan 1951

1951 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1951 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover, NC, Temple Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC, and Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. R. Cantrell.


1941 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1941

1941 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1941 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A. M. Kiser. The report on Boiling Springs Junior College states that the College is launching a fundrasing drive to raise $100,000. The WMU report stated that their 86 member raised $6540.40 in the last year for missions. The report on the Baptist Training Union stated that 32 of 48 Associational churches facilitated a training program. The Association took up an offering for Boiling Springs Junior College totaling $6986.03. The minutes concluded with the minutes of …


Men Of Mark In North Carolina Application, Thomas Dixon Jan 1905

Men Of Mark In North Carolina Application, Thomas Dixon

Series 2: Men of Mark Application

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1900 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1900

1900 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1900 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by R.L. Limrick. The Committee on Time and Place recommends that the 1901 meeting begin on Wednesday with Cherryville Baptist Church. The additional day will allow for participation in the Association's semicentennial exercises.The Committee on State Missions notes the increased growth in factory missions, with an increase of 100,000 people moving from farm to factory work in the state of NC. Reverend C. J. Woodson recommendation was adopted for all associational churches to take up a …


1899 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1899

1899 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1899 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.M. Webb. The Baptist churches of Lawndale and Double Shoals joined the Association. The Committee on Temperance reported that all saloons have been removed from Cleveland County. The Committee on Religious Literature reported that the circulation of Charity and Children has greatly increased, and recommends the distribution of The North Carolina Baptist. State missions have begun an effort to place missionaries in factories. The Baptist Female University will open its doors later this year …


1898 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1898

1898 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1898 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by T. Dixon. The Committee on Home and Indian Missions report that with the opening of Cuba and Puerto Rico, the Association will send a missionary to Santiago and eventually back to Havana. The Committee on Orphanage reported that a new printing press and outfit were purchased for Charity and Children. The Committee on Education reports progress in the establishment of a female university and commends the efforts of the Baptist High School at Cleveland …


1894 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1894

1894 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1894 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Shelby Church (First Baptist Church of Shelby) in Shelby, NC. The opening scripture and prayer was delivered by Dr. Mitchel and introductory sermon delivered by A. C. Irvin. The Committee on Baptist Orphanage requests that each church in the Association take up one collection per year, and each Sunday School take up a collection on the first Sunday of every month, for the orphanage. The Committee on Ministerial support recommends that churches pay their pastors 80 cents per capita.


1890 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1890

1890 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1890 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Church (present day: Zion Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J.A. Speight. The Association appointed a committee to help raise $2000 for the endowment of Wake Forest College. The minutes contain the annual letter written by G. P. Bostick, Baptist missionary to China.


1889 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1889

1889 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1889 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Elizabeth Church (present day: Elizabeth Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. The Committee on Temperance recommended that the Association should make an effort to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and use of liquor. This resolution was voted down. The Committee on Education asks for continued support of the Shelby Female College, as well as Judson College of Hendersonville, NC, the only Baptist college in the state that provides equal educational opportunities for both men and women. The Committee on Obituaries reports the …


1886 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1886

1886 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1886 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Beaver Dam Church (present day: Beaver Dam Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.M. Webb. The Committee on Temperance recommends that the Association's pastors preach a sermon on temperance in October. Minutes include an extensive report from the Committee on Women's Mission Work, detailing the history, purpose, and contemporary thoughts on women participation in mission work.


1883 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1883

1883 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1883 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Grove Church (present day: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. The Southern Baptist Convention asked the Association to raise $160.00 towards a $75,000 overall goal from all fourteen southern states. Updates were provided as to the enrollment and needs of the Baptist Female College and Shelby High School.


1880 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1880

1880 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1880 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Church (present day: Double Springs Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by P.R. Elam. The Committee on Associational Missions recommends more preaching support for areas between the Cleveland County line and the far Eastern parts of the Association. The Committee on Periodicals recommends circulation expansion for the Biblical Recorder in an effort to reach every family in their bounds.


1879 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1879

1879 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1879 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Church (present day: New Prospect Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Rev. Harvey Hatcher. The Committee on Periodicals recommends the addition of the Religious Herald to the previously established list of recommended Baptist periodicals. The Committee on Obituaries reported the passing of Wade Hill, an active member of the association.


1877 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1877

1877 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1877 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Church (present day: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church) in Grover, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. H. Yarboro. The Committee on Education addresses associational support for the development of a female college and the continued support for the Shelby Academy, principal J. A. White, the Boiling Springs Academy, and Wake Forest College. A motion was made and resolved to endorse the "efforts of the Board of Trustees of the Kings Mountain Female College, to establish such a college" in Cleveland County.The association considered a motion …


1876 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1876

1876 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1876 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Church (present day: Sandy Plains Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins. The 1876 mintues address Indian Missions. While the text of the minutes refer to the native population as "red-men of the forest" the minutes reflect a concern for providing the Gospel to "the original owners of this country." The periodicals committee recommend Orphan's Friend in addition to Kind Words and Biblical Recorder as valuable Baptist periodical reading. The Committee on Education proposes that the Baptist community …


1873 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1873

1873 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1873 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Church (present day: Zion Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins. The report from the Committee on Missions addresses local and international mission concerns and activities. The Committee on Sabbath Schools reports that half of the churches in the association do not have Sabbath Schools. The Committee on Education recommends that the association support not only Wake Forest College, but also the local Bridges Academy - six and a half miles west of Shelby. A committee has been appointed …


1869 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Sep 1869

1869 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1869 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Church (present day: Double Springs Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins and the circular letter authored by G. M. Webb. The association elected to suspend the practice of writing circular letters. The Committee on Periodicals recommends that associational member subscribe to the Working Christian, published by Elder T. R. Gaines of Yorkville, SC, in addition to the Biblical Recorder. The Committee on Missions reports that the association has "done nothing for domestic or foreign missions" and credits …


1856 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association Oct 1856

1856 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1856 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Church (present day: New Prospect Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Thomas Dickson. The circular letter was authored by George W. Rollins on "Repentance."