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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.

The Status Of The Saturday School In The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Marcus Zill

Bachelor of Divinity

This study will be limited to a statistical analysis of the Saturday schools as they existed at the time of the survey which was taken in November 1949. It will present the reason for conducting Saturday schools as well as presenting the available evidence to show how well these aims were carried out. The physical make-up of the schools in terms of housing, teachers, sessions, enrollment and attendance figures have been included. The list of curricular activities will be discussed as well as the use of various teaching aids, such as texts, workbooks and audiovisual aids.

Missionary Education In The Free Methodist Church, Pearl M. Reid

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

"They Went To The Philippines": Biographies Of Missionaries Of The Disciples Of Christ, [Department Of Missionary Education, United Christian Missionary Society]

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

1949 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1949 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and Dover Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Jesse Blalock.The General Board of the Association recommended that a committee be formed to investigate the purchase or building of a home to function as primary location for the Association. The Temperance and Public Morals report stated that the Dry Forces of North Carolina were successful in their efforts to impede liquour sales in North Carolina, despite the ABC's efforts to increase the number of wet counties in …

1948 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1948 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Casar Baptist Church in Casar, NC, Dover Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D. Boyd Cannon. Gardner-Webb College reported its highest ever enrollment. College president (Elliott) reported that he is seeking membership for the school in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). There was reported growth and increased importance of the Vacation Bible School program. The report on orphans mentioned the new foster home program. The report on world relief discussed the aftermath of WWII and the …

The Upton Challenger: September 1948, Otterbein University

Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations

No abstract provided.

The Upton Challenger: November 1947, Otterbein University

Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations

No abstract provided.

1947 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1947 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Ross Grove Baptist Church in Shelby, NC and New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. W. Harris. The Report on Christian Education mentioned important developments impacting Gardner-Webb College as it related to the Council on Christian Education. Issues were raised regarding the balance between the Council and the colleges in reference to colleges maintain independence but surrendering enough control to the Council to govern finances, curriculum, and church-school relationships. WMU hosted a guest missionary from China. Baptist Hospital reported that 4,000 …

The Upton Challenger: October 1947, Otterbein University

Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations

No abstract provided.

The Upton Challenger: July 1947, Otterbein University

Newsletters of Various Evangelical United Brethren Church Congregations

No abstract provided.

Save The World Now, Gilbert Owens Nations

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

Book Review. - Literatur, Richard R. Caemmerer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

1945 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1945 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Fallston Baptist Church in Fallston, NC and Waco Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Zeno Wall. The theme of this associational meeting was "The Call and Challenge of a New Era." The report on Education stated that families should encourage both their boys and girls to attend college. The report on World Missions in the New Era stated that an increase was needed in mission work to heal the world. Currently, 13 Central and South American countries have not had a Baptist missionary …

1943 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1943 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Shelby First Baptist Church and Double Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by D. F. Putnam. Gardner-Webb College provided the Association with their 1942 operating budget. The report on orphanages stated that 687 children were placed in two Baptist orphanages, the largest annual number to date. They stressed the improtance of continued support for Baptist orphanages. The Foreign Mission Board reports that mission work in Europe and the Far East have ceased due to the war, but opportunities are open in Africa and …

Book Review. - Literatur, Th. Laetsch

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

1940 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1940 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church in Lawndale, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. A. Elam. Dr. M.A. Adams, a representive from "Dry Forces" distributed cards to the Association to petition the state legislature for a statewide referendum on the topic. The Relief and Annuity Board reported that a new statewide plan called the North Carolina Ministers' Retirement Plan has been established. Polkville and Love Valley churches joined the Association. The General Board reported that N.L. Whistnant was elected to the office of Sunday School Superintendent.

Carson W. Cox: A Missionary To China, Vercia P. Cox

Historical Quaker Books

Excerpt: " "Eunice, is Larkin Cox speaking the truth? Does thee desire to marry him and go to that wild new Territory, infested still with wild buffalo, coyotes and Indians?"

The tall young man, with the fingers of his right hand touching the new but heavy growth of dark beard, looked steadfastly at the slender Quakeress across the fireplace from him. Eunice Cox stood. She looked not at her father, who had spoken, but at her lover and replied, "Yes, father; I wish to marry Larkin and go wherever he sees fit to take me." Her mother and sisters began …

1939 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1939 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Grover, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W. A. Hoffman. The General Board reported the passing of Association Clerk Rev. J.V. DeVenny. The Baptist Training Union reported that its leader, Wynn Washburn, has left to pursue another field of service. The Association expressed gratitude towards the family of Bowman Gray for starting the Bowman Gray Fund for the purpose of establishing a medical school at Wake Forest College.

World Vision: 1939 Volume Five, World Vision Publishing Company

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

The Pastor And Foreign Missions, A. M. Rehwinkel

Concordia Theological Monthly

To evangelize the world was the Great Commission which Jesus gave to His disciples when He took leave of them to return to His Father. To evangelize the world is still the great responsibility of the Church today. The apostles preached first in Jerusalem and Judea but then went down to Samaria and from thence to the great Greco-Roman world beyond. Home Missions, or the evangelization of the unchurched in our community, is our first obligation; but while doing this, we dare not neglect the "Samarias" and the partes infidelium beyond. We have done reasonably well in preaching the Gospel …

1938 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1938 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. L. Jenkins. The Women's Missionary Union observed its fiftieth anniversary. The Baptist Hospital report indicated that building expansion is needed to provide accommodations for more patients and equipment. The Committee on Our History recommends that the Association's executive committee should present a method for preserving the history of the Association at the next meeting.

World Vision: 1938 Vol. 4 And Mission Study Lessons, World Vision Publishing Company

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

World Vision: 1935-37 And Mission Study Lessons, World Vision Publishing Company

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

1935 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1935 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A. G. Sargeant. The report on Mills Home provided an overview of the Baptist Orphanage of North Carolina's 50 year history. An associational Deacon's Day meeting was held at Double Springs Church. The Boiling Springs Junior College report recommends that a permanent committee should be established to promote the interests of the College. The report on Christian Training indicated that the position of Boiling Springs Junior College president, filled by A.C. Lovelace, is now a …

1934 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1934 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Zeno Wall. The Women's Missionary Union was recognized at the State Convention for reaching all points on the Standard of Excellence. The Boiling Springs Junior College report indicated that there were a record number of students enrolled at the college, and that there were five states represented in the student body. The Report on Ministerial Relief and Annuities asked that churches contribute to the Relief and Annuity Board and Co-operative Program to help increase benefits …

1930 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1930 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Patterson Springs Baptist Church in Patterson Springs, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Wallace Hartsell. The State Missions report mentioned that the Board took on missionary work with Indians in Robeson County, and the Cherokees in Swain County. The Baptist Young People's Union (B.Y.P.U.) reported continued growth in membership. the Boilign Springs Junior College reported record enrollment growth. The College made arrangements to lease equipment and classrooms, and provide instruction for some high school subjects with the Cleveland County Board of Education.

1928 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1928 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. L. Jenkins. The report on Christian Education suggest that members provide support for the Centennial Fund and Boiling Springs Junior College. The tentative agreement to transition Boiling Springs High School to a junior college was adopted by the Convention with a few amendments. J.B. Davis will take over as president of Boiling Springs Junior College, and J.D. Huggins will become dean. the Commitee on Obituaries reports the passing of Rev. A.H. Sims.

1927 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1927 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Shoals Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Zeno Wall. The Committee on Women's Work reports that the Women's Missionary Union has shown growth and progress, and is making plans for their fortieth anniversary celebration. The Boiling Springs High School Annual Report indicated that there was a deficit in operating expenses for the first time, and a faculty reorganization. A tentative agreement was made to begin the transition to a junior college.

1926 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1926 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Kings Mountain Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G. P. Abernathy. The Home Missions report mentioned providing interpreting services for deaf mutes to allow them to participate in church services. The Historian's Report provided details about the origin of the Association. The Boiling Springs High School Board of Trustees Report recommends that the school transition to a junior college. The Committee on Obituaries reports the passing of Rev. A.C. Irvin and Missionary G.P. Bostick.