THE COMPLETE
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE RECORD BOOK
EMBRACING A RECORD OF FOUR YEARS
QUESTIONS ARRANGED
ACCORDING TO
REVISIONS MADE IN THE DISCIPLINE BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF 1914
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH.
NASHVILLE TENN.
DALLAS, TEX: RICHMOND VA.
PUBLISHING HOUSE OF THE M.E. CHURCH, SOUTH
SMITH & LAMAR, AGENTS
1914
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE RECORD OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for the year 1915
Normangee Charge
Marlin District
Texas Conference
G. W. DAVIS, P.E.
A. P. BRADFORD, P.C.
_________________Assistant
A. P. BRADFORD, P. C., F.
M. WILSON, S., Jos. H. DILLESHAW, S.,
W. J. HUNT, S., W. T. HOLLIS, Rec. S.,
W. H. HIBBETTS, S., E. C. PHIFER, S.,
J. A. HEATH, T. & S., J. H. WOOLEY, T.,
J. M. HUNT, J. M., T. P. BATTLE, S. S. Supt.
MINUTES
The First Quarterly Conference for the current year 1915. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Feb. 10, 1915,
G. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by P. E.,
J. H. DILLESHAW was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following
members were present:
A. P. BRADFORD, P.C., F. M. WILSON, S. &T., J. M. HUNT,
C. L., W. J. HUNT, S., W. H. HIBBETTS, S., J. H. DILLESHAW, S.
Present
membership is 204.
Ques. 3. What amount has been estimated by the board of stewards for the support of the preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the current year? $900.00
Ques. 26. Is there any Miscellaneous Business?
7. Other Miscellaneous business W. H. HIBBETTS & J. H. DILLESHAW were elected stewards
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held?
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
G. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder;
W. T. HOLLIS, Recording Steward
Jos. H. DILLESHAW, Secretary
Supplement
Our church as a whole is in a very good spiritual condition. We
have and excellent prayer meeting, an average attendance about sixty. We have a
good number of volunteer personal workers who have pledged themselves to "Win
One" to Christ during the year
We have received the following by certificate
this year. B. F. KENNEDY, Annie KENNEDY, Alice B. SMITH, Irene BRADFORD, Olive
BABB, Leta FLETCHER, Mattie MCMELLIAN, Edward PHIFER, Pattie PHIFER, and Bro.
Kirk YEAGER and Jane YEAGER.
By order of Church Conference have dismissed four
by certificate; Mrs. R. H. LEWELLING, H. F. LEWELLING, Mary HOLLY, & Marjorie
HOLLEY.
Have baptized two children. Mary Kate LACY and Floyd FIELDING.
We formed no Leagues here, but are now organizing both. We hope to have two good
working Leagues, both Sr. and Jr. by the next Q. C.
We have a Sunday School of about 110 enrollment, not the number we should have. Are planing to organize
the classes as far as possible, also to grade the Sunday School and install a
merit system. Will use the graded literature later.
A. P. BRADFORD, P.C.
MINUTES
The Second Quarterly Conference for the current year 1915. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, May 2, 1915, G.
W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by P. E., J.
H. HEATH was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following members
were present:
A. P. BRADFORD, P.C., J. H. HEATH, (S), W. J. HUNT, (S), Jas. H.
DILLESHAW, (S), T. P. BATTLE (S. S.)
Ques. 8. Who are appointed to examine Church registers and records of Church Conferences and report at the next Quarterly Conference whether they have been faithfully kept? J. H. WOOD & E. C. PHIFER
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee; $122.50 North Zulch 7.50 Pastor $115.50; P.E. $15.40
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business? 3-a Election of Delegates; W. W. BRADY, W. J. HUNT, J. H. WOOD & E. C. PHIFER.
7 Other Miscellaneous business-- Endorsed an appeal for donation for $130.00 for North Zulch to Church Extension Bd, of C. ordered that F M. WILSON & A. P. BRADFORD take out insurance on Church &1500.00, Parsonage $500.00
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder;
W. T. HOLLIS, Recording Steward.
J. H. HEATH, Secretary
Supplement A
The spiritual condition of the church is not as good as we would like to see. We
need more of the spirit, which would make all pull together. The Stewards
generally speaking do not attend the services as regular as they should.
We have been holding regular Missionary Meetings as they come to us in the Sunday
School and League.
We are just starting on a revival campaign. Have had
several of our young people reclaimed and several of our own converted.
We have two Leagues; senior and junior, both are doing good work, in most
departments.
The S. S. is taking on new life. Did not begin organizing the S.
S. until the 1st. Sunday in March. Now we have several classes thoroughly
organized. Bro. BATTLE is proving himself an excellent. This has been one of
the most difficult churches in which to organize for work I have ever served
I usually instruct the children in as many times and places as possible, have
preached an illustrated sermon to them these quarter
Have received by certificate, Frank M. WALLACE, Alice WALLACE, Mandie WALLACE and Clarence
WALLACE.
Dismissed none.
Alvin P. BRADFORD, P. C.
MINUTES.
The Third Quarterly Conference for the current year 1915. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, July 19, 1915,
G. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by Rev.
DAVIS, J. H. DILLESHAW was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the
following members were present:
A. P. BRADFORD, P.C., F. M. WILSON, (S), J. H. DILLESHAW (S), E. C. PHIFER, (S), J. M. WOOD
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been
applied?
Pastor $45.25
P. E. $6.00
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business?
7 Other Miscellaneous business--J. C. BROWDER was elected Steward.
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
Jos. H. HEATH, Secretary
Supplement
We are glad to say we are as usual in a very good condition. The Senior League
is holding regular meetings, and with the efficient officers we are sure that
there will be continued success. We feel a great need for the support of the
older members of the church. At present we have the young people working alone.
It is quite true that the League is an organization for the young people, yet
they need the support of the older members of the church. The League is doing
efficient work. They have an excellent superintendent, have a good attendance
and instructive lessons.
The Sunday School is moving along smoothly. Have had
fine attendance. Most of the classes have the best of teachers, have observed
Children’s Day. The collection was $4.50.
Have received nineteen in the Church this quarter. Ten by baptism. Ellen MATHIS, Emma MATHIS, Allie MATHIS, Alda
PHIFER, Maurine PHIFER, Alferd PHIFER, Mr. P. MCGEE, Ophelia MCGEE, Elton
POWELL, Wilton MOUNT, Gladys FLETCHER. By Vows, Alvin BRADFORD, Carlos BATTLE,
Robt. L. ROGERS, Abbie ROGERS, Wm. ROGERS, W. L. SWANGER, Mrs. Allie SWANGER.
By Cert. Lynn S. SWANGER
Alvin P. BRADFORD, P. C.
MINUTES
The Fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year 1915. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Normangee,
Sept. 31, 1915, Geo. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services,
conducted by P. E., W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary. The roll was called,
and the following members were present:
A. P. BRADFORD, W. H. HIBBETTS, F. M. WILSON, J. C. BROWDER
Ques. 14 Who are the trustees of Church property? J. H. WOOLEY, F. M. WILSON, J. A. HEATH
Ques. 17 Who are elected stewards for the
ensuing year?
Normangee; F. M. WILSON, J. A. HEATH, W. F. HOLLIS, J. H. DILLESHAW, ED C.
PHIFER, J. C. BROWDER, W. H. HIBBETTS.
North Zulch; R. V. HIBBETTS, Bush WILSON
Ques. 18 Who is elected Recording Steward? W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 19 Who is elected District Steward? J. A. HEATH
Ques. 20 Who are elected Sunday School superintendents? T. P. BATTLE, Normangee; P. B. SHANNON, North Zulch
Ques. 21 Who are elected Sunday School Advisory Committee? Mrs. M. E. BRADY, Miss. Emma ORR, J. H. WOOD
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $74.25 North Zulch 6.00 Total $80.25
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder;
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary
Supplement
The league is doing nothing startling, plodding along holding regular meetings.
We have had some very fine subjects for our prayer meeting topics. We are not
reaching as many of the younger element, as we would like.
Our Sunday School is at a very low ebb just now, more so than at any time during the year. This is
due somewhat to the absence of the pastor about two months.
This much, however may be considered and that is we have a fine quality of workers, which give the
very best results to the Sunday School so if we do fall off in Nos. we have the
quality. We now have on a one month contest, which we think will place
attendance back to where it was formerly.
A. P. BRADFORD, P. C.
MINUTES
The First Quarterly Conference for the current year 1916. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Dec. 17, 1915,
G. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by Rev G.
W. DAVIS, T. P. BATTLE was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the
following members were present:
A. B. CHAPMAN, F. M. WILSON, J. A. HEATH, E. C. PHIFER, J. C. BROWDER, T. P. BATTLE.
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $74.50 P. E. 9.00 P.C. 65.50
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business?
7 Other Miscellaneous business-- J. W. WOOD was elected S. S. Supt.
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder;
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.
T. P. BATTLE, Secretary
Supplement
We have both senior and junior leagues here, but find they have no charter and
have not been paying dues. We hope to get them on a better working basis soon.
The Sunday School is doing very good work. The attendance for the last two
Sundays, I am told, has been better than for some time. We are going to
put forth an effort for a larger increase. We shall do our best to look after
and instruct the children
We have received three by certificate; Mrs. A. B. CHAPMAN, Autuen CHAPMAN, and Jimmie CHAPMAN
We have been on the ground such a short while, we are not fully acquainted with the real condition spiritually,
but will say I believe we need a real revival of religion in the Church.
The cause of missions and church extension will be looked after in due time. I would
like to add here, that the spiritual growth and development of any church
depends upon its missionary activities. To be anti-missionary in spirit and
practice is to be ante-Christian. We are trying to get our forces organized and
at work. Of course we have done very little having been here such a short while.
The prospect however looks encouraging.
Respt. Sub.
A. B. CHAPMAN, P. C.
MINUTES
The Second Quarterly Conference for the current year 1915-16. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Apr. 9, 1916,
Rev. G. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by
Rev. G. W. DAVIS, T. P. BATTLE was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and
the following members were present:
B. CHAPMAN, F. M. WILSON, E. C. PHIFER, J. A. HEATH, J. C. BROWDER, T. P. BATTLE, J. H. WOOLEY, J. H. WOOD.
Ques. 8. Who are appointed to examine Church registers and records of Church Conferences and report at the next Quarterly Conference whether they have been faithfully kept? J. M. HUNT
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $145.70 North Zulch $1.00 Total $146.70 P.C. $128.70 P.E. $18.00
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business? 3-a Election of Delegates; J. H. WOOD, D. L. PALMER, C.O. SIMS, F. M. WILSON. Alt. J. C. BROWDER
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
G. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder;
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward
T. P. BATTLE, Secretary
Supplement "A"
The Sr. league is bearly keeping alive. They the Eva lesson also Bible study.
The juniors are doing good work. They meet every Sunday afternoon. They also use
the Eva, have a Mission study and a Bible Study. There are 20 members on roll,
all of which will lead in prayer. Our Sunday School is growing in number and
interest. Collections are increasing. Two weeks ago we had 120 present, today
111. Our aim is 150. We are trying to instruct the children.
The spiritual condition of the Church is fairly good. On Saturday night before
the 2nd Sunday in March we began a meeting. Rev. O. H. ZIMMERMAN of Bryan doing
the preaching. There were no conversions, but the Church was revived and I
believe are prepared to do better work. One young man declared his willingness
to preach the Gospel. Twenty members of the Church pledged themselves to tithe.
We have received no one into the Church during the quarter. None have been
dropped. The Woman's Missionary Society has pledged $10.00 for Missions. We
hope to be able to pay the assessment in full for missions and church
extension. We are anxious that every member to have for their watchword "go
forward". We are badly crowded in the Sunday School. We hope for the time to
soon come, we can enlarge.
Respt. Sub.
A. B. CHAPMAN, P. C.
MINUTES
The Third Quarterly Conference for the current year 1916. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, July 2, 1916,
Rev. G. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by
Rev. G. W. DAVIS, Ed C. PHIFER was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and
the following members were present:
A. B. CHAPMAN, J. A. HEATH, Ed C. PHIFER, J. H. WOOD, T. P. BATTLE
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $90.00
North Zulch 25.25
P.C. $101.25 P.E. $14.00
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward
E. C. PHIFER, Secretary
Supplement "A"
To the president and members of the 3rd Quarterly Conference, for the current
year 1915-16, Normangee Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference.
Dear Brethren;
At present we have only the junior league which is doing good
work. There has been no meeting of the senior league for some time. The Sunday
school is doing fairly well. We are trying to look after the children. During
the quarter we have dismissed by certificate Miss Maye SOWELL, J. O. ORR, Mrs.
Bessie ORR, and Miss. Inez CARTLEGE.
The spiritual state of the church is fairly good. We are doing what we can for
missions and church extension. I have tried to make all my sermons of a
missionary character. We hope to pay our assessments in full by the next
Quarterly Conference
Respt. Sub.
B. CHAPMAN
Supplement "B"
Dear Brethren;
We have tried to impress the need of Christian education. Children's day has
been observed. One young man from this charge is attending Covonal Institute,
Mr. James RASCOE.
Nothing has been done for the cause of Ministerial Supply and education. No
candidates for the ministry
Respt Sub.
A. B. CHAPMAN, P. C.
MINUTES
The 4th Quarterly Conference for the current year 1916. Normangee Charge,
Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Oct. 15, 1916, Rev.
Geo. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by Rev.
G. W. DAVIS, E.C. PHIFER was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the
following members were present:
A. B. CHAPMAN, F. M. WILSON, Henry DILLESHAW,
J. A. HEATH, J. H. WOOD, R. V. HIBBETTS, R. N. WILSON, S. A. HOLLINGSWORTH
visitor from Leona.
Ques. 17 Who are elected stewards for the ensuing year?
Normangee; J. A. HEATH, E. C. PHIFER, J. C. BROWDER, W. L. MARTIN, C. O. SIMS.
North Zulch; R. V. HIBBETTS, R. W. WILSON, W. H. MCMICHAEL
Ques. 18 Who is elected Recording Steward? J. C. BROWDER
Ques. 19 Who is elected District Steward? J. A. HEATH
Ques. 21 Who are elected Sunday School Advisory Committee? E.C. PHIFER, W. L. MARTIN, Miss Runie MCIVER for Normangee. Mrs. W. E. PARRISH, Mrs. HILLYER for North Zulch.
Ques. 22. Who is elected Charge lay Leader and who have been elected Church Lay Leaders? J. A. HEATH--Normangee. D. J. MCDONALD--- North Zulch.
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $355.25 North Zulch 75.75 P. C. $383.00 P.E. $48.00
Ques. 26 Is there any Miscellaneous Business?
7. Other Miscellaneous business 3rd Sunday for Mission Day for North Zulch
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? North Zulch
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
E. C. PHIFER, Secretary
Supplement "A"
To the president and members of the 4th quarterly conference for the current
year 1915-16, Normangee Charge,
at Normangee Oct. 15, 1916.
Dear Brethren;
We no senior league, but the Jr. league has done splendid work this year. The
Sunday school here is doing fairly well. North Zulch organized a Sunday School
the 1st Sunday in August with 30 odd members and about doubled in numbers up to
date. They are doing good work.
We have received during the quarter one on profession of faith, Hubert MOUND. By certificate, Mr. William E. PARRISH, Mrs.
Mattie PARRISH, Miss Viola PARRISH, Miss Clara May PARRISH, Grady PARRISH,
Mrs. Cora HUGHES, Mr. A. E. HILLYER, Mrs. Ethel A. HILLYER, Mr. Warren
MCMICHAEL, Mrs. Nora MCMICHAIL. Dismissed by certificate, Mr. W. A. JAMES, Mrs.
Carrie JAMES, Miss. Irene JAMES, Miss. Mattie Bell JAMES. We are trying hard to
raise our assessment for missions & church extension.
Respt. Sub.
A. B. CHAPMAN
MINUTES
The First Quarterly Conference for the current year 1917. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at North Zulch, Jan 21,
1917, Geo. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by
P. E., J. D. MCDONALD was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the
following members were present:
W. A. CRAVEN, R. V. HIBBETTS, R. N. WILSON, W. H. MCMICHAL, J. D. MCDONALD.
Ques. 3. What amount has been estimated by the board of stewards for the support of the preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the current year?
Normangee $900.00 North Zulch 225.00 P.C. $1005.00 P. E. $120.00
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $112.00 North Zulch 45.75 P.E. $20.00 P.C. $137.75
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business? Other Miscellaneous business--J. D. MCDONALD resigned as lay leader and P. B. SHANNON was elected.
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
Geo. W. DAVIS, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
J. D. MCDONALD, Secretary
To the presiding elder and members of the first quarterly con. of
Normangee Charge, Marlin District, Tex. Con. held at North Zulch, Jan. 21, 1917
Dear Brethren;
We have been busy this quarter getting acquainted with the people. Have made one hundred pastoral calls. The people have received us very
kindly. The outlook for the year is good. Our services are well attended. Have
dismissed by letter six Received by letter three. We have two Sun. Schools doing
very good work. We hope to increase the attendance. The men's Bible class at
Normangee entertained the ladies class on the evening of Jan. 12. We had a large
crowd and every one seemed to enjoy them selves. We got the promise of several
new Sunday School pupils. We have one league doing good work.
Resp. Sub.
W. A. CRAVEN, P. C.
MINUTES
The Third Quarterly Conference for the current year 1917, Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, July 9, 1917,
Geo. W. DAVIS, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by P.
E., C. O. SIMMS was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following
members were present:
W. A. CRAVEN, J. A. HEATH, W. L. MARTIN, C.O. SIMMS.
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the
ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $113.50
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
To the presiding elder and members of the 3rd quarterly Con. of Normangee Charge, Marlin District, Tex.
Con. held at Normangee July 9, 1917
Dear Brethren;
The spiritual state of the church has made some progress, we
think, during this quarter. We have received by letter two, by bap. 6, by vows
7.
The Sunday schools and leagues are doing good work.
Resp. Sub,
W. A. CRAVEN, P. C.
MINUTES
The First Quarterly Conference for the current year 1918. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Feb. 10, 1918,
L. B. ELROD, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by P. E.,
E. C. PHIFER was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following
members were present:
W. A. CRAVEN, E. C. PHIFER, C. O. SIMMS, K. C. WILSON,
W. L. MARTIN, W. H. MCMICHAEL, J. A. HEATH
Ques. 3. What amount has been estimated by the board of stewards for the support of the preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the current year?
North Zulch $225.00 Normangee 960.00 P. C. $1053.00
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $143.00 North Zulch 25.50 Total $168.50 P.E. $14.60 P.C. $153.90
Ques. 26 Is there any miscellaneous business? Other Miscellaneous business-J. A. HEATH elected Sunday School Supt. C. A. JONES elected steward for North Zulch.
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
L. B. ELROD, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
E. C. PHIFER, Secretary
To the presiding elder and members of the first quarterly con.
Normangee Charge, Marlin District, TX. Con. held at Normangee Feb 10, 1918
Dear Brethren;
We have been hindered some on account of sickness and bad
weather, but the congregations have been good considering these hindrances. Our
Sunday Schools and league have been doing very good. Have lost one member this
quarter by death. Have Bap. two children. We are planning to begin our revival
at Normangee the third Sun. in July. Have not set the time for the revival at
North Zulch. I am praying for a great revival at both churches.
Resp. Sub.
W. A. CRAVEN, P.C.
MINUTES
The Second Quarterly Conference for the current year 1918. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at North Zulch, May 20,
1918, L. B. ELROD, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by
P. E., D. J. MCDONALD was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the
following members were present:
W. A. CRAVEN, E. G. PALMER, R. V. HIBBETTS, R. N. WILSON, D. J. MCDONALD, J. L. ELLIS, C. A. JONES.
Ques. 8. Who are appointed to examine Church registers and records of Church Conferences and report at the next Quarterly Conference whether they have been faithfully kept? Miss Winona MCDONALD, G. C. PALMER
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $125.50
North Zulch $28.00
Ques. 26 Is there any Miscellaneous Business? 3. District Conference: Election of delegates C. A. JONES, A. H. MAYFIELD, C. O. SIMMS Alternates, K. C. WILSON, R. A. PAYNE.
Ques. 27. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Normangee
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
L. B. ELROD, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
J. D. MCDONALD, Secretary
MINUTES
The Third Quarterly Conference for the current year 1918. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, July 28, 1918,
L. B. ELROD, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by L. B.
ELROD, J. A. HEATH was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following
members were present:
W. A. CRAVEN, J. A. HEATH, E. C. PHIFER, K. C. WILSON, E. G. PALMER, R. V. HIBBITS.
Rev. Geo. W. DAVIS, Pastor 1st. Church Galveston was a visitor.
Ques 23. What amount has been raised the present quarter for
the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied?
Normangee $131.00
North Zulch $32.75
The Minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned.
L. B. ELROD, Presiding Elder; Recording Steward.
J. A. HEATH, Secretary
To the Presiding Elder and Members of the Third Quarterly
Conference, Normangee Charge, Marlin District, Tex. Con. held at Normangee, July
28, 1918
Dear Brethren;
We have three Sunday schools doing good work. One league doing
well. Officers and Teachers of the league and S. S. are faithful.
The membership, as a whole is faithful. The general state of the Church, we
think, has made some progress during this quarter.
We are now in a meeting at Normangee, which is proving a great benefit to the
Church and community. We have received this quarter by vows 1, bap. 1 infant
Resp. Sub.
W. A. CRAVEN, P. C.
MINUTES
The First Quarterly Conference for the current year 1921. Normangee
Charge, Marlin District, Texas Conference, was held at Normangee, Jan. 24, 1921,
______, P. E., in the chair. After Religious services, conducted by P. E., C. B.
HOLLIS was elected Secretary. The roll was called, and the following members
were present:
J. C. LANIER, J. A. HEATH, E. C. PHIFER, C. B. HOLLIS W. L.
MARTIN, E. G. PALMER
Present total membership 314.
Ques. 3. What amount has been estimated by the board of stewards for the support of the preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the current year? $1325.00
Ques. 8. Who are appointed to examine Church registers and records of Church Conferences and
report at the next Quarterly Conference whether they have been faithfully kept?
E. C. PHIFER, J. H. DILESHAW, K. C. WILSON, J. A. HEATH, T. P. BATTLE
Normangee, Texas, Jan. 24, 1921
Pastor's Report on Spiritual State of the Church
We have only one Sunday School on the charge. We have begun special efforts for the
enlargement of our Sunday School here. A teachers meeting was well attended last
week and this is to be continued. We hope and expect that our school will be a
vital agency for the salvation of the boys and girls.
The attendance yesterday was 87, which is setting the mark in advance
considerably. The Epworth League is not doing the bookwork, but we are making
an effort to make it go, and expect to see it move out. We are boasting the S.
S. along with our Thursday evening prayer service, and find that the two
interests go well together.
The church services are well attended. The house was fairly well filled
yesterday. We received one into the church at the evening service on profession
of faith, Jack BATTLE.
We have made plans to have a revival meeting either the last of July or first of
August, and have invited Bro. N. H. MELBERT, Pastor of Brenham to assist us.
We are confidently expecting the blessings of God upon our Church.
Sincerely
J. C. LANIER
Pastor
(Note:This report was in the back of this book. I copied it here even
though it is duplicated on page 173)
There is a note on one of the blank pages at the back of this book that says: Members 5/5/21=205