Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-10-24
YORK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
TBy our own Reporter.1

In6 CWeutlblH hllIludl liletGlIlS VI 1oIh
Baptist Association convened at Union
Church, four miles north of Yorkville, on
Thursday last, 18th instant. This Assoeia-
ton is composed of fourteen churches with
a membership of about ], 400, served by nine
pastors. In the influential Christian de-
nomination of which it is a component
part, it stands conspicuous as an earnest
religious body with a ministry noted for
zeal, piety and intelligence.
The following is the ministerial roll and
names of churches served:
J. A. White-Antioch and Mt. Paran.
J.. A. Hill-Catawba, Fort Mill and
Pleasant Valley.
c. T. Scaife-Flint Hill.
T. H. Mullinax-Nazareth and Kings
Mountain.
G. M. Webb-Berea.
F. G. Hickson-Shiloh and Unity.
P. R. Elam (of Kings Mountain Asso-
ciation)-Enon.
R. G.. Patrick-Union and Yorkville.
The hour for the opening exercises hav-
ing arrived, in the absence of the MOdera-
tor, Rev. J. A. White, Rev. DIR. Bailey read
the 18th chapter of Paul's epistle to the
Romans.
The Introductory sermon was then preach
ed by Rev. I. w. Wingo, of Cooper-Lime-
stone Institute. The subject of his dis
course, which was a mastery effort, was
"Giving your life and body in the service
of God" The sermon wa divided under
the following heads: 1.-God made us to
serve him. I've ought to serve him.
3.-God chooses us to serve him. Allow
to serve him. 5.-He promises us a reward
to serve him. The divine announced no
formal text, but to sustain his argument
numerous passages of Scripture, as indica-
ted by him, were read in turn by different
ministers with impressive effect.
During the delivery of the sermon the
Moderator arrived, and at it's conclusion he
took the chair of the presiding officer,
when
On motion, the Association took recess
until l o'clock P. M.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The Association was called to order at l
o'clock, when the Moderator called for
church letters, which were read and names
of delegates enrolled as follows:
Antioch-W. H. Bird. B. J. Gold. P. Green.
Berea-G. M. Moore. w. G. Dellinger, j. L.
Brown, D. D. CASTOR, E.. Y. Webb, M. l.. Ross,
c. B. Byers.
Flint Hili-W. F. Boyd, M. S. Smith, S. H.
Epps. R. ]. Boyd, s. P. Blankenship.
Kings M~ountain-A. j. Martin, VIM. Hill.
MT. Paran-W. s. Goforth, G. r.. Martin, E.
R. Sapock.
Shiloh. p. Duncan, E. M. Mcswain,
James McAliley, J. A. Graves:
Union-M. L. Thomasson, Robert Gordon,
Gaines Matthews.
Unity-Benjamin Childers, James NJ. Cobb,
Yorkville-J. c. Conner, w. J.. Andres. J.
NJ. Clark.
The letters from the different churches
were of an encouraging nature, and gave
generally a hopeful view of the progress OF
the gospel within their bounds.
The next business in order was the cleo
ton of officers.
Rev. F. c.. Hickson nominated the pres
ent i%ncumbents, which was seconded, and
they were unanimously elected by accla-
nation, as follows: Moderator, Rev. J. A.
White ; Clerk, Felix H.. Dover Treasurer,
H. E. Johnson. On his reelection the
Moderator briefly addressed the Associa-
ton with appropriate remarks in recogni-
ton of the distinction.
An invitation wa then extended to mes.
sengers and visiting brethren from other
Associations, and the following responded,
who were appropriately introduced
OItCllflllC fASSOSAueloli L. AAs AoA
ley, D. D., corresponding secretary and
treasurer of the State mission board Col.
James A. Hoyt, editor of the Baptist Cou-
rier.
Spartanburg-Rev. I. w. Wingo, OF
Cooper-Limestone Institute.
Chester-W. H. Edwards, colporteur for
that Association.
Kings Mountain Association--Rev. P.
R. Elan.
The appointing of the various commit
tees was the next business in order; but
pending their announcement by the Mode
rator, by invitation, Rev. Mr.. Wingo adj
dressed the Association in behalf of Coop
er-Limestone Institute. At the conclusion
of his address the Moderator announced
the committees as follows:
On Reception and Hospitality-J.W. Fewell.
T. N. Thomasson, r. B. Ioungblood, members
of Union congregation.
On Religious Exercises--The Pastor and
Deacons of Union Church.
On Education-Rev. r. &. Patrick, j. c. Co.
mer.
On State Missions--Rev. C. II. Scaife, S.. H.
Epps.
On Foreign Missions--Rev. F. G.. Hickson,
Preston Green, j. NJ. Cobb.