Nevada County picayune., 1890-08-21
ceivcd and read :

ceived and read;
 Mt. Olive, Mt. Zion, Bluff Spring Mt. Pisgah, Shady Grove, Woodlawn. Pleasant Grove, Bethsadia.
 After reading the letters and en- rolling name of messengers, proceed. ed to elect moderator and secreta. ", which resulted in choice of W k. Barham, moderator, and !. B. Hannah, secretary.
 Invited visiting brethren to seats.
 Names of messengers: Mt. Olive P. ]. Tidwell. ]. A. Waters. /. T. BaiIy and T. A. Middlebrook. Mt Zion-J. B. Hannah, ] w Martin aud James FairchiIds Bluff Spring Ed. !. W. Erwin, D. J. Purtle and F. A. billiard. Mt. Pisgah-W T. Haldwell, ]. I. Grain and F.. N Daniel. Shady Groye-S. J. Hes terly, x. N. Gatlin and W. ! Breed love. Woodlawn-Henry Hays, W. k. Johnson and W. J Sexton. Lane. burg-J W. Hudson and Thos. Pur- tie. Bethsadia-Diek Kirby, Char ley Kirby and James Patterson. Pleasant Grove-W. II. Barlow, A F.. Adams and F. NJ. Parker.
 The following committees were ap- pointed: On divine service--A. T. Bailey, A. E. Adams, F. M. Parker and the deacons of Bluff City church. On program for next District meet ing-R. II. Mitchell, N x. Gatlin, J. W. Hudson. On queries-E. N. Daniel, Dick Kirby, F. J, Tidwell. Committee on divine service re- port that S. ], Hesterly would preach Friday night at early candle light, followed by N. N Gatlin.
 Essay by A. E. Adams was read and adopted Subject: What is the Scriptural Duties of Deacons /"
 Essay by Ed. ]. W. Erwin read and adopted Also request the Ar kansas Baptist and the three county papers to publish the same.
 Lecture by Ed. Jethroe Wallthall Subject to criticism. Tabled subject to call. Subject repentance.
 On motion, adjourned to meet Saturday at s o'clock a. m.
 Saturday morning at S:3O the body called to order by Ed. W. k. Barham Roll called and absentees noted.
 Query box opened
 Query No |. Ia there any Scrip turc for repentance before baptism 7 Answered in the affirmative; answer sustained.
 Query No. ,. Is regeneratcd person in the kingdom of Christ be- fore baptism in water Answered in the negative; answer sustained,
 Invited Bros, F.. T. Mcdaniel and George A. Robinson to seats.
 Query No 3, What was that good part that Mary chose: Answer-it was eternal life; answer sustained. Query No. Do the terms re- generation and baptism of the holy ghost signify the same thing; An swcred in the negative answer sus- tained.
 Query No 5 Is there any promise in the Scriptures of the for giveness of sin before baptism: An swcred in the affirmative; answer sustained.
 Query No. C. Is there any Scrip ture for the testimony of our feelings as an evidence of pardon? Answered in the affirmative; answer sustained.
 Query No. ( Is there any Scrip turc for calling Christ's followers Baptists: Answered in the aiirma- tive; answered sustained.
 Query No, S. What is the sln against the holy ghost? Answer it is charging Christ with having 2 deyil answer sustained.
 On motion, adjourned to meet al O clock ?. m.
 At the hour appointed, after pray CT and praise, the house was called to order
 Query No. 2 Did divinity suffer on the cross. Answered in the af- i tirmative; answer sustained.
 Report of committee on program read and amended by striking out Mt Olive and inserting Bethsaida.
 On motion, report of committee on program adopted.
 Resolved, That we adopt Friday before the 3rd Saturday in July, an. nually, for the assembling of tho First District. Resolution adopted
 On motion, requested the three county papers to publish proceeding; of this meeting.
 Resolved, That this body recon, mend that each church composing this District liberate their pastors tt attend each session of sad District and that they strive to arouse more interest in the minds of their dele gates to attend promptly,
 PROGRAM FOR NEXT MEETING.
 l. Introductory sermon by Ed J. w, Erwin. Theme: "Repentanc, and Faith Subject to criticism,
 7 Essay by A. E. Adams "Dutes of Pastors to the Churches. . Subject to criticism.
 l. Duties of the Churches tC their Pastors, !" by $. J. Hesterly.
 I Lecture on Temperance by T A. Middlebrook. Subject to crit csm.
 Resolved, that this body recon ! tnapl tbat each narapp ho,;n,