White County record., 1922-07-20

~ Q W. E. Penn preached tle dedication sermon and continued a meetino that resulted in 28 additions to the church. Bro. Beauehamp having received a call from the Van Buren Baptist Church, resigned as pastor here and accepted that call. There were 56 additions during hs pastorate and 49 dismissed.
 March ,, 1892, Rev. J. s. Thomas was called; salary $500. He served the church faithfully and well. Sept. 3, 1893 he resigned; acted IS supply un- til another pastor was secured. There were : additions and 19 dismissed during his pastorate. Rev. W. P. Kime was called Oct. 1, 1893, salary $550. Scpt. 20, 1898 c. Miller pre- sented the deed to the Little Flock property b the trustees of this church which Was gratefully received.
 In Nov. 1893, Bro. Kime conducted a series oe meetings, assisted by Rev. k. c. Medaris. Results 5 additions. Rev. Barnes assisted in meeting in Sept. 1891 Result, 15 additions. Bro. Huflbut held meeting here in Nov. 1895, resulting in 14 additions. Dur ing Bro. Kimes' pastorate there were 94 additions and 28 q smissed. He was called to continue as pastor an other year and fema ned as pastor until Oct. ,, 1895 whea he resigned.
 Dec. 3, 1895, Bro. Bvni. Shenstone was called to his heavenly home and 6 days later his beloved wife joined him. Thus two souls that were SC closely l1n.t together in life were not long separated by death. The pulpit was supplied until Jan. 26, 1896, when Rev. r, c. Medley was called. He preached a few times but finally decided not to accep. Wednesday ev- ening, March 1, 1896, council con si5ting of Dr. w. A. Clark, Elders J. G. Doyle c. E. Smith and w. P. kime and others met to examine Bro. W. r. Kma as to his doctrinal beliefs and capabilities for foreign mission work. A CT a rigid examination by Dr. Clailf and others, the following resolution #as adopt 1. Resolved, that we reco. amend Bro. ". P. Kime as sound in the faith and fully conse- crated to the work. On April 29, 1896 Rev. c. E. Smith and family and w. f. #inn and wife, set sail for Africa, their future mission field.
 April 8, 1896, a call was exrcndcd to Rev. C. r. Lie to become OUT pas tor; salary $500. Sept. 26, 1896 our dearly beloved sister Sarah Vandal, was called to her heavenly homa af- ter having been patient sufferer for a long time. Her unfaltcring trust in her SaViour's love, soothed and sus- taincd her in her hours of pain. Jan. s, 1897, Sister Loyina Edie, familiarity known as "Grandmao Edic, passed quietly and peaccably away. l. ia use less to say that her dear old face is missed, for it was an inspiration to the brethren and sisters to see her in her accustomed place and give that thin and toil worn hand a hearty grasp.
 In the Spring of 1897, the Junior B. Y. ?. U. was organized During Bro. Lilies pstorate there were eight additions to the church and 15 tiers of dismission granted. His re5igna- tion taking effect June ,, closed a very successful pastorate. While great numbers were not added to the church the Christians were well instructed in sound doctrine and sinners sorely warned. Durig all these years there has been an interesting and profitable Sunday School. It has always beer in a prosperous condition. Bro. G Briggs has been faithful Superin- tendent for nearly eight years.
 H. w. Hersh served as janitor o1 the church for a number of years faithfully and well, until old age rendered him incapable of performing the duties. Bro. R. J. Vim had serv- ed the church as treasurer for many years. Of all the losses this church has sustained by death, since it's or ganization, that of Sister Mattie M Briggs, which occurred Oct. i, 1880 was the most keenly felt. She was foremost in all Christian work in tho church and Sunday School. As teach CT in Sunday School she was mode worthy of imitation. Her class of boys which she had in charge missed hel more than could be expressed. In he home life she was a faithful daugh ter and patient and loving sister.