Minutes of the
155th Annual Session
of the
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist
Association of Churches
Messenger Meeting
Hosted by:
Carthage Baptist Church
September 30, 2011
156th Session
Will he hosted by
Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church
Laneville, Texas
October 5, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2010-2011
Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Memorial page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Order of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Doctrinal Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Articles of Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Minutes of the 155th Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Local Missions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General Missions Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Texas Mission Development Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Texas Mission Builders Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
History and Archives Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Youth Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Christian Literature Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Computer Technology Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deviant Lifestyle Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Committee on Committee Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Obituary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Treasurer Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Resolution Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Historical Roll of Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Associational Letter Form #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Associational Letter Form #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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OFFICERS FOR 2011-2012
Moderator ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt Gholson
Assistant Moderator ------------------------------------------------------------ Joe Griffith
Treasurer -------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Roberts
Assistant Treasurer ------------------------------------------------------------- Dale Walker
Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don H. Shultz
Assistant Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ron Witcher
Annual Sermon ------------------------------------------------------------ Johnny Williams
Alternate----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Rogers
2012 MEETING PLACE
Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church
Laneville, Texas
October 5, 2012
8:30 a.m.
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JOE REAGAN BROOKS
Brother Joe Reagan Brooks moved on to glory August 11, 2011 from his earthly home in Jacksonville,
Texas with his wife Linda of 53 years and other family members at his side. He was born September 10, 1935 in
Lubbock, Texas to Joe W. and Annie Reagan Brooks. Brother Joe was a nephew of Eugene Reagan, ABA
Missionary to Japan. Brother Joe was licensed to preach by the Walnut Street MBC of Hillsboro, Texas in 1954.
He attended Texas Baptist Institute 1954-59 and graduated with a Master of Theology degree. His first pastorate
was the Mexia MBC, Mexia, Texas. He pastored several churches in Texas and Oklahoma. For the last 17 years
he pastored Smyrna MBC of Laneville, Texas.
Funeral services for Brother Joe were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2011 at Autry Funeral
Home of Jacksonville, Texas. Preacher brethren officiating in the services were Darrell Owens, Don Copeland
and Steve Murray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe W. and Annie Reagan Brooks. Survivors
include Linda, his wife of 53 years; daughters Vickie Murray and husband Steve of Tomball and Rhonda Krause
of Mt. Selman; son Randy Brooks and wife Stacie of Normal, IL; grandchildren Stephanie and husband Jody
Creel, Adam Murray and wife Allison, James Robert Armstrong and wife Scarlet, Joey Brooks, Brandon Helms,
Taylor Brooks, Kathrine Helms, Dillon Brooks, Travis Brooks and great grand children Andrew, Austin and
Addison Murray and Brice Armstrong.
Let us all pray the Father’s blessings on Linda and her extended family. Also, let us plead with the
Father to call many more men like Brother Joe to preach the glorious saving gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Ray O. Brooks
CHARLES ROBERT FRENCH
Brother Charles French moved on to glory on August 31, 2011. Funeral services were held at 10:00
a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011, in Carthage Texas at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel. Brethren
Calvin Hancock and Ray Brooks officiating.
He was born November 18, 1938 in Sherman, Texas to Cass Stinson French, Sr. and Lola V. Harrison
French. He graduated from Bells High School with the class of 1956. He and Brenda Sue Meek were married
on November 10, 1956 in Bonham, Texas. In December 1961, Brother French surrendered to the ministry and
was ordained on July 6, 1962. The five churches he pastored were Pecan Grove BC and Victory BC in Sherman,
Texas; Texas City MBC in Texas City in Texas City, Texas; Carthage MBC and Trinity BC which was organized
25 years ago in Carthage, Texas.
He furthered his education by earning a Master of English Bible in 1971 and a Doctorate of Theology in
1996 from Texas Baptist Institute-Seminary. Brother French was a master mason and a member of the Carthage
Masonic Lodge #521 and the Texas City Lodge #1118. He was also a member of San Felipe de Austin
Commandery Knights Templar in Galveston.
Bro. French was involved with the Pine Springs Youth Encampment and served as camp registrar and
adult teacher for 23 years. He also wrote the ABA Adult Baptist Training Course Quarterly for five years.
Brother French is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda French of Carthage; two daughters, Terri
French of League City and Beth Hall of Carthage; one son, Joey French and wife Elizabeth of Carthage; three
grand children, Amy Trittel and husband Phillip of League City, Jeremy Hall of Carthage, and Kelsey French of
Tyler; one great-granddaughter , Natali Trittel, a special sister-in-law, Bobbie French; and the Trinity Baptist
Church Family.
- Ray O. Brooks
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
Friday 8:30 A.M.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Welcome from Host Church
3.
Hymn
4.
Request for Petition of New Churches
5.
Appointment of Committees
A. Obituary
B. Committee on Committees
C. Resolutions
6.
Local Missions Report
7.
General Missions Report
8.
Texas Mission Development Report
9.
Texas Mission Builders Report
10.
Other Missions Report
11.
Election of MBA of Texas Missions Committee
12.
Hymn
13.
Selection of Next Year’s Meeting Place
14.
Nomination for Next Year's Annual Message
15.
Selection of Mission Project
16.
Hymn
17.
History and Archives Report
18.
Christian Education Report
19.
Youth Work Report
20.
Christian Literature Report
21.
Alternative Reports
A. Media in Ministry
B. Use of Computer Technology
C. Deviant Lifestyles
22.
Benevolence Report
23.
Miscellaneous Business
A. Treasurer's Report
B. Set Salaries for Clerk and Treasurer
C. Committee on Committees Report
D. Obituary Report
24.
Election of officers for 2010-2011
A. Moderator and Assistant
B. Clerk and Assistant
C. Treasurer and Assistant
25.
Resolutions Committee Report
26.
Hymn and/or Special Music
27.
Annual Sermon
28.
Adjourn
29.
Announcements and Prayer Requests
30.
Closing Prayer
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DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
We believe in the complete verbal inspiration and inerrancy of the whole Bible as originally written, and that the
Bible is the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice. (Psalm 119:160; II Timothy 3:16,17)
We believe in the personal triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit equal in divine perfection. (Matt. 28:19)
We believe in the Genesis account of creation. (Genesis 1, 2)
We believe that Satan is a fallen angel, the archenemy of God and man, the unholy god of this world, and that
his destiny is the eternal lake of fire. (Isa. 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Matt. 24:41; I Cor. 4:4; Ephesians 6:1017; Rev. 20:10)
We believe in the virgin birth and sinless humanity of Jesus. (Matt. 1:18-20; II Cor. 5:21; I Peter 2:22)
We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ. (John 1:1,14; 10:30; 14:9; II Cor. 5:19)
We believe that the Divine Administrator for Jesus Christ in His churches is the Holy Spirit. (Luke 24:49; John
14:16,17; 16:13; Acts 1:4,5,8) Whose work as such began on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus
Christ with the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, which event occurred only once and is not repeated. (Acts 2)
We believe that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit listed in I Corinthians 12:8-10 were done away with when the
Bible was completed (I Cor. 13:8-10), that the gift of apostleship ceased with the death of the last apostle
chosen directly by the Lord Jesus (Eph. 2:20), and the abiding gifts adequately equip the churches for service to
God. (Romans 12:13; I Cor. 13:1-13; Eph. 4:7-16; I Peter 4:10-11; II Timothy 3:16-17)
We believe that man was created in the image of God and lived in innocence until he fell by voluntary
transgression from his sinless state, the result being that all mankind are now sinners. (Genesis 1:26, 3:6-24;
Romans 5:12, 19)
We believe that the substitutionary suffering and death of Jesus Christ was sufficient to propitiate for the sins of
all humanity, thus making salvation available for all mankind. (Isaiah 53:6; Hebrews 2:9; I Peter 2:24; 3:18; II
Peter 3:9; I John 2:2)
We believe in the bodily resurrection and ascension of Christ and the bodily resurrection of His saints. (Matt.
28:1-7; Acts 1:9-11; I Cor. 15:42-58; I Thess. 4:13-18)
We believe in the pre-millennial, personal, bodily return of Christ as the crowning event of the Gentile age. We
further believe that at His coming the righteous dead will be raised, and with the living saints will be translated.
We also believe that after the Millennial Reign of Christ on earth the unrighteous shall be resurrected unto
eternal punishment in the lake of fire. (John 14:1-6; I Thess. 4:13-18; II Thess. 2:8; Rev. 19; 20:4-6, 11-15;
21:8).
We believe that the depraved alien sinner is saved wholly by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and the
requisites to regeneration are repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 13:3,5; John
3:16,18; Acts 20:21; Romans 6:23; Eph. 2:8,9), and the Holy Spirit convicts sinners and regenerates, seals, and
secures, and indwells every believer. (John 3:6; 16:8,9; Romans 8:9-11; I Cor. 6:19,20; Eph. 4:30; Titus 3:5)
We believe that all who trust in Jesus Christ for salvation are eternally secure and shall persevere in Him and
shall not perish. (John 3:36; 5:24; 10:27-30; Romans 8:35-39; Hebrews 10:30; I Peter 1:5)
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We believe that God deals with believers as His children, that He chastises the disobedient, and that He blesses
the obedient in this life and reserves rewards for the future. (Matt. 16:27; 25:14-23; John 1:12; Hebrews 12:511; II John 8; Rev. 22:12)
We believe that Jesus Christ established His church during His ministry on earth and that it is always a local,
visible assembly of scripturally baptized believers in covenant relationship to carry out the Commission of the
Lord Jesus Christ, and each church is an independent self-governing body, and no other ecclesiastical body may
exercise authority over it. We believe that Jesus Christ gave the Great Commission to New Testament churches
only, and that He promised the perpetuity of His churches. (Matt. 4:18-22; 16:18; 18:15-18; 28:19,20; Mark
1:14-20; John 1:35-51; Eph. 3:21)
We believe that there are two pictorial ordinances in the Lord's churches: baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Scriptural baptism is the immersion of penitent believers in water, administered by the authority of a New
Testament church in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Lord's Supper is a memorial
ordinance, restricted to the members of the church observing the ordinance. (Matt. 28:19,20; Acts 8:12,38;
Romans 6:4; I Cor. 5:11-13; 11:1,2,17-20,26)
We believe there are only two divinely appointed offices, pastor and deacon, to be filled by men whose
qualification are set forth in I Timothy 3:1-16 and Titus 1:5-9)
We believe that all associations, fellowships and committees are, and properly should be, servants of, and under
the control of, the churches. (Matt. 20:25-28)
We believe in the complete separation of church and state (Matt. 22:21) and affirm our belief in civil obedience
unless the laws and regulations run contrary to the Holy Scriptures. (Romans 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13-15)
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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
ARTICLE I -- Name
This association shall be known as the Mt. Zion Association.
ARTICLE II -- Object
The object of this Association shall be to awaken a deeper interest in the welfare of the churches, to cultivate a
closer fellowship among the churches, and to encourage and perpetuate the very greatest possible activity in
missionary, educational and benevolent enterprises.
ARTICLE III -- How Composed
Section 1. This Association shall be composed of regular independent Missionary Baptist churches which
accept these Articles of Agreement.
Section 2. The Messenger Assemblies of this Association shall be composed of messengers elected by the
churches composing it.
Section 3. Each church choosing to represent in this Association shall be entitled to three messengers.
Section 4. Each church shall be the sole judge of the qualifications of her messengers.
ARTICLE IV -- Nature
The Messenger Assembly of this Association shall be, in nature, formed as a council in matters pertaining to
missionary, educational, and benevolent work.
ARTICLE V -- Principles
The Messenger Assembly of this Association shall recognize the freedom of speech as essential to the highest
achievement in its work. It shall stand or fall on its own conformity to the truth. It shall exercise no
ecclesiastical authority, but it shall, by every precaution, recognize the independence and sovereignty of every
individual church. It shall also encourage on the part of the churches and the messengers the greatest possible
freedom of expression in discussing matters pertaining to its work.
ARTICLE VI -- Powers
The action of the Messenger Assembly shall be limited to the work of awakening enthusiasm in missionary,
educational, and benevolent enterprises, receiving and distributing funds for the same, and rendering such
advice and recommendations for consideration by the churches as the messengers deem appropriate.
ARTICLE VII -- Funds
Section 1. All funds of this Association shall be raised by the voluntary donations secured solely upon the
merits of the cause in the interest of which appeals are made for gifts; provided, this is not to prevent the use of
any income of any property that may be acquired by donation or by purchase.
Section 2. Distribution of funds shall be authorized by an act of this Messenger Assembly, but in no instance
shall the assembly use means in violation of the expressed preferences of the donor.
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ARTICLE VIII -- Officers
Section 1. The officers of this Messenger Assembly shall be a Moderator and Assistant Moderator, a Clerk
and Assistant Clerk, and a Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
Section 2. All officers of this assembly shall be chosen annually, and shall hold their offices until their
successors are elected. All officers shall be elected by a majority of the messengers voting. No moderator shall
succeed himself more than one year.
Section 3. The duties of all officers shall be such as usually devolves upon their offices, and any other duties
as may be directed by the Messenger Assembly, unless otherwise directed by the churches.
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to take charge of money and valuables not specifically
entrusted to someone else, and to dispose of same as he may be directed by this Messenger Assembly. He shall
make an annual report to this assembly of all monies received and disbursed.
Section 5. The clerk, in addition to keeping the record of this Association will
superintend the printing and distributing of minutes of such regular meetings as the messengers may direct.
ARTICLE IX -- New Churches
Messengers of new churches which choose to fellowship in this association as provided in Article III will be
seated by the moderator after he extends them the right hand of fellowship on behalf of the Messenger
Assembly.
ARTICLE X -- Missionaries
We hold that the authority of execution of the Great Commission was given to the New Testament church, and
the authority must remain forever with the churches. Therefore, the right and privilege of every church of the
Association to endorse, set apart, or send out missionaries shall ever be respected. Each church may support
missionaries of its own choosing, and the act of one church in sending out missionaries can in no way bind or
obligate any other church. The churches shall be free and there support of missionaries shall be voluntary on
their part.
ARTICLE XI -- Meetings
The regular meeting of the church Messengers shall be at such time and place as the assembled messengers may
appoint.
ARTICLE XII -- Amendments
The Messenger Assembly shall have no power to change the Articles of Agreement. Any church desiring a
change shall send to the annual meeting a copy of the proposed changes; the Messenger Assembly will then
submit the proposed change to each cooperating church; IF two-thirds of the cooperating churches vote for the
change, then the Article of Agreement shall be amended to conform to the proposed change.
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MINUTES OF THE 155th ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Moderator Dale Reed declared the one hundred fifty-fifth messenger assembly of the Mt. Zion Missionary
Baptist Association in session. Bro. Dale Walker prayed the opening prayer. Host Pastor Bro. Dale Reed
welcomed the messenger assembly to Carthage. Bro. Daniel Dawson led the assembly in the hymn, “We’ll
Work Until Jesus Comes.”
Moderator Reed called for petitions of churches wishing to fellowship with the association. There was none.
Visitors were welcomed.
Moderator Reed appointed Bro. Wes Veazey, Bro. Mike Taylor to the obituary committee; Bro. Dean Grisby,
Bro. Daniel Davis to the committee on committees; Bro. Pete Thompson to the resolution committee.
The Local Missions was given by Bro. Robert Brock. A motion was made, seconded and passed to adopt the
report.
The General Mission report was given by Bro. Pete Thompson. A motion was made, seconded and passed to
adopt the report.
The Texas Mission Development report was given. A motion was made, seconded to adopt the report. Speaking
to the report was Bro Jim Slocumb who reported that $102,000.00 was given to churches in this associational
year.
A vote was taken and the motion to adopt passed. Bro. Rick O’Neal reported on the jail and prison ministry. He
reported 110 conversions this associational year (16 in the month of September) and a grand total of 2,345 since
the ministry began.
The Texas Missions Builders report was given by Clarence Ainsworth. A motion was made and seconded to
adopt the report. Speaking to the report were Brethren Jim Slocumb, Marion Reed, Ron Witcher, Mike Rice.
A motion was made, seconded and passed that Bro. Matt Gholson be the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Association representative.
A call was made by Moderator Reed for invitations to host the 156th messenger assembly. Smyrna Missionary
Baptist Church extended an invitation and was selected.
Nominations were received for an annual sermon speaker. Bro. Bro. Johnny Williams elected for the annual
sermon speaker. Nominations were received for an alternate speaker; Bro. Nathan Rodgers was elected
alternate.
A motion was made and seconded and passed that the local mission project be Bro. Pedro Piña sent out by
Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.
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The History and Archives report was given by Bro. Matt Gholson. A motion was made, seconded and passed
that the History and Archives committee stand as nominees with the privilege of substitution. There were no
substitutions offered. The present committee was re-elected.
Matthew Gholson, Chairman
Darrel Owens, Assistant Chairman
David Proctor.
Don H. Shultz.
Ray Williams.
A motion was made and seconded that an offering be received for the History and Archives general fund.
$53.00 was received.
The Christian Education report was given by Bro. Bill Kuykendall. A motion was made and seconded that the
report be adopted. Bro. Kuykendall spoke to the report. A vote was taken and the report passed.
The Christian Literature report was given by Bro. Mike Gribble. A motion was made and seconded that the
report be adopted. Speaking to the report was Brethren Corey Page and Robert Gholson. A vote was taken and
the report was adopted.
The Youth Work report was given Bro. Ryan Carlisle. A motion was made and seconded that the report be
adopted. Brethren Dale Reed, Jim Slocumb, Marion Reed, Ronnie Mutina, Robert Gholson, Wesley Veazey,
Daniel Davis, Matt Gholson spoke to the report. A vote was taken and the report was adopted.
The Media Outreach report was given by Bro. Johnny Williams. A motion was made and seconded that the
report be adopted. Brethren Johnny Williams, Ron Witcher, Corey Page, Mike Rice and Robert Gholson spoke
to the report. A vote was taken and the report was adopted.
The Current Legal Obstacles report was given by Bro. Michael Roberts. A motion was made and seconded that
the report be adopted. Bro. Michael Roberts spoke to the report. A vote was taken and the report was adopted.
A motion was made, seconded and passed that a memorial page in memory of Bro. Joe Brooks and Bro. Charles
French be included in the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association minutes.
Bro. Michael Roberts gave the treasury report. A motion was made, seconded and passed that the report be
adopted. A motion was made, seconded and passed that the salaries of the Treasurer and Clerk stay the same.
Bro. Daniel Davis gave the Committee on Committee report.
Local Missions ---------------------------------- Bethel MBC
General Missions -------------------------------- Hopewell MBC
Texas Mission Development------------------- Grandview MBC
Texas Mission Builders ------------------------- Unity MBC
Christian Education ----------------------------- Longview MBC
Christian Literature ------------------------------ Long Branch MBC
Youth Work --------------------------------------- Ebenezer MBC
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Church Planning --------------------------------- Arp MBC
Pine Springs Youth Camp --------------------- Carthage MBC
A motion was made, seconded and passed that the report be adopted.
The Obituary Report was given by Bro. Wesley Veazey. A motion was made and seconded and passed that the
report be accepted.
The following brethren were elected as officers of the association:
Moderator - - - - - - - - - - - - Bro. Matt Gholson
Assistant Moderator - - - - - Bro. Joe Griffith
Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bro. Don H. Shultz
Assistant Clerk - - - - - - - - - Ron Witcher
Treasurer - - - - - - - - - - - - - Michael Roberts
Assistant Treasurer - - - - - - Dale Walker
Resolution report was presented by Pete Thompson. A motion was made, seconded and passed that the report
be accepted.
Bro. Bradley Reed introduced Bro. Mike Gribble who preached the annual sermon.
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LOCAL MISSIONS
The work of Missions, local or otherwise, is not so much a matter of geography as it is a matter of obedience.
Our understanding of the work we are given to do as we wait for our Lord's return is based upon well-known
portions of New Testament Scripture. These Scriptures are both our authorization and our instructions for the
work at hand.
Policy and procedure are useful tools, but they are only tools and they must not be allowed to become more
important than the work. In like manner, geographic references to fields of labor may be useful, but the
boundaries they suggest are artificial and they may create notions about mission work that are not biblical.
Just as we should not think mission work is the exclusive responsibility of those we identify as Missionaries, so
we should not think we may choose one area of labor to the exclusion of others.
Responsibility for sharing the Gospel Message rests not upon the few, but upon the many. That message is to be
carried by all those who know it to all places they may go.
The Gospel Message has been plainly stated: "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I
preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep
in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that
which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and
that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:" (1 Cor 15:1-4)
Responsibility for sharing that message is equally plain: "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to
himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ,
reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the
word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray
you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we
might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Cor 5:18-21)
We must not allow artificial boundaries and convenient definitions to keep us from obediently sharing the
message of eternal life with unbelievers wherever they may be found.
Trinity Baptist Church Charles French, Pastor
GENERAL MISSIONS REPORT
The work of the Lord's New Testament churches is explained to us in Matthew 28: 19-20. When we look at this
passage, we see three aspects of the work of God: 1) "Go" evangelize people for Christ, 2) "Go" baptize them in
water as a token of their faith in Christ, 3) "Go" teach, indoctrinate them in the Word of God. The purpose of a
New Testament church is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and fulfill His command. For one hundred fifty-four
years, the churches of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association have been working together to carry out the
commission of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let each church remain faithful to her Lord and continue to spread the
gospel to those at home and those abroad. As an association of New Testament churches, let us continue to work
together and help send, pray for, and support God-called, church-sent missionaries.
Respectfully submitted by, Hopewell MBC, Interim Pastor Darrel Owens
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TEXAS MISSION DEVELOPEMENT REPORT
The word "develop" is a transitive verb. A transitive verb shows action and also has a direct object which
receives the action of the verb. The word "develop" is defined in several ways but with the same idea in mind.
"To set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail, such as in developing a thesis; to make visible or manifest; to
create or produce especially by deliberate effort over time; to make active or promote the growth of; to make
available or usable; to cause to unfold gradually; to expand by a process of growth; to acquire gradually". Texas
Mission Development is intended to be a transitive verb figuratively in the development of the churches of our
Lord Jesus Christ in the Missionary Baptist Association of Texas. TMD has helped several missions and
Churches of our Lord Jesus Christ over the years and continues to be of great assistance in the growth of the
Lord's Churches in Texas. Therefore.... the Churches and Mission works of the MBA are the Direct Objects
Figuratively, and are Blessed Receivers of this great work of the Lord Jesus Christ. TMD is far too often
unappreciated by many churches and Pastors, and it's time we all recognize the importance and value of
working together as churches to carry out the Great Commission in Texas. TMD is just one of the many
Figurative Transitive Verbs which the Lord uses to further His Kingdom's Work. May the Lord continue to bless
Texas Mission Development and may we seek God's Guidance in supporting this worthy work of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Special Note..... Where there is NO Direct Object, the Verb becomes Intransitive, which means there is
NO receiver of the action. Let us pray that TMD never becomes an Intransitive Verb until the Lord Jesus Christ
returns to gather His jewels.
Respectfully submitted,
Eastside Baptist Church
Dale Walker, Pastor
TEXAS MISSION BUILDERS
In the beginning of the physical year of 2009-2010 a new approach was started for the Texas Mission Builders
program. A new Supervisor and a new phase of building began. Brother Mike Pearson became our new
Supervisor and leader of the jobs. Metal buildings became a part of the new agenda. Much progress has been
made in this new outreach. Bro. Mike Pearson brought expertise with him in the metal building phase of the
work. This has been a great undertaking with many benefits to the Texas Churches.
All phases of the work have gone well this year and worker turnout has been at an all time high. There has been
much work done by the volunteers and by the regulars that come each week. Our churches are blessed with men
that are mission minded enough to become engaged in the future of the Texas Missionary Baptist Churches. As
the day of our Lord's coming approaches we must rally together to reach lost souls; having nice facilities to
present the gospel in is very important.
The churches and missions which have been helped through Texas Mission Builders this year are: Calvary
MBC, Baytown; Mt. Herman MBC, Center; Parkwood BC, Buna; Banquo MBC, Spring; Harmony MBC,
Houston; University MBC, Tyler; Vanderbilt BC, Tyler; Heartland BC, Longview; Corinth MBC, Timpson.
Our needs are still the same. We need workers and financial assistance to insure the continued success of this
program. Please come and work on the projects with us and enjoy the fellowship and sense of accomplishment
awaiting you. God will bless you more than you can know.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brooks Chapel MBC
Written by Leroy Smith
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HISTORY AND ARCHIVES COMMITTEE REPORT
"I will remember the works of the LORD; surely I will remember Thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all
Thy work, and talk of Thy doings." (Psalm 77: 11-12)
The psalmist was troubled in spirit, and he cried out to the Lord for comfort. As the psalmist searched his soul
and mind, he was perplexed and troubled. He sought relief, yet only found more troubles. It was not until he
remembered God's deliverance of the nation of Israel in the Exodus could he find comfort and hope. Such
meditation caused the psalmist to be assured in the ways of God and His mighty love for His people.
As we are in the midst of troubling days, and as the days and years pass, may we as God's people remember the
great and mighty works of the Lord. May we remember the many wondrous blessings and mighty works that
God has performed through His churches. May our remembrance and recording of such acts be an
encouragement to those who follow behind us. May the Mt. Zion History and Archives Committee help enable
such a process and guide in the compilation of such records.
As of September 30, 2010, the General Fund balance is $53.00 and the Anniversary Plaque Fund balance is
$1,802.72.
The churches of the Mt. Zion Association are asked to supply a short written history compiled from the records
and recollections of its members. Any pictures that could be supplied would be useful as well (copies only,
please).
The written histories and pictures will be uploaded to the Mt. Zion website (www.mtzionassoc.com) and
accessible to those interested in our local history. The written histories and pictures will then be donated to the
Texas Baptist Institute & Seminary Library for future use.
At this time, no further business is sought by the History and Archives Committee.
Respectfully submitted by the committee:
Matthew Gholson, Chairman
Darrel Owens, Assistant Chairman
David Proctor
Don H. Shultz
Ray Williams
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YOUTH WORK REPORT
The Bible tells us in Jude 3 that we should “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the
saints." This is a verse that we pride ourselves on in the ABA, but is it a verse that we practice with our youth?
Think with me for a minute, if you ran a family business of laying carpet, and you one day were going to pass
that business down to your child, would you spend your time teaching your kids how to bake cakes and stuff
Twinkies? No, you would teach them about the carpet business and all that goes into it so that when the time is
right they will have the skills to take over the family business. The same should be with the children in our
churches. We all agree that the children of today are going to be the future of our churches, so are we teaching
them the doctrines we hold to, or are we teaching them to "stuff Twinkies?"
I fear today that we are more concerned about "shows & programs" than we are about the Word of God! I am
not against shows and programs, but I am a firm believer they should be in addition to the teaching of the Word
of God, and not the other way around. If we really believe that our children are the future of our churches we
better start now teaching them the doctrines that we hold to so that they can "contend for the faith" for years to
come.
Respectfully submitted,
Bethel MBC
Daniel Davis, Pastor
CHRISTIAN LITERATURE REPORT
From the beginning of time, man has had an innate desire to know his creator and of His creation. Scripture tells
us that, "The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.” (Ps. 97:6). During his quest
for this knowledge, records have been documented and compiled of his findings so that those who follow can
learn from them and add to them. This has gone on all over the world. Thanks to modern technology and new
innovations, it has become much easier to bring all this information together and has opened new doors in the
advancement of the study of the Holy Scriptures.
One such door is modern Bible computer software. Multiple translations of the scriptures can now be found at
the click of a button. Dozens of commentaries, Bible dictionaries, reference, theology and doctrinal books are
but a click away. And with many of these designed to interact with each other, the student can now saves hours
of digging and researching, thereby giving him more time to gather more information and significantly greater
resources to gather it from. Not only that, with computer software production being less expensive than printing
cost, this software can be purchased at a reduced price giving greater access of more material to more people.
Another door that continues to expand is the world of the internet. Like Bible software, through internet access
we are now able to view material that may be on the other side of the world with just the click of a mouse.
Maps, documents, records, manuscripts that were once unknown or were inaccessible can now be seen firsthand
via the web, thereby gaining information on a personal level without even leaving ones home.
Another avenue that continues to be a primary vault of knowledge for churches that align themselves
with the American Baptist Association is the printed publications from Bogard Press. Publications such
as Sunday School, B.T.C., Discovery, Vacation Bible School and other literature continue to be a great
source of doctrinally sound material that enable the student to expand and elevate his understanding of
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who God is and His will for all men. While many of these resources can be a great aid to those seeking
to know God, there is but one ultimate and primary source: the Bible. It alone is God breathed and
inerrant in every way. All other writings must be evaluated and viewed in light of what God tells us
through His Word. Any other writing or source that contradicts or disagrees with the Bible must be seen
as being in error. God, through the Bible alone, tells us who He is and how man can freely receive an
eternal relationship with Him.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jimmy Jones
Longview Missionary Baptist Church
THE USE OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
In recent years, we have all heard significant reports of the dangers of developments in technology such as the
internet. These reports are well justified and God's people would do well to continue to prepare themselves
individually and congregationally to address the attacks of Satan in these areas. However, we must also address
the tremendous potential of current technologies to support, enhance and promote the spread of the gospel and
the ministry of each local church. This potential varies from congregation to congregation, depending on the
age, background, location and convictions of each individual church. Still, the possible use of computer
technology in ministry is limited only by the imagination of God's people.
For years, computers have now been used in church offices and now more than ever present a significant
opportunity for expanded use in church administration. Computer use has grown far beyond the simple word
processors used decades earlier to prepare bulletins, lessons and sermons. Programs are now available which
range in price from free to several hundred dollars and allow pastors and church officers to track membership,
giving and various aspects of church ministry. The internet and email offer significant opportunities for
congregations to communicate with their own members and to make their presence known to their communities.
It is now a common occurrence for generations under 40 to use the internet to research and identify churches in
their community which they might visit. Various services from simple email to pay services offer church leaders
the opportunity to generate newsletters on a regular basis to make their congregations aware of important
information. These opportunities present a significant financial saving over the cost of production and mailing
of printed materials used in the past. Even social networking sites such as twitter and facebook are now used as
communication and promotion tools. In addition to local communication, internet messaging software now
offers churches the opportunity to connect with missionaries on a much more regular basis. Missionaries around
the world, even in less developed countries now commonly have access to computers equipped with webcameras and microphones which allow for face to face conferencing with pastors and church leaders without the
cost of an international telephone call. For those needing to communicate in another language, such services can
even provide the opportunity to involve a translator in the conversation. This opportunity provides a quicker,
more effective way for churches and missionaries to interact and cooperate in ministry regardless of the distance
which separates them. Of course, any discussion of the use of computer technology would be incomplete
without acknowledging the contribution technology may now play in congregational worship. It is very
common to see sanctuaries equipped with multimedia equipment allowing the words to songs to be projected
onto large screens. Every preacher knows the frustration of attempting to find the perfect sermon illustration and
presenting it in such a way to make the point clear. Now, the availability of multimedia technology allows the
preacher's illustrations to literally "come to life" in video and picture. And while it would be wise for the
preacher not to become dependent on such presentations, their judicious use can certainly enhance the
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presentation of God's Word and assist the pastor to communicate it clearly.
It is clear that computer technology now offers a wide range of applications in ministry. While pastors and
churches should exercise discernment and caution in the use of the many technological tools available, we
certainly should not shy away from utilizing the tremendous potential to further spread the gospel into our own
communities and around the world.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Phillips, Pastor
Parkway Baptist Church
DEVIANT LIFESTYLES
Today's world is filled with excess and ungodly scenes everywhere one looks. From movies, to TV, to books, to
the education system, government, and even religious arenas, unrighteousness and a general disregard for God
and His Word are prevalent. As such, the Lord's churches face a difficult time as was faced by God's people in
the church at Corinth and even in the days of Noah. We are faced with the U.S. government allowing openly
gay soldiers to serve in the military; schools promoting sexuality as a way of release and art; science promoting
heredity as the deciding factor of one's sexuality, belief system, and overall disposition; and abortion no longer
being murder but a choice. With each passing day, the list seems to grow longer and more wicked. Furthermore,
all forms of ungodly lifestyles are promoted, even glamorized, through different forms of media, experts, and
even some so-called churches.
God's people are inundated with messages that God's way is old-fashioned or not an absolute standard. People
are falling away from the natural forms of love to an unnatural form that God will judge one day (if not today!).
God has specifically prohibited the sexual, addicted, ungodly lifestyles that trouble us on every side. Yet, is
anyone listening? It seems the answer, for the most part, is "No," What are God's people to do in such a world?
We are called to be salt and light. We are to shine forth Christ, the only hope of a wicked, lost, and dying world.
We are to evangelize the world, and then teach them all things Christ commanded. We are to preach God's Word
and what it teaches about such wickedness. We are called to have compassion and remember from which we
came. We are called to love them - not the sin - but the sinner. We are called to live holy lives as God said in His
Word, "Be ye holy, for I am holy."
May the churches of the Mt. Zion Association forever uphold the word of God in truth, purity, and example.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Matt Gholson, Pastor
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COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES REPORT
Local Missions - Tyler Road MBC
General Missions - Pleasant Hill MBC
Texas Mission Development - Longview Drive MBC
Texas Mission Builders - Enterprise MBC
Christian Education - Calvary MBC
Christian Literature - Kilgore MBC
Youth Work Landmark - MBC
Community Outreach - Victory Road
Current Legal Obstacles - Sunset MBC
Obituary Report
by Brethren Daniel Davis and Dale Walker
Arp MBC : William Stemhouse; Missy Gillespie; Francis Woodward
Bethel MBC: Reba Chisum.
Carthage MBC: Veltya LaGrone
Eastside MBC: Mangverite Hudson; Vbarbara Howard
Ebenezer MBC: Betty Lou Russell
Greggton MBC: Jack Casida
Kilgore MBC: Kevin Arnold
Landmark MBC: Dora Boyd; Jimmie Grubbs; Harold Timmons
Long Branch MBC: Grace Malone; Fay Giles
Longview MBC: Neita Gray; Audrey Gary; Lorraine Graham; Charles Langford
Pleasant Hill MBC: Alfred Gebhart; Lucille Thomas; Sue Fretz
Roquemore MBC:
Tyler Road MBC: Lynn McGlawn
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TREASURER REPORT
Mt. Zion Baptist Association 2010-2011
Balance on hand as of 9/30/10
$3,585.10
Receipts
Minute Fund & Clerical Expenses
Received at last session
Received during year
History and Archives
Received at last session
Missions
Received during the year
$710.00
430.00
1140.00
100.00
100.00
4923.48
4923.48
Total Receipts to Account For:
Disbursements
Minute Fund & Clerical Expenses
Minute Book
Ebenezer Web Site
Michael Roberts
Don H. Shultz
History and Archives committee
Corinth Spanish Missions
+ $ 6163.48
135.11
114.88
350.00
350.00
100.00
4923.48
-949.99
-100.00
-4,923.48
Total Receipts to Account For:
-$5973.47
Balance on hand as of 9/30/2011
$3775.11
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT
Be it resolved that the Mt. Zion Association express our appreciation to Carthage Missionary Baptist Church
and Pastor Dale Reed for their gracious hospitality in hosting the 2011 meeting of the messengers of the Mount
Zion Association. We have greatly enjoyed the facilities and the fellowship that this church has made possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Pete Thompson
Resolution Committee
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
ARP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 304 W. Front St. Arp Tx 75750 903-859-3642; PASTOR - Mike
W. Rice, PO Box 448, Arp TX 75750, 903-859-2258, E-mail - arp1stbapt@aol.com; YOUTH
MINISTER - Daniel Dawson, 21333 CR 2207, Arp TX 75750, 903-859-1795; CLERK - Judy Kitchings,
409 W Alma, Overton TX 75684, 903-834-6625; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Bill Kitchings, 409 W
Alma, Overton TX, 75684; SEC - Vivian Phinney, PO Box 353, Arp TX 75750; WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
PRESEDENT - Judy Kitchings, 409 W Alma, Overton TX 75684; MEN'S BROTHERHOOD, All The
King's Men, 304 West Front St, Arp TX 75760; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: David Myers 903842-2800; Don Sawyer 903-229-3863.
MEMBERSHIP: Increase: By baptism 6; By letter 4; By statement 1; By restoration 3;
Total increase: 14.
Decrease: By letter 6; By exclusion 1; By death 2; By deletion 3; Total decrease 12;
Present membership 122; Estimated Active Membership 95.
Minute Fund and Clerk expense $75.00.
BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – 14503 FM 782, MAIL - PO Box 401, Tatum TX 75961,
903-836-4640; PASTOR- Daniel Davis, 903-694-2676; CLERK - June Dale, 16639 FM 1797E, Tatum
TX 75633, 903-836-4711; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Joe Dale, 16639 FM 1797E Tatum TX 75633;
SECRETARY - Tom Peveler, 9535 US Hwy 79 East, Henderson TX 75652; MINISTERS IN
CONGRGATION: Roy Culley, 402 Whipporwill St, Henderson TX 75652.
BROOKS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 1351 FM 1251 Beckville TX 75633 MAIL c/o P. Snow, 1210 W Sabine, Carthage TX 75633, PASTOR - Travis Arden, 201 Village St,
Henderson TX; CLERK - Peggy Snow, 1210 W Sabine, Carthage TX, 903-693-6315; SUNDAY
SCHOOL SUPT - Mike Parker; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Glenn Kocurek, Carthage TX
75633.
CALVARY BATIST CHURCH - 410 N Marshall, Henderson TX 75652, 903-657-8153, Fax 903-6578064, www.cbchenderson.org; PASTOR - Bill Kuykendall, 1004 Pamela, Henderson TX 75652, Email bkuykendall@cbchenderson.org; CLERK - Krista Furtick, 100 E Ramblewood, Henderson TX
75652, 903-657-3624, E-Mail kfurtick@cbchenderson.org; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Frank Lane,
109 W Collins, Henderson TX 76652; SECRETARY - Margie Pool, 205 Baker, Henderson TX 75652;
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PRES - Ellen Jordan; WA SEC - Rosalee Burns, 3964 Hwy 79 E, Henderson
TX; MEN’S BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT - Jim Whatley, 202 Ravenwood, Henderson TX 75654;
MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Steve Butler, 1202 Jones, Henderson TX; Frank Lane, 109 W
Collins, Henderson TX; Jason Adams, Henderson TX; Keith Gorman, Henderson TX; Keith Lybrand,
1510 Peterson Lane, Henderson TX; Robert Wallace, 1913 Castlegate, Henderson TX; Frank
Vaughn, 709 Elaine, Henderson TX; John Pino, 3386 FM 1798 W, Laneville TX; Dwain Knight, 1410
Briarwood, Henderson TX 75654; Leland Davis, 15993 Big Oak Road, Tyler TX, 75707; Michael
Littleton, 6402 CR 343 E, Henderson TX 75654; Dennis Humber 1200 Webb St. Henderson TX
75654.
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CARTHAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 916 W Sabine, Carthage TX 75633, 903-693-8194,
MAIL: PO Box 25, Carthage TX 75633, Website: www.iamnotofthisworld.com; PASTOR - Dale Reed,
916 W Sabine, Carthage TX 75633, 903-693-8089, E-Mail fdro8Asbcglobal.net; CLERK - Clementine
Lawhorn, 1010 Tyre, Carthage TX 75633, 903-693-6191; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Tony Anderson,
167 PR 802, Carthage TX 75633; SECRETARY - Kim Miller, 1727 CR 175, Gary TX 75643; BTC Ray Brady, 1041 Forsythe, Carthage Tx 75633; WOMEN'S AUXILIARY PRESIDENT - Joni Reed,
916 W. Sabine, Carthage TX, 75633; SECRETARY - Julie Jacks, 260 CR 208, Carthage TX 75633;
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT - Rusty Coleman, 1623 FM 1794 West, Beckville TX 75631;
SECRETARY - Roy Waits, 606 St. Mary, Carthage TX; MINISTERS IN THE CONGREGATION: Frank
Lane, 804 Heaton, Carthage TX 75633; Ronnie Mutina, 346 FM 1790, Carthage TX 75633; Glenn
Kocurek, 301 Parker, Carthage TX 75633;
Membership: Increase: By baptism – 18; by letter – 9; by statement – 1; Total increase – 28
Decrease: By letter – 1; by exclusion – 2; by death – 1; Total decrease – 4
Present membership – 255; Total active membership – 170.
Financial: Local missions - $8,746.44; State missions – $3,623.22; Interstate missions - 3,623.22;
Foreign missions –$17,205.20; Christian education - $9,483,83; Youth encampment - $5,848.22;
Staff salaries - $42,490.00; Visiting ministers - $400.00; Media - $1,950.00; Property and facilities $123,656.79; Literature - $2,494.79; Minute fund and clerk hire - $135.00; General benevolence $4,156.00; Other - $8,726.08. Total disbursements ……….. $246,109.41
COUNTY LINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 12138 FM 1971 South, Timpson TX 75975, 903898-2499; PASTOR - Kyle Ross; CLERK - David Sparks; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Rex Stone;
BTC - Garland McLeroy
EASTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - 1996 FM 999, Gary TX 75643, 903-685-2347; PASTOR - Dale
Walker, 2004 FM 999, Gary TX 75643, 903-685-2246; CLERK - Carla Anderson, 292 CR 1230, Gary
TX 75643, 903-685-2621; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Sidney Burns, 3820 FM 10, Carthage TX
75633; SEC - LaRue Beatty, 1374 CR 129, Gary TX 75643; BTC DIRECTOR - Troy Lake, 3820 FM
10, Gary TX 75643; SEC - Sherry Woodfin, 418 CR 179, Gary TX 75643; WOMEN’S AUXILARY
PRES - Gayla Wilson, 4532 FM 10, Gary TX 75643; SEC - Barbara Wilson, PO Box 115, Gary TX
75643; Total enrollment - 10; Money raised for church, missions etc. - $149.00; MEN’S
BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT - Maxie Lake, 2433 FM 999, Gary TX 75643; SEC - Eric Wilson, 4532
FM 10, Gary TX 75643; Total enrollment: 17; Money raised for church, missions etc. - $2,460.00.
MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: P.A. Dubose, Pastor Emeritus, 676 CR 1244, Gary TX 75643; L W
Humber, 1236 CR 119, Carthage TX 75633; Steve Haney, 205 Garden Lane, Henderson TX 75652.
MEMBERSHIP:
Increase: By baptism – 4; by letter – 7 ; Total increase – 11
Decrease: By By letter – 4 ; ; by death – 2; Total decrease – 6
Present membership – 282; Total active membership – 110.
FINANCIAL: Local missions - $1,989.23; State missions – $7,956.96; TMB/TMD - $240.00;
Interstate missions - $4,440.63; Foreign missions – $20,622.68; Christian education - $24,999,52;
Children's home - $2,000.00; Youth encampment - $1,200.00; Staff salaries - $30,838.44; Other
church employees – 7,962.50; Visiting ministers – 5,315,00; Property and facilities - $138,966.74;
Literature - $3,916.92; Minute fund and clerk hire - $300.00; General benevolence - $37,853.94;
Incidental expense - $34,970.00; Total disbursements ........... $323,572.56
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EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH - 3754 FM 3310 S, Henderson TX 75654, 903-657-9143, PASTOR Matt Gholson, 3782 FM 3310 S, Henderson TX 75654, 903-657-0164; CLERK - Krista LaBow, 3754
FM 3310 South, Henderson TX 75654; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Marvin Steveson, 3754 FM 3310
South, Henderson, Texas 75654; WOMENS AUXILIARY PRES - Stephanie Ballow, 3754 FM 3310
South, Henderson TX 75654; MEN'S BROTHERHOOD PRES - Reid Thomas, 3754 FM 3310 South,
Henderson, Texas 75654, MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Kyle Clinton, 204 Garden Lane,
Henderson TX; Joe Griffith, 197 Stonebrook Dr. Henderson TX 75654; Brian Clinton, 206 Evergreen,
Henderson TX 75652; Daniel Branscum, 200 Evergreen, Henderson, TX 75652; Reid Thomas, RT 1,
Box 195, Overton, TX 75684.
ENTERPRISE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 1705 CR 175, PO Box 5, Gary TX 75643, 903685-2350; PASTOR - Michael Taylor, 112 CR 1912, Gary TX 75643, 903-685-0354; CLERK - Nancy
Utzman, 169 CR 195, Gary TX 75643, 903-685-2287; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Robert Veazey,
175 CR 191 Gary TX 75643; SECRETARY - Nancy Utzman, 169 CR 195, Gary TX 75643;
MINISTERS IN THE CONGREGATION: Moody Phillips, CR 193, Gary, TX 75643
FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - Long Branch, Texas 75669, MAIL c/o 8460 CR
373D, Henderson TX 75654, 903-898-2691; PASTOR - David Gatlin, 8460 CR 373D, Henderson TX
75654, 903-898-2202, E-mail DABG56@aol.com3; CLERK - Sarah Smith, 7051 CR 3133 E, Long
Branch TX 75669, 903-898-2670; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Charles Smith, 7051 CR 3133 E, Long
Branch TX 75669; SECRETARY - Marie Simmons, 8558 CR 373 D, Henderson TX 75654;
MINISTERS IN THE CONGREGATION: William Kyle Gatlin, 8436 CR 373 D, Henderson TX 75654.
GRANDVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - c/o 7276 CR 235 North, Henderson TX 75652;
PASTOR - Jimmy Simmons, PO Box 1325, Henderson, TX 75653, 903-657-6545 or 903-889-2225;
CLERK - Linda Henry, 7276 CR 235 N, Henderson TX 75652, 903-836-4559.
GREGGTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 4600 Tenneryville Rd., Longview TX 75615, 903759-5016, PO Box 150277, Longview, Texas 75615; PASTOR – Billy Turpin, 2686 FM 1402, Mt.
Pleasant TX 75455, 903-572-6939; CLERK – Vera Brown, 1414 Judson Rd. Longvew TX 75601,
903-452-4414; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Billy Stegall, 919 Pelphrey, Longview TX 75604;
SECRETARY - Vera Wallace, PO Box 150096, Longview, TX 75615; WOMENS AUXILIARY
PRESIDENT - Dora Ray, 701 Silver Falls Road, Longview TX 75604; SECRETARY - Nancy Moore,
PO Box 1018, White Oak TX 75693; MINISTERS IN THE CONGREGATION – C. Bill Voss, P.O. Box
513, White Oak, TX.
MEMBERSHIP:
Increase: By baptism – 2; by letter – 0 ; Total increase – 2
Decrease: By By letter – 5; by death –1 ; By deletion – 2; Total decrease – 8
Present membership – 60.
FINANCIAL: State missions – $1,200.00; TMB/TMD - $1,200.00; Interstate missions - $1,650.00;
Foreign missions – $1,650.00; Christian education - $;1,200.00; Staff salaries - $24,996.40; Visiting
ministers – $685.23; Property and facilities - $20,492.80; Literature - $1,503.91; Minute fund and
clerk expense - $350.00; General benevolence - $2,878.00; Incidental expense - $4,523.80; Other $409.66. Total disbursements ....... $67,609.80
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GUM SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 8573 CR 475 South, Henderson TX 75654,
903-854-4163, PO Box 339, Price, TX; PASTOR - Steve Layton, 1206 Roy, Kilgore, TX 75662, 903984-5282; CLERK - Shelesa Armstrong, 8573 CR 475 S, Henderson TX 75654, 903-854-2279;
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Eddie Gray, 14665 FM 782 N, Henderson TX; WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
PRES - Rita Wallace, 7684 CR 475 S, Henderson TX; SEC - Laura Gray, 14290 Lake Rd. Henderson
TX.
HEARTLAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 5760 FM 1845, Longview TX 75604, PO Box 503,
Judson TX 75660; PASTOR - Ronald G. Witcher, 5946 Gilmer Highway, Longview TX 75604, 903295-0705; CHURCH CLERK - Frances Mitchell, 113 Wood Creek Rd, White Oak TX 75693, 903-2950265; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Thomas Weaver, 911 Hamby Rd, Longview TX 75605, 903-6631074; WOMAN'S AUXILIARY PRES - Marsha Witcher, 5946 Gilmer Road, Longview TX 75604, 903295-0705.
STATISTICS: Increase: By baptism 1; By letter 1; By statement 1; Total increase: 3.
Decrease: By deletion 4; Total decrease 4;
Present membership 42 ; Estimated Active Membership 28.
FINANCIAL: Local missions - $947.00; State missions – $1,576.00; TMB/TMD - $100.00; Interstate
Foreign missions – $1,576.00; Christian education - $1,576.00; Youth encampment - $1,576.00;
Staff salaries - $31,200.00 ; Visiting ministers – $700.00; Property and facilities - $149,386.00;
Literature - $1472.00; Minute fund and clerk expense - $50.00; General benevolence - $610.00;
Incidental expense - $9,923.00; Total disbursements .............. $212,319.00
HOPEWELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 4511 FM 1970, Carthage TX 75633, PO Box 83,
Gary, TX 75643, 903-693-5060; PASTOR ; CLERK - Kyle Weatherford, 360 County Road 116,
Carthage TX 75643, 903-693-4823; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Steve Langford, 618 King St,
Carthage TX 75633; SECRETARY - Judy Wilkerson, PO Box 83, Gary TX 75643; BTC SUPT - James
Mason, 514 County Road 115, Carthage TX 75633; SECRETARY - Judy Wilkerson, PO Box 83,
Gary, TX 75643; WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PRESIDENT - Melinda Leinard, 104 West Sabine St,
Carthage TX 75633; SECRETARY - Monica Mason, 514 County Road 115, Carthage TX 75633;
MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Joe Innerarity, 1784 County Road 164, Carthage, TX 75633;
Jody Windham, 4426 FM 10, Gary, TX 75643.
STATISTICS: Increase: By baptism 6; By letter 7; Total increase: 13
Decrease: By letter 3; Total decrease 3
FINANCIAL: State missions – $1,876.00; Interstate missions - $8,721.36; Foreign missions –
$6190.26; Christian education - $3,352.20;
Youth encampment - $3,098.06; Staff salaries $44,550.00; Other church employees – $6,000.00 ; Visiting ministers – $1,625.00; Media $2,197.00; Property and facilities - $;20,155.86; Literature - $3,168.22; Minute fund and clerk
expenses - $ 50.00; General benevolence - $6,817,44; Incidental expense - $2,821.76; Other $1,461.73. Total disbursements …...... $112,084.89
KILGORE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 223 Harris Ave. Kilgore TX 75662, 903-984-6023,
PO Box 2011, Kilgore TX 75663; PASTOR - Mike Gribble, 3412 Pine Crest, Kilgore TX 75662, 903984-4842; CLERK - Becky Gabriel, 211 Flenniken, Gladewater TX 75647 903-984-4942; SUNDAY
SCHOOL SUPT - David Higginbotham, 3298 Hwy 31 W, Kilgore TX; WOMEN’S AUXILIARY PRES Peggy Vandiver, 12719 SH 149, Longview, TX 75603; MEN’S BROTHERHOOD SEC - Charles
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Thompson, 896 CR 236 E, Henderson TX 75652; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Bradley Reed,
100 Anniversary Dr, Longview TX 75604, 903-259-9363.
STATISTICS:
Increase: By baptism 1; By letter 9; Total increase: 10.
Decrease: By letter 9; By death 1 ; By deletion 1; Total decrease 11
Estimated Active Membership 75.
FINANCIAL: Local missions - $2,085.00; State missions – $600.00; TMB/TMD - $1,200.00;
Interstate missions and foreign missions - $6,000.00; Christian education - $2,475.00; General
benevolence - $750.00; Youth encampment - $600.00; Children's home - $600.00; Minute fund and
clerk exprenses - $50.00. Total disbursements ............ $137,877.21
LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 102 W Gregg, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; PASTOR Dean Grisby; CLERK - Lavelle Matlock, 23033 CR 3197 S, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681, 903-822-3355;
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT Paul Moore, 625 US Hwy 84 E, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; BTC DIRECTOR
- Matt Moore, PO Box 191, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; MEN’S BROTHERHOOD PRES - Dale
Flournoy, PO Box 128, Timpson TX 75975. Total enrollment 25. MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION Darrell Owens, 388 CR 3201 West, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; Ryan Carlisle, P.O. Box 14, Mt.
Enterprise TX 75681; Cory Page, 1105 North Marshall St, Henderson TX 75652, 903-649-4656.
STATISTICS: Increase: By baptism 7; By letter 15; By statement 2; Total increase 24
Decrease: By letter 23; By exclusion 3; By death 3 ; By deletion 15; Total decrease 44
Present membership ...............................................229
FINANCIAL: Total Missions – 76,589.00; Staff salaries - $128,538,00; Other church employees –
20,125.00; Visiting ministers – $3,599.00; Media - $500.00; Property and facilities – $199,091.00;
Literature - $7,591.00; Minute fund and clerk expense $60.00; General benevolence - $18,080.00;
Incidental expense - $11,301.00; Other - $19,115,00. Total disbursements ….......... $484,589.00.
LIBERTY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH - 1766 US HWY 79 N, Carthage TX 75633; PASTOR Ronnie Mutina, 346 FM 1970, Carthage TX 75633, 903-690-0660; CLERK - Lynn Kirkland, 6251 US
HWY 79 N, DeBerry TX 75639, 903,754,2062; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - John Kirkland, 6277 US
HWY 79 N, DeBerry TX 75639; Clerk – Kim Holcomb, 158 CR Carthage TX 75639. Present church
membership - 43.
LONG BRANCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - PO Box 204, Long Branch TX 75669, MAIL 936 W Garrison, Carthage TX 75633; PASTOR - Ray O. Brooks, 1706 Longview Dr, Henderson TX
75654, 903-657-4265; ASSOCIATE PASTOR - Don H. Shultz, 1200 Hill St, Henderson TX 75654,
903-657-0209, donhshultz@sbcglobal.net; CLERK - Joy Cariker, 936 W Garrison, Carthage TX
75633, 903-693-9123; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Allen Cariker, 122 Easy St. Carthage TX 75633;
SECRETARY - Bobbie Cariker, 122 Easy St, Carthage TX 75633; BTC - Earl Whittington 3274 CR
301 S, Henderson TX 75654; SEC - Donna Cariker, 204 Courtland Cir, Carthage TX 75633;
MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION – James Williams.
MEMBERSHIP: Increase: By letter 5; By statement 1; Total increase: 6.
Decrease: By death 2; Total decrease 2; Present membership 68 ;
Estimated Active Membership 20.
FINANCIAL: Local missions - $466.50; State missions – $,1,275.00; TMB/TMD - $300.00; Interstate
missions - $15,577.46; Foreign missions – $8,513.25;; Christian education - $4,881.25; Staff
salaries - $28,100.00; Visiting ministers – 2,534.00; Property and facilities - $7,795.32; Literature - 25 -
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$685.12; Minute fund and clerk expenses $300.00; General benevolence - $5,555.85; Incidental
expense - $1,359.00. Total disbursements …............... $79,832.35
LONGVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 800 E Loop 281, Longview TX 75605; PASTOR Nathan Rogers, 800 E Loop 281, Longview TX 75605, 903-753-3768; CLERK - Julie Smith, 271
Lansing Ln, Longview TX 75605; 903-553-0121; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION: Tony Harp,
Associate Pastor, 1310 Regina, Longview TX 75605, 903-759-6735; Jimmy Jones, Assoc.
Pastor/Minister of Music, 3101 Carrie Dr, Longview TX 75605, 903-753-3291; Jodie Vesley, Longview
TX.
LONGVIEW DRIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 1007 Longview Dr, Henderson TX 75652,
903-657-5871; PASTOR - Lawrence Thompson; Clerk - Linda Sledge, 4943 CR 363 S, Henderson
TX 903-889-2363.
MAPLE GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - PO Box 37, Minden TX 75680; PASTOR Leroy Smith, PO Box 287, Huntington TX 75949, 903-876-2582; CLERK - Robbin Moore, PO Box
552, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681, 903-822-4099; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - William M. (Shorty) Harris,
1479 FM 955, Mt. Enteprise TX 75681; SEC - Barbara Harris, 1479 FM 955 Mt. Enterprise TX.
MARSHALL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 300 Medill St., Marshall TX 75670, 903-938-7879;
PASTOR - None at present; CLERK - Joyce Garrison, 402 Bays Rd., Marshall TX 75672, 903-9383588; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Casey Howell, 1700 Myrtlewood, Marshall TX; MUSIC DIRECTOR
- Keri Holder, 1705 Myrtlewood, Marshall TX 75672; YOUTH DIRECTOR - Casey Howell, Marshall
TX, 903-926-2685.
OVERTON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 111 W. North St., Overton TX 75684, 903-834-3224,
Fax 903-834-3589, PO Box 262 Overton TX 75684; PASTOR - ; CLERK - Cheryl Harman, PO Box
263 Overton TX 75684, 903-895-2481; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Gary Garsee, 207 Henderson,
Overton TX 75684; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION - Tom Beene, 22429 CR 2290, Arp TX 75750.
PARKWAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 1600 Blueridge Pkwy, Longview TX 75605, 903759-0145; PASTOR - Robert Phillips, 1006 Donald Dr., Longview TX 75604, 903-295-0878; CLERK
- Debbie Miller, 2503 Aspen, Longview TX 75605, 903-759-8446.
PLEASANT HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 6876 SH 323 W, Overton TX 75684, 903657-3046; PASTOR - Peter Thompson, 6876 HWY 323 W, Overton TX 75684, 903-646-4799; CLERK
- Chloe York, 3278 CR 100 N, Overton TX 75684, 903-657-3661; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - William
L. Hughes, 1007 Kilgore Dr, Henderson TX 75652, 903-5657-9218; SEC - Vernon Jones, 4046 CR
102 W, Overton TX 75684; BTC SUPT - William L. Hughes, 1007 Kilgore Dr. Henderson TX 75652;
WOMENS AUXLIARY PRES - Lona Thronton, 11446 FM 838 W Overton TX 75684, 903-895-4384.
STATISTICS: Increase: By baptism 5; By letter 7; Total increase: 12
Decrease: By letter 2; By death 3; By deletion 2;Total decrease: 7
Present membership 111; Estimated Active Membership 40
FINANCIAL: Local missions - $856.80; State missions – $1,760.00; TMB/TMD - $770.00; Interstate
missions - $1,320.00; Foreign missions – $2855.00; Christian education - $2090.00; Children's
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home - $660.00; Youth encampment - $;715.00 Staff salaries - $33,188.00; Other church employees
– $4,894.55; Visiting ministers –$800.00; Media - $250.00;
Property and facilities - $750.00;
Literature - $1,121.19; Minute fund and clerk expense - $270.00; General benevolence - $425.00;
Total disbursements …....... $ 53,725.54
ROQUEMORE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 6438 FM 2867 E, Henderson TX 75652;
PASTOR – Steve Owen, 1190 CR 342 S, Henderson TX 75654, 903-889-3368; CLERK - Gail
Howeth, 5987 HWY 79 E, Henderson TX 75652, 903-889-2393; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Donald
Reynolds, 2810 CR 342 S, Henderson TX 75654, 903-889-2671.
STATISTICS: Present membership - 30
FINANCIAL: Local missions, State missions, TMB/TMD, Interstate, Foreign missions – $17,211.53;
Christian education - $328.37; Youth encampment - $1,440.19; Staff salaries - $ 29,275,00; Visiting
ministers – $150.00; Property and facilities - $8.073.00; Literature - $1,816.18; Minute fund and
clerk expense - $200.00; General benevolence - $902.75; Incidental expense - $4,883.56; Other $3,2605.59. Total disbursements …............ $ 67,541.17
SMYRNA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - Oak Flat, TX, MAIL: PO Box 671, Mt. Enterprise, TX
75681; PASTOR - Joe Griffith, 190 CR 1427, Jacksonville TX 75766, 903-586-6713; CLERK - Robert
Gholson, 3190 FM 1798 W, Laneville, TX 75667, 903-863-2206; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Robert
Gholson, 3190 FM 1798 W, Laneville, TX 75667; SEC- Gladys Blanton, 3493 FM 2496 W, Mt.
Enterprise, TX 75681; BTC - Odis Chapman, 1369 CR 490 W, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; SEC Lyndall Milstead, 2773 FM 2496 W, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION Gene Hoover, 943 CR 3168 W, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681.
SULPHUR SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 17564 CR 3227, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681,
903-863-5599; PASTOR – Marty Grounds; CLERK - Susan Wilson, 20040 CR 3227, Cushing TX
75760, 903-863-2411; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Jim Reese, PO Box 310, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681;
BTC - Mack Duncan, 13851 CR 4175 S, Laneville, TX 75667; WOMENS AUXILARY PRES - Dean
Duncan, 13851 CR 4175 S, Laneville TX 75667; SEC- Susan Wilson, 20040 CR 3227, Cushing TX
75760; MINISTERS IN CONGTREGATION - Jimmy Dean Owens.
SUNSET MISSIONARY BAPTIST CURCH - 700 Indian Springs Rd, Marshall TX 75672, 903-9382205, MAIL: PO Box 953, Marshall TX 75672, PASTOR - Michael Roberts, 205 Lynoak, Marshall TX
75672, 903-938-5815, E-Mail Mic9Rbr@aol.com; CLERK - Amy Patterson, PO Box 234, Scottsville
TX 75688, 903-935-6985; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Rodney Glawson, 203 Lynoak, Marshall TX;
TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - PO Box 321, Carthage TX, 75633, 903-693-5127;
PASTOR – Calvin Handcock, Interim, PO Box 321, Carthage TX 75633; CLERK - Jan Cox, 1211 FM
10, Carthage TX 75663.
TYLER ROAD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 5473 Hwy 64 West, Henderson TX 75652, PO
Box 1262, Henderson, TX 75653, 903-657-8155; PASTOR - Robert Brock, 122 S Estates Cir,
Henderson TX 75652, 903-836-4636 or 903-657-6543; E-mail bobbrock@juno.com; CLERK - Cynthia
Stanley, 3852 CR 124 N, Overton TX 75684; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Steve Deville; WOMENS
AUXILARY PRES - Ella Brock, 122 S Estates Cir, Henderson TX 75652; MINISTERS IN
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CONGREGATION - Jim Riehl, 212 Wylie, Henderson TX; Steve Willis.
STATISTICS: Increase: By baptism 2; By letter 1; By statement; By restoration 1; Total increase: 4
Decrease: By exclusion 1; Total decrease 1 ;
Estimated Active Membership 35
FINANCIAL: Local missions - 2,070.24$; State missions - $2,142.13; TMB/TMD - $90.00; Interstate
missions - $1,059.09; Youth encampment - $154.00; Staff salaries - $27,872.51; Visiting ministers $1,350.00; Property and facilities - $4,930.00; Literature - $445.00; General benevolence - $100.00;
Incidental expense - $609.00; Other - 201.71; Total disbursements …........... $40,934.57
UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 1421 N 10TH St, Longview TX 75601, 903-758-6881;
PASTOR - Ray Williams, 418 Hillmont Ave, Longview, TX 75601, 903-753-1850; CLERK - Lea Ann
Pointer, PO Box 548, Judson TX 75660, 903-663-2793; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Bill Hill, 203
Shamrock Dr, Longview TX 75604; SEC - Brenda Hill, 203 Shamrock Dr, Longview TX 75604; BTC Bill Hill, 203 Shamrock, Longview TX 75604; SEC - Brenda Hill; MEN'S BROTHERHOOD PRES Bobby Pointer.
VICTORY ROAD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 3800 Goforth Rd., Kilgore TX 75663, 903-9868362, MAIL - PO Box 978, Kilgore TX 75662, 903-986-8362; PASTOR - Johnny Williams, 167
Kingsman Circle, Gladewater TX 75647, 903-983-1542, E-mail - jnswilliams@suddenlink.net;
CLERK - Wayne Kellebrew, 149 Pine #4, Kilgore TX 75662, 903-932-1913; SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT
- Jerome Denmon, 109 Oak St, Kilgore, TX 903-984-7509; WOMENS AUXILIARY PRES - Jennifer
Wright, 103 Birdsong, Kilgore TX 75662, 903-522-0217; MINISTERS IN CONGREGATION - Brad
Clark, 1397 FM 1252 E, Kilgore TX; Frank Hummel, 156 N Fritz Swanson Rd, Kilgore TX; Larry
Robertson, 339 Ann St, Kilgore TX.
ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 3558 CR 368 E, Henderson, TX 75654, 903-8982445, MAIL - PO Box 58, Minden TX 75680; PASTOR - Randy Penney, 2310 Kaynell Dr, Henderson,
TX 75654; CLERK - Charla Zangarine, 3174 CR 447D, Henderson TX 75654, 903-854-4945;
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT - Randy Griffith, 10506 FM 1662 W, Laneville TX 75667; BTC - Paula
Wigand, 672 CR 3206 W, Mt. Enterprise TX 75681.
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HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1857 - 1880
Number
Churches
Rep.
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Annual Sermon
1857 - Mt. Zion
J.H. Rowland
N. Conner
R.H. Rowland
19
1858 - New Prospect J.H. Rowland
B.F. Stamps
N. Conner
19
1859 - Mt. Cannel
P.G. Whetson
J.H. Rowland
18
1860-1865
1866 - Mt. Zion
GW. Rodgers
(No
Minutes
TL Scruggs
Available
Civil War Years)
A.B. Collins
J.H. Whitmore
17
1867 - Holly Springs G.W. Rodgers
A.B. Collins
Jolm Sparkman
15
1868 - Beulah
G. W. Rodgers
W.H. Cooper
R.M. Humphrey
16
1869 - New Salem
G. W. Rodgers
RM. Humphrey Thomas Britain
1870 - Shiloh
W.M. Sparkman S.M. Graybill
Johm Sparkman
18
1871 - Union
G.W. Rodgers
W.H. H. Hays
GW. Rodgers
21
1872 - Six Mile
John Sparkman W.H. H. Hays
J.S. Milstead
25
1873 - New Prospect Jolm
W.H.H. Hays
1874 - Carthage
John Sparkman W.H. H. Heys
1875 - Pine Hill
John Sparkman W.R Maxwell
1876 - Buena Vista
First
Mentioned in
Minutes
New Prospect
Zion Hill
20
John Sparkman
Pleasant Hill
Smyrna
31
Mt. Hebron
Jolm
35
Pine Springs
John Sparkman W.R. Maxwell
J.S. Milstead
43
Mt. Bethel,
Hopewell
1877 - Harmony
John Sparkman
W.H.H. Hays
G.W. Rodgers
38
Friendship
1878 - Bethel
John Sparkman
W.H.H. Hays
W.H.H. Hays
46
1879 - Concord
John Sparkman
Ben F. Birdwell W.R. Maxwell
1880 - Mt. Olivet
John Sparkman
Ben F. Birdwell John Sparkman
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HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1881- 1891
Number
First Mentioned
Churches
in Minutes
Rep.
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Annual
Sermon
1881 - Cool Springs
John Sparkman
Ben F. Birdwell
EW.H. Parker
46
1882 - Union
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
J.C. Jones
37
1883 - New Prospect
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
A.H. Owens
37
1884 - Carthage
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
A.H. Owens
46
County Line &
Ebenezer
1885 - Union
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
M.L. Hines
47
Gum Springs
1886 - Henderson
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
IF. McLendon
44
1887 - Bethel
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
J.M. Carroll
47
1888 - Antioch
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
J.H. McLeroy
?
1889 - Shiloh
W.H.H. Hays
M.G. Williams
J.M. Gaddy
42
1890 - Pleasant Hill
J.F. McLendon
M.G. Williams
J.C. Jones
44
1891 - Cool Springs
J.F. McLendon
M.G. Williams
J..M. Mizzell
39
1892 - Mt Pleasant
J.F. Mclendon
M.G. Williams
W.C. Luther
37
1893 - Shady Grove
J.F. Mclendon
S.S. Adams
J.H. Mcleroy
41
1894 - Concord
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A Smith
J.C. Gentry
44
1895 - Carthage
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A Smith
W.H. Hendrix
43
1896 - Providence
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A Smith
J.H. Mcleroy
46
1897 - Minden
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A Smith
R.M. Wilson
42
1898 - Macedonia
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A. Smith
J.R. Carmichael
38
1899 - Shiloh
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A. Smith
J.H. Mcleroy
39
1900 - Pleasant Hill
J.F. Mclendon
Lon A. Smith
H.E. Harris
32
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HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1901 – 1920
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Number
First Mentioned
Annual Sermon Churches
in Min.
Rep.
1901 - Smyrna
J.F. Mclendon
S.T. Allison
J.A. Long
38
1902 - Bethel
J.F. Mclendon
J.M. Woolworth J.J. Burks
25
1903 - Shiloh
J.F. Mclendon
R. T. Hollennan
W.J. Spivey
35
1904 - Mt Enon
J.F. Mclendon
E.E. Jones
R.T. Hollennan
30
1905 -Carthage
J.F. Mclendon
E.E. Jones
M.L. Vaughn
26
Brooks Chapel
1906 - Friendship
J.F. Mclendon
E.E. Jones
J.J. Burks
19
Murvaul
1907 - Concord
J.F. Mclendon
G.W. Cook
M.L. Vaughn
24
1908 - Mt. Hope
J.F. McLendon
J.H. Waller
H.M. Allen
23
1909 - County Line
J.F. McLendon
J.H. Waller
G.H. Hiness
31
1910 - Brooks Chapel
J.F. Mclendon
J.H Waller
E.S. McLeroy
34
1911 - Mt. Bethel
J.F. McLendon
J.H Waller
E.E. 10nes
29
1912 - Laneville
J.F. McLendon
J.H Waller
J.R. Welch
33
1913 - Friendship
J.F. Mclendon
J.H. Waller
HM. Allen
30
1914 - Antioch
J.F. McLendon
J.H. Waller
?
28
1915 - Bethel
J.F. Mclendon
J.H. Waller
E.E. Jones
39
1916 - Cushing
J.F. McLendon
J.H. Waller
E.E. Jones
39
1917 - Garrison
J.F. McLendon
J.H. Waller
J.H. Waller
39
1918 -
(No
Minutes
Available)
1919 - Guy
(No
Minutes
Available)
1920 - Concord
A.T. Sharp
W.W. Keeling
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Enterprise
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HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1921 – 1940
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Number
Annual Sermon Churches
Rep.
1921 - Smyrna
A.T. Sharp
W.W. Keeling
H.M. Allen
30
1922 - Sulphur Springs
A. T. Sharp
W.W. Keeling
1.H. Waller
30
1923 - Liberty
A. T. Sharp
W.W. Keeling
W.H. Pony
30
1924 - Landmark
A.T. Sharp
J.R. Welch
John Pate
29
1925 - Antioch
J.H. Waller
J.R. Welch
T.N. Fore
29
1926 - Cushing
(No
Minutes
Available)
1927 - Zion Hill
J..H. Waller
J.R. Welch
?
31
1928 - Smyrna
L.M Sauls
J.R. Welch
Edgar Parker
31
1929 - Gaty
L.M Sauls
J.R Welch
E.T. Howard
29
1930 - Mt. Hebron
E.T. Howard
J..R Welch
1931 - Maple Grove
(No
Minutes
Available)
1932 - Concord
L.M Sauls
J.R Welch
W.C. Koonce
27
1933 - Glenfawn
L.M. Sauls
J.R Welch
H.M. Dry
27
1934 - Beckville
L.M Sauls
J.R. Welch
RR Scruggs
29
1935 - Carthage
L.M Sauls
J..R. Welch
A.L. Mesdo
28
1936 – Bethel
(Minutes
accidentally
destroyed before
printing)
1937- Sulphur Springs
L.M. Sauls
l.R Welch
Z.E. Woolvorion
30
1938 - Pleasant Hill
L.M. Sauls
J.R Welch
W.G. Griffith
32
1939- Glenfawn
W.G. Griffith
V.S. Lyles
RE. Rodgers
38
1940 - Friendship
W.G. Griffith
V.S. Lyles
Clint Acker
40
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Min.
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HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1941 – 1960
Number
First
Churches Mentioned in
Rep.
Min.
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Annual Sermon
1941 - Landmark
W.G. Griffith
V.S. Lyles
H.L. Groom
39
1942 - Isabel Chapel
RE. Rodgers
V.S. Lyles
L.L. Pruitt
35
1943 - Smyrna
R.E. Rodgers
V.S. Lyles
W.A. Simmons
33
1944- Gary
RE. Rodgers
V.S. Lyles
O.F. Reed
31
1945 - Lanevi1le
RE. Rodgers
V.S. Lyles
J.R. Welch
31
1946 – Bethel
H.L. Groom
V.S. Lyles
H.L. Groom
37
Calvary
1947 - Beckville
H.L. Groom
V.S. Lyles
W.B. Carraway
36
Longview
1948 - Pleasant Hill
G.D. Walters
V.S. Lyles
C.H. McBride
38
1949- Ebenezer
G.D. Walters
T.R Allen
RE. Rodgers
35
1950 - Calvary
McBryde
V.S. Lyles
A.B. Croy
24
1951 - Brooks Chapel
M.H. McBride
V.S. Lyles
A.J. Kirkland
24
Carthage
1952 - Landmark
C.H. McBryde
A.W. Smith
O. W. Leisinger
25
Marshall
1953 - Carthage
G.B. Crawford
Ray O. Brooks
George B
Crawford
26
1954 - Sulphur Springs
G.B. Crawford
R.O. Brooks
A. T. Powers
27
1955 - Murvaul
WA Simmons
R.O. Brooks
J.B. Powers
29
1956 - Zion Hill
W.A. Sinunons
R.O. Brooks
W. Herbert Brown
20
Overton
1957 - Pleasant Hill
L. Chester Guinn
R.O. Brooks
Franklin Shepherd
28
Unity, Eastside
1958 - Mt. Hebron
L. Chester Guinn
R.O Brooks
James A. Kirkland
30
1959 - Mt. Bethel
W. Herbert Brown R.O. Brooks
G B Crawford
29
1960 - Eastside
W. Herbert Brown R.O. Brooks
Frank L. Sununers
31
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Kilgore
Greggton,
Grandview,
Sunset, Bethel
White Oak
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1951 – 1980
Number
First
Churches Mentioned in
Rep.
Min.
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Annual Sermon
1961 - White Oak
Glenn Perry
R.O. Brooks
L C Guinn
30
1962 - Pleasant Hill
Glenn Perry
R.O. Brooks
G B Crawford
29
1963 - Ebenezer
J.W. Griffith
R.O. Brooks
W. W. Robinson
29
1964 - Carthage
J.W. Griffith
R. O. Brooks
Dwayne Furlow
29
1965 - Brooks Chapel
J.R. Alexander
R. O. Brooks
Jim Adams
31
1966 - Grandview
J.R Alexander
R.O. Brooks
R.O. Brooks
31
1967 - Maple Grove
AW. Smith
R.O. Brooks
James A Kirkland
31
1968 - Zion Hill
H.E. Rhodes
R.O. Brooks
B.A Grmt
32
1969 - Landmark
H.E. Rhodes
R.O. Brooks
Calvin Hancock
32
1970 - New Prospect
IIDI H. Adams
R.O. Brooks
Harold Davis
31
1971 - White Oak
IIDI H. Adams
R.O. Brooks
Bill Voss
31
1972 - Carthage
G.B. Crawford
P A DuBose
Jim Dyer
32
1973 - Manball
G.B. Crawford
P A DuBose
P.A DuBose
33
1974 - Mt. Hebron
Harold Davis
P A DuBose
Harold Davis
32
1975 - Eastside
Harold Davis
P A DuBose
G B Crawford
33
1976 - Hopewell
W.H. Hilt
P A DuBose
Caron W. Jones
32
1977 - Pleasant Hill
W.H. Hilt
P A DuBose
Gary Roberts
31
1978 - Kilgore
G.B. Crawford
Davin Ward
Luther Crawford
31
1979 - Smyrna
G.B. Crawford
Ronald Witcher Charles French
33
1980 - Overton
Paul Patterson
Ronald Witcher Earl Reynolds
32
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Hickey
Parkway
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 1981 – 2000
Annual Sermon
First
Mentioned in
Min.
Year - Church
Moderator
1981 - Calvary
Paul Patterson P.A. DuBose
J.W. Griffith
32
1982 - Zion Hill
J A Kirkland
PA DuBose
Jack Strickland
33
Faith
1983 - White Oak
JA Kirkland
Joe Griffith
Darrel Owens
33
Longview
1984 - Kilgore
Roy Culley
Joe Griffith
Darrel Owens
34
Fellowship
1985 - Landmark
Roy Culley
Bruce Bailey
Paul Patterson
34
1986 - Landmark
Frank Summers Bruce Bailey
Ray Eastridge
35
1987 - Roquemore
Frank Summers Bruce Bailey
J.R. Taylor
33
1988 - Overton
Robert Brock
Bobby Neal
A.D. Munsinger
33
1989 - Catthage
Robert Brock
Bobby Neal
Ray Williams
31
1990 - Zion Hill
Jim Taylor
Ray Eastridge Jack Simmons
30
1991 - Bethel
Jim Taylor
Ray Eastridge Ronnie Ham
32
1992 - Overton
O.H. Griffith
Ray Eastridge Roy Culley
31
1993 - Landmark
O.H. Griffith
Ray Eastridge Raymond Alexander
33
1994 - Hopewell
Jack Simmons David Proctor Don Shultz
30
1995 - Zion Hill
Jack Simmons David Proctor Calvin Hancock
30
1996 - Longview
Ray Williams
David Proctor Kyle Foster
31
1997 - Tyler Road
Ray Williams
David Proctor Don McPherson
32
1998 - Overton
Charles French David Proctor David Proctor
31
1999 - Zion Hill
Charles French David Proctor Mike Rice
28
2000 - Arp 1st Baptist Bill Voss
Clerk
Number
Churches
Rep.
David Proctor Joe Brooks
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30
Trinity
Arp 1st Baptist
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
HISTORICAL ROLL OF
MT. ZION ASSOCIATION 2001 – 2011
Number
First
Churches Mentioned in
Rep.
Min,
Year - Church
Moderator
Clerk
Annual Sermon
2001 - Greggton
Bill Voss
David Proctor
John Moony
29
2002 - Landmark
Don H. Shultz
Mark Shultz
Aaron Fortenberry
35
2003 - Longview Dr
Don H. Shultz
Wesley Veazey
Matt. Gholson
30
2004 - Smyrna
Darrel Owens
Wesley Veazey
O H Griffith (tape)
29
2005 - Roquemore
Darrel Owens
Wesley Veazey
Ray O Brooks
34
2006 – Overton
David Proctor
Kyle Ross
Dale Reed
35
2007 – Carthage
David Proctor
Kyle Ross
Dale Reed
35
2008 – Landmark
Matt Gholson
Don H Shultz
Darrel Owens
35
2009 – Sunset
Matt Gholson
Don H Shultz
Dale Walker
34
2010 – Hopewell
Dale Reed
Don H Shultz
Pete Thompson
36
2011 – Carthage
Dale Reed
Don H Shultz
Mike Gribble
36
2012 – Smyrna
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 -
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Victory Road
Liberty Chapel
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The ______________________________ church worshiping in __________________ Texas, to the
messengers of the churches composing the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Association when convened
at___________________________________________ sends greetings in Christ's name. Dear Brethren, we
send as messengers to sit with you in your deliberation and counsel the following:
Church Physical Address:
City, State:
Zip:
Phone :
Zip:
Web Addr:
Mailing Address:
City, State:
Pastor's Name:
Phone:
Pastor's Address:
Street Address
City
State
Zip
State
Zip
State
Zip
State
Zip
Church Clerk
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Street Address
City
Sunday School
Superintendent:
Phone:
Address:
Street Address
City
Baptist Training Course
BTC Superintendent:
Phone:
Address:
Street Address
City
Auxiliary’s, Brotherhoods & Other Informaiton
Women’s Auxiliary President:
Phone:
Address:
Street Address
City
Men’s Brotherhood President:
State
Zip
Phone:
Address:
Street Address
City
Ministers in Congregation:
Obituaries:
Done by the order by the church in business meeting
Date__________
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Zip
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Association 2010 - 2011
STATISTICS
Membership
Last Year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Increase This Year:
Decrease This Year:
By Baptism
By Letter
By Letter
By Exclusion
By Statement
By Death
By Restoration
By Deletion
Total Increase
Total Decrease
Present Membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Estimated Active Membership - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Financial
Disbursed To:
Amount:
Local Missions
$
State Missions
$
TMD
$
Interstate Missions
$
Foreign Missions
$
Christian Education
$
Children's Home
$
Youth Encampment
$
History and Archives
Staff Salaries
$
$
(Pastor, Music, Youth, Education)
Other Church Employees
$
Visiting Minister
Media
$
$
(Radio Television, Newspaper)
Property & Facilities (Construction, Insurance)
$
Literature
$
Minute Fund and Clerk Expense
$
General Benevolence
$
Incidental Expenses
$
Other (Cleaning, Kitchen, Supplies, Postage etc.)
$
Total Disbursements: $
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