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The Ladies Aid records are from 1909 to 1931. The Old Home Day records are from 1931 to 2001, with records from 1951 to 1971 missing.Armenia Baptist Church
July 26, 1931
The first annual meeting was held at the Armenia Baptist Church Sunday, July 26th, 1931, with Mr. Sam Wilson acting as chairman.
The meeting was opened by singing "Hallelujah Tis Done," followed by prayer.
During the business session Mr. Wilson was elected President of the Association.
Ruth Bolt as Secy and Tres.
Committee for Arrangements: Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Anna Morgan, and Mrs. Leon Nash.
The date for the annual meeting was set for the last Sunday in July.
As there was no further business the meeting was continued by singing "Revive us again"
Solo by Thelma Bolt
Scripture Lesson and Prayer by Rev. Glenn Dewey. Duet by Malcolm and Lloyd Wilkins.
Sermon by Rev. Orey Bolt.
Mr. Wallace Fye entertained with several musical numbers.
Sermon by Rev. Glenn Dewey.
Meeting was closed by singing "The Old Rugged Cross".
Benediction by Mr. Wilson.
Collection $5,60.
Ruth A Bolt Secy
July 31, 1932
The second annual meeting was held at the Armenia Baptist Church Sunday July 31st, 1932 with Mr Sam Wilson, President in charge of services.
The morning service was opened by singing the songs Beulah land, and I love to tell the Story.
Prayer by Rev Glen Dewey
A quartet [Genevieve Kent, Jessie Weaver
[ Edd Morgan and
Hymn The Bible of our Fathers
Scripture reading and sermon by Rev. Glen Dewey
Hymn - Whosoever Will
Benediction by Rev Glen Dewey.
Recess for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
Meeting was opened by singing
Hymns - [ The Church in the Wildwood
[ Master, the Tempest is Ragging
Followed by a business session
Mr. Wilson was elected President
Mr. H. S. Morgan Vice- President
Mrs. Leon Nash Sec. and Mrs. George Morgan Treasurer.
All the ladies of the community to act as committee for arrangements and table.
Business followed by a Duet by Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Bailey
Solo. Alice McMcal
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Young.
Hymn - Softly and Tenderly.
A Sermonette by Mrs. Archie Ward.
Duet - Lloyd Wilkins and Maude Seymour.
Sermonette by Orey Bolt
Hymn - Faith of our Fathers
Sermonette - Rev. Springer
Accordion solo - Miss Dewey.
Hymn - When the Roll is Called up Yonder
Benediction by Mr. Wilson.
Collection $16
Expenses for the day $3.33
F. P. Case & Sons Bill $4.34
Material for fixing Church
The third annual meeting was held July 30th 1933 with Mr. Wilson, president in charge.
Services opened by singing The Church in the Wildwood.
followed by a Duet by [ Mrs George Carnwright
[ Mrs. Lee Cleveland
Scripture lesson and Prayer by Rev. Glen Dewey.
Song - What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
Solo - The shelf behind the door - by Lillian Carnwright
Readings by Charles Gerolenm.
A Skit
Song America
Prayer by Mr Wilson
Sermon and Prayer by Glen Dewey
Song - God be with you till we meet again.
Recess for dinner
Afternoon session
Opened by singing The Old Rugged Cross.
Duet - My Father Knows by [ Mrs. Carnwright
[ Mrs. Cleveland
Scripture reading by Rev Straw
Hymn - I love to tell the story.
Readings by Charles Geroliumn.
Hymn - My Faith Looks Up To Thee.
Prayer by Mrs. Glenn Dewey
Song - Where He leads me I will follow.
Business session.
The old officers reelected.
All the ladies on committee for arrangements.
Sermon by Orey Bolt
A Poem by Ruth Cleveland
Song - Blest be the tie that binds
Collection $12.91
Expenses for the day $3.57
Prayer - Rev. Straw
$12.91-3.57 = $9.34 bal
July 29, 1934
The fourth annual meeting was held July 29th 1934 with a song service in the forenoon.
Dinner served at noon.
Afternoon Session
was opened by singing Hymns [ Faith of our Fathers
[ The Old Rugged Cross
Prayer by Mrs. Harry Lyon
Solo by Mr Estep.
Prayer by Mr. Wilson.
Business session.
The following officers were elected:
Mr. Wilson, president
Helena Nash Secretary and
Anna Morgan Treasurer.
All the ladies a committee to arrange for the next old homes day.
Song - What a Friend we have in Jesus.
Reading of Scripture by Rev. Glen Dewey
Prayer by Rev. Glen Dewey
Duet by [ Mrs. Lee Cleveland
[ Mrs. George Carnwright
Sermon by Rev. Glen Dewey.
Song - God be with you ‘till we meet again.
Collection $16.55.
Expenses of the day 4.39
Spent for song books 9.37
9.37 +4.39 = 13.76
16.55 - 13.76 =2.79 bal
July 28th 1935
The fifth annual meeting was held July 28th 1935 .
Services were opened by the songs Come Thou Almighty King
and Stand up for Jesus.
Pieces by Orchestra
Responsive reading Psalms 43 and 122
Prayer by Rev Shaffer
Piece by Orchestra
Song I’ve found a Friend
Sermon by Rev Shaffer
Prayer by Rev Shaffer
Song I am Thine O Lord
recess for dinner
Afternoon session was opened
by singing Take the name of Jesus with you
followed by a piece by the Orchestra
Business meeting
Election of officers.
Mr Sam Wilson was elected President
Mrs Nash Secretary and
Anna Morgan Treasurer
All the ladies of the community to act on the committee of arrangements
Song by the Lloyd Wilkins family.
Song Blessed Assurance
Scripture reading by Rev Glen Dewey
Quartet [ Mrs Louise Haven
[ Mrs Eugenia Haven
[ Mr Card and
[ Mr Estep
Prayer Rev Kalil
Solo Mrs George Carnwright
Song - I love to tell the story
Cornet Duets [ Face to face
[ and
[ Saved by Grace
by Elmer Morgan and Albert Kamp
Song Under His wings
Prayer by Glen Dewey
Sermon by Glen Dewey
Song by Mr Hulslander
Song Abide with me
Collection $14.66
Expenses for day $2.75
$14.66-2.75 = $11.91
July 26, 1936
The sixth annual meeting was held July 26 1936 with our president Mr Wilson in charge.
Services opened by singing "Tell me the old, old story" and
"Beautiful Garden of prayer".
Responsive reading Psalm 103
Prayer by Mr Wilson
The morning session closed by singing "More like the Master", and "What a Friend we have in Jesus".
The afternoon service was opened by singing "Take the Name of Jesus with you"
Followed by an interesting reading on the "History of Armenia Township" by Mr Wilson
Song "The Church in the wildwood".
Prayer by Rev Glen Dewey
followed by a short business meeting.
Officers were elected as follows:
Mrs George Wilkins President
Mr Edd Morgan Vice President
Mrs George Carnwright Secretary
Mr Sylvester Morgan Treasurer
The minutes were read and approved and the service continued
by singing "In the cross of Christ".
Scripture reading by Rev Glen Dewey 6th Chp Romans
Prayer by Rev Schaffer
Special singing by the Lloyd Wilkins family "My Father knows".
Sermon by Rev Schaffer
Text- His cross and mine
Prayer by Rev Schaffer
The meeting was closed by the singing of "The Old Rugged Cross".
Benediction by Mr Wilson
The offering taken was $9,66
The expenses of the day $3.10 leaving a balance 6.56
July 25 1937
The seventh annual meeting was held July 25 1937
There was no meeting in the forenoon, only a few being present.
Afternoon services opened with our president Mrs George Wilkins in charge.
Song by all "Blessed Assurance".
Scripture reading and prayer by Mr Wilson
Song "Love lifted me".
Two duets, by the "Thayer Sisters" - "Ashamed of Jesus" and
"Jesus is Dearer than all" which was much enjoyed by all.
Followed by a short business meeting.
The minutes were read and approved
The same officers were elected for the following year. They were:
Mrs George Wilkins president
Mr Edd Morgan Vice President
Mrs George Carnwright Secretary.
Mr Sylvester Morgan Treasurer
A solo "Ivory Palaces" was sung by Mrs George Carnwright
Rec. by Lloyd Wilkins Jr.
An accordion Solo by Thelma Bolt which was very well presented and worthy of praise.
Song "The boy that was half past three" by George Carnwright with his guitar
Rec. by Alva Joyce Cleveland
Song "When I take my vacation in Heaven" by the Lloyd Wilkins family.
And there was more singing and music by the Wilkins girls, with their musical instruments which I am sure was much enjoyed by everyone. Sermon by Rev Glen Dewey
The text was taken from the 2nd chp. Tim. 5th verse. 17 chp. Acts 31st verse. 19th chp John 5th verse.
Prayer by Rev Glen Dewey
song by the congregation.
The offering taken was $8.30
The expenses of the day 3.01
leaving a bal of 5.29
July 31, 1938
The eighth annual Old Home Day meeting was held at Armenia Baptist Church July 31 1938.
Mrs George Wilkins, president was in charge.
The meeting was opened by singing no. 75. Business meeting held and the following officers elected.:
Pres. Lee Cleveland
Vice Pres. Zella Wilkins
Secretary Doris Bullard
Treasurer Sylvester Morgan
Usher Lloyd Wilkins
Alice Morgan elected to work with Pres in preparing a program.
Music "Never alone" by Wilkins girls with their Musical instruments, also they gave the number "The way of the Cross leads home".
Offering was taken.
Song "Brighten the corner" - Congregation
Rec.- Alva Joyce Cleveland
Singing by the Wilkins children.
Quartette "Ere the sun goeth down" by the Wilkins family.
Reading of Scripture & prayer by Rev Glen Dewey.
Sermon by Rev. Homer Cole of Mainesburg
Song by Congregation "Love lifted me".
Benediction by Rev Dewey
Collection $11.21.
Expenses .95
Remainder 10.26
July 30th, 1939
The ninth annual Old Home Day meeting was held in Armenia Baptist Church July 30th 1939.
President Lee Cleveland presided.
The meeting was opened by the Congregation singing of :Brighten the corner where you are".
Prayer by Rev Paul Rockwell
Song "Count your blessings"
Instrumental Music - Sylvia, Lucille and Arlene Wilkins.
The minutes of 1938 were read and approved.
The nominating committee reported, report accepted, and the following officers were declared duly elected for 1940:
Pres. - Elmer Morgan
Vice Pres. - Lee Cleveland
Secretary - Doris Bullard
Treasurer - Lida Morgan
Entertainment or program comm. - Ruth Cleveland and Alice Morgan
Instrumental music, " I will sing of my Redeemer" -Lloyd Wilkins and daughters, Sylvia, Lucille, Arlene and Marjorie.
Song by Congregation first and last versed of "I love to tell the story".
Prayer - Mrs Mary Lyon
Song - "Heavenly sunlight?" by Lloyd, Sylvia, Lucille and Arlene Wilkins, Mrs Lloyd Wilkins, accompanist.
Offering taken - $10.46
2.00 for speaker
8.46 remainder.
Song "Lord, Send Me". - Marjorie, Marcella and Lloyd Jr. Wilkins.
Song - "L-O-V-E, Love" -Joyce Cleveland, acomp. by Mrs Lee Cleveland,
A tribute of silence was paid to the ones who had passed on during the previous year.
The sermon was delivered by Rev Paul Rockwell whose theme was, Give of the Best You Have to the Lord and giving and lending to the Master.
The Scripture was found in the 6th Chap of the book of John (Feeding of the 5000). It was very helpful & illustrated by interesting stories.
Accordion Solo - Miss Thelma Bolt.
"All the Way My Savior Leads Me"" By Congregation.
Benediction.
Doris S. Bullard Secretary
July 28th 1940
The tenth annual Old Home Day meeting was held in Armenia Baptist Church July 28th 1940.
Vice president Lee Cleveland president.
The meeting was opened by Congregational singing of "He Keeps Me Singing".
Recitation of Welcome by Betty Jean Sherman.
Prayer by Lee Cleveland.
Song by Congregation "‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus".
Song "When it’s Lamp lighting Time in the Valley" by Julia Horton.
Instrumental music & song "I love Jesus" by Marjorie, Marcella, & Lloyd Jr. Wilkins.
Reading and approval of minutes.
Election of officers
Pres. - Lee Cleveland
Vice Pres - Lloyd Wilkins
Secy. Alice Morgan
Tread. Doris Bullard
Program Committee - Ruth Cleveland Chairman
Instrumental Music "Love Lifted Me" by Wilkins family
Song by Congregation "I am Thine O Lord".
Scripture reading was taken from 3rd Chapter of Paul beginning with the third verse and prayer by Rev Glen Dewey
Song "In the New Jerusalem" by Wilkins family.
Song - In the Garden by Louise and Delores Griffen.
Offering was taken.
Offering $7.42
expenses 3.15
remainder $4.27
Song "The Church in The Wildwood".
Sermon by Rev Paul Rockwell the theme was "The Place of the Church in the Community". (1) Home (2) Work (3) Friend (4) Health (5) Vision (6) Play (7) School) (8) Nation. The Church is the Keystone of all - Christ is the Head of all.
Instrumental number by Wilkins family
Closing song - "All the way my Savior Leads me". by the congregation.
Benediction
Doris Bullard Sec’y
July 27 1941
The 11th annual Old Home Day meeting was held in Armenia Baptist Church July 27th.
President Lee Cleveland presided.
The meeting opened by congregational singing of "Come Thou Almighty King"
Prayer by Lee Cleveland
Song "Jesus Loves Me" by Shirley Morgan
Song "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" by Lois and Mary York.
Song "How can I help but Love Him" by Wilkins family
Song "Old Shep" by George Arthur and Raymond Carnwright
Minutes of Last meeting read and approved.
Election of Officers
Lee Cleveland President
Helena Nash Vice President
Alice Morgan Secretary
Milton Bullard Treasurer
A suggestion was made by Mrs Wilkins that we take money from the treasure and buy lumber to make tables for next year.
Song "That Silver Hared Daddy of Mine" by Delores and Louise Griffen Accompanied by George Arthur Carnright on his guitar
Violin Duet "There is No Disappointment in Heaven" by Janet & Elizabeth Hickock
Offering was taken $9.13
expenses $1.40
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$7.73
Violin music by Hickock sisters accompanied by Celia Bullard on the organ
Poem "The Ancient Mariner" by Wm Bullard
Recitation by Marilyn Bullard
Duet "Whispering Hope" by Tickner sisters of Roseville
Song by Marjorie, Marcella, and Lloyd George Wilkins accompanied by Arlene Wilkins on the organ.
Song by congregation "Take time to be Holy"
Scripture reading and prayer by Rev Glen Dewey.
The Scripture was found in the 37th chapter of Jerimia beginning with the 6 verse
Sermon by Rev Orey Crippen
Benediction by Rev Dewey
July 26 1942
The 12th annual Old home Day meeting was held at the Armenia Baptist Church July 26 1942
President Lee Cleveland presided.
The meeting was opened by congregational singing "He is so Precious to me"
Scripture reading was taken from 4th chapter of Micah 1-6 verse and prayer by Lee Cleveland
Minutes of 1941 were read and approved
The treasurer report was read and approved
The nominating committee reported, report accepted and the following officers and committees were declared duly elected for 1943
Pres. Lee Cleveland
Vice Pres Doris Bullard
Sec. Alice Morgan
Treas. Alida Morgan
Organist Celia Robinson
Building tables George Wilkins, Geo. Morgan & Milton Bullard
Table Committee, Anna Morgan, Esther Nash, Marion Griffin
Program committee, Ruth Cleveland, Celia Robinson and Ruth Bolt
Flowers Zella Wilkins
Talk by Lee Cleveland
Song "Old Rugged Cross" by congregation
Duet "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" by Louise and DeLores Griffen accompanied by George Arthur Carnright on guitar
Report of soldiers in the Service
Mr and Mrs Wm Kent - Walter Kent in Virginia
Mr & Mrs Henry Morgan - Howard Wm Morgan - Australia
Mr & Mrs Henry Morgan - John Henry Morgan - Texas
Amanda Austin - Raymond Austin
Mr & Mrs Merle Bristol - Edwin Bristol
Ira Burguess - Robert Burguess
Song "Old Rugged Cross" by Charlotte Leonard and Thelma Morgan
Song "He shall feed His flock" by Charlotte Leonard
Recitation "Good Resolution" by Marilyn Bullard
Song " Tears on My Roses" by Julia Horton and Betty Carnright
Solo - Follow the Gleam by Joyce Cleveland
Song "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" by Julia Horton and George Arthur Carnright
The offering was taken 8.31
Expenses 3.18
Remainder 5.13
Poem by Lillian Rice
Song "Trust and Obey" by Lillian Rice and Esther Purvis
Reading by Dora Dewey
Song "I gave My Life for Thee" by congregation
Announcement of Fallbrook Old Home Day
Sermon by Rev O J Griffith
Song "Blest be the tie that binds" by congregation
Benediction by Rev D J Griffith
1943-1944-1945
No Record
August 18 - 46
The 13th annual Old Home Day meeting was held at the Armenia Baptist Church Aug 18 1946
President Lee Cleveland presided
Song "Hew is so precious to me" by congregation
Scripture reading was taken from the 24th Psalm by Lee Cleveland
Prayer by Mrs harry Lyon
Song by Julia Horton Have Thine Own Way Lord. Accordion accomp.
The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The nomination Committee reported. Report accepted and the following officers and committees were declared duly elected for 1947
Lee Cleveland Pres
Hazel Bolt Vice Pres
Alice Morgan Secy
Alida Morgan Treas
Table Committee Anna Morgan, Esther Nash and Marian Griffen
Program committee Ruth Cleveland, Celia Robinson, and Ruth Bolt
Flowers Zella Wilkins
Building table Henry Morgan, George Wilkins, George Morgan, Milton Bullard
The motion was made and carried that we hold Old Home Day 2nd Sun in August next year.
Song by Lloyd Wilkins and family "There’ll be no dark Valley".
Music by Wilkins family "What a Friend we have in Jesus"
Song "Calvary covers it all" by Julia Horton and DeLorus Griffen
Offering 21.50
expenses 1.65 ___ 19.85 19.85
organ 10.00 _____ 9.85
Song by Julia Horton and Thelma Morgan "Old Rugged Cross"
Song by congregation "Wonderful Words of Life"
A very interesting sermon was given by Miss Alice Butts who is a Bible teacher and has spent some time in Korea
Miss Butts read 17 verse of 8th Chapter Jermiah--40th verse of 15th chapter 1st Corinthians-- 3 verse of 3rd chapter John 1st
Talk by Lee Cleveland - our Bible was dedicated to the Church 50 years ago by Mrs Barnes of Canton Pa It was suggested that we look up what we can about the dedication of our Church for next year.
Music by Wilkins family "Jesus Lover of my Soul".
Closing song by congregation "Sweet By and by"
"Blest be the tie that binds" by Wilkins family
August 10 1947
The 14th annual Old Home Day meeting was held at Armenia Baptist Church.
President Lee Cleveland presided.
Hymn "Let the Lower Lights be burning" by congregation
Scripture reading 117-119 Psalms by Lee Cleveland
Prayers by Mrs Mary Lyon
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
The motion was made and carried that we held Old Home Day the 2nd Sunday in Aug next year.
Nominating committee reported, report accepted and the following officers and committees were declared duly elected for 1948
Lee Cleveland Pres
Hazel Bolt Vice Pres
Alice Morgan Secy
Alida Morgan Treas
Table Committee Grace Gritsmaker, Anna Morgan, Velma Nash and Ruth Cleveland
Program Committee Ruth Cleveland, Celia Robinson, Marcella Wilkins, Esther Purvis
Flowers Ada Nash and Zella Wilkins
Building committee Henry Morgan, Raymond Morgan, Lee Cleveland and Sam Wilson
Offering was taken 37.92
Organ solo by Betty Jean Sherman "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
Mr Sam Wilson gave a very interesting talk on the history of the church and also read a list of the members from the beginning of the church
Solo by Walter Kent "Angry Words! O Let Them Never"
A very interesting message was given by Rev B Van Vleet, Rural Field Worker for the Northern Baptist Convention. The Scripture was taken from the 5th chapter 38 verse of Saint Matthew
Closing Hymn by congregation "God will take care of you"
Alice Morgan Sec’y
in pencil - P. S. Alice don’t forget to ask Betty Jean to play again this year will you? Perhaps Sara’s girl would do something too , if she was asked. I ask Nelson & wife to sing & play last year. Will you remind them again if your Mother forgets it?
August 18 1948
The 15th Annual Old home Day meeting was held at Armenia Baptist Church.
President Lee Cleveland presided
The meeting was opened by the congregational singing "This is my Father’s World".
Scripture reading 21st chapter of St John and prayer by Mary Lyon
Solo by Lois Zimmer
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
Nominating committee reported, report accepted and the following officers and committees were declared duly elected for 1949
President Lee Cleveland
Vice President Lloyd Wilkins
Secy Alice Morgan
Assistant Sec Helena Nash
Treas Alida Morgan
Table committee Marion Griffen, Sarah Zimmer, Anna Morgan, Gracitia Gritsmaker, Velma Nash.
Building committee Henry Morgan, Raymond Morgan, Lee Cleveland and Sam Wilson
Program Ruth Cleveland, Marcella Wilkins, and Esther Purvis
Flowers Ada Nash and Zella Wilkins
The motion was made and carried that we hold Old Home Day second Sun in August next year
Hymn "Rescue the Perishing" by congregation
Duet Betty Sherman & Dickie Sherman
Duet "Brighten the Corner" by Nelson & Lucille Morgan
Hymns "Beulah Land" and " Have Thine own way: by Wilkins and Lyon family
Duet by Lloyd & Lloyd George Wilkins
Duet by Gloria Wilkins & Virginia Lyon
Solo by Marcella Wilkins accompanied by Margery Wilkins on accordion
Solo "Lifes Railway to Heaven" Wilbur Morgan
Offering $64.53
Solo "Ivory Palaces" by Walter Kent
Sermon by Rev Orey Crippen whose topic was "Nevertheless"
Duet "When They Ring the Golden Bells" by Louise and DeLores Griffen
Song by Wilkins family
Hymn "Blest Be the Tie" by congregation
Aug 14 1949
The 16th annual Old Home Day meeting was held at Armenia Baptist church
President Lee Cleveland presided
The meeting was opened by congregational singing "Brighten the corner where you are"
Prayer by Lee Cleveland
Minutes of last meeting was read & approved
An offering of $26.50 was received.
The balance of the painting was paid for by selling Xmas cards
Hymn "Ivory Palaces" by Walter Kent
Report of nominating committee for
Pres Lee Cleveland
Vice Pres Henry Morgan
Sec Alice Morgan
Treas Alida Morgan
Table committee Ethel Morgan, Marion Griffen, Hazel Bolt
Flower Committee Ada Nash, Ethel Sweeny
Program Ruth Cleveland, Velma Nash, Lucille Morgan,
Prayer & Scripture reading by Mary Lyon - Scripture was taken from 121 Psalm
Solo Betty Sherman "God Leads His Dear Children along"
Moment of silence in memory of Sam Wilson who started our Old home Day
Hymn "When they ring those Golden Bells" by Thelma Kobbe, Jean Morgan, & DeLores Griffen
Hymn "Yield Not to Temptation" by congregation
Hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by Thelma Kobbe, Jean Morgan & DeLores Griffen
Solo "Cross My Heart" Betty Sherman
Hymn "Take Time To be Holy" by congregation
Harmonica solo by Rev D J Griffiths
Sermon by Rev D J Griffith
Closing Hymn "God will take care of you" by congregation
Aug 13 1950
The 17th annual Old Home Day meeting was held at Armenia Baptist church
President Lee Cleveland presided
The meeting was opened by congregational singing "The Church in the Wildwood"
Prayer by Lee Cleveland
Solo "When they ring the Golden Bells’ by Eugenia Morgan
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
The nominating committee reported, the following officers were elected for next year
President Lee Cleveland
Vice Pres Henry Morgan
Secy Alice Morgan
Treas Anna Morgan
Table committee Anna Morgan, Helena Nash, Mrs Gladys Tiller
Program Ruth Cleveland, Wilbur Morgan
Flowers Ethel Sweeney, Evina Morgan
A rising vote of thanks was given for Henry Morgan and family for Papering church and all the work they had done.
A motion was made and carried a bill of $26.99 be paid for paper, paste, woodfibre & labor for plastering
Solo "Christ of the Cross" by Wilbur Morgan
Accompanied by Evina Morgan
Mr John Pierce was the oldest member present
Solo by Lloyd George Wilkins
Duet by Lloyd George, Lloyd and Marjorie Wilkins
Hymn "Bringing in the Sheaves" by congregation
Scripture reading by Lee Cleveland
Prayer by Jennie Hilfiger
Solo "Meet me There" by Wilbur Morgan accompanied by Evina Morgan
Hymn "Savior crucified" by Betty Kelly
Duet by Nelson & Lucille Morgan "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
Hymn "Rescue The Perishing" by congregation
An offering of 32.85 was received
Hymn by Lloyd, Lloyd George & Marjorie Wilkins
Recitation "The Ninety & Nine by Francis Morgan
Address by Warner Barrett
Closing hymn "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow" by congregation
Prayer by Warner Barrett
1950 Expenses 1950
offering 32.85 speaker 5.00 26.99
expense 31.99 Cases 6.30 speaker 5.00
---------- woodfill -----------
balance .86 paste 31.99
Balance from 1949-26.50 paper 18.29
Bal on hand 27.36 - 1950 labor
plastering 2.40
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31.99
August 12 1951
The 18th annual Old Home Day was held at Armenia Baptist church
President Lee Cleveland presided
The meeting was opened by congregational singing: Come Thou Almighty King"
Prayer by Lee Cleveland
Scripture reading by Lee Cleveland Matt 5th chapter 1st to 17th verse
Prayer by Mary Lyon
Minutes of last meeting read
Nominating committee reported and the following officers and committees were elected for next year
President Lee Cleveland
Vice President Henry Morgan
Sec Alice Morgan
Treas Anna Morgan
Table committee Helena Nash, Gladys Tiller, Ethel Morgan, and Diantha Purvis
Flower committee Fay Morgan & Erma Morgan
Program Committee Ruth Cleveland & Esther Purvis
Solo "What a Friend we have in Jesus" by Julia Horton
Moment of silent prayer in memory of those who have passed away:
Mrs Walter Kent, Mrs Wm Kent, Herman Sweeney, Leon Nash, John Pierce, Leon Bixby
Prayer by Mary Lyon
Hymn "Nearer My God, To Thee"
Solo "I would be true" Walter Kent Jr
Hymn "Church in the Wildwood" by congregation
Song by Martha & Jean Merrill "This is My Father’s World"
An offering by 33.10 was received
Duet "Brighten The Corner Where you are" by Thelma Kobbe and Jean Morgan
Song "It is no Secret" Thelma Kobbe, Julia Horton, & Jean Morgan accompanied by Julia on guitar
Hymn "Old Rugged Cross" Thelma Kobbe, Julia Horton, & Jean Morgan accompanied by Julia on guitar
Hymn Let The Little Sunshine In by Lloyd and Lloyd George Wilkins accompanied by Ruby Wilkins
Solo by Gloria Wilkins
Sermon by Rev Glenn Dewey
Closing Hymn Take The Name of Jesus With You by congregation
Balance from 1949 26.50
1950 .86
1951 33.10
Balance of 60.46 in Treas
on back page:
3 bunch shingles
paper for walls -------------------- 4.00
Fixtures for door -------------------- $ 1.15
Ceiling paper 13 rolls @15c ------- $ 1.95
Material from F.P. Case & son --- $ 4.34
1934 Song books --------------------- 9.37
1947 organ ----------------------------- 10.00