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mb rd*t , in lingtho and j of-two eks-rent and not lion modera.t ofate-andmidlieniderthetheein-1V*Ider I. a the otn-rithlieheel.: he-iot hvortheuedth.hoyherneetonoesc:hohatoh*inivcoirTHK BAPTIST CHVltCH OF GKKXADA,tohis.lie!r..or,Jr.e\v•illlerro-ni-la-e-rk•alintisonto*•eeIr.)tnndofinode-ofonndoniyoffu-vyisenheceri-ill16ooAtancrrtistn.mis,ofp.vlied,!joUSIs,X-■e.b,ididIn?hoHi*ninn-ofrkis»dloLitotofTOGETHER WITH A BRIEF TOIUCAL SKETCH,1IIS-From Its Organization, to I he Present Time.The outside dimensions are altitude of spirt: 127 feet;Above we print u out of the Baptist Church of Grenada. The picture by no means docs its architectural beauty justice. From the above representation one not acquainted with the building, would suppose it to be constructed of wood, when in fact it is of pressed brick and stone.80x53 f-et: seatim; eapacity, including lecture room and gallery, about 7tK). Inside finished in oiled o.ik, and scaled with handsome assembly chairs, on inclined floor. The entire building is healed with an “Economic” furnace, in the collar. The cost of the church, with lot, was about $13,600.00. Not only the Baptists, but the citizens generally of the town and county, feel a just pride in this magnificent edifice.Thu church has just published in pamphlet form a brief sketch of its history, together with a confession of faith, church covenant, working committees, roll of members, etc. We take the liberty of publishing below the brief history of tho same, as it appears in tho pamphlet, knowing that it will be read with much interest by many of our readers:“The Baptist Church at Grenada, Miss., was organized on Saturday.June 30, 1838. There wore fifteen original members. Three others were received tho next day; and these three went down with Elder Joseph Morris into tho Yalobusha river and were baptized by him, and “coming straightway out of the water” the minister said this was tho first baptism performed in tho river of Yalobusha.“The following is an exact copy of the certificate as signod by the acting presbyters:‘On Saturday, the thirtieth day of June, n HuutlMt ehutvn wuh constituted In Grenada, called the Keyulnr BnptRt Church uf Grenada, the undersigned acting hm presbyters.'Fhancib Uakk'k,8. 8. Latimore, Joseph Morius.“Elder .las, G. Hall was the first pastor of this church, and served it as such five years. He was a most devoted preacher, always happiest when actively engaged in the Master's service. Tbe first Deacons were John G. Jones and John Poltavont. Jerry T. Talbert was the first Clerk and Trensuier.“The Yalobusha Association was organized in the year 1836, and tho Grenada Church appears in tho minutes as a member of this body at Its October meeting, in tho year 1839. The church then being about one year and three months old reported 64 members; and public worship on second and fourth Lord's Days in each month.“Soon after this date the church erected an elegant and commodious brick house of worship, and Elder Hall was succeeded by Elder E. C. Eager in the pastorate. He continued in thin relmiori hIn»ut one year, ar.d in 1844 was succeeded by Elder S. R. Parr. The records now show a. total membership oft)3, and preaching every Sunday.“Elder Parr, after two years in tho pastorate, resigned. The numlcr in fellowsh§; was“From 1S4H lo 1*48, the church was without a regular paxlnru*iod Eldeiperiod i . Met ’loudDuring this Win. Winter and C. S. the church as 'supplies.' lt;M Jan. 8, 194S. Elder (•. H.Marti was called and accepted tho paan . d care of the church, tic served the church ab mt three years. The membership iueivuaod imh r ills ministry from *’»8 tn I!. At. this tinv the names of John Poitavcnt, II. N. Edmunds and W. ri. TIauUinsare recorded ( a Poii'M)*!*, and tin* names of Wili am ■Duncan. D. M. I L. S. Humphry.!Joseph It. Wilihoit, George Donkin,Wm. B. Owens, H. N. Bingham.iippcar caslo’n. Subject, ‘Mora! and UollgiousMain Street.“Dec. 10. 1851, Elder H. B. ITayward was called and accepted tho pastoral caroofthe church, and continued in this relation aliout two years. Elder Havward was succeeded in the pastorate by Elder W. B. Williams. His resignation was accepted October 13, 1855.“Frcm Nov. 12, 1866, lo Sept. 30, 1883, the following named ministers served the church as pastor**: Kid. .1. T. Freeman (18-36—June 1857), Eld. M. Lyon, (Oct 1857-1858), Eld. A. C. Cap-erton (Sept. I860—?). Various ministers served as jMistors throughout the war between tho States: records are lost. The church records having been destroyed in tho groat lire in August JSK4. we compile the following facts from the minutes of the Yalobusha Association: EM. W. S. Rylnud, pastor (1868J. John C. Stokes, clerk. Number of members, 161 white, 47 colored. Eld. H. F. Sproles, pastor (1871); white membership ul. Eld. J. L. Mitchell, pastor (1872); total white membership 86. Eld. W. A. Mason, pastor, (1876), preaching every Sunday. Number in fellowship, 66 Eld. H. T. Had dick, tor; Jas. (k Hull, John Powell and 0. Eggleston were delegates to the Association, (1874); preaching every Sunday. Number of members 70. Eld. Haddick continued pastor until 1878, when he, with many faithful members, fell a victim of yellow fever. The church has long since expressed their love for him by erecting a suitable marble monument over his remains in the Odd Fellows' Cemeterv, in tho town of Grenada. Eld. E. A. Taylor, astor (1879-1888) preaching three Sun-ays in each mouth. Number of members 66. Dr. J. H. Ray was church clerk, 1878-80; J. J. Gage, Jr., 1882; W. T. Burns, 1883.PRESENT PASTORATE.“Elder E. A. Taylor having resigned to enter the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, of Knoxville, Tenn., the Grenada Church extended a call to Eld E. B. Miller, and on the 30th day of Sept. 1883, ho preached his first sermon as pastor of this church, Text: “I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day; the night cometh when no mau can work?' Subject: “Christ the Model Worker.” The church not yet being financially able to assume tho full support of its pastor, effected arrangements with the Duck Hill Church for his services for one Sunday in each month. This continued for about two years, when the Grenada Church called Eld. E. 13. Miller for his entire time. Oct. 11, 1883, the church reported at tho Association, which met with the Spring Hill Church, one baptism. five received by letter and seven dismissed. Total membership65. Contributions, including pastor s salary, $509.50. In the spring of the next year Maj. W. E. Penn, of Texas, joined the pastor and church in a series of meetings. This meeting increased in power until the entire town was moved, and its good effects reached the country and neighboring towns round about. The church, und those of othor denora inatlons, were greatly strengthened. During tbe present pastorate, which began Sept. 30, 1883. and which continues this day, Jan. 1, 1893, tho following work has been done which is deemed worthy of rocord: Duringtheso nine years and three months ihoro have been received into the fellowship of the church, 235 persons; 93 by baptism, 140 by letter and two by restoration. Within tho same period, the church has contributed to benevolent objects iih follows: Foreign Missions, $451.55; Horn** Missions, $242.70, State Missions, $710.90; Mississippi Col-loge acid Ministerial Education, including $1,000 by Cnpt. John Powell on endowment, $2,172.05; mlscelliinoous, including $13,800.00 on new church, pas-toriura und pastor's salary, $27,042.65. making a grand total of .contributions $30,619.75, no mean sum for a villago church lo give, even in so long a time.“These facts are compiled from tbe minutes of the Association, and are gathered with pains-taking care.“The new church was llirco years in process of construction, being erected on the installment plan. It was begun in January, 1888. The corner stone was mid with appropriate ceremonies on June 80, 1HS8, tho duto being the ehurclrs Jubilee. Judge Jas. G. Hall, son of Elder Jas. G. Hail, tho church’s rst pastor, made an address on the oc-prominent among tiie membership.“Tho elegant brick church was destroyed by a tornado on May 7,1846 (See church rocord). For sometime worship was hold in thf*,ehaiel of tho Yalobusha Baptist Institute, then presided over by Elder W. S. Webb. After this they secured a wooden building on Lino Street, where they worsh'ped until February 8, 1891, when the church moved into its new brick edifico onliay, and •nded inHeroism.' It was a great da: business in Grenada was susp its honor. The next day was Sunday, and Elder H. F. Sprolcs, D.I). preached at tho morning hour of worship, and Elder J. T. Christian, D. D., preached at tho evening hour.“Tho now church building was opened for worship on Sunday, Feb. 8, 1891, by the pastor. Subject, ‘The Glory of this Latter House;’ Haggai, ii,9. It was formally dedicated on the third Lord’s Day in November tbe mune year, Rev. J. B. Hawthorne, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga.,« preaching the sermon. Subject, ‘Christ, the World’s great Neeessity.’ John vi, 88. The building has seven departments, main auditorium, Sunday School room, gallery, two ante-rooms and twodressing rooms. The outside finish is of pressed cherry red brick and limestone trimmings. It has a seating capacity of about six • hundred and fifty. The accoustics are perfect. Should space and circumstances admit it would be a great pleasure to rocord some personal sketches of the present membership, and especially of one, whoso devotion and liberality is known among all tho churches in Mississippi and many other States. May the Great Shepherd bless this little fold more and more in all spiritual things to do His will, is the earnest prayer of its pastor.”The Aberdeen Examiner has sounded a timely caution and added another reaxon against the error of over cotton production, And the need of raising ample home supplies. It is the chance of a blockade of American ports against cholera. —Jacfoon Clarion-Ledger.
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Grenada Sentinel
Grenada, Mississippi, US
Sat, Jan 21, 1893
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