Tuckahoe Baptist Church Records, 1865-1873
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N.C. Jones County-"Tuckahoe Baptists " Records: 1865-1873
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Tuckahoe Baptists Records: 1865-1873
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The Tuckahoe Baptist Church Record
Article of Faith
1st: The Scriptures:
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely respected and is a
perfect treasure of heavenly instructions that it has God for its author,
salvation for its end, and truth without any picture? Of error for its matter;
that it reverts the principals by which God will judge us; and therefore is,
and shall remain to the end of the world. The true center of Christian union,
and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions
should be tried.
2nd The True God
We believe the scriptures teach that there is one and only one, living and
true God, an infinite, intelligent, spirit whose name is Jehovah the maker and
supreme ruler of Heaven and Earth; -------- glorious in holiness, and worthy
of all possible honor, confidence and freely imputed to us of God: that it
bring us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secure
every other blessing needful for time and eternity.
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facely? Imputed to us of God; that it brings us into a state of most-blessed
peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time
and eternity.
6th The Freeness of Salvation
We believe the Scriptures teach that the blessings of Salvation are made free
to all by the Gospels that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a
cordial, penitent and obedient faith; and that nothing presents the salvation
of the greatest sinner on earth, but his determined depravity and voluntary
rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated
condemnation.
7th Regeneration
We believe the scriptures teach that in order to be saved, sinners must be
regenerated or born again; that regeneration consist in giving a holy
disposition to the mind, that it
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is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy
Spirit in connection with divine truth; so as to secure our voluntary
obedience to the Gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy
fruits of repentance and faith; and newness of life.
8th:Trepentance and Faith
We believe the scriptures teach that repentance and faith are sacred duties,
and also inseparable graces, enough in our souls by the resonating Spirit of
God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness and
of the way of salvation by Christ; we turn to God with unfeigned contrition,
confession and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the
Lord, Jesus Christ as our prophet, priest, and king and relying on him above
as the only and all sufficient Savior.
9th Gods Purpose of Grace
We believe the scriptures teach that election
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Is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he graciously regenerates,
sanctifies and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free
agency of man, comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it
is a most glorious display of Gods sovereign goodness being infinitely free,
wise, holy and unchangeable; that utterly includes teaching and humility,
love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy;
that it encourages use of means in the highest degree; that it may be
ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the Gospel; that it on
the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to
ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.
10th Sanctification
We believe the scriptures teach that sanctification is the process by which;
according to the will of God we are made partakers of his holiness, that it is
a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration, and that it is carried
on in the hearts of believers by the presence and
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Power of the Holy Spirit, the sealer and comforter, on the continued use of
the appointed means especially the ---- of God, self-examination, self-denial
watchfulness and prayer.
11th Perseverance of Saints
We believe the Scriptures teach that each only are real believers as endure
unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark
which distinguishes this from superficial professors, that a special
providence watches over their welfare; and they are left by the Power of God
through faith unto Salvation.
12th: The Law and Gospel
We believe the scriptures teach that the law of God is the eternal and
unchangeable rule of the moral government; that it is holy, just and good, and
that the inability which the scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfil its
precepts arises entirely
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from their love of sins, to deliver them from which and to restore them
through a mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy laws, to one great end
of the Gospel and of the Means of Grace connected with the establishment of
the visible Church.
13th A Gospel Church
We believe the scriptures teach that a visible church of Christ is a
congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the first and
fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ's governed by his
laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by his
word: that its only scriptural officers are Bishops or Pastors and Deacons, We
whose qualifications, claims and ---- are defined in the Epistles to Timothy
and ----?
14th Baptism and the Lords Supper
We believe the scriptures teach that Christian Baptism is the immersion in
water of a believer into the name of the Father, ---- and Holy Ghost,
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to show faith in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, ---
-and --- saviour with its effects; in our death to sin and resurrection to a
new life; that it is prerequest to the privileges of a church relation and to
the Lord's supper; in which the members of the church by the sacred use of
bread and wine; are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ;
preceded always by solemn self examination.
15th The Christian Sabbath
We believe the Scriptures teach that the first day of the week is the Lord's
day or Christian Sabbath; and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes by
abstaining from all secular labor and sinful accreations, by the devout
observance of all the means of graces both private and public and by
preparations for the rest that remains for the people of God.
16th Civil Government
We believe the scriptures teach that civil
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Government is of divine appointment for the interest and good order of human
ort and society; and that magistrate are to be prayed for, conscientiously
honored and obeyed; accept only in things opposed to the will of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who is the only Lord of the conscience and the Prince of Kings
of the Earth.
17th Righteous and Wicked
We believe the Scriptures teach that there is a radical and ---- between the
righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are Justified in the
name of the Lord; --- and sanctified, by the Spirit of our God are truly
righteous in his esteem; while all such as continue in impenitence and
unbelief
Are in his sight wicked and under the curse and this distribution among men
both in and after death.
18th The World to Come
We believe the Scripture teaches that the end
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of the World is approaching; that the last Day Christ will descend from heaven
and raise the dead from the grave for final retributions, that a solemn
separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless
punishment and the righteous to endless joy; and that this Judgement will be
forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of
righteousness.
19th Covenant
Having been a - trust brought by divine Grace to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ
and to give ourselves wholly to him we do now solemnly and joyfully covenant
with each other. To walk together in him with brotherly love, to his glory, as
our common Lord. We do therefore in his strength engage.
That we will exercise a Christian care and watchfulness over each other and
faithfully warn, and admonish each other, as occasion may acquire; That we
will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but will uphold the
public
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worship of God and the ordinances of his house that we will not omit --- and
family religious at home nor neglect the equal duty of religiously training
our children and these under our care for the server of Christ, and the
enjoyment of heaven. That as we are the light of the worlds to enable us to
denying good times and every worldly lust, and to walk circumspectly in the
world, that we may win the souls of might.
That, we will cheerfully contribute any of our property, and according as God
Has prospered us, for the maintenance of a faithful and evangelical ministry
among us for the support of the poor, and to spread the gospel over the earth.
That, we will in all conditions, even till death, strive to live to the glory
of him who hath call us out of into his marvelous light. " And may the God of
peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great Shepherd of
the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make us perfect in
every good work to do his will; working in us that which is well pleasing in
his sight through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen
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Received by Experience Colored members
1866
John H. RHODES Edward PARKER
Amos ASKEW Godfrey HILL
Bassia? HEATH (name crossed out) Sundee HILL
Emily POWERS
Miriden? COX
Mary COX
Mourning MILLS
Mannda GREEN
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Minutes of the Baptist Church
Tuckahoe, Jones Co.,N.C. Sept. 11th, 1865.
The Church in conference for business this evening at 1 o'clock, being duly
constituted by a Presbytery composed of Mesrs. J.A.? KING, & Ja.J. RHODES
called Bro. KING as moderator, J. BROWN as Clerk, protem.
Door opened for members, none came forward.
On motion agreed to send as delegates to the Association, Brethren John H.
RHODES, George W. RHODES & Ja. J. DAVIS, agreed to send one dollar to the use
of the association fund. Called Rev. Ja. J. RHODES, as pastor, accepted on
motion appointed Bro. F.A.? KING to write our petitionary letter to the
association.
Adjourned with prayer, and praise by Bro. KING, moderator T. BROWN, Clk.
Protem.
Note: At the above conference the Baptist church at Tuckahoe was constituted,
it was done at Pleasant Hill meeting house. It appears that for want of
Deacons our church did not meet in conference again until July 1st 1866 at
which time it met at Tuckahoe Meeting house.
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Minutes of Baptist Church at Tuckahoe, July 1st, 1866.
The Church held its regular meeting for business, at 1 o'clock July 1st, 1866;
And being duly constituted by a Presbytery compose of Bro. BEST, & Ja. J.
RHODES,
Called Bro. BEST as moderator after reading the Scripture. Prayer was offered
by Bro. BEST. Door being opened for members Sister Deborah HAMMOND came
forward and was received. Conference then needed to elect Deacons. Brethren,
Amos ASKEW, and Fountain WILLIAMS, was chosen and ordained. Adjourned with
prayer by Bro. Jas. J. RHODES, Jas. J. DAVIS, Clrk.
Baptist Church at Tuckahoe
The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at 1 o'clock
August 5th, 1866. Pastor Moderator.
After singing and reading the Scriptures prayer was offered by Bro. Jas. J.
RHODES, the minutes of the meeting was read and approved, the door was opened
for the reception of members but none came forward; the church then proceeded
to call on Pastor for the ensuing year.
Bro. Jas. J. RHODES was called and being present-he accepted the call and was
received by the Church. The meeting then adjourned with prayer by Bro. RHODES,
Moderator. Jas. J. DAVIS, Clrk.
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Note: I should have made the following remarks on the preceeding page but I
will make it sufficient. Bro. RHODES our present Pastor commenced his labors
in this section in the year 1862 under ---- adverse circumstances but like the
good and faithful servant he used his one talent as he had only one, (himself)
to use; he
Commenced preaching at a private house all --- Whitfield TURNERS, he preached,
there regularly once a month, he labored hard for two years with but little
encouragement, yet he did not falter for he believed that God would bless the
efforts he was making in his own good time, so he continued his labor for two
years longer when --- he found that he had not been laboring alone for he knew
now that God had been with him, for his labor had been blessed even beyond his
expectations, 1865-he proposed to a few scattered sheep of the old stock that
were without a shepard-
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Baptist Church at Tuckahoe, Sept. 1st 1866.
The church held its regular meeting for business, the evening at 1 o'cock.
Pastor made --- after singing and reading the Scriptures, prayer was offered
by Bro. John A. RHODES.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The doors of the Church
being opened for the reception of members. Bro. Willoughby JARMAN & his wife
sister Julia JARMAN presented their letters from Union Chapel in Onslow County
And were received, also sister Leamilia? HEATH ----------------- and worked to
---- with our church. She firmly belongs to the Christian Baptists and was
received by the church. Conference proceeds than to appoint Delegates to the
Eastern Baptist Association. Brethren J.J. DAVIS, J.H. RHODES, & W.H. BANKS
were appointed. Meeting adjourned. J.H. DAVIS, Clk.
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and a few lambs he had gathered to the fold of Christ accordingly we agreed to
meet at Pleasant Hill meeting house and constitute a church, we motioned this
11th of Sept. 1865 as minutes will show on page 17, but we did not get our
deacons ordained and our church fully organized for business until July 1st
1866. At our meeting in August we called a Pastor for the ensuing year Bro.
J.J. RHODES was retained at our meeting in Sept. we held another Church
meeting to appoint delegates to Eastern Association held at Union Chapel in
Onslow County and by the neglect of our Deacon and no particular business. We
did not hold another church meeting until May 1st 1867.
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Baptist Church at Tuckahoe, May 4th, 1867.
The church held its regular meeting for business the evening at 1 o'clock.
Pastor, Moderator, singing and praying by the pastor, minutes of the last
meeting read and approved; the door of the church was opened for the reception
of members none came forward. The list of members was called and the absentees
marked. A committee appointed to wait on Brethren Jesse S. BALLARD, Sallie
BALLARD, Josephine JARMAN & John HUFFMAN to know why they do not attend
church.
Brethren Amos ASKEW & Wm.H. BANKS were appointed on that committee. Moved that
Brother Willoughby JARMAN write to Sister Barbara WESTBROOK. The meeting then
proceeded to appoint two deacons, Brother Willoughby JARMAN & Wm. H. BANKS
were appointed. The meeting then closed with singing. Jas. J. DAVIS, Clk.
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Baptist Church at Tuckahoe, August 3rd, 1867.
The church held its regular meeting for business. The conference opened with
singing and prayer by the Pastor as moderator. The door of the church was
opened for the reception of members; four came forward for membership with us
who had been previously Baptized. They are as follows: Jas. S.? BASDEN, Lot?
W. BASDEN,
James J.? MASHBURN & Permelia HEATH. Report of committee in the case of J.S.
BALLARD, Bettie BALLARD, Josephine JARMAN & John HUFFMAN was called for. The
committee wishes to have their time extended to the next regular meeting for
business, it was granted. It was moved to change a Pastor for the ensuing
year.
Bro. Jas. J. RHODES was retained, moved to appoint a committee to superintend
the building of a Baptist meeting House at the Cross Roads in Jones County.
Brethren Jonas WILLIAMS, Fountain WILLIAMS, Willoughby JARMAN were appointed.
The meeting closed. Jas. J. DAVIS, Clk.
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Baptist Church at Tuckahoe, Sept. 1st, 1867.
The Church held a call meeting for business, the conference was opened with
singing and prayer by the moderator, the door of the church was opened for the
reception of members, none came forward. Emily FLOWERS applied for a letter of
admission?, it was granted. The church then proceeded to act upon the cases of
Jesie L. BALLARD, Bettie BALLARD, Josephine JARMAN, John HUFFMAN, & Susan
OVERTON by willingly absenting themselves from our church and joining the
Christian Baptists. It was moved they were excluded, the motion was carried.
Brethren A. ASKEW, William H.? BANKS, were appointed a committee to wait on
Sister Ann WHITE for a similar offence. Brother A.F. COX, W.H. BANKS & A.
ASKEW
Were appointed delegates to the Eastern Association. The meeting closed with
prayer by moderator. Jas. J. DAVIS, Clk.
At our December meeting, it being the second day of the month Bro. Jno. R.
OLIVER, and with Bro. J.J. RHODES and ordained Brethren W. JARMAN & W.H.
BANKS,
Deacons of the church the ----- was delivered by Brother OLIVER.
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Baptist church At Tuckahoe, Sept. 4th 1869.
The Church held a call meeting for business. The conference was opened by
singing and praying after which Bro. J.J. RHODES was appointed moderator. The
business then proceeded as follows: Sisters Sallie GARDNER, Julia JARMAN,
Annie DAVIS and Mourning MILLS (colored) and Bro. Edward PARKER (colored) also
petition for a letter of dismission to some other churches more convenient, it
was moved and sekoned for them to have letters. Cia? W. JARMAN petitions also
for a letter but by some cause or other it was not granted to him. Brother
J.J. RHODES, J.H. BANKS and John RHODES volunteered as delegates to go to the
association, the conference then closed with prayer by the moderator.
A.F. COX, Clerk
A list of the male members of the Tuckahoe Baptist Church in Jones Co., N.C.
MALES MALES
1)ASKEW, A. ASKEW, B.
2)BANKS, W.H.
3)BANKS, J.H.
4)BASDEN, J. D.
5)BASDEN, L. W.
6)COX, A. F.
7)HOWARD, Jessee
8)HOWARD, James
9)JARMAN, W.
10)KING, R. James
11)KING, R. John
12)MASHBURN, E. J.
13)RHODES, J. J. (DEAD) REGISTER, J.
14)RHODES, W. G.
15)RHODES, J. H.
16)RHODES, E. (DEAD)
17)WILLIAMS, H.
18)WILLIAMS, J.
Baptists Church at Tuckahoe, May 1870.
The church held its regular meeting for business. The conference was opened by
singing and praying by the Pastor as moderator. The door of the church was
opened for the reception of members, three came forward for membership with us
who had been previously baptized. They were received in full fellowship with
us their names are as follows: Benj. ASCUE, John REGISTER & wife Sarah
REGISTER. That church then closed with prayer by Bro. G.S. BEST as moderator.
A.F. COX, Clerk
A List of the Female members of the Tuckahoe Baptist Church in Jones Co.,N.C.
FEMALES FEMALES
A)ASKEW, M.
B)BANKS, N.
C)
D)DAVIS, C. A.
E)
F)
G)GARDNER? Sallie
H)HOWARD, E.
I)HOWARD, Mary
J)HOWARD, Martha
K)JARMAN, Julia
L)RHODES, W. (DEAD)
M)RHODES, S.N.
N)RHODES, Elizabeth
O)RHODES, A.M.
P)REGISTER, Sarah
Q)WESTBROOK, B.
R)TAYLOR, N. (name crossed out)
S)SMITH, H. C.
T)TURNER, R. A.
U)TURNER,,,, E.
V)
W)
X)
Y)
Z)
A List of the (colored) members of the Tuckahoe Baptist Church in Jones
County, N.C.
MALES FEMALES
1)HILL, Dundee COX, Marion
2)HILL, Godfrey COX, Mary
3)PARKER, Edward GREEN, Marenda
MILLS, Mourning
POWERS, Emily
Turned over to other colored churches.
To the Baptist Church Tuckahoe: Greeting
This is to certify that Brother John REGISTER and Sister Sarah REGISTER gave
us a confession of Faith in Christ, was Baptized & received in Union Chapel
Church in Onslow County & was in full fellowship. We therefore recommend them
with you. By order of the Church. Feb. 27th, 1870 M.S.THOMAS/
C.C.
Resolved and by his sworn request grant to Brother Geo. RHODES a letter of
dismission to some or other church of the same faith and order. By order of
the conference. E.A. BEST/ Modr.
Fountain WILLIAMS/Clk.
Baptist Church of Christ at Tuckahoe, Jones County, North Carolina. To the
Eastern Association.
Greeting Dear Brethren:
Through the blessing of Almighty God, we are again permitted to greet you in
fraternal cooperation as delegates to aid you in your deliberations. Our
Brethren J.J. RHODES, Willoughby JARMAN and Jonas WILLIAMS. We are still under
the Pastoral care of Bro. J.J. RHODES (whose labors have been blessed to the
good of many souls), but we want to get another Pastor for the ensuing year
and would be glad to have the assistance of the Association to help us make a
selection. We enjoy peace among ourselves in our Church relations. Our
congregations are not very large, yet they're considerable interest manifested
in our meetings and we are gradually gaining ground in the midst of great
opposition. Yet, we hope our principle will prevail throughout all our region.
You will find our contributions and statistics as follows:
Association fund $00.00
Itinerant fund $00.00
Missionary fund $00.00
Baptized during the year 00
Received by letter 00
Restored by letter 00
Rec'd by Experience 00
Excluded 00
Died 00
No. of whites 00
No. of colored 00
Total no. reported 00
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