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LICENTIATE

812-342-2967 Columbus, IN 47201

Guy Hardin ………………………….………………... 3648 S 550 E

812-344-1892 Franklin, IN 46131

Nick Whited ……………………………………….... 412 E Park Ct.

Don Curry ……………………………………………………. PO Box 26

Jimmie McGaha ............…...................................................... PO Box 321

Brian Simmons ……………...…………..…………………… PO Box 19

Chester Caudill ......…………………….……........ 4506 W Newton Drive

Michael Hardwick .................…................................... 738 Pin Oak Court

Grant Brant ..........................……………………...….. 677 N Main Street

Allen Wiggington ..................................................................... PO Box 63

Bill Ridge ………………...…………………...………… Rt. 3 Box 611F

Greg Tharpe ……………………...............…………….701 S. Holland St

Floyd Wilson ........................................................ 59 Green Springs Road

Roger Sink ........................…...................................... 7517 State Road 43

Bob Freeman ……………...…………...……..…… 7022 Little Flock Rd

Larry Calhoun Sr. ………...……………………………… 1745 N 500 W

Benny Walden …………..………………………. 9404 W Hedrick Road

Pastor-

Pastor: Rev. Michael Whited

Associate Pastor: Rev. Guy Hardin

Associate Pastor: Rev. Nick Whited

Clerk – Jessica Hounshell ... P.O. Box 217 Taylorsville, IN 47280

812-526-2472

FRANKLIN

Pastor - Rev. Ransom Covington

Clerk - Michele Leach ….. 6692 W 300 S Morgantown, IN 46160

317-422-8766

FRIENDSHIP (Rodney)

Pastor -

Pastor – Rev. John Perkins Jr.

Clerk - Robin Abbott ……... 203 W Pearl St. Trafalgar, IN 46181

317-878-9016

INDIANAPOLIS

Pastor - Rev. Jimmy Polston

Clerk - Eunice Foley 230 W Stop11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46217

317-883-4789

JEWELL VILLAGE

Pastor - Rev. James B. Wilson

Clerk - Elizabeth Bragg … 430 S 400 W North Vernon, IN 47265
MIDWAY

Pastor - Rev. Charles Tichenor

Clerk - Patricia D. Ellis …… PO Box 545 Morgantown, IN 46160

812-597-4109

MOUNT ZION

Pastor - Rev. Ed Tharpe

Clerk - Debbie Johnson ….. 640 S Wayne Martinsville, IN 46151

765-342-5315

PLEASANT VALLEY

Pastor – Rev. Steve Palmer

Clerk – Helen Crabtree 997 Mt. Liberty Rd. Nashville, IN 47448

812-988-2430

SALEM

Pastor - Rev. Jim H. Tharpe Associate Pastor – Rev. Ray Unger

Clerk - Dee Freeman …. 7002 Little Flock Rd. Spencer, IN 47460

812-876-1678

SHILOH

Pastor - Rev. Wayne Emerson

Clerk - Selma Lucas ….. 11191 W Georgetown Rd. Columbus, IN 47201 812-342-4276

UNION LAYMON

Pastor -Rev. Sammy Freeman

Clerk - Ruth H. Walden 9448 W Hedrick Rd. Gosport, IN 47433
CHURCH ADDRESSES
EAST COLUMBUS 812-376-7738

452 South Mapleton Street Columbus, Indiana.

905 South Main Street Edinburgh, Indiana.

300 East Ohio Street Franklin, Indiana.

Mailing address: PO Box 63, Needham, IN 46162

FRIENDSHIP

9373 S 60 SW Westport, Indiana. Four miles northeast of Westport, Indiana. Take County Road 1000 west and turn north at Southwest 60.

229 S State Road 135 Franklin, Indiana. 3 miles south of

Bargersville, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS 317-783-9870

25 East Bixler Indianapolis, Indiana. Corner of Bixler and State

Road 135.

JEWELL VILLAGE

Two miles southeast of Columbus, Indiana. Take US31 South to

Base Road. Go ½ mile to Della Street, then turn onto Asenath St.

MIDWAY

8329 State Road 135 N Morgantown, Indiana. State Road 135, 5 miles south of Morgantown.

5001 E Mahalasville Road Morgantown, Indiana (Soutwest of

Morgantown)

PLEASANT VALLEY

3888 State Road 46 East Nashville, Indiana

7594 State Road 43 Spencer, Indiana

State Road 43, 10 miles south of Spencer, Indiana. Or west out of Bloomington on State Road 48 to State Road 43 junction. Turn right, then continue for about 1 ½ miles.

SHILOH

10970 Georgetown Road Columbus, Indiana. Take State Road 46 West to 500 W; turn left onto Georgetown Road, second church on right.

Concord Road, four miles east of Spencer, Indiana. State Road 46 West, then turn north on Concord Road. Go approximately 1 mile.

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  The letters from each of the following associational churches were read: East Columbus, Edinburgh, Franklin, Friendship, Great Hope, Indianapolis, Jewell Village, Midway, Mount Zion, Pleasant Valley, Salem, Shiloh and Union Laymon. A motion was made after the reading of each letter to accept it, print the necessary information in the minutes, and seat any delegate(s) present and those who may come in later. Each motion was seconded and passed. The delegates were then seated by the Moderator. Bro. Ransom asked all delegates that were specified in the church letters to stand together and be recognized.
  
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  The Moderator had the clerk read By-Law Article I. He then opened the floor for churches desiring to apply for membership to this Association be made known. There were none.
  
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  The appointment of the Divine Services Committee was then made. This committee consisted of Rev. Lonzo Wiggington- (Chairman), Bro. Chester Caudill, and Bro. Larry Calhoun. All ministers and deacons from this association and our sister associations were asked to stand for the benefit of the Divine services committee.
  
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  All visiting ministers and deacons were asked to stand to be recognized. The visitors included Rev. Danny Bailey, Rev. David Coffee from the South Kentucky Association, Bro. Olyn Sprowles from the Nolynn Association and Rev. J. C. Brown, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Columbus, Indiana.
  

An offering that amounted to $276.00 was taken up for the Kitchen Committee as we sang “When We All Get To Heaven” with Bro. Randy Polston leading and Sis. Mary Ann Sink playing piano.

Rev. Ransom Covington asked all in attendance to stand in silent memory of service personnel. Rev. Roy Lambert was asked to lead in prayer for active service personnel and families. Bro. Roy then asked for everyone to continue throughout the year to pray for our service personnel.

Bro Ransom then asked Rev. Johnny Perkins to come preach the introductory sermon. Bro. Johnny thanked everyone for the support of the tent ministry. He read Luke 14: 16-24 and Luke 15: 3-10. He spoke about how busy we are but reminded us we need to take the time to do the work of the Lord. We need to be concerned for those around us; that they be saved. He reminded us that we probably aren’t doing “too much”, we can always do more. We need to take action and not make excuses. We should be excited to worship God. We should labor in the work being thankful for the opportunity to serve. We should invite our neighbors to worship with us or to receive Gods great forgiveness regardless of their nationality or color. Every human has a soul that needs to know the Lord. We should not be ashamed to stand for Christ.

An invitation was given while singing “Where Could I Go” .

A partial report of the Divine Services committee was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report. The motion carried. Clarification was made for the Edinburgh letter naming the late Bill Noble as Honorary Pastor for the next year.

Rev. J.B. Wilson prayed the dismissal prayer and Rev. Ed Tharpe asked the blessing on the noon meal.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The Friday afternoon service began with the moderator asking Bro. Jack Polston to lead the congregation in song. We sang "I Can Tell You The Time" while Sis. Phyllis Wiggington played the piano. Rev. Danny Bailey of the South Kentucky Association came with devotions. He read Matthew 14: 22-33. He instructed us to be willing to try new things in our work for the Lord. Bro. Peter was willing to get out of the boat. “If you always do what you’ve always done you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten. Bro. Danny then called for an altar of prayer led by Rev. Homer Whited.

The minutes from the Friday morning session were read. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report and print it in the minutes with any necessary corrections. The motion passed.

The corresponding letters from the Nolynn and South Kentucky Associations were read. A motion was made and seconded to accept each letter, print it in the minutes and seat the delegate(s) present and those that may come in later. The motion carried. The delegates were asked to stand and be recognized.

All visitors were asked to stand and be recognized. The Moderator thanked them all for their support.

The Moderator appointed the following voluntary delegates to our sister Associations:

Nolynn: Rev. Jimmy Polston, Rev. Johnny Perkins, Rev. Mark Polston, Rev. Eddie Freeman, Bro. Greg Tharpe

South Kentucky: Rev. Jimmy Polston, Bro. Greg Tharpe, Sis. Rachel Tharpe, Rev. Johnny Perkins.

The Moderator appointed the following committees: Resolutions, Missions, Ministry & Doctrine, Education, Sunday school, Ways & Means, Temperance, Young People, Obituary, Auditing, and Program.

The report of the Ministers and Deacons Institute was read. Motion was made and properly supported to accept the report and print it in the minutes. Motion carried.

The report of the Separate Baptist Missions Inc. representative was then read by the representative Bro. Mike Hardwick. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report and print it in the minutes with any needed additions or corrections. The motion carried.

A public offering that amounted to $242.00 was taken up as we sang “Jesus Is Coming Soon”.
The Moderator asked Rev. Mark Polston to come preach the Mission Sermon. Bro. Mark read Luke 2:8-20. He spoke to us concerning the need for all to be missionaries of the word of God. He described the work using three words. “Go” “Do” and Being” Led by the Spirit to “go”. When God says “go” we must go. Seek Gods direction in what we do. “Do” his will and not our own. We should not be judgemental of the work that God has for others to do. Bro. Mark read John 2:1-11 showing us how the work of the Lord can be done through us if we “do” his will. God does not send us on “wild goose chases”. We may not understand why we are asked to do something but Christ will reveal himself if we obey. It’s not about us its about him. He can change water into wine. He can use us if we “Go and Do”. “Being” steadfast, sure, unmoveable. Don’t say one thing and do something diametrically different. Always abound in the work of the Lord. Trumpet the cause of Christ. As we know our labor is not in vain, we should “GO, DO and BE” what God wants us to be. If we follow these three words, we will be a missionary for the work of the Lord.

We then sang “Mansion Over The Hilltop, Love Lifted Me and Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” while shaking hands. Testimonies and announcements were made. Rev. Mike Wilson prayed the benediction and Bro. Larry Calhoun asked the blessing on the meal.

“Well Glory” The Polston Family

“Lord Don’t Move That Mountain” Kim, Al and Phyllis Wiggington

The minutes from the afternoon session were read. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report with any needed additions or corrections and print them in the minutes. The motion passed.

Bro. Ransom asked new visitors to stand so they could be recognized.

A partial report of the Divine Service Committee was called for. Motion was made and seconded to read a partial report after the sermon tonight. Motion was defeated. Motion was made and seconded to allow the Divine Service Committee to make their Saturday morning devotion selection on Saturday morning. Motion passed.

Bro. Ransom asked Rev. David Coffee to come with the sermon for the evening. The moderator asked Rev. Lonzo Wiggington to pray for the message.

Bro. David Coffee of the South Kentucky Association read Acts 5:40-42 taking part of verse 41 “rejoicing that they were counted worthy”. He spoke to us concerning our being worthy to partake of the communion and feet washing. We are worthy because Christ has bought us with a price. We are one of his and counted worthy. If we find our self unworthy we can ask the Father to make us worthy. He gave his Son to make us worthy. All we need to do is come to him confessing our sin and he can make us worthy. We can see the KING! God can use us if we’re in a position to be used. We must be worthy.

Bro. Ransom turned the service over to the Deacons for the Communion service. Bro. Jimmie McGaha came to direct the service. He asked his Brother Deacons to come forward to help with the communion service. He read

Luke 22:7-16. Bro. Jimmy asked Bro. Mike Hardwick to bless the bread. Bro. Jimmie read verse 9 and we all ate. Bro. Jimmie asked Bro. Benny Walden to bless the cup, Bro. Jimmie read verse 20 and we all drank the fruit of the vine. There were 67 people that took part in the communion service. We then began washing feet.

Bro. Benny Walden asked to be anointed and prayed for. Rev. Ransom Covington anointed Bro. Benny and the Elders gathered around Bro. Benny and prayed. We sang “Oh How I Love Jesus” There were several praises and testimonies. Rev. Guy Hardin announced the benediction. We sang a verse of “Amazing Grace” and went out.
SATURDAY MORNING
The Saturday morning session was opened with Moderator Rev. Ransom Covington welcoming everyone into the assembly. Bro. Daniel Sink led the congregation in singing “In The Sweet By and By” while Sis. Margaret Wiggington played the piano and Rev. John Cave played the organ.
Bro Benny Walden read Psalms 1 for devotions. We then gathered around the altar for prayer.

Rev. Jim Tharpe led us in the pledges to the American and Christian flags and the Holy Bible.

The minutes from the Friday night session were read. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report with needed additions or corrections and print it in the minutes. The motion passed.

The Moderator asked any visiting Ministers or Deacons to please stand to be recognized. Rev. Melvin Underwood and Deacon Bro. James White and their wives all from the Nolynn Kentucky Association were recognized.

Any other visitors were then asked to stand and be recognized.
Unfinished business The Divine Services committee report was read. Motion was made and seconded to accept the report and discharge the committee at the end of this association. Motion passed.

New business None

The Treasurers report was read by Bro. Benny Walden. A motion was made to accept the report as read and refer it to the auditing committee and print it in the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

The Young People’s Separate Baptist Union report was not available. The Clerk made a motion to read the report during unfinished business in the afternoon session. The motion was seconded and passed.

The Youth Camp committee treasurers report and the Youth Camp committee report were each read by Bro. Dan Sink. A motion was made and seconded to accept each report, refer the financial portion to the auditing committee and print them in the minutes and discharge the committee. The motion passed.
The Presbytery committee report was read by Rev. Homer Whited. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report, print it in the minutes, and discharge the committee. The motion passed. The Clerk then read the appointment of the Presbytery.

The Resolutions committee report was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept this report, print is in the minutes and discharge this committee. There was some discussion and the motion was defeated.

The SBBI Report was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report, refer the financial part to the Auditing Committee, print it in the minutes and discharge this committee. Motion passed.

The Ways and Means committee report was read. Motion was made and properly supported to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee.

The Temperance committee report was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. The motion passed.

The Sunday School report was read. Motion was made and seconded to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. Motion passed.

The Education report was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. The motion passed.

The Missions committee report was read. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge this committee. The motion passed.

A motion was made by the Clerk and seconded to forego the remaining reports and continue on with the Program. The motion passed.

We sang “Won’t it be Wonderful There” while a public offering was taken up which amounted to $236.00.

Rev. Jerry Ridge came to preach the morning sermon. Bro. Jerry spoke of the work in the Ivory Coast and thanked everyone for their financial support and prayers. He read John 2:1-9 and John 9:24 and 25. Bro. Jerry mentioned how he uses the saying “I don’t know” from time to time when he’s unsure about something in life. He would rather admit he is uncertain rather than lead someone astray. He is certain though of the fact that God saved him and called him to preach and into the mission field. He is very thankful to God for all that he has done for him and what he knows he will provide. Bro. Jerry encouraged us to support each other. Pray one for another. Speak well one of another. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Be faithful and true. When someone asks how we know what we believe is true, invite them to “come and see”. “Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world”.
Bro. Daniel Sink led us in singing “Jesus Saves” . The Moderator called for a handshake. We sang “Just a Little Talk With Jesus”, “What a Day” & “What a Friend” as we fellow shipped around the altar. After several testimonies and announcements, we were dismissed by Rev. Ray Unger and Rev. Mark Polston prayed the blessing on the noon meal.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Moderator welcomed everyone. He then asked Bro. Dan Swanson to come with a congregational song. Bro. Dan led the congregation in singing “Praise Him, Praise Him” while Sis. Lora Roberts played the piano and Rev. John Buddy Cave played the organ.

The moderator then asked Rev. Melvin Underwood from the Nolynn Association to bring devotions. He read from St. Matthew 16:13-19. He instructed us that we should be mindful that time is swiftly passing and we need to be busy about the Fathers business. We need to invite people to come to church. He then called for prayer requests as we gathered around the altar. We were led in prayer by Rev. Steve Palmer.

The minutes of the previous session were read. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes with needed additions and corrections. Motion carried.

The Trustee Report was read by Bro. Benny Walden. Motion was made and properly supported to accept the report and print it in the minutes. Motion carried.

The Program Report was read. Motion was made and seconded to accept the report, print it in the minute and discharge the committee. A motion was made and properly supported to amend the report by moving the Report of the Youth Camp Committee and Treasurer and appointment of the same to below the Report of part of committees. Amendment passed, motion passed.

The Kitchen Committee report was read. Motion was made and supported to accept the report, refer it to the Auditing committee and print it in the minutes. Motion carried.

The Ministry and Doctrine report was read. Motion was made and supported to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. Motion passed.

Motion was made and supported to accept the Enrollment committee report without reading it, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. Motion passed. There were 158 enrolled.

The Young People report was read. Motion was made to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. Motion seconded and passed.

The Auditing committee report was read. Motion was made and supported to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee at the end of this association. Motion carried.

The Obituary report was read. Motion was made to accept this report, print it in the minutes, discharge the committee and ask Rev. Ray Unger to come forward with thoughts and a prayer. Motion was seconded and passed. The Moderator asked Bro. Ray to come with a memorial. Bro. Ray read Revelation 14:13. He spoke of those that have gone to their reward this year. For them it’s a happy time. We weep for ourselves. He reminded us to be mindful of those who suffer and sorrow. Bro. Ray asked all in attendance to stand as he prayed.

The Youth Union President report was read. Motion was made to accept the report and print it in the minutes. Motion carried.

The Resolutions report was read. Motion was made and supported to accept the report, print it in the minutes and discharge the committee. Motion carried.

Appointments for the following committees were made: Youth Camp, Camp Meeting, Kitchen, SBBI and Enrollment.

The Moderator called for a song and an offering to be collected. We sang “Jesus Is Coming Soon” while the offering was collected. The offering amounted to $ 90.00

Bro. Ransom asked Rev. Jimmy Polston to come with the Doctrinal sermon. Bro. Jimmy read Hebrews 2 highlighting verses 12 and 13. He read Isaiah 8: 13-16 and verses 19 and 20. Bro. Jimmy proclaimed that knowledge is good. Knowledge without the wisdom of God will puff you up. We need to read our Bible and have it’s knowledge. Bro. Jimmy spoke of loving to preach about the Kingdom. The new birth is your entrance to the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is at hand. Jesus is on the throne. Jesus loves us. He gave himself for us. We have a promise. All we need to do is accept it. The Lord will direct us in this work if we obey his voice. He will give the pastors the sermon they need. He will let us know what song to sing. We need to be obedient. We have not suffered like our ancestors have. We should read our Bible and know the straight road we are walking. The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the only safe rule of faith and practice.

Bro. Ransom called for a song. We sang “There is a Fountain”.

Election of Officers: Motion was made to retain current officers for another year. Motion seconded and passed.

Election of Constitution Committee: Rev. Mike Whited was nominated. Motion was made and supported that nominations cease. Motion carried.

Election of Mission Inc. Rep.: Bro Mike Hardwick was nominated. Motion was made and supported that nominations cease. Motion carried.

Election of Camp Meeting Evangelist. Melvin Underwood was nominated. Motion made and seconded to cease nomination. Motion carried.

Motion was made to read the letter to the General at this time. Motion seconded and passed. The letter was read.

The minutes of this session were read. Motion was made to except the reading with needed additions and corrections. Motion seconded and passed.

The Moderator thanked everyone for their prayers and attendance and hard work.

Testimonies and announcements were called for.

We were dismissed by Rev. Eddie Freeman.

We your Camp Meeting Committee for 2006 would like to report we had another good Camp Meeting July 30^th through August 6^th.

We would like to thank Bro. Allen Wiggington for leading the volunteer choir. We would also like to thank everyone for the special singing each evening.

Our evangelists this year were Rev. Guy Hardin of the Central Indiana Association, and Rev. Rodney Smith of the South Kentucky Association. These men of God brought us Spirit filled messages each evening.

We want to thank all who supported in prayer, attendance and financially. We just want to thank the Lord for the opportunity to be a part of another Camp Meeting.

Bro. Larry Calhoun

Bro. Mike Hardwick

Rev. John Perkins Jr.