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Partial 1920 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the 1 Sun in Dec 1920 after Sermon by the pastor the church approved of the election of officers and teachers of the Sabbath School then adjourned to meet Sat before the l Sun in Jan 1921 Rev. J. O. Hood mod J. A. Baker assistant Clerk.


1921 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Jan 1921 after Sermon by the Pastor a motion to elect a church clerk by motion Ely Baker was elected church Clerk then adjourned till Sunday morning Church met Sunday morning after Sermon by the mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sunday in Feb 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker Clerk.

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Feb 1921 after sermon by the pastor the mod announced the church in order for business.
1 given opt for members and received nun.
2 red and approved minutes of previous meeting then adjourned to meet Sun morning church met Sun after Sermon by mod a motion was made to pay L. E. Reed and J. A. Baker for filling Rev. S. C. Atchley's place at his regular time in 1920 then put off the setting of the pastor's salary till the regular March term then adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in March 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC.

The Zion Hill Baptist church met Saturday before the 1 Sun in March 1921 after Sermon by mod the pastor announced the church in order for Business.
1 red [sic] and approved min of previous meeting.
2 gives opt for members and received nun [sic] then adjourned to Sun church met Sun morning after Sermon by the mod a motion to set pastors salary at $2,000.00 dollars then adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sunday in April 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker Clerk

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun April 1921 after Sermon by the pastor mod called the church in session.
1 red and approved minutes of previous meeting.
2 given opt for membership & received nun [sic].
3 granted letter of dismission to Sister Elizabeth Knight.
4 set a part the 3 Sun in July to begin a revival meeting also given the pastor the privilege of selecting sumother [sic] minister of the gospel to aid him in the work then adjourned to meet Sun. Church met Sun after Sermon by the pastor the mod announced that decoration would be on Sat before the 2 Sun in May. Also appointed Bro A. J. Stoner, W. E. Ballard and Oscar Shelley as committee to make out a program for decoration. Then adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in May.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC.

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in May 1921 after sermon by the pastor, church sat in session for business.
1 red [sic] and approved minutes of previous meeting.
2 given opt for membership & received nun [sic].
3 church received resignation of Bro W. E. Ballard, ? McBrown and Oscar Shelly as teachers in the Sabbath School & received the election of Bro Jo Moore and Sister Ella Knight as teachers in Sabbath School then adjourned to meet Sun morning.
Church met Sun at appointed hour after sermon by the mod received Sister Esalee Shelley into the church by letter then laid over the granting of Sister Lidda Johnson a letter of dismission till next meeting after commemorating the Lord's Supper. Adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in June 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

Zion Hill Bapt met Sat before the 1 Sun in June 1921 after Sermon by mod church was called in session for the regular order of business.
1 given opt for membership & received nun.
2 granted a letter of dismission of Bro Ira Ballard then adjourned to meet Sunday morning.
Church met Sunday after sermon by pastor. Adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in July 1921.
Rev J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in July 1921 after sermon by Rev O. M. Drinnen mod protem the church was called in session for business.
1 red [sic] & approved records of the 2 last meetings.
2 a motion & it sustained that Sister Lyda Johnson be required to cum [sic] in person before the church and make satisfaction with the church before the church can grant her a letter of dismission as her name cannot be found on the record.
3 give opt for membership & received nun.
4 a motion to receive the statement made by Bertie Green the statement being made by letter to the church on ? and she still remains in good standing and full fellowship with then adjourned to meet Sun morning.
Church met at the app hour after ser by Rev. O. M. Drinnen adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Aug 1921.
Rev. O. M. Drinnen mod protem Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in call session on the 3 Sat knight [sic] in July 1921 and received the acknowledgment of Brother James Benson and restored him back in to the church in full fellowship dun [sic] by order of the church when in session the 3 Sat knight [sic] in July 1921.
Rev. T. S. Hodges mod protem Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the 3 Sunday night July 1921 for the purpose of holding a revival meeting which was run for 13 days and nights & during that time there was added the church by experience and Baptism 10 towit Glen Moor, Earl Cowan, McCulley [sic], Tim Rodgers, Otle Rodgers, Aney Bell Smelser, John Parrott, Clide Moor, Johnie R and Cecil Pitner renewals. Collection taken for Rev. S. H. Clark during revival $58.36 collection for Janitor $4 then adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun Aug 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood and Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt met the 1 Sat before the 1 Sun in Aug 1921 after Sermon by the mod the mod called the church in Session.
1 red [sic] and approved minutes of previous meetings.
2 given oppt for membership & received nun [sic].
3 a motion to receive the Statement maid [sic] by Sister Adama Tinsley by letter to the church on delinquency also received the statement of Sister Rebecia Wyly made by the clerk at her own request.
4 the church released the commity [sic] on the graveyard.
5 a motion to draw money out of the treasurer [sic] to pay for redgestering [sic] the grave yard deed then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met at the appointed hour after Sermon by the mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Sept 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Sept 1921 Pastor being absent church was called in session with Bro J. A. Baker mod protem.
1 given opt for membership & received nun [sic].
2 mod appointed Bro W. R. Conner, W. B. Clark and A. J. Stoner as committeemen to investigate the case of Bro Thomas Burnett for walking disorderly & making request to church to withdraw his name from the Church Book.
3 received statement clerk made for Sister Retie Cutshaw on delinquency.
4 Set apart 2 Sun in Sept 1921 for the purpose of calling a pastor for 1922 term to expire with the associational year then withdrew fellowship with Bro Nathan Pitner at his own request & saying he was deceived in his profession then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met at appointed hour had a call session with Ely Baker mod protem & Oscar Shelley Clerk.
1 give opt for members received Sis Artie Cummings by letter.
2 red [sic] & approved association letter.
3 treasurer red [sic] report on financial standing of church then adjourned.
Ely Baker mod Oscar Shelley clerk

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the 3 Sun in Sept 1921 after Sermon by Rev. J. O. Hood the church was called in session for special business.
1 taken up collection to pay off L. E. Reed and J. A. Baker in past services then set apart the 4 Sun in Sept to call pastor for the year 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood Mod Ely Baker CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met in call session 4 Sun in Sept 1921.
1 red [sic] & approved minutes of 2 previous meetings.
2 commity [sic] given longer time to make report on Bro Thomas Burnett.
3 church called Rev. J. O. Hood to serve as pastor for the year 1922. Pastors salary set at 250.00. Pastor to give 3 sermons per month then adjourned to meet Sat before 1 Sun in Oct 1921.
W. B. Clark mod protem Ely Baker CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before 1 Sun in Oct 1921 after Ser by the mod church was called in session for business.
1 red [sic] & approved the record of previous meeting.
2 a motion to elect a church Clerk Ely Baker was reelected for the year 1922 then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met at appointed hour after Ser by pastor, church sat in session for the election of Sabbath SS officers and teachers the following brethren and sisters was elected
Supt Bro Joseph Moore     assistant W. B. Clark
Sect Ernest Conner
Treasurer Eler Knight
Choister [sic] Oscar Shelley as treasurer [sic]
Neva Clark Teacher for class no 1
Mrs. W. R. Conner No 2
Mrs. W. E. Ballard No 3
Miss Leale Galyean No 4
Miss Eler Knight No 5
(blank) No 6
Jo Moore No 7
W. R. Conner No. 8
Ely Baker No 9
(blank) then adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Nov 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Nov 1921 after sermon by mod church was called in session for business.
1 red [sic] & approved minutes of previous meeting ,br /> 2 received Bro James Teague and wife by letter
3 granted letters of dismission to Bro W. M. ? akes his wife and son and Bro Boyd Johnson
5
set the 1 Sat in Dec 1921 to sell the lites belonging to the church then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met Sun after sermond [sic] by the mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Dec 1921.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Dec 1921 after sermon by the mod the church was called in session by the mod.
1 give op for membership & received nun [sic]
2 red [sic] & approved minutes of previous meeting
3 granted letters of dismission to Sister Tisha Tarwatter & Bro Bryan Atchley
4 then sold all the old lamps & carpets belonging to the church total amount of sale $20.20 & paid $12.30 to Sam Boling on new lites and the clerk turned the remainder over to assistant treasurer then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met Sun at the regular hour after Ser by the mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Jan 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC


1922 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun Jan 1922 Sermon by the mod
1 give opt for membership received nun [sic]
2 received the resignation of Sis Elley Knight as teacher in the Sabbath School & laid over the election of another teacher till Sun then adjourned.
Church met Sun at the regular hour the Janitor resigned & mod appointed Bro A. J. Rodgers, Jo Moor, W. R. Conner committeemen to see after another janitor then sermond by mod adjourned to meet the 1 Sat before 1 Sun in Feb 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood Mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in Feb 1922 after sermond [sic] by the pastor mod called the church in order for business
1 red [sic] & approved minutes of previous meeting
2 excluded Bro Thomas Burnett for disorderly conduct
3 granted letters of dismission to Bro Charley Knight, Sis Moley Knight and Sis Ethel Knight
4 mod appointed A. J. Stoner, J. A. Baker, and W. B. Clark to investigate a report made to the church against Sis Tisha Tarwatter for departing from the faith then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met Sun at appointed hour after Semond by mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Mar 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

The 1 Sat and Sun in March 1922, Pastor absent no meeting Sat before the 1 Sun in Apr.
Pastor absent no meeting 1 Sun in Apr.
Church met after sermond by mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in May 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC
the 3 Sunday knight in Apr 1922 Pastor absent and supplied by Rev. S. H. Clark

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in May 1922 after Sermond [sic] by the mod the mod called the church in order for Business
1 red [sic] & approved minutes of previous meeting
2 commity [sic] reported that Sis Tishia Tarwater had taken her letter of dismission from this church and presented it with her self to another church of a different faith & order & the church received her
3 a motion & it sustained that Zion Hill Bapt Church withdraw fellowship from Sister Tarwater for departing from the Bapt faith
4 given opt for membership & received nun [sic] then adjourned to meet Sun Church met Sun at appointed hour after sermond [sic] by mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in June 1922.
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC.
3 Sun knight in May 1922 Pastor absent no meeting.
the 1 Sat and Sun in June 1922 pastor absent no meeting.

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 1 Sun in July 1922 after sermond [sic] by the pastor mod called the church in regular session for business.
1 red [sic] & approved minutes of previous meetings.
2 given opt for membership, received nun [sic]
3 granted letters of dismission to Bro Ira Clark & Sis Olie Clark.
Bro W. R. Conner, Ely Baker & Scott Galyon was appointed as a commity [sic] to buy paint to paint the church house then adjourned to meet Sun.
Church met Sun at appointed hour after Ser by mod adjourned to meet Sat before the 1 Sun in Aug 1922.
Their being $1. 25 over paying for stove which was put in treasure [sic]
Rev. J. O. Hood mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met in call session the 2 Sun in Aug 1922 with Bro W. R. Conner mod protem
1 received Rev. J. O. Hood's resignation as moderator
2 a motion to set the 2 Sun in Aug 1922 for church to meet to call a pastor for the ensuing year then adjourned to meet 3 Sun in Aug 1922.
W. R. conner mod protem Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met in call session the 2 Sun in Aug 1922 after sermond [sic] by Brother C. D. Martin a motion to elect C. D. Martin mod protem the mod then declared the church in order for business
1 red [sic] & approved all unred [sic] records of previous meetings
2 then elected Brother C. D. Martin as pastor for the year ending in 1923 then adjourned.
C. D. Martin mod protem Ely Baker CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met in session 3 Sun in Aug 1922 mod called church in order for business.
1 Set 2 Sat & Sun in each month for the regular monthly meetings
2 set pastors salary at 200. dollars per year
3 set the 1 Sun night pastor to serve ? time Sept to begin a revival meeting also greed [sic] for mod to invite Rev. W. A. Masterson to assist mod in revival meeting then adjourned to meet Sat before 2 Sun in Sept 1922.
Rev. C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker CC

Aug the 27, 1922, the Zion Hill Bapt Church met in call session and received the acknowledgement of Brother James Benson and granted him a letter of dismission then adjourned.
W. R. Conner assistant CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met in session the 1 Sun in 1922.
1 red [sic] & approved all unapproved records of previous meetings.
2 ordination of Bro C. D. Martin & J. A. Baker was brought before the church mod appointed all the deacon board as a commity [sic] to make redy [sic] for the ordination & report to the church
3 then received the resignation of Sis Sitha Norton as teacher in Sabbath School over Junior Class no 3 & elected Sis Ela Knight over the same.
Adjourned to meet Sat before the 2 Sun in Sept.
Rev. C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the 1 Sunday night in Sept 1922 for the purpose of holding a revival meeting which was cared [sic] on for 7 days & nights & was conducted by Rev. W. A. Masterson & received 22 members by experience & Baptism & a number of renewals & received the acknowledgement of Bro Auther Rose & granted him a letter of dismission.
Rev. C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker CC.
The church also met the 2 Sun at 3 oclock P. M. for the purpose of ordaining Bro C. D. Martin & J. A. Baker to the ministry the Presbytery was of the following named ministers W. A. Masterson, S. H. Clark, J. O. Hood, W. R. King & deacons from other sister church together with Zion Hill deacons after the examination a motion & it sustained by the church to propose with the ordination whitch [sic] was caryed [sic] out & they stand now as ordained ministers of Christ's Gospel.
Rev. W. A. Masterson Mod W. B. Clark Clerk the moderator then appointed the following named bretherin [sic] as deligats [sic] to the Sevier assoc Rev. J. A. Baker, W. B. Clark, Jo Moore and Luther Moore.
Adjourned to meet Sat before the 2 Sun in Oct 1922.
Rev. C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker CC

Oct 7 1922, Zion Hill Bapt Church met on Saturday before the second Sunday in Oct 1922.
1 sermon by the moderator
2 called the church in regular session recd the minutes of previous meeting was read & approved.
3 give opportunity for members non recd
4 a motion and second for moderator to appoint a commity [sic] to look after the members who are walking disorderly.
W. B. Clark was elected C Clerk then adjourned to meet the following Sunday Oct 8, 1922.
Met Sunday in called session for the purpose of organizing Sabbath School.
1 elected Joe Moor Supt. Earnest Conner Assistant Supt Martha Rodgers Sect, Flora Shelley Sect Lela Galyon treasurer Oscar Shelley Choister [sic] Homsey Galyon Assistant Teacher 1 class 1 May Rodgers 2 Scott Galyon 3 Bettie Ballard 4 Hattie Galyon 5 Nova Ballard 6 Oscar Shelly 7 W. B. Clark 8 Ely Baker 9 Faler Knight Paid Falor Knight $1.00 out of SS which was to buy Liture [sic].
The committy [sic] on looking after members was appointed as follows Anderson Rodgers, Scott Galyon, Joe Moor, Falor Knight, J. A. Baker, W. B. Clark.
A move & second to collect & pay off Rev. J. O. Hood which was $13.75 Collected in full and turned over to the treasure [sic].
Adjourned to meet on the second Sat in Nov.
C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker cc protem

Nov 11, 1922, Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before 2nd Sun in Nov 1922. After sermon by pastor, church was called in session for business.
1 read & approved record of last meeting.
2 give opportunity for members & none applied.
3 motion sustained to take a charge against Bro Art Bailes, Charlie Bailes, Sis Marthy Shuller, D. W. Stevens, Scott Galyeon, Hobert Galyeon for covenant breaking.
4 a motion & second to grant Sis Leda Flynn a letter of dismission then adjourned to meet following Sun.
Zion Hill Bapt Church met the second Sun in Nov 12, 1922, Sermon by moderator then adjourned to meet Sat before second Sun in Dec 1922.
C. D. Martin Mod W. B. Clark CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met the second Sat before the second Sun in Dec 1922.
1 sermond [sic] by the mod then the church was called in regular session for business give opportunity for members none applied.
The record of last meeting was read & approved with motion & it sustained to authorize the CC to add to the last record the charge of covenant braking against Bro Art Bales, Sis Martha Shuler, Bro D. W. Stevens, Scott Galyeon Jr., Hobert Galyeon.
A motion & second to erase Charlie Bales name from the church book on his on evidence that he had never been saved a motion & it sustained to exclude Bro Art Bales and sister Martha Shuler, Bro D. W. Stevens, Scott Galyeon Jr, Hobert Galyeon for covenant breaking motion & second to ? a charge against Bro Preston Clark for swearing motion & it sustained to exclude him on said charge then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the second Sun Dec 1922 sermon by the mod then adjourned to meet Sat before the 2 Sun Jan 1923.
C. D. Martin Mod W. B. Clark CC


1923 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Zion Hill Bapt Church met second Sat before second Sun in Jan 1923.
1 sermon by the moderator.
2 minutes of the last meeting was read & approved.
Motion & sustained to erase James Shelly Sidney Knight name from the church book from their own evidence that they had never been converted motion & second to drop sis Bell Greens name from church book, she was under the watch care of church, dropped for nonperforming duty motion & sustained to prefer a charge against bro James Lewis, E F Lewis, Oscar Lewis, sis Jane Lewis, Ella Burnett, Grace Burnett, Hertige Clark, Eva Oksby, bro Auther Manis, Charlie Galyon, Sam Clark, James Bales, Jr. , John Galyon for covenant breaking motion & it sustained to lay over the names of these Brothers and sisters till next meeting day then give opportunity for members & non [sic] applied. adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the second Sunday in Jan 1923.
1 the church was called in session for business. Hattie Teague was elected Teacher over the Jun. Martha Galyon teacher over Inter. first & second ______? adults elected Bro John Ingle their teacher motion & second to elect Audlee Moore Janitor.
Move & second to adjourn the session then sermond [sic] by the moderator. Adjourn to meet the second Sat and Sunday in Feb 1923.
C. D. Martin W. B. Clark CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the second Sat before the second Sun in Feb 1923.
1 sermon by the mod.
2 give opportunity for members & none applied.
3 motion & it sustained to grant sis Gertie Hale a letter of dismission.
4 minits [sic] of the previous meeting was red [sic] & approved.
5 motion & it sustained to withdraw fellowship from Bro James Lewis, E. F. Lewis, Oscar Lewis, Author Manis, Charlie Galyon Sum Clark, James Bailes, Jr., John Galyeon & sis Janie Lewis, Ella Burnett, Grace Burnett, Hertige Clark, Eva Okesby for covenant braking [sic].
Adjourned to meet the following Sun, Feb 1923.
Zion Hill Church met the sec Sun sermon by the mod then adjurned to meet the second Sat and Sun in March 1923.
C. D. Martin Mod W. B. Clark CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 2 Sun in Mar 1923.
1 sermon by the moderator.
2 give opportunity for members & none applied.
3 minutes of last meeting was read & approved.
4 a motion & second to grant Sis Ellen Ogle a letter of dismission. A motion & it sustained to receive Bro James Lewis acknowledgements & granted him a letter of dismission.
5 the mod appointed Bro Joe Moore, Nelson Cutshaw, Antipass Galyeon to look after fixing the roof of the church then adjourned to meet the following Sun.
Sunday no meeting on the count of snow?
C. D. Martin mod Ely Baker CC pretem [sic]

April 1923 Sat, pastor absent. Zion Hill Bapt Church met 2 Sun in April 1923.
1 sermon by the moderator.
The moderator appointed Bro Joe Moore as assist Treasurer also Assistant CC then adjourned to meet on Sat before 2 Sunday in May.
C. D. Martin mod W. B. Clark CC

May 1923 the Zion Hill Baptist Church met on Sat before the 2 Sun May 1923.
1 sermond [sic] by the moderator.
2 give opportunity for members and non [sic] applied.
3 minutes of last meeting was red [sic] and approved.
4 a motion and it sustained to take a charge against Bro Earl Cowen, John & George Cutshaw & Oscar Parrott for covenant braking [sic] and give them one month to see if they would make any answer then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
No meeting Sunday on account of rain.
C. D. Martin mod W. B. Clark CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met on Sat before 2nd Sun in June 1923.
1 sermon by mod.
2 give opportunity for members non [sic] applied.
3 minutes of last meeting was read & approved.
4 received E F Lewis acknowledgements & granted him a letter of dismission also granted sister Nerisa Bolling & Bertie Green letter of dismission.
5 withdrew fellowship from Bro John & George Cutshaw, Earl Cown, Oscar Parrott for covenant breaking.
6 appointed Bro Scott Galyeon, W. B. Clark, Anderson Rodgers as commitee to have church house painted then adjurned [sic] to meet following Sunday.
Zion Hill Bapt Church met second Sun in June 1923.
1 sermon by the mod.
Then appointed a commity [sic] to get money to paint the church house as ? Neva Pitner, Lela Galyeon, May Rodgers, then observed the Lord's Supper then adjurned to meet 4th Sat & Sun in July.
C. D. Martin mod W. B. Clark CC

The Zion Hill Bapt Church met on Sat before the 4 Sun in July 1923.
1 Singing
2 Scripture lesson red [sic] by the moderator.
3 minutes of last meeting was read and approved.
4 give opportunity for members and non [sic] applied.
5 preaching by the mod then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the 4 Sun in July 1923.
1 sermon by moderator then adjourned to meet the 4 Saturday & Sunday in Aug 1923.
C. D. Martin moderator W. B. Clark CC

Zion Hill Bapt Church met 3 Sun night Aug 1923 for the purpose of holding a revival meeting which carried on for 12 days & nights pastor assisted by Rev. Albert Hall those restored are as follows Bro Charlie Cummings, Sidney Knight, Clabe Baker, Art Cummings, James Bales, Jr. number added to church by baptism are as follows Bro Wilbern Bales, William Widner, Russell Widner, Ermal Ballard, Clifford Baker, Edd Green, Audley Bales, Luther Moor, Jr. , Paul Pitner, Sis Bonnie Johnson, Eliza Justes, Olie Blalock, Cora Moor total by Bp 18.
Church was called in regular sesion on last night of meeting for some business motion & sustained to grant Sis. Ollie Blalock & Eliza Justus a letter of dismission then adjourned to meet the 4 Sat & Sun in Sept.
C. D. Martin, mod W. B. Clark CC

Sat. Sept 22, 1923. The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1923. After singing by the congregation and prayer offered, the moderator read a scripture lesson. Then the church was announced in order for business.
First, the granting of letters of recommendation to the following persons: Sisters Rettie Miller & Margaret E. Johnson, Ida Clark & Bro. W. B. Clark.
Second, charges were prefered [sic] against Bro. Hubert Johnson, Henry Cutshaw and sister Jauard Cutshaw for covenant breaking. They were given one month to make acknowledgements or reply to the charges. Clerk was instructed to write Lonnie Johnson in regard to how he is living.
Preaching by the moderator then church adjourned to meet the following day.
Rev. C. D. Martin, moderator W. B. Clark clerk

(Call session) Sun. Sept. 23, 1923, the Zion Hill Bapt Church met the fourth Sunday in Sept. 1923 for the purpose of calling a pastor for the ensuing year. Bro. J. F. Ingle was elected moderator & Joe Moore elected secretary.
A motion & it sustained to elect by secret ballot Bros. Oscar Shelley and W. B. Clark were appointed to collect the ballots. Rev. C. D. Martin was unanimously elected for the ensuing year. There being no other candidate mentioned in the election, every vote was cast for Rev. Martin.
Bro. Oscar Shelley was elected clerk. Bro. W. E. Ballard was elected Treasurer.
A motion & it sustained to set the pastor's salary at $200.00 per year. A committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions for the pastor's salary as follows: L. J. Moore, Zack Johnson, (et al) The session then adjourned J. F. Ingle, moderator Joe Moore, Sec.
After the call session adjourned, the church met in regular session & consumed the preaching hour in important business matters.
First was the appointment of delegates to the Sevier Association meeting with Alder Branch Church. The following delegates were appointed: Oscar Shelley and wife, Luther J. Moore and wife, Holmes Galyean, Edd Rogers. W. B. Clark was released for the committee on painting the church & W. E. Ballard was apointed [sic] in his stead.
Then proceeded with reorganization of the Sunday School. Officers and teachers were elected as follows: Joe Moore, superintendent J. F. Ingle, assistant superintendent Flora Shelley secretary, Neva Clark assist. secretary, Lela Galyean, Treasurer May Rogers assist. Holmes Galyean, Choister [sic] Oscar Shelley assistant.
Class no 1 Teacher Bettie Ballard assist May Rogers
2 Neva Clark Holmes Galyean
3 Hattie Teague Martha Moore
4 Wm Benson Mayford Galyean
5 Martha Galyean Ora Galyean
6 Jno. F. Ingle Flora Shelley
7 Luther J. Moore Roy Galyean
8 Nancy Ellen Rogers Bell Galyean
9 James Teague W. E. Ballard
Audley Moore was elected Janitor.
Adjourned to meet Sat. before the 4th Sun in Oct.
Rev. C. D. Martin, mod Oscar Shelley, Clerk

Saturday, Oct 27, 1923, the Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sat before the fourth Sun in Oct. 1923 & was called to order by the moderator. After singing by the choir, moderator preached a sermon from Mark 16. church was then announced in order for business.
First gave an opportunity for membership & received 3 namely Bro. Joe Moore & Sis Martha Moore by letter from Gists Creek, & John Pitner, Jr. by letter from Shiloh. Henry Cutshaw & wife were granted another month to reply to the charges preferred against them.
The committee on painting the house put the job before the church for consideration & it was accepted. The committee reported having to buy 3 extra buckets of paint & that they lacked $10.00 having enough money to settle in full. The committee was retained on this job. The cost of paint & work was $125.60.
The charges against Lonnie Johnson & Hubert Johnson were laid over. The church then adjourned to meet Sat. night.
The Zion Hill Church met Sat. night Oct. 27 & after preaching by the pastor adjourned to meet the following day.

Sun Oct. 28, 1923. The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the fourth Sun in October 1923. After devotional exercises the church was announced in order for business.
Bro. Holmes Galyean was appointed assistant clerk.
The $10.00 that was behind on the house painting job was made up & the committee was instructed that they would be retained on the job until it was settled in full.
Sermon by the moderator. Church adjourned to meet Sat before the fourth Sun in November, 1923.
Rev. C. D. Martin, pastor Oscar Shelley, church clerk.

Sat. Nov. 24, 1923 Zion Hill Bapt Church met the fourth Sat. in Nov 1923 & was called to order by the moderator. The church was announced in order for business.
First: gave an opportunity for membership & received 2 Bros James & John Baker by letter from Gist's Creek.
After sermon by moderator, the church adjourned to meet the following day.

Sun Nov. 25, 1923. Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sun Nov 25, 1923 & was called to order by moderator. Church was announced in order for business.
First: records of the October meetings were read & approved.
2nd a motion & it sustained to retain Bro Henry Cutshaw & wife in the church. The cases of Hubert Johnson & Lonnie Johnson were laid over till next meeting.
The committee on painting the house was released.
After sermon by moderator, church adjourned to meet Sat. before the fourth Sunday in December 1923.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod. Oscar Shelley, church clerk

Sat. Dec. 22, 1923. The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the fourth Sun in December 1923 & was called to order by the moderator. After devotional exercises, the church was announced in order for business.
First: The records of the previous meeting was read & approved. Clerk read letter from Lonnie Johnson asking that his name be erased from the Church Roll. Motion & it sustained to exclude Lonnie Johnson from our body. Hubert Johnson's case dropped.
After sermon by the pastor, church adjourned to meet the following day. Sunday Dec. 23, 1923.
The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sun. Dec. 23, 1923 & was called to order by the moderator. After Sermon by the moderator, the church adjourned to meet Sat before the fourth Sun in Jan, 1924.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod. Oscar Shelley, Clerk


1924 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Sun Jan. 27, 1924 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met the fourth Sun in January 1924 & was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator, church adjourned to meet Sat. before the fourth Sun in March 1924.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod Oscar Shelley, Clerk

Sat. Feby 23, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sat before the fourth Sun in Feby 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday Feby 24, The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Feb 24 (1924) after a brief talk by the Pastor he introduced Hiroji Kuriya a native of Japan and at present a student of Carson-Newman College. He consumed the preaching hour discussing the customs of Japan, his voyage to the United States and especially concerning his own life before and after he became a Christian. A collection was taken for said speaker and received $7.50.
The church then adjourned to meet Sat before the fourth Sun in March '24.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod. Oscar Shelley, Clerk.

Saturday March 22, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. After devotional exercises, the church was announced in order for business.
Raymond Clark presented himself as a candidate for membership by letter from Shiloh and was received. Letters of recommendation were granted to the following: Brother Fowler Knight and wife and children, namely Ella Knight, Sidney Knight, Josie Knight, Eza Knight and Sallie Knight.
After sermon by moderator, the church adjourned to meet the following day.

Sunday, Mar 22, 1924 The church met Sun. March 22, 1924 and was called to order by the moderator after devotional exercises. The church was announced in order for business.
1st. The record of the Feby meeting was read & approved.
2nd a letter of recommendation for Bro. Elijah Turner and wife was read and they were received in full fellowship. Bro. Turner was recd in the rank of a deacon.
After sermon by the pastor the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the 4th Sun in April (1924)
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod., Oscar Shelley, Clerk
A motion & it sustained to draw on the S. S. treasury for 50cts. to finish paying the house painting bill.

Saturday, Apr 26, 1924 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the fourth Sunday in April 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
First: The records of the previous meeting was read and approved.
Second: Letters of recommendation were granted to Brothers Glen Moore and R. J. Knight. Glen going to The First Baptist Church of Alcoa and Bro. Knight to Nails Creek.
The church then adjourned to meet the following day, Sunday Apr. 27, 1924.
The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Apr 27 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator, the church adjourned to meet Sat. before the fourth Sunday in May 1924.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod., Oscar Shelley, church clerk

Saturday, May 24, 1924 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the fourth Sun in May 1924 & was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator, the church was announced in order for business.
First: The records of the past meeting was read and approved.
Second: The hand of church fellowship was extended to Sister Turner.
The pastor announced that Bro. Earl Edington would preach for us the second Sunday and Sunday night in June. The church then adjourned to meet the following day. May 25, 1924.
The Zion Hill Church met Sunday May 25th and was called to order by the moderator after sermon by the moderator, the Lord's supper was commemorated. Then adjourned to meet Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June.
Rev. C. D. Martin, Mod Oscar Shelley, Church clerk

Saturday June 21, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sat before the fourth Sun in June 1924 & was called to order by the moderator after devotional exercises the church was announced in order for business.
1st. The records of the previous meetings were read and approved.
2nd There being no deferred or new business the business session adjourned.
3rd After sermon by the moderator, the church adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday, June 22, 1924, The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday June 22 and was called to order by the moderator. The church was then announced in order for business.
First, a letter of recommendation was granted Bro. John Ingle, Jr.
Second: Charges were preferred against Bro. Henry Cutshaw and wife for Bootlegging and dealing in whiskey in general also for smuggling their acts and trying to stay in the church. On motion & it sustained the church withdrew fellowship from them.
After sermon by moderator, the church adjourned to meet the fourth Sat. in July 1924.
Rev. C. D. Martin Mod Oscar Shelley, Clerk
The time for the revival was set to begin the 3rd Sunday in August.

Saturday, July 26, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1924 and was called to order by the moderator.
The moderator appointed the deacon board as a committee to look our for a pastor for the ensuing year. The sermon by the moderator, the church adjourned to meet the following day. Sunday July 27, 1924.
The church met Sunday, July 27, (1924) and was called to order by the moderator. After Sermon by the moderator, the church was announced in order for business.
First, announcements that Bro. Matthews would teach a week training school in B. Y. P. U. and Sunday School training work the following week, and that the revival would begin the 3rd Sunday night in August.
An opportunity was given for membership and received Harriet Moore by letter from Gist's Creek and Christina Pitner under watchcare of the church.
Then church adjourned to meet the 3rd Sun. night in Aug.
Rev. C. D. Martin mod, Oscar Shelley, Church Clerk

Call Session Sunday Aug. 10, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Aug 10, 1924 for the purpose of calling a pastor for the ensuing year. Bro. E. Turner was elected moderator. Bro. Caylor was nominated but his election was lost. A motion and it sustained to adjourn the session without an election. Motion to adjourn. Adjourned.
E. Turner, Mod. Oscar Shelley, Clerk

Aug. 18, 1924 Zion Hill Bapt met Monday night Aug 18 to begin a series of revival services. The meeting continued ten days, Bro. Barnes doing the preaching. At the close of the meeting there were additions to the church as follows: By Baptism: Raymond DeLozier, Cecil Pitner, Reva Bales, Martha Moore (of John)
Oscar Shelley, Clrk

Call Session Aug. 31, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Aug. 31, 1924 for the purpose of calling a pastor for the ensuing year. Bro. Jep Helton was elected by ballot Motion and it sustaind [sic] to grant a letter of recommendation to Bro. Sam Ingle Motion to adjourn
Rev. C. D. Moderator Oscar Shelley Clerk

Saturday Sept. 13, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session Sat Sept 13, 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the mod the church adjourned to meet the following day.
The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Sept. 14, 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for Business.
First: The minutes of the previous meetings wre read and approved.
Second: an opportunity was given for membership and received none.
Delegates to the Sevier association were appointed as follows: Bro. E. Turner, A. J. Stoner, Oscar Shelley & wife, James Teague and wife, and Luther Moore. After announcements the church adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton, Mod Oscar Shelley Clerk

Sat Oct. 11, 1924 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the second Sun in October 1924 & was called to order by moderator. Singing by the choir. After sermon by moderator, church was announced in order for business:
Henry Odem was granted a letter of recommendation. The church then adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday Oct. 12, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Oct 12 and was called to order by the moderator Singing by the choir. Sermon by the moderator.
The regular meeting days were set for the third Sat and Sunday in each month.
Church then adjourned to meet Sat before the Third Sunday in Nov. 1924
Rev. Jep L. Helton, Mod Oscar Shelley Clerk
Letters granted to Wm Stevens and wife

Saturday Nov. 15, 1924 The Zion Baptist Church met Sat. night before the fourth Sunday in Nov. 1924 and was called to order by the mod. After Sermon by the moderator the church adjourned till the following day.
Sunday Nov. 16, 1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Nov. 16, 1924 and was called to order by the moderator. Singing by the choir after devotional exercises the church was announced in order for business first:
The records of the Oct meetings were read and approved.
A letter of acknowledgement from George Cutshaw was read and approved. Letters of recommendation were granted to the following members: George Cutshaw, Ella (Benson) Johnson, Cleo (Parrott) Myers, Zack Johnson and wife.
A proposition of the Sevier association asking Zion Hill Church to contribute $175.00 for missions for the year 1925 was laid over till next meeting for consideration.
Sermon by the moderator after which the church adjourned to meet the third Sat. in Dec. 1924
Rev. Jep L. Helton, Mod Oscar Shelley Clerk

Saturday Dec. 20, 1924 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday night before the Third Sunday in December. Preaching by the moderator after which the church adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday 12/21/1924 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday December 21, 1924 and was called to order by the moderator Sermon by the moderator. The church was then announced in order for business:
1st: The following committee was appointed to repair the belfry. A. J. Stoner, L. J. Moore, and Fowler Knight.
The proposition of the Sevier association asking Zion Hill to contribute $175.00 for missions for the year 1925 was discussed and the church agreed to pay what it could but didn't fix any certain amount. A committee was appointed to investigate and see how much could be raised as follows: A. S. Galyean, W. E. Ballard, and Mayford Galyean.
The church then adjourned to meet Saturday before the third Sunday in Jan. 1925
Rev. Jep L. Helton Mod Oscar Shelley Church Clerk


1925 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Saturday Jan. 17, 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in January 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. Sermon was preached by the moderator after which the church was announced in order for business.
1st: Records of the previous meetings were read and approved.
2nd: An opportunity for membership was given and none applied.
3rd: The committee on repairing the belfry announced they were not ready to report.
The church then adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday Jan 18, 1925 The Zion Hill Church met Sun. Jan 18, 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. After Sermon by the moderator the church adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in February, 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton, mod Oscar Shelley, church clerk

Saturday, Feby 14, 1925 (page blank) [Transcriber's note: my guess is they did not meet because of inclement weather]

Saturday Mch. 14, 1925 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the 3rd Sunday in March 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. Sermon by the moderator after which the church adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday Mch. 15, 1925 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sunday & was called to order by the moderator. The church was then announced in order for business.
1st. Records of previous meeting read & approved
Opportunity for membership was given and rec'd Estelle Turner by letter from Gist's Creek.
The work was accepted by the church and Sunday Mch. 25 was set for the day to collect and pay for said work which amount was $7.75 (about)
Committee on obituary appointed as follows Oscar Shelley, Scott Galyean, Scenia Cutshaw & Dora Knight.
Letters were granted the following Roadman Lowe, Nova Baker, and Mrs. J. W. Whedbee (nee Millie Clark).
After sermon by moderator the church adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in April.
Rev. J. L. Helton Mod Oscar Shelley, Clerk

Saturday Apr. 18, 1925 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in Apr. 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
1st: Records of the previous meetings were read and approved.
2nd: The Committee on repairing the belfry were released. After condition of the roof of the house had been brought to the attention of the body it was suggested that the roof by examined to see if it was necessary to recover.
Sat. Apr. 25 was set to clean off the cemetery.
The date for the revival meeting to begin was the 2nd Sunday night in July. Church adjourned till the following day.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod Oscar Shelley church clerk

Sunday Apr. 19, 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Apr. 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator business was transacted as follows:
Program Committee for Decoration: Bruce Reed, Hubert Galyean, May Rogers, & Neva Clark.
Committee on Covering the House, W. E. Ballard, Scott Galyean, John Ingle, J. H. Clark & Oscar Shelley. They to appoint sub committee to help raise fund, etc.
Offering taken for the Orphan's Home amounted to $6.45.
With J. H. Ingle acting as moderator the church elected the pastor J. L Helton to conduct the revival services. The church then adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in May 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod Oscar Shelley ch clk

The Committees on obituary reported Sunday afternoon Apr 19th and the following obituaries were read, adopted, and ordered spread of record on our church records and a copy furnished the immediate families
(OBITUARY Apr 19, 1925 Jas. L Bales was born 1855 and died Dec. 31, 1924 being at the time of his death near 70 years of age. In young manhaood he married Miss Nancy Conner and to this union were born 10 children: nine of whom survive as follows: Hannah, Elizabeth, Maryann, Jane, John, Titia, James, Ben, and Scytha. Brother Bales professed faith in Christ when a young man and joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church, where he remained a devoted member until his death. In Bro. Bales we always found the true Christian spirit always doing his part for the Master. In the home, he was a noble husband and father and in the community, a kind and obliging neighbor. We regret that in the death of Bro. Bales we lose a valuable member of our church and citizen of our community, but we are consoled because our loss is Heaven's gain. To the wife and children we as a church extend our Heartfelt sympathy in these sad hours in the loss of their husband and father. May they look to God for comfort and when they each shall pass through the valley of death may they all be prepared and all lie reunited forever.
Resolved: That a copy of this obituary be spread of record on our church book and that a copy be furnished the family. ) Oscar Shelley Scott Galyean (Committee)
on next page titled "Obituary" Martha Moore but page is blank

Saturday May 9, 1925 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat. before the 2nd Sunday in May 1925 & was called to order by the moderator Rev. J. L. Helton. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
A letter of recommendation was granted to Myrtle Cutshaw.
The church then adjourned to meet the following day Sunday May 10, 1925.
Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sunday May 10. The pastor being absent Bro Earl Edington preached in his stead.
Subscriptions were taken to see how much money could be raised to cover the church. The total subscriptions amtd to $127.50.
A committee was appointed to solicit additional funds for the covering of the house as follows: May Rogers, Neva Clark, Jossie Knight, Mrs Edd Rogers, & Mrs. Winfred Norton. After commemorating the Lord's supper, the church adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton, Pastor Oscar Shelley, church clerk

Sat. June 20, 1925 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat June 20, 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. Singing by the choir Sermon by the moderator. The church was then announced in order for business & a letter of recommendation was granted to sister Jane Lewis. The church then adjourned to meet the following day.
Sunday June 21 1925 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sunday June 21, 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. The church was announced in order for business.
1st Records of the previous meetings were read and approved.
Candidates for membership under the watch care of the church as follows: Bruce Reed and wife & Grace Ellis from Gists Creek; Mrs. Dora Knight, Jossie Knight, Sallie Knight, Eza Knight & Ella Knight from Mt View Baptist Church of Knoxville. They were all received under the watch care of the church until they can secure their letters from their respective churches. Motion the pastor extended the hand of Christian fellowship to the candidates on behalf of the church.
The time set for the revival to begin the 1st Sunday in July. Upon a vote, Prof Lawbright was elected to help conduct revival for the first week.
Collection for Orphan's Home amt. $8.36. Subscriptions for Carson-Newman $7.50.
After sermon by the moderator the church adjourned to meet the 1st Sunday in July 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton, Moderator Oscar Shelley Church clk

July 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the first Sunday night in July to engage in a Revival meeting the meetings was conducted 15 days Rev. R. H. Lawbright? doing the preaching the first week. Then Rev. Jep Helton finished the services, at the conclusion of which 19 additions to the church by baptism as follows: Alex Bales, Virgil Pruit, Hubert Cutshaw, Hobart Ingle, Pete Rakis, Gertie Rakis, Freeda May Rakis, Clara Martin, Nola Knight, Zack Pitner, Estilee Ballard, Dora Bales, Stella Rogers, Lucy Rogers, Trula Stoner, Mildred Cutshaw, Ruby Knight, Lillian Rogers, Rosa Morgan.
The church then adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sun in Aug. 1925
Rev. J. L. Helton Mod Oscar Shelley C Clerk

August 15, 1925 The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the third Sunday in August 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
1st opportunity for membership rec'd none.
The moderator then called for a report from the committee on re-roofing the house. The committee was absent.
A motion was made & it sustained to appoint a committee to let contract to lowest bidder to clean off graveyard. The action was deferred till Sunday.
Church then adjourned to meet the following day.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod Oscar Shelley Clerk

Aug. 16, 1925 (Sunday) The Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sunday August 16, 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. After Devotional exercises the church was announced in order for business.
1st Records of previous meetings read & approved.
Opportunity for membership none applied.
The moderator then appointed the Deacon Board as a committee on the graveyard cleaning.
After sermon by the moderator the church church adjourned to meet Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1925
Rev. J. L. Helton Mod Oscar Shelley c clk

Sat. Sept 19, 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist met Sat. before the 3rd Sunday in Sept 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church adjourned to meet the following day.
Rev. J. L. Helton Mod Oscar Shelley Clerk

Sunday Sept. 20, 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Sept 20, 1925 and was called to order by the moderator. The church was announced in order for business.
1st: Election of Sunday School officers as follows: J. F. Ingle Supt, Bruce Reed assistant, Roy Ingle choirster [sic], Ed Rogers asst., Jas Teague secretary, L. J. Moore asst., May Rogers Treasurer
Teachers:
Class #1 Scenie Cutshaw
#2 (blank)
#3 Annie Reed
#4 Edd Rogers
#5 Stella Baker
#6 J. F. Ingle
#7 E. Turner
#8 Dora Knight
#9 Scott Galyean
Church officers as follows: L. J. Moore Clerk Oscar Shelley asst clerk, Burce Reed Treasurer Jim Teague Asst.
Delegates were appointed to the association.
Sat Sept 26 set for calling a pastor for ensuing year.
Records of previous meeting read and approved.
After sermon by the moderator the church adjourned to meet Sat. Sept 26, 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton, mod L. J. Moore Clerk

Call Session Sept 26, 1925, Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat. Sept 26, 1925, for the purpose of calling a pastor for ensuing year. J. F. Ingle was elected moderator of session. After ballot Rev J. L. Helton was declared unanimously elected.
The church then adjourned to meet Sat. before 3rd Sun in Oct. 1925.
J. F. Ingle Mod L. J. Moore Clerk

Sunday October 18, 1925 Zion Hill Bapt Church met the third Sun in October 1925 and was called to order by moderator. The Church was announced in order for business
1st Records of previous meetings were read & approved
2nd opportunity for membership & received none.
The committee on covering the house was empowered to purchase the roofing & have the house covered immediately even if the material has to be purchased on credit. The committee was also instructed to employ an efficient tinner to do the work.
A collection was taken for what is behind on the pastor's salary for last year and received.
After sermon by the moderator, the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November, 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod. L. J. Moore Church Clerk

Sunday Nov 15, 1925 Zion Hill Bapt Church met the third Sunday in Nov 1925 & was called to order by the moderator. The church was announced in order for Business
Record of previous meeting was read & approved.
Opportunity for membership & received Fowler Knight Dora Knight, Ellie Knight, Josie Knight, Sallie Knight, Ezzie Knight Sidney Knight.
The committee on covering the house was empowered to fix the belfry on the house.
Motion was made to draw on treasure [sic] to pay janitor for past year.
John Huston Moore was elected Janitor for the coming year. Earnest Conner was elected Treasurer.
After Sermon by the moderator, church adjourned to meet Saturday before the 3 Sunday in Dec 1925.
Rev. J. L. Helton, mod L. J. Moore clerk

Sat Dec 19, 1925 Zion Hill Bapt met in regular session Called to order by moderator. The church was announced in order for business.
1st Record of previous meeting read & approved.
2nd Opportunity for membership received none.
3rd Call for unfinished & new business not any. Adjourned
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk

Sunday Dec 20, 1925 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday December the 20 1925 and was called to order by the moderator Then singing by the choir then preaching by the moderator then adjourned to meet Christmas day for the purpose of taking an offering for the orphan's home. The collection was ten sixty $10.60
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk


1926 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Jan 16, 1926 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the third Sunday in January was called to order by the moderator then adjourned to meet Sunday following.
Rev. J. L. Helton moderator L. J. Moore Clerk

Jan 17 1926 Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session & was called to order by the moderator then the church was announced in order for business
1st the minutes of previous meeting was read & approved
2 an opportunity was given for membership John Moore came forward & joined the church by experience. The church gave him the right hand of Christian fellowship and will become a full member after submitting himself to the audience for baptism.
Then the moderator read Church Covenant 3.
Then a committee was appointed to make out a report of the members that belong to Zion Hill Church that we don't know where they are & another list of those who do not help support the church or help in any way & those that are walking disorderly & a list of those who do support the church names of committee A. J. Stoner, J. H. Teague, L. J. Moore.
A motion was made & it sustained to place on record the amount paid in to the church Preaching by the moderator then adjourned $73 dollars due pastor.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk

February 20, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session on Sat before the third Sunday in February & was called to order by the moderator Preaching by the moderator then the church was announced in order for business
1 an opportunity for membership & none applied.
Then call for Report of committee not ready to Report then call for new business none adjourned.
J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk
Paid Janitor drawed [sic] on Sunday School Treasure [sic].

Feb. 21, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met & was called to order by Rev. Huskey from ? then preaching by Rev. Huskey Benediction by Brother E. Turner.
J. L. Helton Pastor L. J. Moore Clerk
Paid Janitor $2.00 by Earnest Conner by Sunday School $3.00 Paid total $5.00 Balance due $4.00.

Saturday, March 20, 1926 Zion Hill Bapt Church met Sat before the third Sun in March 1926 was called to order by the moderator then preaching by pastor then the church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of previous meeting was read & it approved called for unfinished & new business none then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk
March 21, 1926 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sun March 21, 1926 & was called to order by mod then church was announced in order for business.
Opportunity was given for membership none applied.
Then a motion was made & it sustained to repair the belfry then preaching by the moderator then adjourned
J. L. Helton Mod L. J. Moore Clerk

Saturday April 17, 1926 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sat before the third Sunday in April 1926 & was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved then an opportunity for membership and none applied.
1 call for old and new business none then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk.

April 18, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the third Sunday in April 1926 and was called to order by the mod. Preaching by the mod.
Then called for report of committee on making our the names of those who do help support the church and also the names of the members that do not help support the church and the names of those we do not know where they are and a move was made and it sustained to receive the report of the committee. It was laid over til next meeting to appoint a committee to see after these members.
A committee was appointed to make out a program for the decoration the second Sat evening in May.
Then a call was made to know if there was any one who wanted to renew their covenant with the Lord then came forward Mack Brown, Matt Rogers, Esalee Shelley.
Then adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting day in May.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk
Names of committee on program for the decoration Chairman of Committee: 1. Earnest Conner 2. Sena Cutshaw 3. May Rogers 4. Edd Rogers

May 16, 1926 Being no meeting Saturday May 15, 1926 the Zion Hill Baptist Church met the third Sunday in May 1926 and was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the mod.
1 then the Lord's Supper then the minutes of last meetings was read and it approved.
2 a collection was taken to raise money to pay for covering the church house.
Then the deacon board was appointed to see those members that are walking disorderly.
Then adjourned to meet Saturday night before the third Sunday in June.
J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

This May 23, 1926 The Sunday School drawed on the treasure and paid the Janitor $8.00 eight dollars.

June 20, 1926 Being no meeting Saturday, 19 [sic], 1926 the Zin Hill Baptist Church met June 20, 1926 and was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of the previous meeting was read and it approved.
then an opportunity for membership and non [sic] applied.
Then called for new and old business then a motion was made and it sustained to grant Brother C. D. Martin, Hubert Johnson, Maud Johnson letters of recommendation.
Time set to begin the revival meeting July 18 then adjourned.
Rev. J. L Helton mod L. J. Moore clk

July 17, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session was called to order by the modrator preaching by the moderator then the church was announced in order for Business
1st the minutes of the previous meetings was read and it approved.
the times being set to begin the revival meeting July 18. The church voted to put if off till a further date.
Adjourned to meet Sunday July 18, 1926
Rev. J. L. Helton, moderator L. J. Moore clerk

Sunday, July 18, 1926 The Zin Hill Batpist Church met the third Sunday in July and was called to order by the mod Preaching by the moderator then adjourned to meet on the regular meeting day in August.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

Saturday, August 14, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in regular session and was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of the previous meetings was read and it approved.
2 an opportunity for membership none applied.
3 a call for new and old business non then adjourned to meet Sunday, August 15, 1926.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clk

August 15, 1926 Sunday August the 15, 1926 the Zion Hill Baptist Church met and was called to order by Brother Huskey then preaching by Rev. Huskey then adjourned til Sunday night to begin the Revival meeting.

Sept. 18, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met in Regular session and was called to order by the mod preaching by the mod.
A letter of recommendation of Muncie Hatcher and wife was admitted in the church was laid over til Sunday to all pastor then adjourned to meet Sunday, Sept 19, 1926.
Rev. J. L. Helton, mod L. J. Moore clerk

Sept. 19, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Sept 19, 1926 and was called to order by the mod.
Then call for Reports of the previous meeting then letters of the previous meetings was read and it adopted.
Then a letter of Recommendation of Br. Samuel Cutshaw and wife from Gist's Creek was read and approved called for new members non [sic] applied.
Then called for new business.
Elected Pastor for the ensueing [sic] year Elected Bro. J. L. Helton.
Elected church officers: Pastor J. L. Helton, Church clerk, L. J. Moore Treasurer, Earn Conner, Janitor, J. H. Moore.
Then appointed delegates to the Association Brother Scott Galyon and wife, Brother James Teague and wife then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

Sept 26, 1926 Church and Sunday School Officers elected Rev. J. L. Helton pastor L. J. Moore church clerk, J. F. Ingle Sup of Sunday School Earnest Conner, church treasurer. Teachers of the Sunday School: Flowler Knight, John Ingle, Hannah Pitner, Teant Pitner, Sena Cutshaw, Roy Ingle, Irma Cutshaw. L. J. Moore Sudnay School Secretary, May Rogers, Sudnay School Treasurer Zelma Cutshaw assistnat treasurer James Teague assistante secretary J. H. Moore Janitor

October 16, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in October 1926 and was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod church was declared in order for business.
1 minutes of the previous meeting was read and it approved.
Then an opportunity was given for membership non [sic] applied.
Then called for old and new business non [sic] then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

Sunday October 17, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met ans was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod.
Then an opportunity was given for membership and non [sic] applied.
Then the deacon board was appointed to see after cleaning graveyard then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

from Nov 15, 1926 to Jan 2, 1927, the Janitor has received in cash including the $4.00 he received Jan 2, 1927 in all total $29.00 dollars

Nov 20, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in November and was called to order by the mod. Then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
1st minutes of the previous meetings was read & approved.
2nd an opportunity for membership & none applied.
Then called for unfinished business new business Holmsey Galyon & William Taylor & wife & Sidney Knight was granted letters of recommendation from this church then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the third Sunday in Nov 1926 and was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod.
Then a committee was appointed to get a new stove then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore CC

Drawed on S. S. to paid Janitor $4.00 Jan 2, 1927

Dec. 18, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the 3 Sunday in Dec 1926 and was called to order by the mod Preaching by the pastor then the church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of the previous meetings was read & approved.
2 an opportunity for membership & non applied then call for old & new business None.
Then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
Rev. J. L Helton mod L J Moore CC

Dec. 19, 1926 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the 3 Sunday in Dec 1926 & was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the pastor then adjourned.
Rev. J L Helton mod L J Moore clerk


1927 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

Jan 15, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sat before the 3 Sun in Jan 1927 & was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
1st minutes of the previous meeting was read & approved.
2nd opportunity for membership & received none.
Then called for old & new business motion was made & seconded to grant Mr. Sidney Knight and Mrs. Reva Bales their letter then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

Jan 16, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Jan 16, 1927 & was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the moderator.
Then an offering was taken to get money to pay for the heating stove the offering was $26.13.
Rev. J. L. Helton L. J. Moore Clerk

Feb 19, 1927 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in Feb 1927 & was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod then adjourned.
J. L. Helton Mod, L. J. Moore, clk

The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the third Sunday in February & was called to order by the mod then declared the church in order for business.
1 the minutes of the previous meetings was read it approved.
2 then an opportunity for membership and non [sic] applied.
3 call for new & old business.
4 collection was taken to finish paying for the heating stove (balance due $6.95).
Then preaching by the mod then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

March 19, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in March 1927 was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the mod then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
The Zion Hill Baptist church met the third Sunday in March 1927 was called to order by the mod the church was announced in order for business.
1st minutes of the previous meetings was read & approved 2 call for unfinished & new business non [sic] then called for membership none applied then preaching by the mod then adjourned.
Rev. J. L Helton mod L. J. Moore, clerk

Apr 17, 1927 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday before the third Sunday in Apr 1927 & was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod. The church was announced in order for business.
1st the minutes of the previous meeting was read & approved
2nd opportunity for membership & received none then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
Rev. Jepp Helton, mod. L. J. Moore C. C.

May 14,1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the second Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1927 & was called to order by mod. Then preaching by the mod. Then the church was announced in order for business.
1st record of the previous meetings was read & approved.
2nd opportunity for membership & received none then called for unfinished business none then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
Rev. J. Helton, mod. L. J. Moore C. C.

May 15, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the 3 Sunday in May and was called to order by the mod then preaching by the mod then a letter of recommendation was granted to sister Wan Spence then adjourned.
Rev. J. L. Helton, mod L. J. Moore clerk

July 17, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met July the 17, 1927 and was called to order by the moderator then preaching by the mod then the church was announced in order for business.
call for membership non [sic] applied.
Call for unfinished none new Business none then adjourned to meet Sunday night to begin the Revival meeting.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore Clerk

July 27, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Churhc met July 27, 1927 and was called to order by the moderator after ten days revival meeting Brother Blair doing the preaching 8 members being added to the church by baptism, names as follows: Myrtle McCully, Lucy McCully, Loas Teague, Willie Teague, Reva Cutshaw, Johnnie Ballard, Laura Justice, Titia Bales
Then the pastor appointed a committee to see after the delinguished [sic] members lst the entire church body was appointed and a committee of three A. J. Stoner and Scott Galyon and Mauford Galyon
then a committee was appointed to oversee the fixing of the church ground names of the committee: Nelson Cutshaw, W. R. Conner, Fowler Knight then adjourned
J. L. Helton mod L. J. Moore clerk

Sat. Aug. 20, 1927 The Zion Baptist Church met Sat. Aug 20, 1927 and was called to order by the moderator. After sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
1st an opportunity for membership was given and none applied. The committee on improving the church grounds reported they had done nothing yet and they were carried over for another month.
Rev. J. L. Helton mod Oscar Shelley Clerk protem

Sun Aug 21, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Aug. 21, 1927 and was called to order by the moderator Business as follows: (Nothing listed)

Sun. Sept. 18, 1927 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sept. 18, 1927 and was called to order by moderator.
1st business as follows, committee on deliquent members reported and was carried over, [transcription ends]

Sept 25, 1927, the Zion Hill Baptist Sunday School reorganized Superintendent: John F. Ingle, asst. W. R. Conner, Secretary, James Teague, Choister [sic], W. M. Teague, asst Ernest Conner & Roy Ingle Treasury, Seaney Cutshaw assistant, May Stoner a collection was taken for Minutes and recurred [sic] $2.20.

Saturday, Oct 15, 1927 Zion Hill Baptist Church met the third Saturday in Oct. 1927 after sermon by the moderator the church was announced in order for business.
1st an opportunity for membership was given & received none then adjourned to meet the following day.
Rev. Blair, mod W. R. Conner C Clerk

Sunday Oct 16, 1927 Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday Oct 16, 1927 After sermon the minutes of the previous meetings not being present, then adjourned to meet the third Saturday in November
J. H. Blair, Pastor, W. R. Conner, CC

Zion Hill Baptist Church met the 19 of Nov. 1927 after sermon by the pastor the church was called in order for business.
1 an opportunity for membership & received Frances Ogle by letter.
2 the committee on the church ground reported & was released.
3 Sister Julia Chandler was granted a letter of dismission.
4 Joe Moore was granted a letter of dismission.
5 the church was ordered to writed a letter of dismission for Hubert Johnson
6 the church restored J. C. Johnson & granted him a letter of dismission then adjourned to meet the following day
Rev. J. H. Blair, mod W. R. Conner, CC

The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Sunday the 20 of November 1927 Sermon by the Pastor then adjourned to meet the third Saturday in December
Rev. J. H. Blair, Pastor W. R. Conner, CC

The Zion Hill Baptist church met the third Saturday in Dec. 1927 sermon by the pastor, then the church was announced in order for business.
1st Give an opportunity for membership and received none.
2nd Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved.
3rd Bonnie Johnson was given a letter of dismission.
4th a motion and it sustaining to make a mission offering once every month.
Then adjourned to meet Saturday night Dec. 17, 1927.
Rev. J. H. Blair, Pastor W. R. Conner, CC
Met Saturday night Sermon by the pastor then adjourned to meet Sunday

Met Sunday Dec 18, 1927 First a mission offering was taken and received $2.02 & with the Sunday School collection of $4.50 was sent to the Orphan Home.
then preaching by the pastor after which then church observed the Lord’s Supper sung a hymn and went our [sic] to meet Sunday night.
Met Sunday night sermon by the pastor then was dismissed to meet Saturday before the third Sunday in January, 1928.
Rev. J. H. Blair, Pastor W. R. Conner, CC.


Partial 1928 -- Transcribed by Patsy Galyon Bradford

The Zion Hill Baptist Church met the 14 of January 1928. Sermon by the Pastor. Then the church was announced in order for business.
1 Give an opportunity for membership and received none.
2 minets [sic] of the last meeting was read and approved then adjourned to meet Saturday night.
Rev. J. H. Blair, Moderator W. R. Conner C. C.

Met Saturday night sermon by the pastor then dismissed to meet Sunday.
Met Sunday Jan the 15, 1928 Sermon by the Pastor then dismissed to meet Sunday night.
Mission offering was taken and received $1.82 cts.
Met Sunday night sermon by the pastor then was dismissed to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in February 1928.
Rev. J. H. Blair Pastor W. R. Conner CC

Feb the 19, 1928 The Zion Hill Baptist Church met sermon by the pastor. The church was announced in order for business.
1 an opportunity for membership and received none
2. A committee was appointed to transfer the old book to the new, then adjourned to meet the third Saturday in March 1928.
Rev. J. H. Blair, Pastor W. R. Conner CC
Mission Collection $2.64

The Zion Hill Baptist Church met Saturday March 17, 1928. Sermon by the pastor, then the church was announced in order for business.
An opportunity for membership was given, received none.
The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved.
The report of guttering the house which cost $14.22 was approved then adjourned to meet the following Sunday.
Rev. J. H. Blair mod. W. R. Conner Church Clerk
The committee on transferring the church book reported and was released.

Sunday March the 18, 1928, sermon by the pastor mission offering was taken and received $1.80 then adjourned to meet Saturday before the third Sunday in April.
Rev. J. H. Blair Pastor W. R. Conner CC.

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