Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1839 (note: I believe this belongs after this entry and before Saturday the church sat in conference)

2^nd Opened a door for receiving members.

3^rd Took up the references relative to brethren Coffield and laid it over until next meeting and appointed brethren Steven Keith, Leonard Huff, Alvin Parker and Beal Gaither to visit him and request him to attend our next meeting.

4^th The Church agreed to attend to feet washing on the Sabbath.

Conference adjourned in order.

Beal Gaither Clk protem

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Saturday the church sat in conference

1^st Invited visiting brethren to seats

2^nd Opened a door to receive members and received Brother Samuel Wheat by letter.

Conference closed in order.

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Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1839.

After devine service the church met in conference.

1^st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us.

2^nd Opened a door to receive members.

3^rd Called for references and took the case of Brother Coffield under consideration and voted it out in order.

4^th The Brethren on Crooked Creek agreed to meet at Big Creek and assist the Brethren there in constituting a Church the brethren to go were the following Samuel Wheat, Stephen Keith, J B Keith, Leonard Huff, Ashir Harden, John H Marshal, William Daniel, Guin Porter, Beal Gaither and Alvin Parker.

5^th Granted Brother and Sister Bristow a letter of dismission.

6^th Granted Brother Wheat the privilege of recording his credentials in our church Book.

7^th Granted the Brethren on Big Creek the privilege of receiving members on Behalf of this church.

Conference closed in order.

J H Marshal, CClk

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Transcribed by Reta Parton, September 30, 2002