Big Sandy Church

 (1898-?)

The Gospel Messenger April 16, 1898 page 253

Big Sandy. March 28, Bro. Geo. C. Bowman, of Boon’s Creek, Tenn, began a series of meetings. He had preaching each morning and night. The weather was very unfavorable at first, and the attendance, the first few times, was small, but the interest was very good, and the congregations increased till the house was crowded and the interest intense. On Saturday night we had our love feast. Fourteen members were present. A number seem almost persuaded to join in with us. We also organized a church here, called the Big Sandy church. We elected one deacon, - Brother Oliver Shoemaker. - Esther Shultz, April 4.   

The Gospel Messenger Nov. 17, 1900 Page 737 Vol. 38 No. 46

New Hope.—(West Tennessee). We met in council at the home of Bro. J. G. Davis, Oct. 24. The writer was elected clerk; Bro. J. G. Davis treasurer. At their request the Big Sandy church, of Benton County, Tenn., was disorganized and by mutual consent their membership was placed with the New Hope church. Bro. A. M. Shultz, of Benton County, was elected deacon. Bro. B. E. Kesler, of Gainesville, Ark., was with us in our meeting and officiated in the council. He came to our aid Oct. 16 and preached for us till Oct. 27. We had a grand, good meeting. One little sister came out as a soldier for Christ. When we met at the water for baptism the little sister's father and mother had decided to go with her, so they were all three baptized, the  little sister first. We went from the water to the meetinghouse to engage in a love feast service. Sixteen surrounded the Lord's table Later one more, a young man has applied for membership.—C. M. Bants, Lankford, Tenn., Nov, 3.