Hebron
Constituted in July, 1859

 

     Hebron Church was constituted the 30th day of July, the council of recognition being composed of delegates from Coffee Creek, White River, Lick Branch, Scaffold Lick, New Bethel, Elizabeth, Zoar, Kimberlin Creek and First Marion-over which Elder John Chambers presided as Moderator, and Elder W.Y. Monroe was Clerk.
     Thirty-six brethern and sisters, all from Mew Bethel, presented Articles of Faith and Church Covenant, and were recognized as the Hebron Baptist Church, with the following exercises; Sermon by Elder W.B. Lewis; charge by Elder W.Y. Monroe; hand of fellowship by council.
     The names of the members were: Martin Pound, Tilford Johnson, Eliza Stark, Eliza Staples, Sena Gray, J.M. Staples, Julia Staples, Melvina Staples, S.O. Staples, Amanda Staples, John Kelly, C. Whitlatch, Sarah Whitlatch, Eliza Stark, Mary Stark, Daniel Pound, Isabella Pound, Stephen Cole, Amy Cole, John Matthews, George Noe, Sarah Noe, Sarah Ann Noe, Joseph Cole, Harriet Cole, Nancy Tilford, Rachel Sheperd, Sarah Stark, Mary J. Costner, Nancy Hamlin, Louisa Stark, Mary Hopper, Miriam Robins and Keziah Berry.

 PASTORS

      Timothy B. Lewis was pastor up to January 1860; Wm. Bussey to February, 1866: Jesse Buchanan to March, 1867; W.A. Chambers, four months; William Bussey, two months; Isaac Coker, one year; A.J. Robins, three years, after which they had no pastor for three years, when there was a destitution of one year; since which Marion Noell has been present.

 MODERATORS, DEACONS AND CLERKS.

      The Moderators have been John Matthews, Thomas Padgett, Richard Seek and Jesse Sheperd.
     Deacons-Daniel Pound, John Matthews and Martin Pound.
     Clerks-Martin Pound served to May 1878, and Calvin O. Staples to the present. Post-Office   address:Lexington, Scott County, Ind.

 LOCATIONS AND BUILDING.

      The church is located in Scott County, about three miles southeast from Lexington. The building is a comfortable frame, central is position and easy to access, and in a good farming communtiry.

 CHURCH WORK AND RESULTS

      The labors of the various pastors have been very acceptable, and blessed with success. Several special efforts have been made, in which the church was much revived, and at which many poor sinners found peace in believing, and put on Chris by public profession of faith and baptism. Harmony and concert of action have at times existed between the church and the ministry, and the cause of Sunday-schools, missions and kindred Christain duties are encouraged and supported.
     With these times of refreshings she has also been called to part with many loved ones by death, and has had seasons of sorrow and sadness; but is still encouraged to persevere in the Masters service. Present membership, 51.

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