Business Proceedings of the Iowa State Conference Held at Pilot Grove, Iowa, July 3, 1865
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Business Proceedings of the Iowa State Conference Held at Pilot Grove, Iowa, July 3, 1865.
Conference called to order by Eld. B. F. Snook, President. Prayer by Eld. James White. Delegates from nearly all the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Iowa presented their credentials, and took their seats in the Conference. The following churches were represented: Pilot Grove, Marion, Eddyville, Washington, Waterloo, West Union, Wawkon, Fairfield, Lisbon, Sandyville, Fairview, Vernon, Palestine, Liberty, Laporte City, and Knoxville. Voted, That this be accepted as the annual State Conference for 1865. Voted unanimously, That Elders James White and J. N. Loughborough be invited to participate in the deliberations of the Conference. Voted, That a committee of three be appointed to nominate officers for the ensuing Conference year. Elders White, and Loughborough, and H. Nicola were appointed said committee. After consultation, the committee nominated the following officers, who, upon motion, were duly elected: President, Geo. I. Butler, of Wawkon. Vice President, A. A. Fairfield, of Liberty. Secretary, H. E. Carver, of Marion. Treasurer, Thomas Hare, of Marion. Conference Committee, Geo. I. Butler, Noah Hodges, and H Nicola. Brn. White, Snook, and Cook, were appointed a committee to prepare business for the Conference. After due consideration, the committee presented their report which was accepted. Reports from the churches being in order, their condition was reported as follows: | Members. |
S. B. Pledges. |
|---|
| Pilot Grove, |
53 |
| Marion, |
41 |
| Fairview, |
33 |
| Washington, |
11 |
| Fairfield, |
22 |
| Lisbon, |
38 |
| Wawkon, |
40 |
| Waterloo, |
8 |
| Vernon, |
16 |
| Liberty, |
40 |
| Palestine, |
14 |
| Laporte City, |
14 |
| Eddyville, |
10 |
| Sandyville, |
40 |
| Knoxville, |
46 |
| West Union, |
31 |
| Elgin, |
16 |
| Total, |
472 |
Voted, That the churches pay to the Treasurer the whole amount of Systematic Benevolence funds that may be paid in during the Conference year. The Treasurer reported the whole amount of funds received and paid out since last Conference, (9 months) as follows:
Rec'd from Sept. 16, '64, to June 30, '65, $1184,94
Paid out " " " " 1156,16
Balance on hand, $28,78 Ministers' reports being called for, Eld. B. F. Snook read his report of labors, also of receipts and expenses, which was received. Eld. Brinkerhoff made a report of receipts and expenses, which was received. Elders Snook and Brinkerhoff tendered to the Conference their resignation as ministers. Upon a deliberate consideration of all the circumstances in the case, the Conference unanimously voted not to receive their resignation. Voted unanimously, That the cases of Elders Snook and Brinkerhoff be placed in the hands of the General Conference Committee; and that they be requested to recommend to the Iowa Conference Committee, such action, in each case, as they may deem best for the cause, and their own welfare. Voted, That the case of those who may apply for license to preach, be placed in the hands of the General Conference Committee for recommendation as to what action should be taken. Voted unanimously, That the Gen. Conf. Committee and sister White be invited to labor within the bounds of this Conference, as long as they may deem that the good of the cause demands. Voted unanimously, That the thanks of this Conference be tendered to the Gen. Conf. Committee and sister White, for their presence and efficient labors among us at this time. Voted unanimously, That the thanks of this Conference be tendered to the Pilot Grove church, for their kindness and hospitality, in providing so well for the comfort of the large body of Sabbath-keepers attending this Conference. Voted, That the proceedings of this Conference be published in the Review. On motion adjourned.
G. I. BUTLER, President,
H. E. CARVER, Secretary.