Minutes
Special thanks to Orangeburg Baptist Association for providing copies of the Minutes.
1877
On October 20, 1877, “Beaver Creek recently constituted was received as a constituent member of the Orangeburg Baptist Association and Rev. J.S. Hayden recognized as a delegate.”
1878
1878In October 1878, Beaver Creek was “In Peace.” It had 27 members. It baptized one member that year, and had four preaching days. J.C. Chavis, J.A. Tager, and J.R. Ash are listed as delegates of Beaver Creek. Rev. J.S. Hayden was appointed to the committee for letters and minutes and as a messenger to the sister Association for Lexington. C.W. Gleaton was the superintendent for Sunday school that met every Sunday. The church gave 80 cents for the Minutes.
$0.80 Minuets
27 Members
1879
In October 1879, Beaver Creek had 27 members. S.M. Simons was listed as a delegate of the church.
27 Members
1880
In October 1880, Beaver Creek was “At peace among themselves and in a prosperous condition; ask prayers of the association.” J. C. Chavis and J.R. Ash were delegates of the church. C.W. Gleaton was the clerk. J.S. Hayden in church of supplies.
Missions 3 Baptized | 1 Restored | 2 Expelled
29 Members
1881
In October 1881, “Church revived, some additions, Rev. J.S. Hayden Pastor.” J.R. Ash, J.C. Chavis were listed as delegates of the church. C.W. Gleaton was the clerk.
Property Value $300.00
Pastor Salary $20.00 | Expenses $5.00
2 Baptized | 1 Restored
32 Members
1882
In 1882, the Minutes report “Nothing Special” on Beaver Creek. C. Chavis and J.A. Tager are listed as delegates of the church.
Property Value $300.00
Pastor Salary $20.00
$0.59 Minutes | $1.00 Missions
3 Baptized
35 Members
1883
In 1883, the Minutes report “Nothing Special” on Beaver Creek. J.R. Ash, J.A. Tager, and J. C. Chavis were delegates of the church. J.W. Chavis was the clerk. J.S. Hayden in church of supplies. 33 scholars listed in Sunday school. 2 Preaching days were reported where there were previously 4.
Property Value $300.00
Pastor Salary $20.00
$0.60 Minutes
Missions 3 Baptized | 1 Restored | 2 Expelled
37 Members
1884
In 1884, J.S. Hayden opened the OBA meeting with a hymn and a prayer. Minutes report “Sunday school; good meeting” for the church. J.C. Chavis, J.R. Ash, and N.T. Chavis are listed as delegates of the church. The. church seating capacity was 200.
Property Value $50.00
Pastor Salary $20.00
$0.75 Minutes | $0.50 Missions
7 Baptized | 1 Death | 1 Gain | 1 Loss
39 Members
1885
In 1885, the Minutes report “somewhat revived” for the church. J.C. Chavis, J.H. Chavis, and G.W. Chavis are listed as delegates of the church. 22 scholars and 5 teachers are reported for Sunday school.
Property Value $50.00
$1.00 Minutes
$0.59 Minutes | $1.00 Missions
No Report on Members
1883
In 1886, J.S. Hayden led opening prayer. The church is “revived” and membership appears to have doubled in the last two years. W.L. Chavis, J.W. Ash, and C.W. Gleaton are listed as delegates of the church. G.W. Chavis was the clerk. Sunday school reports 36 scholars and 5 teachers.
Property Value $50.00
Pastor Salary $20.00
$1.50 Minutes | $1.00 Missions
39 Baptized | 3 Restored
87 Members
1884
In 1887, J.S. Hayden led opening prayer. The minutes report “Sunday school prospering.” G.W. Chavis, C.W. Gleaton, and J.E. Hutto are listed as delegates of the church. G.W. Chavis was the clerk. J.W. Chavis is listed as the superintendent. Sunday school reports 25 scholars and 2 teachers. Seating capacity is 125. This document states the church was organized in 1877.
Property Value $40.00
Pastor Salary $25.00 | Expenses $6.12
$1.00 Minutes | $1.00 Missions
1 Baptized | 5 Gained
93 Members
1888
Missing the Minutes for this year.
