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flarual p"T"t eeNtwt ?euu 4 ?& W&fftodar ekad 1957 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Arranged in Accordance With Par. 658, The Discipline, 1956) Page I. Officers of the Conference -------------------------- .-------------------------------------- 3 II. Boards, Commissions, Committees and Rolls of Conference Members .............................. ............................... 4 III. Daily Proceedings------------------------------------------------ -------................------.. 31 IV. Disciplinary Questions..-°---------------------------°-----......-- .........°------........ 44 V. Appointments ....-----°----------------------------------- ..................................... 51 VI. Reports----------------------------------------------------------- ................................... 61 VII. Memoirs ................................................. .......................................... 152 VIII. Roll of Deceased Ministerial Members ................... ............................169 IXHistorical--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------172 X. Miscellaneous ..................................................................................... 174 XI. Pastoral Record .................................................................................. 190 XII. Index------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- ------ -------------------256 SPECIAL SESSION CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE HELD IN FORT WORTH; TEXAS POLYTECHNIC METHODIST CHURCH October 11, 1956 Bishop Wm. C. Martin, Dallas, Texas, President J. D. F. Williams, Georgetown, Texas, Secretary POLYTECHNIC METHODIST CHURCH FORT WORTH DAILY 'PROCEEDINGS OPENING SESSION—THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11, 1956 Opening Worship—The Central Texas Conference of The Methodist Church met in a special session at Polytechnic Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 11th, 1956 with Bishop William C. Martin, presiding. Hymn No. 372, "Love Divine," was sung followed by the Apostles Creed. C. C. Sessions led in prayer and Bishop Martin delivered the sermon. The wor- ship service was closed with the singing of Hymn No. 256, "Faith Of Our Fathers." Roll Call—J. D. F. Williams, the Conference Secretary, asked the delegates to register their attendance. He then nominated the following secretarial assist- ants: Howard Knox and John McKee, minutes; Charles Whittle, roll; Fred Benk- ley, reports; and W. L. Hankla, press. Welcome H. B. Loyd, the Host Pastor, extended a welcome to the Con- ference. He then introduced Jack Garrison, Mayor of Fort Worth, who also wel- comed the Conference as did Dr. Logan Sword, the Chairman of the Polytechnic. Official Board. Quadrennial Emphasis—H. B. Loyd, Chairman of the Administrative Coun- cil, introduced the quadrennial program of the Conference. Board of Education—Carroll Thompson gave the report of the Conference Board of Education concerning its chief emphasis. Leroy Brown gave a pastor's report concerning the romance of the Christian Educational phase of the board's report. Thomas B. Granger, Executive Secretary of the Conference Board of Edu- cation, presented a new film strip on "M-C," Methodist Convocation, to be held at First Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, November 29-December 2nd. James Ellison presented the missionary phase of the board's report. Dr. W. V. Bane presented the pastor's view-point on the Church's partici- pation in this educational emphasis on Missions. Board of Evangelism— Lester Davenport, Chairman of the Conference Board of Evangelism, introduced the three phase program of the Board of Evangelism. Charles Chadwick presented the report of the Board of Evangelism. (See Reports). Charles Whittle presented information about the evangelistic materials which are available for the "Tell America About Christ' emphasis. John W. Ford introduced Jack Oglesby who presented the self-analysis phase of the evangelistic emphasis. Lester Davenport requested that the remaining time for the Board of Evan- gelism's report, ten minutes, be allowed after the luncheon hour. It was granted. Introductions—Bishop Martin introduced Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodrich Sr., parents of Dr. Robert Goodrich Jr., pastor of First Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Worship—One stanza of "I Love To Tell The Story" was sung by the con- gregation and without further introduction Dr. Robert E. Goodrich Jr. delivered the sermon. H. B. Boyd gave instructions concerning the noon meal. He then presented Mrs. W. C. Martin to .the Conference. Bishop Martin announced the afternoon session to begin at 2:00 p.m. Grace for the noon meal was given by Bishop Charles C. Selectman who also pronounced the benediction. SECOND SESSION—THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 11, 1956 Opening—Hymn No. 238, "Blessed Assurance," was sung. W. H. Cole led the prayer. Board of Evangelism—The Board of Evangelism continued its report. John W. Ford presented James Cooper who spoke about the Religious Census. Morgan Garrett spoke on the preaching emphasis and suggested that each preacher hold a revival between January 1, 1957 and April 21, 1957, with the local preacher doing his own preaching. John W. Ford spoke on the subject of enlisting ten per cent of the congrega- tion as personal evangelists. Lester Davenport moved the adoption of the Board of Evangelism's report. (See Reports). It was adopted. Stewardship—Eugene Jud, Conference Lay-Leader, presented the Steward- ship emphasis. He then moved that the Conference support the recommended pion of stewardship. There were numerous seconds and the motion was adopted. Herman Cole spoke on Christian Stewardship in its broader meaning as touch- ing the whole of the Church's program. Universities and Colleges Bishop Martin spoke concerning the needs of the Universities and Colleges. Thanks was given to Dr. and Mrs. Law Sone for pro- viding lunch for the Conference. There were 715 persons who enjoyed the hos- pitality of Texas Wesleyan College. Dr. Sone presented Dr. Willis Tate, President of Southern Methodist Univer- sity, Dallas, Texas, who spoke on the Educational program of The Methodist Church. Dr. William C. Finch, President of Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, spoke concerning the educational program at Southwestern. Dr. Law Sone then reported on the present and future building program on the campus of T.W.C. Board of Education —H. B. Loyd presented a recommendation from the Board of Education. William Greenwoldt read the recommendation. (See Reports). Brown Loyd moved its adoption. A. S. Gafford seconded the motion. It was adopted. Worship Committee—W. V. Bane presented a recommendation from the Administrative Council concerning the Worship Committee and moved its adop tion. (See Reports). D. L. McCree seconded the motion. It was adopted. Area Council—C. C. Sessions, Chairman of the Cabinet, presented a recom- mendation which would change the meeting time of the Annual Conference to meet between Sundays. Dr. Sessions then moved its adoption. J. D. F. Williams seconded the motion. After some discussion, the motion was adopted. Golden Cross—Dr. W. W. Ward spoke concerning the need of Golden Cross funds. An offering is to be observed in November. Methodist Home Hubert Johnson, Superintendent of the Methodist Home in Waco, Texas, brought .greetings from the boys and girls of the Home and spoke about the needs with which the Home is confronted. World Peace:---Richard Smith, III, gave a report from the . Committee on World Peace. (See Reports). Closing Remarks=Bishop Martin extended best wishes from the Conference to James and Betty Hnldridge who are transferring to another Conference. Bishop Martin once again thanked the host pastor, H. B. Loyd, Polytechnic Methodist Church,.and Dr. and Mrs. Law Sone for the hospitality shown the Con- ference during the day. A. S. Gafford put these sentiments in the form of a mo- tion before the Conference. It was seconded and adopted. Bishop Martin closed the special session of the Conference with a medita- tion on the Parable of the Lost Sheep. The Doxology was sung and Bishop Martin pronounced the Benediction. The Conference stood adjourned. _~ Cr-. President Secretary 'iv, REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL- It is recommended by the Executive Committee of the Administrative Coun- cil that the present Worship Committee be replaced -by a Program Committee for the Annual Conference Session, consisting of the following: The host - pastor the host District Superintendent, the Conference Lay Leader, the Conference President of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, and the Chairman of the Adminis- trative Council. This Committee is to work with the presiding Bishop to arrange the program of the Annual Conference Session. H. B. LOYD, Chairman W. V. BANE, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education, through its Executive Committee, recommends that this special session of the Central Texas Annual Conference give recognition to the urgency of the minimum need for additional Camping facilities and Wesley Foundation work, as represented by the Conference Board of Educotion—and the Board expresses the hope that a campaign for $100,000.00, to be paid before June, 1960, providing for these interests, shall be authorized by the June, 1957 session of the Conference. The distribution of this fund shall be determined by the Executive Com- mittee of the Board of Education, in collaboration with the Cabinet- and the Con- ference Commission on World Service and Finance. In anticipation of this program, Districts which have free