Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

A.L. James and J.K. Trent to Any Baptist Church, July 18 1920

Church and religion | Place--Virginia, other

Letter acknowledging Lula Bland's dismissal from the the First Baptist Church as a member in good standing. The letter allowed her to become a member of another church.

First Baptist Church
"Stranger's Home"
Cor. Jefferson St. and Gilmer Ave., Northwest Roanoke, Virginia
"For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved"- John 3:1-17
Arthur L. James, Minister
208 Patton Ave., N.W.
Phone 2750
Deacons
J.T. Lindsey
Jos. Bell
Jos. Poindexter
B.M. Milner
J.W. Nowlin
T.B. Faulkner
W.T. Woodson
Louis Majors
S.W. Stewart
E.I. Becker
W.A. Gilliam, Chairman
J.K. Trent, Church Clerk
350 Rutherford Avenue,
Northwest
Trustees
G.H. Robinson
G.T. Mars
C.C. Williams
C.W. Thompson
A.P. Washington
C.H. Wise
W.H. Burwell
Chas. H. Dean
Dr. J.H. Roberts
J.H. Oneal
J.H. Grimes
Dr. J.B. Claytor, Chairman

July 18th 1920-

To Any Baptist Church,

Dear Brethren:-

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This is to certify that Sister Lula Bland is a member in good and regular standing with us, and at her own request, is hereby dismissed, for the purpose of uniting with you. When she has so united, her connection with us will cease. May the Divine blessing rest on her and on you.

Done by the order of the Church.
A.L. James, Pastor.
J.K. Trent, Church Clerk.

This Letter is valid for six months.

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

Text and images (c) copyright 2001, by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia

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