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SISTER JEANETTE HENDRIX1900 - 1970

The Church was saddened when Sister Jeanette Hendrix passed away at a local hospital onFebruary 2, 1970. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 13, 1900, and the daughter ofJohn Chester Hindrix and Catherine Jeanette Morgan.

After the death of her father, when she was very young, her mother married Mr. L. A. Warnockof Brooklet, Georgia. Here with her sisters and brothers she enjoyed a happy girlhood with thechildren of this marriage. It was during this time that she joined the Brooklet Primitive BaptistChurch.

On June 2, 1931, she was married in Miami, Florida, to Mr. Vernon J. Hendrix, Sr. To themwas born Vernon J. Hendrix Jr. in 1932. Her husband died when Vernon Jr., was 18 and shereturned to Atlanta, Georgia, for residence with her Sister and shortly there after united with theAtlanta Primitive Baptist Church.

Her quite but unwavering devotion to her family and Church has been an example for all of usand she will be greatly missed. She will be particularly missed by her large and loving family, theimmediate members of which are: her son and daughter-in-law, Dr., and Mrs.Vernon J. Hendrix,Jr., Grandchildren, Vernon J. Hendrix III, and Laura Marie Hendrix, her sisters, Mrs. MamieRamsey, and Mrs. J. P. Clair, Mrs. W. M. Townley, Mrs. Fletcher Kirkland; her brother, Mr.Walter Morgan and Step Mother, Mrs. Loraine Warnock.

Approved in conference of the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church, March 15, 1970. Committee

DEACON ROGER ALLEN SIMS

Our Church was grieved on November 17, 1958 by the sudden passing of our beloved Brotherand Deacon. Roger Allen Sims. He was born May 12, 1894 at Concord, Georgia, and is the sonof the late Sallie E, Franklin of Alabama and George Franklin Sims of Greenville, Georgia.

On December 27, 1919 he was married to Miss Alma May Dewberry, daughter of the lateDoctor and Mrs. T. J. Dewberry of Macon Georgia. To this union were born three daughters,Eleanor, Jane and Hazel. Besides his wife the survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Hoss,Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Jane Scott, Marietta, Georgia; six grandchildren; three sisters, miss MableSims, Mrs. J. O. Finklen' Mrs. H. T. Williams; two brothers, Frank G Sims and C. W. Sims.

Funeral services were conducted at Springhill Funeral Home in Atlanta by his pastor Elder V. F.Agan, Elder P. O. Revels, Sr. and Elder W. A. Mullis. Interment was in Decatur Cemetery.

Brother Roger Lived a full life, having served in the National Guard on the Mexican Borderand in France during World War 1. He was a charter member of the Atlanta Primitive BaptistChurch, coming by letter from Sharon Primitive Baptist Church. His life was one of faithfulservice to his fellowman as well as his Church, and we shall miss him very much.

The Church extends her deepest sympathy to his beloved wife and family and prays that Godwill sustain them with His Divine Presence.

Submitted in Love: Sister Enoch F. Hicks and Elder Virgil F. Agan

WILLIAM ERNEST BISHOP

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On Friday, December 18, 1959 our beloved Brother in Christ, William Earnest Bishop passedaway at the Georgia Baptist Hospital. Atlanta, Georgia

He was the son of Gertrude Grines Bishop and William Randolph Bishop, born on March 17,1911 in Emanuel County. He was married to Miss Lucille Turner in Swainsboro, Georgia onOctober 12, 1930, To this union was born five sons, William A. Bishop, Earl E. Bishop, OtisLamar Bishop, James E. Bishop, and Bobby L. Bishop.

His wife and these five sons, one grandson, Perry Bishop, three brothers, Loren Bishop, VirgilBishop, Rawlston Bishop, and several nieces survive Brother Bishop and nephews surviveBrother Bishop.

In 1950 he joined the Swainsboro Primitive Baptist Church, where he enjoyed a Church homeuntil June 1956. He moved his membership to the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church. He wasfaithful in attendance to his Church to his Church until his illness and suffering prevented himfrom doing so.

Funeral services were held to the Swainsboro Primitive Baptist Church on Sunday December20, 1959 by his pastor Elder Virgil F. Agan, with Elder A. Roberts and Elder R. Riner assisting.Burial was in the City Cemetery, Swainsboro, Georgia.

We thank God for this opportunity of Christian fellowship with this dear Brother, and prayGod's richest blessings to his family and loved ones.Sister Enoch F. Hicks

LONNIE AUGUSTUS WARNOCK

On Saturday morning. October 28, 1961 our Senior Deacon. And Brother in Christ, LonnieAugustus Warnock passed away at the Crawford W, Long Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

He was the son of James Augustus Warnock and Janie McElveen Warnock, born in BullochCounty, Georgia on September 15, 1885.

Brother Lonnie united first with the Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church, under the preachingof Elder Marshall Thomas about 1910. His membership was later placed in the BrookletPrimitive Baptist Church and from 1925 to 1927 was a member with the Miami Primitive BaptistChurch. In 1927 he moved to East Point, Georgia and transferred his membership to the AtlantaPrimitive Baptist Church. During his entire Church Life he was truly an untiring worker of theLord, and regarded by all his fellowman as a peacemaker or balance wheel. He loved unity in hisChurch and sought to maintain this at all times. After retiring from his produce business, he spentmany hours at his Church working on the yard to make it more beautiful. His Church was alwayshis obligation and first concern, thereby fulfilling the duties of a Prince in Israel.

In 1920 he became affiliated with the Aloe Temple of the Shrine in Savannah, Georgia.There were two daughters, Louise Augusta Kirkland and Aubrey Mae Townley, and a son

Frederick Floyd Warnock born to Brother Lonnie and his first wife, the late KatherineRichardson Morgan Warnock; the son preceded his father in death by four years. He is survivedby his widow, Mrs. Loraine Zellner Warnock, two daughters, Mrs. Audrey Mae Townley andMrs. Louise Augusta Kirkland; four stepchildren, Mrs., Mamie Morgan Ramsey, Mrs. BessieMorgan Clair. Mrs. Jeanette Morgan Hindrix and Mr. Walter L. Morgan, and severalgrandchildren.

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Funeral services was held at Spring Hill, Atlanta, Georgia Sunday, October 29, 1961 at 2:00 P.M. with Elders Virgil F. Agan and J. Harley Chapman, Jr. officiating. Another funeral servicewas held on Monday October 30, 1961 at 11:00 A. M. at the Brooklet Primitive Baptist Church,with Elders Virgil F. Agan and George R. Daniel officiating, followed with burial in the BrookletCemetery.

We thank God for the opportunity of Christian Fellowship with this man and pray God'sblessing be bestowed on his bereaved family and love ones.

Submitted by Sister Enoch F. Hicks

ENOCHF.HICKS

On September 4, 1976 our hearts were saddened by the news that our beloved member,Deacon. Enoch F. Hicks had suddenly passed away.

Brother Hicks was born in Thomasville, Georgia October 19, 1900 in June of 1924 he wasmarried to Miss Gertrue Elliott and to this union was born one son, Enoch J. Hicks. For thirty-eight years he served as Southeastern Regional Service Manager for White Motor Company. In1952 he moved from Decatur, Georgia to Cobb County where he built the Dixieland Motel. Lateracquiring a second motel and eventually building the Mobil Home Park in Douglas County,which he operated until the time of his death.

In 1943 he joined the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder P. O. Revels,Sr. In 1954 he was ordained a Deacon. And began many years of devoted service to not only theAtlanta Church but also the Denomination generally. When this congregation decided, againstgreat odds, to proceed with the construction of its new Church, Brother Hicks was madeChairman of the Building Committee. He worked untiringly, during normal work hours withWhite Motor Company as well as after work hours, to see that the Church was properlyconstructed and the membership pleased with every phase. When the Church was dedicated onJanuary 11, 1959, he surely was among the most humbly proud. No one had contributed more.

A gentle unassuming man, he basked in the love of his family, and, in later years his threeprecious Grandsons.

Through all his endeavors for the advancement of his Church, his business and his fellowman,his devoted wife, son and loving daughter-in-law always supported him in a very unique way.Our knowing him and our shared services in God's household has enriched the lives of us all. Wepray that Gods continued blessings be with his family as they adjust to life without him.

His son, Enoch 1. Hicks, Grandsons Eric Jerome Hicks, Brett Ferrell Hicks, and Mark AndrewHicks survive him. One Brother Frank J. Hicks.

Interment was at West View Cemetery.Submitted in love by the Memorial Committee: Sisters Eslie Lyon, Rena Williams, Jamie

Wilson, and Evelyn Stokes.

MYRTlE HUFF1888 1978

Our Church lost one of its most beloved members on February 19, 1978, when Sister Dan(Myrtie) Huffpassed away.

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Myrtie Eldora Willingham was born November 12, 1888, in Pike County, Georgia, and thedaughter of James Griffm and Emma Dean Willingham. At about 16 years of age she joined asmall country Primitive Baptist Church. In 1908 she was married to James Frederick Gardner, anarchitect and builder. For several years they lived on Berne Street in the Grant Park area ofAtlanta. When his health began to fail they moved to Lamar County, Georgia, where heestablished a successful sawmill operation and built a new family home. By now the family hadbeen blessed with five children, three boys and two girls.

Brother Gardner died September 21, 1925, in Macon, Georgia while attending a PrimitiveBaptist Association meeting, he being a Deacon. Representing the local Church. He was buriedthe day before their youngest child was one year old. Now myrtie Gardner was a widow with amortgaged farm, two teen-aged sons, and three very small little ones to support.

Selling the Macon farm to her Brother-in-law, she moved back to Atlanta, and keeping herfamily together, worked very hard with her boarding house. These were lean depression years,but life got better and as the children grew up the workload lessened.

About 1935 Myrtie Gardner married Dan Huff who had two sons, Alton and Dan, Jr. This wasa happy union and lasted until his death in March 1972.

In 1973 with her health rapidly declining she moved to a retirement apartment near both herson and daughter, Evelyn. She easily adjusted to life there enjoying the association with Christianpeople at their weekly Bible Study and Prayer Meetings, but continued to worship at this Churchwhen her health permitted.

Sister Huff united with the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church in 1947. Her strong,uncompromising faith and great loyalty to the Church inspired all around her. She joyfully andfaithfully performed any duty given her in the Church. Sister Huffwas Bible School Treasury foryears, working with Brother Huff on the Bible Study reports, supporting the ladies' Circle,entertaining the preachers; she considered it all a high privilege.

For many years Sisters Huff, Leona Sutton, Robert Woodall and Lorraine Warnock worshippedside by side on two Church pews up front of this Church, always cherishing their momentstogether and rejoicing in hearing the gospel they loved so long and so dearly. When they fmallylearned each had been born in 1888 a unique and even closer feeling of sister-hood was born,they love to tell about that. Of the four only Sister Warnock survives.

Sister Huffloved the Church, leaned heavily on the Lord and felt He never forsook her. Herdaughter has quoted her as saying many times: "The Lord has not failed me yet, and I don't thinkHe will now". She loved her pastor's Revels, Agan, Simms, Carrin and all the others. But dearestof all, she said, was Elder Carrino Elder Carrin had officiated at so many of her family's funerals.They were many. Preceding her death, in addition to her husbands were three sons: LewisCarlton in 1972, Raymond Edgar in 1973, and Thomas Marshall in 1977, also both stepsons in1976. Two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Lynch, East Point, Georgia, and Mrs. H. J. New of Atlanta,Georgia survive her. Ten grand children and seven great grand children also survive.

Elder Charles C. Carrin conducted her funeral on February 21, 1978, with interment atGreenwood Cemetery. We pray God's grace and comfort will sustain her family as they realigntheir lives without her.

Submitted in love by The Obituary Committee: Sisters Eslie Lyon, Rena Williams and EvelynStokes.

Other Obituary is found on the following pages.

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Sister Rachel Harden (charter Member) on page 8.Deacon. George Dennis McLendon on page 17.Dr. 1. T. Lyon on page 60.Sister Leona A. Sutton on page 61.

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OUR COVENANTWE do solemnly promise that we will be faithful in the study of God's Word, and prayer; that we

will attend all our Church meetings when possible to do so; that we will labor unitedly andzealously for the Master's Cause, seeking at all times His Glory, and the advancement of HisKingdom, and that we will strive daily to crucify the flesh and live such lives that we may be a lightunto the world, and show forth the praises of Him who has called us out of darkness into Hismarvelous light.

We promise that we will ever labor for the peace and fellowship so necessary for the best interestof the Church, making whatever personal sacrifice may be necessary; that we will lovingly watchover each other for good, and whenever any shall go astray either in faith or practice, we willkindly, lovingly and faithfully seek to save such a one from the error of his way, that he may enjoyrichly the blessings of God's House and sweet joys of salvation, and that none of God's children belost to our Church.

We promise to contribute freely of our carnal things for the support of the Church, and that eachwill give as the Lord has prospered him that our ministry may give themselves wholly to the workwhereunto God has called them.

And for Grace to enable us to so live and labor we do most earnestly pray.

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ATLANTA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH1367 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE

7703777351"Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary"

Psalms 96:6

REDEDICATION SERVICE

DECEMBER 6, 1998

Elder Hoyt B. SimmsElder Herbert L. Chapman

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ATLANTA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCHREDEDICATION SERVICES DECEMBER 6, 1998

FORTY YEARS 1958-1998MORNING WORSHIP

PROGRAM11:00 A. M.

CALL TO WORSHIP "GOD'S HOUSE" CHOIRACCOMPANIST, SISTER MILDRED SIMMS

SCRIPTURE READING PSALM 96:2-4,62 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

HYMN "DOXOLOGY" 532

INVOCATION ELDER JIMMY CASON

HYMN "STANDING ON THE PROMISES" 114

HYMN "HOLY HOLY HOLY" 1

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY

SOLO "IF I FORGET THEE, 0 JERUSALEM"ACCOMPANIST, SISTER MILDRED SIMMS

SISTER SUSAN HUDSON

REDEDICATION SERMON ELDER HOYT SIMMS

HYMN "ILOVE THY KINGDOM LORD" 414

BENEDICTION

LUNCH AT NOON

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ATLANTA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCHREDEDICATION SERVICES DECEMBER 6,1998

FORTY YEARS 1959-1998AFTERNOON WORSHIP

PROGRAM2:00 P.M.

HYMN "COME THOU FOUNT" 13

PRAYER ELDER AL GROVER

HYMN "AMAZING GRACE" 170

LAYMANS MESSAGE DEACON CLAY COBURN

HYMN "TRUST AND OBEY" 296

WORD AND PRAYER OF REDEDICATIONELDER HERBERT CHAPMAN

SOLO "BLESS THIS CHURCH" SISTER PAT FORCEACCOMPANIST, SISTER MILDRED SIMMS

INTRODUCTION OF PASTORS AND VISITORS

HYMN "BLESS BE THE TIE THAT BINDS" 97

BENEDICTION DEACON LANGLEY mVIN

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