{"value"=>"<p>Series is comprised of ledgers containing minutes of deacon board meetings, business meetings, quarterly and annual meetings, as well as church rosters and financial reports for 1934. The minutes chronicle the deacon board's role in assisting the pastor in the administration of the ordinance of the church, investigation of disciplinary cases, admonition of delinquent members and general supervision over the interests of the church. Adoption of a new constitution and amendment to the by-laws are also included. Business meetings are concerned with payment of debts and approval of financial reports. The pastor presides over all business meetings, deacon board meetings and joint meetings of the deacons and trustees. (Box 1) In addition there are a few legal documents, e. g., a 1939 deed of trust and gifts from members; annual reports, 1940-1971, which provide statistical information on church membership; and quarterly financial statements, 1954-1958. (Box 4).</p>"}