• David Watson’s remarks:
    • Good leadership will seek the approval of God.
      • Joshua 9:3-14, 16-18
      • Titus 1:5-9; Acts 6:3
  • Ed Whitt’s remarks:
    • We should always be unified on our love for God.
  • Danny Lackey’s remarks:
    • I Peter 5:2
    • II Thessalonians 3:6
    • Hebrews 13:17
  • Jesse Jenkins’ remarks:
    • Benchley timeline:
      • First meeting: October 23, 1994 in Joe and Sherri Harding’s home. 21 people were in attendance. Bob McDonald was the first preacher.
      • May 15, 1996: Jesse and Marie Jenkins moved to Benchley. Jesse took over preaching from Bob McDonald.
      • 2003: David and Nicole Watson moved to Benchley. David begins preaching alongside Jesse Jenkins.
      • Early 2000: First elders appointed (Jesse Jenkins, Joe Harding, and Mike Fleming)
    • I Timothy 5:19-20 – Elders watch for the flock and the flock watch out for the elders.