CALHOUN ASSOCIATION
On Jan. 26, First Baptist Church, Piedmont, celebrated its 150-year anniversary.
Former pastor Philip Cooper was the guest speaker, and special music was brought by Kelly Garner, who grew up at First, Piedmont, and is now associate professor of music at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.
Special recognitions were made by Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; Roger Willmore, director of missions for Calhoun Baptist Association; Lonette Berg from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission; John Merrill, Alabama Secretary of State; Bill Baker, Piedmont mayor; and Theresa Kizor, of the Piedmont Historical Society.
“Everything about the celebration was bathed in prayer,” said Cynthia Harper, co-chair of the anniversary celebration committee. “We were able to renew friendships with guest speakers and musicians and share great memories of previous years.” Michael Ingram is pastor. (Calhoun)
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