Siloam Baptist Church in Marion kicked off a year of celebration Feb. 13 as it prepares to mark its 200th anniversary this fall. Activities include a variety of special services throughout the year, culminating in January 2023.
“The moments we take to pause and look back at all that God has done inspire us to dream of just what God might do through another generation of faithful and bold followers,” said Pastor John Nicholson.
“We are proud of our continuing connection with The Alabama Baptist,” he said, noting how the paper (and now multifaceted media company) originated from four creative and entrepreneurial members of Siloam in 1843.
Lasting connection
Because of the connection between Siloam and The Alabama Baptist, Nicholson invited TAB Media Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Davis Rash to share during the Feb. 13 service.
“The Association of Brethren, as they were called — which also included a female member — started this important communications resource for Alabama Baptists,” Rash said, pointing to a copy of the first edition of The Alabama Baptist on display in the sanctuary. “I wonder what their conversations were like and where they sat while they dreamed of how it all would work.
“While we won’t ever know the exact details of those early moments of The Alabama Baptist and other denominational entities birthed out of Siloam, I believe your founding members exhibited an overflow of faith, hope and love,” she said, noting 1 Corinthians 13. “And looking around today, I can tell you still do.”
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