New Hope Baptist Church, Pell City, celebrated its bicentennial Oct. 20.
The service included several presentations: a congratulatory video from Rick Lance of the State Board of Missions; a pew plate unveiling by Shirley Echols; and the church’s future master site plan by Matthew Pope.
A commemorative plaque was presented to the church by Bridgett Junkin, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, with transitional pastor Bob Weber accepting it on behalf of the church.
At the close of the service, select members from the congregation placed 12 stones on a platform, as Joshua had instructed the Israelites (Josh. 4:4–9) as a memorial for future generations.
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