Cross Roads Baptist in Carrollton celebrates 175th anniversary

Cross Roads Baptist Church, Carrollton, celebrated its 175th anniversary June 1.

The church received two special recognitions from Lyle Dease, director of missions for Pickens Baptist Association, and David Nelson, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.

Four deacons and the pastor, Jackie Ray, Dan O’Mary, pastor Joe Fondren, chair Mark McDaniel and Ricky Hill, accepted the commission’s plaque on behalf of the church.

Former member Kayla Junkin sang two solos during the service. A slide show of the church’s history was presented by Ashlie Myers. During the service the congregation sang “What Wondrous Love is This,” the first song sung at Cross Roads Baptist in 1850. Shawn McDaniel, who grew up in the church and is now pastor of Highland Baptist Church, Gordo, was the guest preacher.