Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Gadsden, celebrated its 150th anniversary Sept. 14.
Pastor Roger Beshears was honored for his 65 years in the ministry, with 15 of those years as pastor of Mount Carmel. Guest preacher Gary Williams, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, Gadsden, was a former member who was saved and baptized at Mount Carmel. Additional guests included former pastor Jackie Bentley.
The service began with special music provided by pianist Gloria Campbell, and Terry Southern, Lee Omoso and Jonathan Beshears. The church history was shared by Brenda Southern. Historical photos and memorabilia were displayed along with two commemorative plaques from Etowah Baptist Association and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission that were presented earlier in the week by Craig Carlisle, president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention and director of missions for Etowah Association.
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