New Friendship Baptist Church, Somerville, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 12. It was one of 26 charter churches that helped establish Morgan County Baptist Association in 1919.
Tommy Smothers, a former pastor of 35 years, was the guest preacher and another former pastor, Ron Manly, shared a testimony about the church during his years as pastor. Pastor Jimmy Chenault recognized all former pastors and their families and also the men who were called into the gospel ministry while attending the church. Special music was provided by guest soloist Coretta House and New Hope Road gospel group. Ken Blackwood, the association’s director of missions and a commissioner of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented commendations to the church. An outdoor under-the-tent luncheon was served.
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