Lineville Baptist holds ‘day of remembrance’

Pastor Jerry Colquett said the 175th anniversary of Lineville Baptist Church on Nov. 14, 2014, was “a day of remembrance.”

There were paintings of the original church building displayed around the church as the history of Lineville Baptist was read during the service. There was an emphasis on not dwelling on the past but “looking to the future and to God’s good plan for us,” Colquett said.

“We’ve had guest speakers from our past come the last few years, but this year it was all in-house with myself giving the message and our regular worship team doing the music,” he said.

Sonja Adams, an Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, presented the congregation with a plaque acknowledging their years of dedicated service.

Lunch was served afterward on beautifully decorated tables that held historic pieces and symbols of the Carey Baptist Association church. (Caitlin Lea)