Salem Macon Baptist Church, Notasulga, in Tuskegee-Lee Baptist Association celebrated its 175th anniversary July 19 with about 250 members, family, friends and former members and staff.
Church member Ann Owsley said people came from across the state to participate in the celebration — some even traveling from Texas, Georgia and Washington state. Former pastor John Bush and family members of former pastors O.C. Bryant, Charles Kerby and Olney Moody also participated in the service. Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented the church with a plaque.
Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, was the guest speaker and shared a message titled “Facing the Future.” A covered-dish lunch followed.
Pastor Michael Stephens told The Tallassee Tribune that the day was “a great day in the Lord” with “great worship, great fellowship and great food.”
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