Midway Baptist Church, Hanceville, has come a long way since its first meeting in 1966, which was held in a chicken house. And the church got to celebrate its growth — which includes holding services in a church building — during its 50th anniversary service Aug. 7.
The 11 a.m. service featured two speakers: former pastor Doug Pitts and current pastor Lonnie Goodwin. Special presentations were made by Johnie Sentell, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, and Randy Makemson, director of missions for East Cullman Baptist Association. Also, Dorothy Culwell, the church’s oldest member, was recognized and the youth choir sang.
A special aspect of the celebration was the section of the bulletin where Culwell shared her memories of the church, which include the generosity of Charlie Johns. Johns both owned the chicken house that hosted the first meeting and donated the land where current church building sits.
After lunch participants once again gathered for an afternoon singing featuring Living Faith Singers of Pullman. (Compiled by the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and TAB)
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