The rich history of First Baptist Church, Selma, was well remembered during the 175th anniversary celebration May 28.
From the speakers to the special presentations, former and present members were reminded of the path First, Selma, has taken through the years. Pastor Jerry Light (pictured right) spoke on “Our Time in History” while Judson College President David Potts spoke on “The Rock from Whence We Were Hewn.”
Participants were provided with a brief history of the church in the morning bulletin, which also included a responsive reading that was led by Anna Speir.
The church’s Sanctuary Choir sang special music and historical presentations were made by Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, and Tom Stacey, director of missions for Selma Baptist Association.
A special feature of the celebration was the naming of the church’s education bulding “DeVotie Education Building,” after Noble Leslie DeVotie. DeVotie was a pastor who served First, Selma, around the turn of the century. He also was one of the founders of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Alabama. To commemorate DeVotie’s service and the newly named building, Brandon Weghorst, director of communications for the fraternity, shared during the morning service.
Stacey also led the closing prayer for the service, which was followed by lunch.
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