The past was greatly celebrated by the approximately 500 participants who gathered to mark the 200th anniversary of Round Island Baptist Church, Athens, on June 4.
During an open house June 3, the public was welcomed in to view the various historical displays that included eight timeline banners, photos of former pastors, furniture from past buildings and an old typewriter.
In the 10 a.m. service the next day, former pastor William “Bill” Bailey brought the message and former member Jo Dare Conn sang special music. Certificates were presented to the 10 longest-standing members and Kevin Ward, director of missions for Limestone Baptist Association, presented a certificate to the church on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
But the real celebration came when a profession of faith was made.
Pastor Mike Green said he felt “a tremendous sense of fulfillment in seeing the people work together to honor God in celebrating 200 years of service.”
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