You don’t turn 200 years old every day. So Ulcanush Baptist Church, Coffeeville, in Clarke Baptist Association, decided to make it count with a big celebration and a journey to the past.
On Oct. 14 — the day before the anniversary service — Ulcanush held Old Fashioned Day, a celebration with old-fashioned games and singing, face painting, inflatables and plenty of food. Church members furnished horseback rides and horse and buggy rides. Others brought things to look at, like Rex Rush’s Gristmill and Obie O’Neil’s 1929 Ford.
Then on Sunday, Oct. 15, former pastor Alan Johnston brought the message and the congregation sang old songs.
Jerrol Hare presented the church with a certificate on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission. Loren Robinson, director of missions (DOM) for Clarke Association, and Jack Wright, retired Clarke DOM, presented recognitions from Gov. Kay Ivey and the State Board of Missions.
Members shared special memories at the end of the 9 a.m. service, then broke for dinner on the grounds before a special celebration service at 2.
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