Liberty Baptist congregation enjoys ‘great time of fellowship’ at 175th anniversary

Liberty Baptist congregation enjoys ‘great time of fellowship’ at 175th anniversary

The congregation at Liberty Baptist Church, Ashland, gathered together for a “great time of fellowship” Oct. 22, according to member Anne Gaither.

The occasion? The church’s 175th anniversary.

As part of the special celebration service, former pastor Ben Rosser brought the message, and Pastor Jon Adams read the history of the church. Susan Landers provided special music.

Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, and Bruce Willis, director of missions for Carey Baptist Association, each presented the church with a plaque. After the service, a fellowship lunch was held and old photos of the church were on display.