Anderson Baptist Church in Clio is a small church, but “people came from everywhere” for its 100th anniversary celebration July 25, said Ruby Nell Olds, who serves as church clerk.
“God was with us through all the preparation for the celebration,” she said. “People are still talking about how well it went. We were really surprised at how many showed up.”
Jeff Parmer, pastor of Crossview Baptist Church, Fitzgerald, Georgia, was the guest speaker for the service, preaching from the pulpit that his grandfather built for the church.
Church members shared some of their memories, including Edward and Cathryn Wise, who got married in the church 73 years ago.
Also during the service, Ellen Dewberry of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented the church with a certificate, and Alabama Sen. Billy Beasley gave them a proclamation from the legislature and congratulations from Gov. Kay Ivey.
Everyone present for the event received wooden crosses made by 15-year-old Matthew Higler and bookmarks made by 9-year-old Tanner Wood. Amber Higler designed display boards with photos and an anniversary program with an original poem.
Gary Fleming is pastor of Anderson Baptist.
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