Leading up to the centennial celebration at Antioch Baptist Church, Columbiana, on Sept. 9 the church spent 100 hours in prayer for the church.
Eric Brasher, son of former Antioch Baptist pastor Howard Brasher, was the guest speaker for the service. Special music was brought by church members Roger Mangham, Gaylon Beasley, Buddy Beasley, Angela Beasley and Pastor Phillip Rush.
Mavis Gates from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented a certificate to the church, and Corley Ellis, state representative for District 41, presented a resolution from the Alabama House of Representatives and a greeting from Gov. Kay Ivey. Hugh Richardson, associational missionary/director of missions for Shelby Baptist Association, also presented a certificate.
A reflection video was shown, featuring photos and tributes to deceased members, as well as military deployments, crisis events and answered prayers.
“The celebration served as a launch into the next century,” Rush said. (Jessica Ingram)
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