Bethany Baptist Church, Reece City, celebrated its 190th anniversary Sept. 6–7.
The celebration began with a community-wide family fun day with the church receiving two recognition awards from Etowah Baptist Association and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission. The celebration culminated with a special worship service Sunday. Bethany was one of the founding churches of Etowah Association in 1884 and remains the oldest, active church in the association. John Dempsey is pastor.
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