Bethel Baptist Church, Newton, celebrates its 150th anniversary

Photo courtesy of Ellen Dewberry

Bethel Baptist Church, Newton, celebrates its 150th anniversary

DALE ASSOCIATION

Bethel Baptist Church, Newton, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 11 with a special service and dinner on the grounds. Jim Hill, director of missions for Dale Baptist Association, spoke, and the Byrd Family provided music. Ellen Dewberry, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a certificate, and a brief history of the church was distributed. Mike Griggs is pastor. (Dale)