Bethel No. 1 Baptist Church, Arley, celebrated its 150th anniversary Aug. 6, beginning with prayer time at the altar. Special music was provided by the choir and guest soloist Scott Strickland.
Mike Goforth, pastor of Sardis Baptist Church, Boaz, and former chair of the trustees for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, was the guest speaker.
“God has put you here for a purpose,” Goforth said. “There is still a need for this church on the front line to share the gospel.”
Many members of the church dressed in old-fashioned clothes as part of the celebration.
Jack Wilson, age 91, was recognized as the oldest member, and Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a plaque to Mike Tidwell, pastor. Special guests included Eddie Everett, director of missions for Winston Baptist Association.
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