In the early days of Center Springs Baptist Church in Trafford, members met in a “little brown church” next to a spring. Their 100th anniversary celebration Oct. 17 was “a time for perspective — to rejoice in the past and continue to walk with God into the future.”
Pastor Luther Williams said the day “went really well.” Church members shared the history of the church and highlighted ongoing missions and giving efforts of the church. They celebrated the people who have come to faith in Christ at Center Springs in the past century.
Steve Sellers, interim director of missions for Friendship Baptist Association, was the guest speaker, and two of the three living former pastors — Dion Staton and Bill Ayers — were also present. After the service, everyone enjoyed a fellowship meal and a singing with the Pine Mountain Possum Pickers in the afternoon.
‘Great fellowship’
Church member Deb Cartee said the church “greatly enjoyed the fellowship of all our past and present members and friends.”
“We look forward to continuing to serve the Lord with our whole heart in faith to Jesus Christ,” she said.
During the special service, the church honored Janice Griffin, who has been a part of Center Springs for 65 years, as the longest member living. They also honored Mary Frances Noel as the oldest living member at 91, who died 3 1/2 weeks later on Nov. 10.
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