Liberty Baptist Church, Chelsea, had a lot to celebrate as it gathered for its 175th anniversary Nov. 7. In addition to a rich history, the members could see God’s work in the present — four people were baptized in the second service.
“The celebration helped us see the importance of connecting the history of the church to the present and how the church affects the community, especially in the progression and growth of the Chelsea area,” said Mike May, the church’s discover pastor who leads worship ministry.
Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, was guest speaker for the celebration. He and Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented Pastor Tim Cox with certificates for the church.
The church also viewed a video of former pastor Malcolm Wade, who shared his memories of serving the church in the mid-1950s.
Displays included church memorabilia, old photos, the original church sign and church furnishings (pulpit, pews and other furniture from the early 1900s forward).
A written history of the church as well as special anniversary cookies were handed out.
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