Collinsville’s Vernon BC marks 100 years

Collinsville’s Vernon BC marks 100 years

Great music and touches of history were special features of the centennial celebration service of Vernon Baptist Church, Collinsville, on Sept. 20.

During the morning service Sons of Liberty, a group of young men from Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Collinsville, and southern gospel group New Grace performed. Max Roden, a visiting pastor who was raised in the Collinsville community, brought the message and Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative Wendell Dutton presented a plaque to the DeKalb Baptist Association church.

Pictures of past members, pastors and events were displayed for participants. Church deacon Johnnie Mack Edwards compiled a history booklet listing charter members, previous leadership and historic events. Lunch concluded the “very good day,” said church treasurer Lynda Tolbert. Don Jones is pastor.