Comer Memorial Baptist Church, Alexander City, celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 2 with guest preacher Lynn Hughston, who was called, licensed and ordained at Comer Memorial Baptist.
Former ministers of music, Gordon Welch and Johnny and Connie Wyche, led the congregation in hymns and shared memories of their time at Comer Memorial. Roger Newberry, current minister of music, led other congregational music as well as a choir special.
Calvin Milford of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented a certificate. Former pastor Bruce Willis shared memories of his time at the church. Members of Comer Memorial United Methodist attended to help celebrate.
“Facts and statistics don’t make history,” said Sandra Harris, who presented the history of the church. “It is what the Lord has done in the hearts and lives of people that matter.”
The church recognized its oldest member, Earnestine Burkhalter, and longest attending member, Inez Scroggins.
“We celebrated the Lord’s faithfulness and how He has used this church to change lives in the past and how He will continue to do the same in the future,” said Tim Harris, pastor.
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