Earle Trent Baptist Assembly, a Christian retreat center owned and operated by the Colbert Lauderdale Baptist Association, celebrated its 50th anniversary during the association’s annual meeting Oct. 20.
The afternoon began with an open house to see the updated facilities. Events included games, a bounce house and the opportunity to make a small boat for a race down Shoal Creek.
Special guests included Eddy Garner and Jim Warren, former associational missions strategists for the association. During the meeting it was announced that the road through the retreat center is now named Eddy Garner Way.
Warren shared the history of the retreat center, and Jimmy Austin, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a commemorative plaque. Timmy Ray, current CLBA associational missions strategist, and David Quimby (left), assembly director, both accepted the commendation on behalf of the retreat center. Following the annual meeting, everyone was invited to a campfire service led by Larry Wright.
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