It was business as usual for East Liberty Baptist Association on Oct. 21 as it marked its 175th anniversary with its regular business meeting at First Baptist Church, Lanett. But Oct. 24 was a time to celebrate.
First Baptist Church, LaFayette, played host to guest speakers and other special guests who lauded the association’s years of service.
Charles Wynn, former director of missions; Gary Swafford, director of the office of associational missions and church planting for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; and David Meacham, former vice president of the associational strategies group for the North American Mission Board, all spoke.
Historian Calvin Milford presented the association’s history to those in attendance.
Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a plaque.
A commemorative book was compiled by Betty Barrett, with help from Marsha Smith, Director of Missions Dale Wood and members of the 175th anniversary committee. (TAB)
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