Concord Baptist Church, Fayette, celebrated 175 years of ministry May 25 with several special elements.
One unique aspect of the anniversary was the keepsake handheld paper fans the church created, said Pastor John Creitz. “We staged an old-timey picture of some of our men” in sepia color and put it on the fans, he noted, adding Concord Baptist also printed a memorial booklet.
After special music at 10 a.m. by New Life, the anniversary service began at 11 a.m. and Rep. Robert Aderholt spoke.
Presentations of recognition sent by several government officials were featured, and Angie Cooper, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, presented a framed certificate to Concord. Other highlights of the service included remembrances from some of the older church members.
Dinner on the grounds followed at noon, and in the afternoon the Oswalt family gospel quartet sang.
Creitz noted the anniversary theme of the Fayette Baptist Association church was based on Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
(Julie Payne)
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