On Oct. 3, members and friends of First Baptist Church Wetumpka gathered to celebrate the 200th anniversary of when the “scattered Baptists of the Coosa River Valley” came together to start a new congregation.
Pastor Clint Landry said the day was a “really sweet and special day in the life of our church.”
“It’s a rare thing for a church to have this many years of history to celebrate, and to be able to look back and give thanks for all the Lord has done was a joy,” he said. “Also, it was a day to look ahead and celebrate all that the Lord has in store for us, and we are excited for what He holds in our future.”
A video presentation during the celebration featured members describing in three words what the church means to them. A commemorative anniversary program told the story of those “scattered Baptists” who came together to form First, Wetumpka. Church memorabilia was on display, including the old church bell that was damaged in a recent tornado.
Ralph Foster presented the church with a certificate on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, and Mel Johnson presented them with one on behalf of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
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