First Baptist, Overton, celebrates centennial

BIRMINGHAM METRO

First Baptist Church, Overton, celebrated its centennial Feb. 24. Pastor Jimmy Ray preached and church member Vicki Lowe sang a solo. Johnie Sentell with the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented the church with a certificate commemorating the anniversary. Butch Henderson also presented a certificate on behalf of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. Lunch followed the service and featured a cake with “100 years for Jesus” printed on it. “It was a great day,” Ray said.