Josephine Baptist in Elberta celebrates 50th anniversary

Members of Josephine Baptist Church in Elberta recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with special music, highlights from the past and a presentation of a plaque from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
A commemorative plaque is presented by Jim Lambert (right), a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, to Ted Mashburn (left), pastor of Josephine Baptist Church.
Photo courtesy of Leah Batchelder

Josephine Baptist in Elberta celebrates 50th anniversary

Josephine Baptist Church in Elberta celebrated its 50th anniversary June 23.

Special music was provided by former member Roy Ellis. Highlights from the past were shared by church members David Lawrenz; Sherry Ballard Smith and her brother Robert Ballard; Mitch Nelson; and Rucker and Nettie Staggers.

Special guests included former pastor Wil Baker and his wife, Mary Louise. During the service, a commemorative plaque was presented by Jim Lambert, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, to Ted Mashburn, the pastor.

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