Lapine Church marks centennial with large crowd, ‘sweet spirit’

The Oct. 12 celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lapine Baptist Church in Montgomery Baptist Association provided an opportunity to minister to several residents of the community who do not normally attend church. Billy Austin, Lapine’s pastor, estimated that 86 people attended the service, an increase from the weekly average of approximately 50 in Sunday worship. The additional worshipers included…