Lineville’s Bellview marks 75 years

Before the church building was constructed, Bellview Baptist Church, Lineville, used to meet under a big oak tree across the street. But the 75th anniversary of the church Oct. 22 found the congregation meeting in a building that had been framed up in 1945 and bricked around 1953 or 1954.

For the semisesquicentennial celebration, Pastor Wayne Adams preached, Sheila Spurlin read the church’s history and “Shotgun” Giddens provided special music.

Lonette Berg, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented Bellview Baptist with a certificate, as did Bruce Willis, director of missions for Carey Baptist Association.

The church recognized former pastor Eugene Robinson, who spoke briefly during the service.

It was a “wonderful day,” Adams said.