Millport’s Springhill Baptist celebrates 175 years

A crowd of nearly 150 people gathered June 5 at Springhill Baptist Church, Millport, to celebrate its 175th anniversary.

During the service, Gary Farley, a commissioner with the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a certificate commemorating the day.

Pastor Matthew Fancher delivered a message titled “In All Things” from Colossians 1:15–20.

Following the service, Terry Fields, who served on the anniversary committee, officiated a luncheon, during which several honored guests and former pastors shared about the rich history of the Lamar Baptist Association church.