Montgomery Hill Baptist Church, Stockton, celebrated its 175-year anniversary and homecoming May 3 with a joint service beginning at 11 a.m.
“We had many visitors (attend) who were descendants of earlier members,” said church member Claudia Campbell.
Pastor Lonnie Byrd preached a sermon on coming home to the approximately 85 participants. John Reid, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, and a representative from Baldwin Baptist Association each presented a certificate to the church.
There also was a special presentation made by three members, each one symbolizing the past, present and future of the church. Participants enjoyed the “old time music” that featured a banjo and various singers from the church and every person received a church history, Campbell said.
A potluck lunch followed the service.
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