Mount Carmel Baptist celebrates 100 years

Mount Carmel Baptist celebrates 100 years

Not too long ago the basement at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Double Springs, flooded damaging the church’s kitchen and fellowship hall.

And with the church’s centennial anniversary approaching, many members worked tirelessly to repair and renovate the space so it would be ready to use for the anniversary celebration.

All the hard work paid off because on Nov. 18 more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the church’s 100th anniversary.

The celebration began at 1 p.m., following the church’s regular service and a luncheon.

Pastor Dennis Steward told the history of the church, including all the pastors through its history.

Kathy and Hayden Pendergrass and Brittney Tucker performed special music.

Gerald Glenn presented the deacon board a certificate from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, and Don Smith, associational mission strategist for Winston Baptist Association, spoke briefly and congratulated the church on the milestone.

Seven easels were placed throughout the church and displayed photos from as far back as the 1920s. A table at the back of the church displayed a photo of the first building, a painting by Linda Clark of that building remodeled and a photo of the current building, built 18 years ago.

“There was an overall feeling of family love,” member Annette Little said.