Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Akron, had a packed house as it celebrated its 175th anniversary July 22.
Former pastor Herman Parker preached from 1 John 3:1–3. His sermon, “When it is all in the family,” rang true to the family of current and former members gathered in the sanctuary. Special music was provided by Brooks Baker III and his daughter Anne Baker Jolley.
Photos and other historical materials were on display in the fellowship hall.
Anna Speir, from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented Mount Hebron Baptist with a framed certificate honoring the anniversary. Hale Baptist Association director of missions Bobby Hopper also presented a certificate to the church.
“It was a wonderful day and everyone was blessed,” said church member George Weeks. Cliff Patterson is the pastor of Mount Hebron. (Jessica Ingram)
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