One hundred years ago a church was started in the Curry community. Two acres of land were bought for $40, and in a 30-by-40 foot building the Lord began to move. All these years later, the Lord has continued to sustain Mount Joy Baptist Church which celebrated its centennial Aug. 27.
During the 11 a.m. service Johnie Sentell, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, presented a commemorative plaque and pianist Martha Anthony played a special rendition of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” Walker Baptist Association Director of Missions David Miller brought the morning message. Drawing from Acts 2:41–47, Miller encouraged participants to look with anticipation to the future to “see what God will do next.”
A historical video also was played and Steve Speer read the organizational minutes for the church. Robert Sparkman is pastor.
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