ELMORE ASSOCIATION
July 14 was a special day for Mountain View Baptist Church, Wetumpka, for more than one reason. The church celebrated it’s 25th anniversary, but it also celebrated the baptism of three new believers and a new family joined the church at the end of the service.
Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM), was the guest speaker. Lance also presented certificates from the SBOM and the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission. Former pastor Anthony Counts shared his memories from Mountain View Baptist — he was the church’s first pastor and served there for 21 years. Counts also spoke about how the church began and recognized charter members.
Former worship leader Charlie Kuykendall led the choir. Current worship leader Jonathan Smith also led congregational singing.
Former Elmore Baptist Association director of missions Jim Jackson also was in attendance and spoke about how the association assisted in establishing Mountain View. Current Elmore director of missions Ray McKenzie — who was on a missions trip in Guatemala on the day of the celebration — congratulated the church via video message.
Pastor Tim Thompson closed the service by sharing a vision for the future.
“It was a special day of seeing charter members and new members celebrate the growth of the church,” said Monica Thompson.
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