FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION
June 27 was a great day of “looking back and looking forward” for Mountain View Baptist Church, Phil Campbell, as they celebrated their 100th anniversary.
The special service began with the baptism of five people.
“God has an exciting future for Mountain View Baptist Church,” Pastor Sammy Taylor said. “However, for that to come to pass, we must continue to join Him in His mission to reach a lost world to Himself. I pray that those who come behind us will also be committed to the same task.”
During the celebration, members and guests reflected on that legacy as Taylor shared about church history and Venlon Bradford, pastor of Mountain View from 1973-1977, shared memories from his time at the church.
Those present also enjoyed displays of historical memorabilia and photos and other items from the 2011 tornado that destroyed the church building. A commemorative anniversary coin was given out as a memento of the day.
Terry Welborn, the church’s minister of music, and the MVBC Praise Team led the congregation in singing during the service, with special music provided by the men’s trio — Kyle Taylor, Terry Welborn and Jarred Pierce — and the women’s trio — Kim Whitten, Andrea Hogan and Rachel Trapp.
Jimmy Austin of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and Larry Dover, director of missions for Franklin Baptist Association, presented the church with certificates.
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