New Emmaus Missionary Baptist Church, Altoona, celebrated its 75th anniversary Oct. 29, beginning with a luncheon followed by the service at 2 p.m.
Special guests included former pastors and several who were licensed and/or ordained into the ministry at New Emmaus. The congregation sang three of the original songs that were sung the day the church was organized in 1948.
Special presentations included a plaque from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and a painting of the church by member Trevor Thomas, which was given to pastor Kyle Blakeley and his wife, Katey, for pastor appreciation.
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