New Hope Baptist in Haleyville celebrates 125th anniversary

New Hope Baptist Church, Haleyville, celebrated its 125th anniversary Oct. 16 with Rick Yocum, who was ordained to the ministry at New Hope, as guest speaker. Mike Fannin led congregational singing with Christy Aderhold as pianist and soloist.

“It was a blessing to see how far we have come from our early beginnings, from a wood plank building to our modern church building,” said Helen Berryhill, church clerk. “We have stayed together for 125 years where other churches have had to close.”