Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Fayette, marked its 175th anniversary April 24 with a “good crowd,” said Janice Anderson, wife of Pastor Randy Anderson.
The morning service included a historical presentation by Jerry Armor, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, and a message by Fayette Baptist Association Director of Missions Larry Barnes. Barnes and his wife, Jane, also sang special music, as did several church members. Philips Elliott, a deacon, read a brief history of the church.
A large banner announced the anniversary and participants received bookmarks commemorating the day. Participants also could view a history book with pictures of past and present members, as well as pictures of the previous structures that housed the church.
Special guests included Eugene Junkin and Tommy Hughes, both former pastors. The celebration concluded with lunch.
Compiled by the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and TAB
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