Plantersville’s Pilgrim Rest celebrates history, 150 years of ministry

In 1867, Christians of all faiths met in a log house near Pletcher and called themselves Pilgrims. That’s the way the story goes, anyway.

In 1875 a vote changed the name to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. And this year on Nov. 12, church member Jerry Harrison told the story of the log house to the crowd gathered at the brick church in Plantersville to celebrate Pilgrim Rest’s 150th anniversary.

During the special service, church member Sallie Wright read the church’s history, and Pastor Michael Brasher preached on keeping a right perspective.

Mavis Gates of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented a certificate to Peggy Harrison, who has been a church member for 65 years.

Memorabilia was displayed around the Chilton Baptist Association church for members and guests to enjoy, and a lunch followed the service.