Pleasant Arbor Baptist Church, Piedmont, celebrated its 100th anniversary Sept. 8. Wendell Dutton, director of missions for Cherokee Association and a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, was the guest speaker. During the service, he presented two commemorative plaques to the church from the association and the commission. Harold Wood, deacon, and Thomas Ward, pastor, are pictured in the photo with Dutton. Former pastor Billy Hicks was in attendance, and special music was provided by Joyful Sounds gospel group. A video of historical highlights was shown, and a church quilt with members’ names and photos was on display.
Wendell Dutton, director of missions for Cherokee Association and a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presents two commemorative plaques to Harold Wood (left), deacon, and Thomas Ward (right), pastor.
Photo courtesy of Denise Hilburn
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