Ranburne First Baptist Church kicked off its 175th anniversary with a memorial service May 11 and concluded May 18.
Roger Willmore, a commissioner of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a commemorative plaque May 11 to Logan Sibley, pastor, and Linda Gibbs, the celebration event organizer, accepting the honor on behalf of the church. Special music was provided by Aubree and Abigail Marvin. Sibley delivered the message.
Special awards and recognitions were made to the oldest member, 97-year-old Willie Curtis “Boots” Butler, the youngest member, 4-month-old Swayze O’Neal Gibbs, and three members over the age of 90: Jerry Lee (now deceased), Maylene Pollard and Roberta “Bobbie” Lowery. Hymns were sung from the 1800s. On display was a quilt made in 1928 to help raise money for seating in the new church, following a fire that destroyed the previous structure. The celebration concluded with a covered dish lunch.
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