Rockford Baptist Church celebrated its 175th anniversary Nov. 3. The church received three recognitions with Jeff Fuller, pastor, accepting the honors. Wendy Westerhouse, executive director of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, presented a commemorative plaque; Matthew Reams, transitional director of missions for the association made a presentation; and Brett Oakes, pastor of Central Coosa Cowboy Church, Hanover, presented a monetary gift.
Bill Morris, retired church planter/pastor of the Cowboy Church (which Rockford helped establish), was present along with current church leaders and members. Hunter Goff, organist for Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, grew up at Rockford and provided special music. Debbie Mullins, pianist for 48 years, shared the church’s history. Former pastor Dennis Manley was guest preacher.
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