Southside Baptist in Andalusia celebrates 75th anniversary

Southside Baptist Church, Andalusia, celebrated its 75th anniversary Aug. 17. Larry Cummings, former director of missions for Covington Baptist Association, was the guest preacher with Ron Patterson, a former music minister, leading worship. Pastor Josh Wilson shared a video highlighting the church’s history. Two special presentations were made by state missionary Mark Wakefield, director of Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, and Jim Lambert, a commissioner for the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission, with Wilson accepting both plaques on behalf of the church. A commemorative Christmas ornament, displaying the church’s two locations, was available to all attendees, and two large display areas highlighted the history of the church from its humble beginnings at a small tent revival on Carlton Street to its current location with more than 400 members. A fellowship meal was shared after the service.