The 175th anniversary celebration of Carrolls Creek Baptist Church, Northport, “showed the community who we are, where we are and where we want to go,” according to church member June Hogue, who also served on the steering committee for the event.
And throughout the large crowd in each of three services July 9 there was a spirit of love and unity, Hogue said, even though everyone didn’t know one another.
The jam-packed services featured former pastor Don Springer as guest speaker; a professional video produced by Durand Robinson; musical specials by various choirs, ensembles and soloists; and a historical presentation by Angie Cooper, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative. The church also received special recognitions from the Alabama Legislature, the City of Northport, Tuscaloosa County and Tuscaloosa Baptist Association.
During the afternoon singing, former members were the featured vocalists. In between services participants were able to view various exhibits of historical items throughout the church.
One participant, Dan Kizziah, said of the day, “The presence of the Lord was evident in everything done and said. It was a glimpse of what heaven will be like.”
Alan Roggli is pastor.
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