Straight Mountain Baptist celebrates centennial anniversary

Straight Mountain Baptist celebrates centennial anniversary

FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

On Oct. 20, Straight Mountain Baptist Church, Oneonta, celebrated its 100th anniversary. Mark Lacks, associate pastor at Lakeview Baptist Church, Highland Lake, was the guest speaker. 

Special music was brought by former pastor Jeff Lybrand and his wife, Dawn; former member Darlene Adamson; and Chuck Lacks and Darren Wamble. Former member Luke Townsend presented a song he wrote to the church. 

Gerald Glenn from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and Ernie Carroll, director of missions for Friendship Baptist Association, presented certificates to the church. 

A lunch was held following the service and old church photos were shown.

“It was a great celebration with a house full of people,” Chuck Lacks said.