The 50th anniversary celebration of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, Tarrant, was a day to rekindle and reconnect old friendships.
Several former pastors, including Darwin Cardwell, Bill Parkins and Johnny Allred, returned to their once pastorate July 17 for the service that also marked its annual homecoming. Former pastor G. Elrod preached during the 11 a.m. service and current Pastor Tommy Riggs presented a commemorative certificate on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
A special feature of the morning service was Robbie McCoy, daughter of founding member Kathleen Lumpkin, presenting a story of the church’s early days.
Following lunch, participants gathered for an afternoon singing. (Compiled by the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and TAB)
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