Tarrant FBC celebrates 100th anniversary

Tarrant First Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary Aug. 14.

Carl Uptain, who was pastor 2008 to 2010, was the guest speaker.

Charles Click, who served as interim pastor three times for a total of about 10 years, congratulated the church for 100 years of missions, ministry and service. Bubba Hill, who was FBC’s minister of music from 1992 to 1995, was the guest worship leader. Don Moore, FBC’s current minister of music, sang a special song, and an instrumental special was provided by Kevin Grigsby and his two children.

Hellon Grigsby, pianist since 2004, played for the service, and Tom Grigsby, who served as interim pianist in 1984, was the guest organist. Lonette Berg of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission presented a certificate to deacon chairman Steve Kyzer.