Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown held the grand opening of its new worship center on Sunday, Oct. 18, welcoming a full house of worshipers of all ages. The congregation in the overflowing room joined together in praise, heard a message from Pastor Tony Celelli, and shared in fellowship following the service. The new worship center is the result of years of prayer, planning, and generosity from the congregation. During construction, members wrote Scripture on the structure and walls before they were enclosed, so that God’s Word would remain part of the building for generations to come. During the service, the church joined in a prayer of dedication. “We dedicate this building to you and ask that it always be used to further your kingdom and bring glory to your name,” they prayed. “May everything that happens here point people to Jesus, and may we always continue to be people sharing Jesus.”
Central Baptist Church in Carthage celebrated 125 years on Oct. 25. Brian Harrington is pastor.
Elaine Clark has served as minister to preschoolers at First Baptist Church in Amarillo for 30 years. She grew up in the church and is a product of the ministry she now leads. The church honored her service on Oct. 25.
Diane Camp celebrated 30 years as pianist for South Garland Baptist Church in Garland. She also has led the Summer Musical Activities for Kids program at the church and served in many other lay capacities through the years. The church celebrated her service with a reception on Oct. 25.
Kevin Miles is on the move from Tri-Rivers Baptist Area where he was strategic ministry director to First Baptist Church in Glen Rose where he will be associate pastor of discipleship, beginning Nov. 1.
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