Greenwood Baptist Church in Midland celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 11 with an open house, historical photo displays, worship, lunch, and the release of a centennial cookbook. Midland County Commissioners Court recognized the milestone with a proclamation honoring the church. Pastor Ryan Vanderland accepted the proclamation on the church’s behalf.
First Baptist Church in Eastland celebrated its 150th anniversary with events Oct. 4-11, welcoming former and current members, friends, and the community. Festivities included an ice cream social Oct. 10 and a special worship service Oct. 11 featuring former pastors Robert Jeffress, Shawn Brewer, and Tom Goodman, along with current pastor Kevin Burrow.
The Church Without Walls celebrated Pastor Ralph West’s 39th anniversary of pastoral service with three services across its campuses Oct. 6 and 11. Special guests included Byron C. Stevenson, Joe Samuel Ratliff, Pastor Delwin Benton, Andre Lewis, and Pastor Rufus Smith IV.
Colonial Hill Baptist Church in Snyder hosted a Fields of Faith event featuring special guest Max Jimenez. Fields of Faith is a student-led outreach bringing young people together for prayer, worship, and fellowship while encouraging them to share their faith and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
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