First Baptist Church

150 Years Celebration

On April 19, 2008, First Baptist Church will celebrate its 150^th anniversary.  We invite you to share the memories of those years by attending our special celebration service.  Witness the first meeting which formed our church on April 18, 1858, reenacted by our current members.  See the hardships faced by our church members as they tried to keep a pastor when times were tough.  Reminisce with us as our stage becomes a window to our past, and the events that shaped our community and our church come to life.  Witness our church in the “olden days” when life was very different than it is today. 

There will be special music and “old time” singing.  Many historical books and pictures will be displayed for viewing.  We hope you take time to share this special celebration with us.  The sanctuary doors will open at 1:30.  The stage performance and singing will begin at 2:00.   After a brief intermission, the program will continue until 4:30.  Afterwards, dinner will be provided and served to all in attendance.

The Hidden Message can be found when you follow this link:  www.firstbaptistcarthage.com/hidden

Want to see some of our church's oldest memories?
 

Click for George W. Butler's Journal

Click for Rev. Henry Milton Allen's Sermon in 1921