Religion
- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2014 02:54
Garwood Baptist Church of Daisytown, Rte. 481, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary during the months of April and May.
The church began in 1964 when the Rev. Howard E. Pierce, Sr. started a fellowship in his home. As the attendance grew, a larger place was needed and services were held in an old unused church at Oak Grove. As the congregation grew, it was decided to build a new church. On land donated by Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lynn, Garwood Church was built using lumber from an old school building purchased for $200. Most of the work was done by volunteers. The new church building was dedicated in July of 1969.
During the month of April, special services were held. Each Sunday, along with special music, there was a presentation involving some aspect of the history of Garwood Baptist by audio/visual or historical refection. Robert Bradshaw and Ken Baringer, charter members, recalled the building of the church and Enid Porter, choir director, told about the music that was sung over the years.
On Friday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m., a 50th Anniversary Banquet was held at Hugo's Restaurant on Rte.40. Former pastor, Bob Norman and his wife, Linda, took part in the program. Pastor Cliff Reynolds coordinated the anniversary celebrations.
