Thomas County’s oldest continuous congregation at Boston Presbyterian Church observed its 181st anniversary on Sunday, April 30

Anniversary

Thomas County’s oldest continuous congregation observed its 181st anniversary on Sunday, April 30 at the 11 a.m. service. The Boston Presbyterian Church service featured vintage hymns that have been used throughout the history of the church. The congregation was organized in 1836 and was originally located in old Boston, three miles west of the current town site. 

In 1861 the railroad came through Thomas County and the church was moved nearer to the railroad in the town of Boston. The church was renamed Bethany Presbyterian Church, which is still the name emblazoned on the stained glass windows at the front of the church. Soon after the turn of the last century the building was moved forward to allow more space for the cemetery. The church was enlarged with the addition of a belfry and stained glass windows. The church records indicate the names of several slave members in the early 1860s.

Eleanor Hallman is the clerk of session and the current minister is the Rev. Donald J. West who has served as minister in charge for the past 28 years. The observance concluded with a traditional Southern meal served in the annex of the church.

Workshop

The Thomasville Missionary Baptist Association’s Youth Auxiliary will sponsor their annual youth workshop at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 166687 Hwy. 319 North

Women’s day

Faith Temple Church Cairo, 231 Legion Blvd., is holding Women’s Day Sunday May 21 at 3 p.m. Evangelist Stephanie Goins from New Revival Church is the guest speaker. 

Revival

Willow Head Missionary Baptist Church is holding revival at 7 p.m., May 30-June 1. The speaker is the Rev. John Wooden, senior pastor of St. Paul M.B. Church in Bainbridge.

Observance

Sweetfield M.B. Church in Coolidge is holding its annual men’s and women’s day at 11 a.m., Sunday. The speaker is Evangelist Orlean Morrow of St. Paul M.B. Church.

Revival

New Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 418 Pine St., is holding its annual revival at 7 p.m., Monday through May 12. The speaker is the Rev. Gary Sanders of Albany.

Program

Mercy Seat Christian Church is holding its annual family and friends day at 11 a.m., Sunday. The speaker is Bishop John Anderson of the Glorious Church of Jesus Christ of Albany.