BLANCHARD — The Liberty Baptist Church of Blanchard family will celebrate its 150th founding anniversary on Nov. 6-7. This Sesquicentennial recognizes the organization of the believers at LBC on Nov. 7, 1871.
“As a church family, we will celebrate this historic anniversary by giving thanks to God and praising Him for the wonderful things God has done through us, with us, and for us over these 150 years,” said Melissa Burd, 150th Church Anniversary Committee chair.
Burd said the church family is “very thankful” that is has been able to provide a place for Centre and Clinton county youth to gather in the multipurpose sports building. She said the building is used every day by numerous community youth and service groups to teach dance, basketball, volleyball and hosts trainings and meetings for nonprofit groups.
“The theme of our celebration is ‘Rooted in Faith, Growing through Christ, Bearing Fruit in our Community.’ Our theme scriptures are Isaiah 37:31 and 1 Timothy 4:6,” said Burd.
“The community is invited to join with us in our celebration on events both days or as your schedule allows,” said Pastor Chris Davis.
The anniversary celebration will begin with prayer and the opening of the church for review and gathering on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Light appetizers will be available at 5:30.
A special anniversary banquet will be held Saturday at 6:30 pm. During the banquet, the congregation will unveil the 150th celebration documentary, “My How We Have Changed,” and musical entertainment will be available during our social time that evening.
On Nov. 7, those attending will gather with coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. with worship beginning at 10 a.m., then break for lunch at local restaurants.
The body will then gather at 1:30 p.m. for the brother and sister church members to join for an ice cream social and hymn sing.
Part of our celebration will include a 150th Church Anniversary Souvenir History Journal, which will be distributed to those attending the services.
Email the church office at worshipwithus@lbc4God.comcastbiz.net or call (570) 962-2214 to RSVP for the Saturday dinner and/or Sunday ice cream social by Oct. 22.
