First Baptist Church, Ada, celebrates 150 anniversary on Sunday
On Sunday, Oct. 2, First Baptist Church, Ada, celebrates 150 years of ministry, according to Jack Duffy, pastor.
On Sunday a worship service of singing hymns and communion take place at 10:15 a.m. followed by a barbecue chicken and pulled-pork dinner.
Several former pastors will attend the service. These include Bob Cassidy (1988-1990), Charles Spier (1963-1968) and Byron Hawbecker (interim 1991-1992). Former ONU students who attended will be coming as well.
The church's first gathering was on Oct. 2, 1866, at a meeting in the Union Church (now First Presbyterian Church of Ada) to organize a Baptist church.
Formerly located on Highland Avenue, First Baptist Church is now located at 350 W. North Ave. in Ada. For more information, call the church office at 419-634-8041.
Click here for the church Facebook.
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