By Monty Siekerman
The First Baptist Church of Ada celebrated its 150th anniversary Sunday during the morning worship service, followed by a dinner.
Pictured are (from left) Bob Cassady, pastor from 1988-90, Byron Hawbecker, interim pastor in 1991-1992, and Jack Duffy, who has been pastor the past 23 years.
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.
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.
The Ada First United Methodist Church has begun a second service, this one at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Here, the praise team begins this week's service held in the sanctuary. Prior to the service, a light supper is served in fellowship hall, pizza this week. About 90 people have attended each of the first two services, called ALIVE@5. (Monty Siekerman photo)
2016 Harvest and Herb Festival Queen Libbie Milks drew the winning ticket for the Ada First United Methodist Women's quilt raffle held Sept. 17. With her is the quilt raffle winner, Judy Kipker.
Ada Full Gospel Church, 1047 State Route 235, will host a 21st century revival with guest preacher Rod Vincent Sept. 11 to 13.
Services are:
• Sunday, Sept. 11, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday night, Sept. 12, service at 7 p.m.
• Tuesday night, Sept. 13, service at 7 p.m.
Evangelist Vincent has been preaching for 36 years in the USA and many foreign countries, appearing on many TV and radio programs.
For more information call the church office at 419-634-6132.
