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.

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