Special dignitary guest who attended the celebration included: Dr. James Stewart,
founding pastor of Buena Vista Baptist Church (now Parkway); Tennessee State
Senator Todd Gardenhire; Tennessee Representative Dan Howell; Sheriff Eric
Watson; Commissioner Howard Thompson; Randy Bonner, CrossNet Baptist
Network; Denise Bronaugh, Tennessee Baptist Convention; John Connor,
CrossNet Historian, and the Heartstrings gospel group.
The highlights of the Celebration service included: A proclamation issued by
Tennessee Speaker, Beth Harwell recognizing Parkway for 60 years of loyal service
to the community. Heartstrings provided a special musical during the service. A
historical overview of the service was read by historian, John Connor. Several
tribute videos were show featuring footage of the last service held at the Lowery
street location in 1959 and the construction of the present facilities in 1958.
This was a great celebration of our mission and ministry throughout our
community. Chip Bryant stated: "I hope this celebration stirs the hearts of people
and they know they are benefiting from the prayers of those uttered 60 years
ago."
This special day was a glorious reunion and homecoming. It was a time to
reconnect with friends, reliving wonderful memories, and celebrating a gracious
God who has built and sustained this church through all of its days.
Phillipi Baptist Church
Celebrated 175th Anniversary in May 2016
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