Church to mark 125 years
An Evans church will commemorate its 125th anniversary with a week of celebrations starting today.
The Rev. Robert L. Ramsey is pastor of Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church on Furys Ferry Road in Evans. The church, one of Columbia County's older black congregations, celebrates its 125th anniversary this week.
Photo by Jim Blaylock
At 6:30 p.m., Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church, at 703 Furys Ferry Road in Evans, will hold a prayer and praise service and health walk. Admission is free.
Carolyn Williams, the chairwoman for the church board, said the celebration is a much-anticipated event.
"It's very exciting, because it's one of the oldest African-American churches in Columbia County," she said. The church began in 1880.
For years, Williams said, the church has played an integral part in the community with its projects, including a summer enrichment program, child care, Bible classes, missionary ministry and more.
"The church has been a spiritual force in Columbia County," she said.
For more information about the church or its anniversary services, call 860-7091.
WHAT: Senior citizen banquet
WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church
WHAT: Church picnic recreation day
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Wildwood Park
WHAT: Anniversary service
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church