Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist

First Baptist Church in Lexington celebrated the 156th anniversary of the church and the fifth anniversary of Pastor McKinley Williams Sunday. The celebration was highlighted by honoring the memories of the late Doris Porterfield, Mary Lewis and Elvia Brooks with commemorative church windows. Members of each family spoke highly of the church and their deceased loved one. Following the service Sunday, a luncheon was held in the fellowship hall catered by chef John Stallard and Chef’s Catering. Among the scenes Sunday were (clockwise from above left) Amber Henderson checking out the window dedicated to her great-grandmother, Mrs. Porterfield; Bernard Butler after unveiling the window dedicated to Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Lewis; the Rev. McKinley Williams giving the message from the book of Nehemiah, entitled “Rebuilding Broken Walls”; Bea Johnson in the serving line at the anniversary luncheon; and Pastor Williams cutting the anniversary cake with help from Gayle Porterfield and Washington and Lee student Ewunik McCarthy. (Claudia Schwab photos)