Flatonia Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years
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Long time church member Janis Syrinek spoke about her life long membership at Flatonia Baptist Church. She stated that she has never been a member of another church. She was born in to the church and has remained a member. -
Dr. Jonathan Smith gave a Certificate of Congratulations to Flatonia Baptist Church from Texas Baptists during Sunday morning services. -
Judge and Deacon Jeff Steinhauser rings the church bell prior to Sunday’s church service. The bell is the last remaining item from the original church building. Photos by Stephanie Steinhauser -
Long time members Bitta Maker and Mary Anne Parker enjoy an afternoon of fellowship. -
Flatonia Mayor Travis Seale gave words of encouragement to Pastor Tim Rowell and the Flatonia Baptist Church Congregation. -
Former Pastor of Flatonia Baptist Church, Brother Ken Hayman, concluded the morning services with prayer after offering words of congratulations and encouragement to the Flatonia Baptist Church congregation. -
Professor Natalie Foreman speaks about her journey at Flatonia Baptist Church and how the ministries helped shape her life since joining as a teenager.
Flatonia Baptist Church held a celebration on the church grounds to commemorate 150 years.
Starting off the celebration was a historical presentation of the church presented by Pastor Tim Rowell. District Judge and Deacon Jeff Steinhauser gave a presentation about an unknown event that occurred in the 1800s involving a prominent business man who was also a member of the church.
Along with the historical presentations members and guests called out favorite hymns to sing. The hymnals used were part of a set that was purchased in 1965.
The first building was built in 1874. Flatonia Baptist built a second building in 1965 and then built the one in use now in 2017.
Following the presentation, members and guests enjoyed a quick meal and block party prior to a Christian country concert by Roy West.
Pastor Tim Rowell spoke about what an honor and blessing it is to be the ones to celebrate the milestone of 150 years. He reminded the congregation that it is because of the generations before us, we are where we are today and that we have built off of their shoulders.
Sunday worship services concluded the weekend celebration with special guests that gave testimonies and presentations.
Dr. Jonathan Smith gave a presentation and Certificate of Congratulations to Pastor Tim Rowell on behalf of Texas Baptist Association.
Flatonia Mayor Travis Seale gave a presentation and words of encouragement to Pastor Tim and The Flatonia Baptist Church congregation.
Janis Syrinek, long time church member gave a presentation on her life long membership of Flatonia Baptist Church. She stated that Flatonia Baptist is the only church she has ever been a member. Professor Natalie Foreman gave a testimony of how the ministries of Flatonia Baptist Church helped her grow and shaped her life after joining as a teenager.
Flatonia Baptist Church’s deaf ministry participated in worship on Sunday.
Former Flatonia. Baptist Church Pastor Ken Hayman offered words of encouragement and a prayer to conclude the Sunday service.