From Artesia Staff:

First Baptist Church Artesia’s 120th Anniversary Celebration kicks off on Saturday September 14 with a prayer walk/ bike ride beginning at 8 am from the church’s Total Life Center (TLC). On Sunday September 15 there will be “Biscuits, Bacon, and Bible Study” beginning at 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Former Pastor John Loudat will lead the Bible Study. A “Celebration Service” will follow in the Worship Center at 10:15 am featuring former pastor Dr. Michael Dean as guest speaker.

Lunch will be served following the service in the Total Life Center featuring a “Church History Wall”. Dr. Dean will also speak at a “Senior’s Luncheon” on Tuesday, September 17 in the Fellowship Hall and at Wednesday evening’s “Missions Dinner” beginning at 5 pm in the TLC. An “Adult Night Out” outdoor celebration is scheduled at Horner Farms on Saturday evening, September 21 at 5 pm. The celebration culminates on Sunday, September 22 with “Continental Breakfast and Bible Study” at 8:30 am led by former youth pastor Joe Byers and a “Celebration Service” at 10:15 am featuring music by Sherman and Tammy Aten and guest speaker Reverand Rick Sullivan, who served as pastor for 20 years.

For additional information contact Toni Cano at 575-748-1308.