Down Memory Lane

On Sunday, NOVEMBER 13th at 10:30 am, the Ralston First Baptist Church will celebrate its 125th year since formation. The present congregation invites former pastors and members to return for a time of remembrance and thankfulness. A fellowship lunch will follow the service and all are welcome to attend. 

The church marked its centennial year on November 9, 1997.  This week, twenty-five years hence, seemed an appropriate time to present some visual remembrances from decades ago.

Centennial Service - 1997

Mary and Ray Moffeit at the
 Centennial Celebration. Ray
 pastored during the 
centennial  year.

How shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard?
And how shall they hear without a preacher?
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:
"How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, 
Who bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans 10: 14-15

Centennial Service

Centennial Lunch in the Unfinished Fellowship Hall

Rick Rice and John Crowley, who pastored the church from
1974-1979. 

Charles Welch, interim pastor in 1984, 1986, 1988,
 visiting with Geraldine Forbes. Bro. Charles and Geraldine
are both deceased. 

Joe Urbon, oldest pastor in attendance, visited with
Pam Morris Felix. He came as pastor in 1960. He 
passed away in 2009.

Gregg, Krystal, Whitney, Kallie, and Torie Engle at his
ordination when he pastored at Ralston FBC.
20 years ago at the Centennial, he touched hearts
as he sang, "Precious Memories" and the girls
sang, "Come Just As You Are."

Ralston FBC was Larry Wilson's first pastorate
 in 1986. He and Debbie enjoyed reuniting with
friends at the 100th anniversary in 1997.

              Those who are wise shall shine 

Like the brightness of the firmament,

And those who turn many to righteousness

Like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3

On November 5, 2017, the congregation of Ralston Baptist Church observed the 120th Anniversary of Its Founding

Below are a few photos from the day.

Former Pastors - Ray Moffeit, Michael Ridgway, and Jon Ogle

Kathy Sawyer Smith and Joan Higgins

Wayne, Carson, and Crystal  Dilbeck

Briley, Janet, and Kelbi Smith

Cailea and Barbara Rice

 

Bruce and Pat Myers

Carol Bledsoe and Nancy Wills

 

Chloe Cox, Paisley and Emily Yarnell

Kristy and Lee Bryant Bledsoe

Kelly, Michael, Arizona, Rachel, and Chris Ridgwa

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Gayle Reynard and Ruby Bentley

                                 

Dr. Charles and Nancy Wills

              
   

Tawnya and Carolyn Watkins

Greg and David Goad

Rick Rice and Becky Laughlin

Jim and Edna Brooks with their great granddaughter, Raelyn

Krystal and Josh Corley

Sandy Wudener, Debbie Mote, and Jolie Woods

Wanda Nix and Sue Sparks

        

Kimberly and Rochester Windom

Diana Hutchison and Crystal Dilbeck

    

Kayleannah Windom and Jaygen Hutchison 

Vonda Goad and Gayle Reynard

 

Bernyce Gates, Jim Hutchison, and Penn Dilbeck

Ray and Mary Moffeit

Jim Hutchison  and Charles Batschelett