MS SC623

Commemorates the 125th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Madison, Mississippi, originally founded on November 3, 1889, by 20 members as Madison Station Baptist Church

Documents the church's history including a 1944 fire that destroyed the building, after which Methodists shared their facilities with the Baptist congregation

Notes significant growth periods, including Sunday School enrollment increasing from 275 to 625 and resident membership from 371 to 778 during the 1970s

Recognizes completion of a $16,500,000 building project under current Pastor Dr. Ronnie Falvey, including a new sanctuary and educational space

Formally presents the resolution to the Pastor and Deacons in celebration of the anniversary on April 19, 2015