Dr. & Mrs. William R. Cullum, Jr. (Dickie & Dianne) were honored at a reception on Sunday evening, April 12, 2015, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their service at Dillon First Baptist Church. The fellowship hall was beautifully decorated and there was a wide array of food, including a pineapple tree, a colorful butterfly-shaped fruit display, and a cake decorated with a cross & calla lilies.
Mr. Charles Curry, chairman of the search committee which originally sought out and recommended Dr. Cullum as pastor, presented a brief history of the committee’s search for a new pastor in 1993. The members of the committee were recognized, which included Mrs. Jill Renfrow, who traveled from Gastonia, NC to attend the reception.
Gifts were presented to the Cullums from the church, as well as from individual church members. The Youth Department won the award for best gift – a can of hairspray – and it was NOT for Mrs. Cullum!
The evening concluded with remarks by Dr. Cullum. He spoke of the memories he has of serving FBC Dillon, and the love he and his family have for the church, as well as for this community. He also shared of his appreciation for the ministerial staff, the support staff, the deacons, and the church family at FBC Dillon. He concluded with sharing of his love and appreciation for his wife, Dianne, for the love and support she has shown to him and the service she has provided to the churches they have served during their 35 years of ministry.
