East Dillon Baptist Church celebrated homecoming on Sunday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m.
Guest speaker for the service was Pastor Joe Smith who was accompanied by his wife, Brenda. Pastor Smith served as pastor at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in the past and presently is serving in North Carolina.
The Prelude Music was by Mrs. Merle Hopkins on the piano and Mr. Jackson Stone on the organ.
The Time of Praise and Worship was by Mrs. Connie Smith and the East Dillon Baptist Church choir.
Rev. James Smith, pastor of East Dillon Baptist Church, welcomed everyone to the service before Mrs. Connie Smith and the choir had the Hymn of Fellowship.
There was a brief time of fellowship and greeting one another before the Offertory Prayer by the Deacon of the Month.
The East Dillon Baptist Church choir under the direction of Mrs. Connie Smith sang a choir special.
Pastor James Smith made the announcements and directed children, ages 3 – 9, to Children’s Church.
There was some special music by Loretta Taylor before Pastor James Smith introduced Pastor Joe Smith.
Pastor Joe Smith gave an inspiring message that was well received by all in attendance.
After the invitation, Postlude Music was by Mrs. Hopkins and Mr. Stone.
Everyone attended a delicious meal and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
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Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon Herald
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- fall decorations near the pulpit
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- Rev. James Smith
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- solo by Mrs. Dorothy Taylor
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- Vickie Hyatt and Wanda Lane making final preparations for Homecoming
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- decorations in the Fellowship Hall for Homecoming
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- Rev. Joe Smith and his wife Brenda
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- Rev. James Smith
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- Rev. James Smith
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- tables in the Fellowship Hall are decorated for Homecoming
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- someone bringing food for the Homecoming meal
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- Rev. Joe Smith and his wife Brenda
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- Mrs. Brenda Smith
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- fall wreath on door
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- Rev. James Smith
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- decorations in the Fellowship Hall for Homecoming
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- fall wreaths on doors
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- decorations in the Fellowship Hall for Homecoming
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- the East Dillon Baptist Church choir
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- decorations in the Fellowship Hall for Homecoming
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- Rev. James Smith
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- Worship through prayer
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- Mrs. Merle Hopkins
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- Rev. Joe Smith
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- East Dillon Baptist Church choir
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- decorations in the Fellowship Hall for Homecoming
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- solo by Mrs. Dorothy Taylor
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- stained glass with lamb and cross
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- part of the East Dillon Baptist Church choir
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- pumpkin on the table
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- Jackson Stone
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- fall decorations near the pulpit
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- Rev. Joe Smith
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- Worship through giving
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- Rev. James Smith
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- East Dillon Baptist Church
