Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Purley Baptist Church celebrated its 125 year anniversary on Sunday, August 21. Three former pastors attended the festivities along with approximately 130 people.Mary Esclavon was recognized as the oldest member, and Charles Davis was recognized as having been a member the longest. A pot-luck lunch was served on the grounds. See the Aug. 25 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for a history of the church.