"It will be a glorious celebration," said Sue Williams, one of the organizers for the centennial celebration of the Brooksville Baptist Church, slated for May 6-7.

"The church has a wonderful history of low-points and triumphs," said parishioner Alfred Ray Holbert III, who has been working on the institutions history.

"At moments in time Christ entered the church and did what was necessary to move it forward," Holbert said, "The church has been a part of my life since a child, looking out my window to see its' presence."

A special one and one-half hour DVD of the churches history "Through the Years" has been produced by Jim Sullivan, and will be available for sale from the church at $15.

"It's an amazing production that will really keep your interest, even if you're not a church member," said Holbert.

The two-day celebration will feature a number of speakers, sermons, and lots of music, including selections by the Centennial Choir and the well-known 'Gospelaires' .

The Gospelaires will perform on Sunday

Williams said over 250 people have made reservations said for the dinner and lunch.

David Cain will be the master of ceremonies for the event, which will commence with the Saturday dinner at 5 p.m. followed by the ringing of the historic church bell and a welcome from Pastor C. W. McDonald.

The bell ringers will be Ruth Bartlett, the church's longest living member, Bessie Basnett, the church's oldest living member and deacon Francis E. Cain.

SATURDAY CENTENNIAL HIGHLIGHTS

- Dinner at 5 p.m.
- Ringing of the Bell
- Moments in BBC History, Ray Holbert
- Rev. Dick Howley, District Missionary
- The Centennial Choir
- Special Music by Leisha Kinder
- Sermon by Rev. Glen Green
- Hymn of Thanksgiving
- A Sharing Time
- Fellowship in the Family Life Center

SUNDAY CENTENNIAL HIGHLIGHTS

- 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
- Ringing of the Bell
- Centennial Choir
- Terry Harper, State Staff
- Moments in BBC History-Ray Holbert
- Special Music Letisha Kinder
- Sermon by Rev. Barry Skaggs
- Sermon by Rev. C. W. McDonald
- Luncheon
- Music by the Gospelaires
- Centennial Choir "Now Go In Peace"