The New Testament continues the emphasis. The experiences of the people of God for 4,000 years proves beyond question that individuals and congregations are blessed who give proper attention to recalling the high spiritual occasions of the past. Those who do not, suffer real loss. Baptists, generally, however, have been less biblical in their practice although some churches have shown a continuing regard for preserving their history and commemorating important anniversaries. This booklet provides an opportunity to learn how to plan your church anniversary activities.
Churches usually commemorate anniversaries in multiples of tens or twenty-fives.
Sometimes other anniversary years are observed for special reasons. Churches less than fifty years old should, by all means, observe anniversaries as often as every ten years. Seldom should a church allow more than twenty-five years to pass without a great commemoration of past events. There is special value in commemorating a church anniversary every ten years. If a church is to have a fruitful anniversary commemoration, intelligent and far-sighted planning must be done.