HALLSTEAD, Pa. — On Sunday, the First Baptist Church along Pine Street in Hallstead held a special anniversary mass to commemorate 200 years.

Members of the church celebrated with song and observed the church's history dating back to the 18th century.

Deacon Joe Mann at the First Baptist Church said, "Well, we're celebrating because God is so faithful, and we give all the glory and praise to him for what he's done for us...200 years, it's absolutely incredible!"

The church displayed a quilt embroidered with the names of past pastors, commemorating its 200 years of service.

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