A Century of Faith and Service | Baton Rouge News

Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Scotlandville just celebrated its 110th anniversary with a powerful joint service alongside Mount Zion Baptist Church from Baton Rouge, honoring a century of faith, resilience, and community impact. Founded in 1916, the church’s first sanctuary was built by Reverend Samuel Watkins and 30 members using cypress planks — a testament to their unwavering dedication. Beyond worship, they’ve championed education, civil rights, and youth programs, recently distributing 150+ back-to-school kits and over $10,000 in scholarships. Older congregants continue inspiring civic engagement, reminding everyone that faith means action. Their enduring legacy is seen as divine grace — a living proof that when community and conviction unite, they can change lives for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40ae23ba4f9677b8