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Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the sermon before a full sanctuary at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's 156th anniversary in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 156th Anniversary & Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr.'s 40th

Rev. Al Sharpton Delivers the Sermon
A Milestone Celebration

Here in Tallahassee, Florida, with my longtime friend and brother, Pastor R.B. Holmes, Jr., Chair of our National Action Network Tallahassee Chapter, as I prepare to deliver the sermon in celebration of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's 156th anniversary and his 40th pastoral anniversary.

A significant milestone honoring decades of faith, leadership, and service to the church and community.

From the Church

Watch the Celebration

A look inside Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's 156th anniversary and Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr.'s 40th, with Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the sermon.

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Celebrating a Legacy of Faith & Service
156th
Church Anniversary
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
40th
Pastoral Anniversary
Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes, Jr.
Tallahassee, Florida
The Pastor Honored

Forty years in the pulpit. Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes, Jr. rose to lead his congregation, as the church family and visiting leaders stood to celebrate a lifetime of faith and service.

Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr. speaking from the pulpit during the anniversary celebration
Pastor Holmes speaks from the pulpit he has led for forty years.
Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr. in a moment of quiet reflection
A moment of reflection on four decades of service.
Rev. Al Sharpton shakes hands with former U.S. Congressman David Jolly ahead of the Bethel anniversary celebration
Before the service, Rev. Sharpton greets former U.S. Congressman and Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida, David Jolly.
Friends & Fellow Advocates

Here in Tallahassee, Florida, with my longtime friend and brother, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and former U.S. Congressman and Democratic nominee for Governor of Florida, David Jolly, ahead of today's celebration of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's 156th anniversary and Rev. Dr. R.B. Holmes, Jr.'s 40th pastoral anniversary.

Also wishing my brother Ben Crump a Happy Belated Birthday. He celebrated yesterday, October 10. Wishing him continued strength, blessings, and many more years of fighting for justice.

Attorney Ben Crump, former Congressman David Jolly, and Rev. Al Sharpton together in Tallahassee
Attorney Ben Crump, former Congressman David Jolly, and Rev. Al Sharpton together before the celebration.
Attorney Ben Crump and former Congressman David Jolly seated among the congregation at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Attorney Ben Crump and former Congressman David Jolly take their seats among the congregation.
The Sermon

With the sanctuary full and the Happy Anniversary banner raised, Rev. Sharpton took the pulpit to honor 156 years of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and four decades of Pastor Holmes's leadership.

Rev. Al Sharpton preaching from the pulpit as Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr. looks on at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the anniversary sermon as Pastor Holmes looks on.
A full sanctuary at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's 156th anniversary celebration
A packed house at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
The congregation standing together in worship at the Bethel anniversary
The congregation rises together in worship.
Rev. Al Sharpton preaching from the pulpit as Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr. is seated nearby
Rev. Sharpton brings the word as Pastor Holmes is seated.
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A significant milestone honoring decades of faith, leadership, and service to the church and community.
National Action Network · Tallahassee Chapter
Rev. Al Sharpton at the pulpit before the full congregation at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Sharpton addresses the congregation gathered for the milestone.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Pastor R.B. Holmes Jr., former Congressman David Jolly, and a fellow leader together at the pulpit
Leaders stand together at the pulpit to honor Bethel's 156 years and Pastor Holmes's 40th anniversary.
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