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Baptist Church celebrates 50 years of pastoral leadership and unwavering service by Pastor
Crutcher and First Lady Joyce Crutcher with a gala and worship services in April 2025.
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Little Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church is set to honor five decades of faithful leadership by their beloved Pastor, Elder Dr. Jerry L. Crutcher, and the unwavering support of First Lady Mother Joyce Crutcher, with a series of celebratory events this April.
The centerpiece of the celebration will be a Black-Tie Gala held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Westin Hotel, located in Bridge Street Town Centre. The formal evening will feature fine dining, uplifting fellowship, and an inspiring keynote address by Dr. Mitchell Walker, Sr., Pastor of Church Street CPCA.
Tickets for the gala are priced at $50.00 for adults, $15.00 for children ages 2-10, and $500.00 for a reserved table of 10 guests. In addition, the church will publish a Digital Souvenir Booklet to commemorate this significant milestone. Supporters and well-wishers are encouraged to purchase digital ads or sponsorships to be featured in the booklet.
The celebration will continue on Sunday, April 13, 2025, with two special worship services. The 11:00 a.m. service will feature guest speaker Reverend Dr. John J. Cox, Pastor of Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The 2:30 p.m. service will be led by Elder Dr. B. Devon Nance, Pastor of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Gurley, Alabama.
For ticket purchases or additional information, please contact Sister Kim Green at (256) 426-8361 or via email at kimsgreen71@gmail.com.
Church members, friends, and the broader community are invited to join in this joyous occasion to honor Pastor Crutcher’s legacy of service and celebrate the enduring partnership of the Crutchers in ministry.