Aaron Childers

Aaron Childers, the pastor of Solida Baptist Church, says the only explanation for the church's 185 years of longevity is "God's hand of blessings."
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"To go for 185 years, it has to be God's hand of blessings," Childers said.
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"It is kind of our life past, present and future," Childers said.

There will also be a wall of memories showing off items brought in from the church family, everything from old photos to Bible school projects from years ago.

"Anything that would be a type of history," Childers said.

It's been seven years since Childers took over the reins of the church that has a membership of 250.He started attending the church as a teen-ager and took over as youth pastor six years before he became the church pastor.
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As Childers considers the divine direction the church has followed, he sees a bright future.

"That is very exciting for me as a pastor," he said.

And for Pastor Aaron Childers, it means a lot to be a part of a place that has withstood tragedy to see how good God really is.

"I'm excited to be the pastor here at Solida," he said.
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Childers said the church moved down toward the Ohio River, where the post office sets today.

The church moved back beside Solida Creek, with a new building constructed in 1929.

Forty-two years later, in the early morning hours, lightning struck the church, and it burned to the ground.In 1973, a new sanctuary opened and served the congregation until 1999.Childers, who grew up on Solida Road and went to Solida Baptist Church, said the church was growing and an addition was needed.That year, the older building became the fellowship hall as a new auditorium opened to the congregation.

Today, he said, there are about 160 members, plus a children's and youth ministry.Childers, like many members, have spent most of all of their lives at Solida Baptist.
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Childers added that many current members have families that date back for generations at the church.

Aaron Childers, pastor. Tom's Creek United Baptist Church, Tom's Creek Road, Wayne.

PASTOR AARON CHILDERS

Aaron Childers, Pastor of the Solida

Pastor Aaron Childers64 Private Road - 2114PO Box 631South Point, OH 45680(740) 894-6040

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Aaron Childers and the Rev. Joe Sexton.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2006, at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Aaron Childers, the Rev. Lloyd Sansom and Bev Sharp.

Pastor Aaron Childers of Solida Baptist Church in South Point visits with Mellie on a regular basis to talk and pray.

Pastor: Ronnie Childers