Oxford Baptist Church’s long-time minister of music and organist is retiring, and the church is hosting a weekend of activities to celebrate Cindy Joy and her contributions to the church and to the community.
Joy has been with OBC for 44 years, and the retirement celebration begins on Saturday, June 29 with a Mardi Gras block party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to come on out to the parking lot on Little John St. near the church. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food trucks, games and live music.
Later that evening, beginning at 6 p.m., the church will continue its celebration with a formal plated dinner at the OBC Family Life Center. Tickets are $40 and a reservation is required. Call the church office to make a reservation at 919.693.5181.
Then, the next day – Sunday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. – the church will honor Joy with a worship service celebrating her ministry.
Retired OBC minister Rev. Dr. Steve Bolton will be the guest speaker and those in attendance will hear for the first time the musical selection “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by renown choral music composer Pepper Choplin.