Bonham, Texas -- Bethlehem Baptist Church of Bonham will celebrate the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Stuart P. Courtney and First Lady Deadra Courtney on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the church, located at 1415 Franklin Ave., Bonham, Texas 75418.

The anniversary celebration will honor Pastor Courtney for 20 years of pastoral leadership, faithful service, and commitment to Bethlehem Baptist Church and the surrounding community. The congregation invites former members, friends, community leaders, neighboring churches, and the public to join them for this special milestone.

The celebration will feature two guest speakers. Pastor Alton Blakely of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Denison, Texas, will deliver the message during the 10:30 a.m. service. The anniversary celebration will continue at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. S. Michael Greene of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas as the guest speaker.

An Appreciation Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m.in the Rev. L.S. Wilson Fellowship Hall between the two services.

For two decades, Pastor Courtney has served Bethlehem Baptist Church with a commitment to ministry, spiritual growth, outreach, and service. The anniversary provides an opportunity for the church family and community to come together in gratitude while celebrating Pastor and First Lady Courtney and their years of dedication to the Bethlehem family.