11/19/2025
110 Years of Faith, Sacrifice, and Love – Cockrell Hill Baptist Church
Pastor: Andrew Pillot
Today we celebrate something greater than an anniversary; we celebrate 110 years of history, lives devoted, hardworking hands, and hearts that said “yes” to God’s work. Our beloved church, which I have the privilege and honor of pastoring, is not just a building: it is a living testimony of God’s faithfulness and of the tireless efforts of those who came before us.
I think of the tears shed in times of difficulty, the sweat of many who built brick by brick, the love that became action. Every sacrifice, every prayer, every effort has borne fruit, and today we stand in the midst of the community as a beacon of light, hope, and life.
I also want to honor those who remain faithful, serving for decades—some 40, 50, even 60 years—keeping the doors open for all who seek spiritual nourishment. Their faithfulness is a living testimony that God works through hands that are willing and hearts that persevere.
Our Lord has been present every step of the way. In the midst of difficulties, He never left us alone; in every challenge, His provision and guidance upheld us. Thanks to Him, this ministry became a spring of living water for countless souls, a place where God’s love is manifested through action.
To those who have already gone to be with the Lord, we owe eternal gratitude. They said “yes” when others might have said “no,” and with their hands and hearts, they laid the foundation of what we celebrate today.
Today we do not only look back; we also look forward with hope. May these 110 years serve as a reminder that God’s work endures, that the faith of a single heart can change generations, and that with love, perseverance, and dedication, we will continue to be a light in Cockrell Hill and beyond.
Congratulations, Cockrell Hill Baptist Church!
May every tear, every effort, and every prayer be transformed into eternal blessing.
— Pastor Andrew Pillot