Lavonia First Baptist Church Says Goodbye to Treasured Pastor

After 25 years as the senior pastor at Lavonia First Baptist Church, Dr. Larry Finger is stepping down.  On Sunday, hundreds of church members and other people in the community attended a retirement celebration for Finger and his wife Lydia.  Affectionately known as Dr. Larry, he says it’s been a wonderful experience serving at the church

 

“Well last 25 years I’ve served here at a great church in a great community, and the people have just been wonderful.  It’s been a great a ride, and we’ll continue to live here and hopefully to continue serve just not in a full time capacity.  And love everybody.”

 

Dr. Larry was joined by his entire family including his youngest grand daughter you heard in the soundbite.  He says the first thing he plans to do in retirement his tackle a honey-do list around the house.  Associate pastor Chris Chitwood will become senior pastor at Lavonia First Baptist Church.