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The Matrons of First Baptist Church Capitol Hill celebrate Christmas

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Oh What Fun…Mai Olive Lusk hosts The Matrons Christmas party for 2012

As friends gathered after eating a hearty meal at Swetts Restaurant, the guest enjoyed a variety of winter themes that were an encouragement for all to get into the Christmas Spirit! Gifts were given in recognition to the president of the Matrons of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill.  The president is  Dr. Alice Smith Risby and the pastor of First Baptist Church Capitol Hill is the Reverend Kelly Miller Smith, Jr.

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