Celebrating Over 51 Years In Gospel Music & Ministry

51st Anniversary

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Darvin "Papa" Byrd is all smiles at the 49th Anniversary of The Byrd Family Gospel Singers and Ministry Team. 

This year was very special to Papa Byrd as friends and family gathered together to share a special day with The Byrd Family that included gospel music, good food, great preaching and family fellowship.  As always there were handshakes and hugs, lots of fun and laughter, anointed preaching and a wonderful day to enjoy the blessings of the Lord.   Naomi and the Sego's were our special musical guests.  Pastor Wilma Byrd shared a very anointed message and we were joined by the Bible Fellowship Church Singers and Musicians.  Senator J.B. Powell and his family paid came by to celebrate the special day with The Byrd Family.  Papa Byrd said there was a sweet spirit during the 49th Anniversary and that this anniversary was very special as folks were smiling and praising the Lord. 


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Dr. Sandra Kennedy and Pastor Mary Byrd

Dr. Kennedy was our guest speaker on Tuesday evening during The Byrd Family's 49th Anniversary week of celebration.  Dr. Kennedy brought a powerful message that touched our hearts.  Dr. Sandra Kennedy pastors the great Whole Life Ministries Church in Augusta, Georgia.  We congratulate Dr. Kennedy and Whole Life Ministries for their wonderful work in the C.S.R.A. through the Healing Center, The Freedom Center, The Prayer and Praise Rally's and their Television Outreach Ministries.  Dr. Kennedy's speaking engagements take her throughout the U.S.A. and several foreign countries.  We are so proud of the work she and her staff are doing for the gospel of Jesus Christ.


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Sarah Byrd, granddaughter to Papa Byrd and youngest daughter of Pastors Randy and Mary, shared her musical talent prior to Pastor Wilma's Homecoming Message. Everyone received a special blessing from Sarah's anointed music ministry.


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Pastor Randy and Pastor Wilma

Pastor Wilma Byrd  from Community Worship Center in Millen, Georgia, was the special speaker for the 49th Anniversary Celebration of The Byrd Family Ministry Team. Pastor Wilma brought forth an anointed message from God's word that touched our hearts. God has blessed Pastor Wilma with the ability to bring the good news of Jesus Christ in a very special way.  If you are in southeast Georgia, you can hear Pastor Wilma each Sunday and Wednesday at Community Worship Center in Millen, Ga.    


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Naomi and The Segos
Naomi and The Segos were our special musical guests for the 49th Anniversary of The Byrd Family.  Naomi has been a dear friend of The Byrd Family for many years.  Papa Byrd considers Naomi as one of gospel musics great singers and prayer warriors.  She is not only a real trooper when it comes to her music ministry, she is a dedicated "Woman of God". 

 

The Bible Fellowship Church Musicians and Singers shared their great musical talent during the 49th Anniversary Service. 

Special thanks to Harry Hess for taking so many wonderful pictures of our Bible Fellowship Church functions that we can share with you here on The Byrd Familiy website.  


Darvin "Papa Byrd" and The Byrd Family's 52nd Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Sunday October 10, 2010 at 10:30 A.M.  Be sure and check back with our website for updates and details for the 52nd Anniversary of Darvin "Papa" Byrd and The Byrd Family gospel singers.