Wilsonville celebrates God, country

Published 8:25 pm Sunday, June 26, 2011

The crowd gathered at Wilsonville Baptist Church on Sunday night listens to gospel singing as part of Wilsonville's God and Country Celebration. (Reporter photo/Brad Gaskins)

FROM STAFF REPORTS

WILSONVILLE – A strong line of late afternoon thunderstorms didn’t put a damper on the festive spirits of those who attended Wilsonville’s God and Country Celebration at Wilsonville Baptist Church.

The event featured food and gospel music.

Fireworks were scheduled for 9 p.m., weather permitting.

Wilsonville Baptist Church Pastor Steve Thomas (left) poses a photo with granddaughter Preslieigh Johnston during the God and County Celebration. (Reporter photo/Brad Gaskins)

Pictured above during Wilsonville's God and Country Celebration are (from left) Trent Pickens, Kayli Ramey and Coty Day. (Reporter photo/Brad Gaskins)

Pictured above during Wilsonville's God and Country Celebration are (from left) Bryson Hudson and his uncle, Wesley Criswell. (Reporter photo/Brad Gaskins)

Pictured above during Wilsonville's God and Country Celebration are (from left) Wade Martin, Megan Atchison and Jared Martin (Reporter photo/Brad Gaskins)