Service Time: Sunday 9:50 AM
Address: 9301 Parallel Pkwy KC, KS 66112
Thank You for Celebrating 140 Years With Us
With grateful hearts, we thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the 140th Anniversary of Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Whether you worshiped with us, participated in an anniversary activity, served behind the scenes, sang in the choir, shared a memory, gave your time and talents, or simply prayed for this celebration, you helped make this milestone truly special.
For 140 years, God has been faithful. Through every generation, every season, every triumph, and every challenge, His grace has sustained this church and His hand has guided our journey.
As we reflect on where God has brought us from, we are filled with gratitude for those who came before us, appreciation for those who faithfully serve today, and excitement for what God has prepared for the generations to come.
Thank you for celebrating this historic moment with us and for continuing to be a part of the Oak Ridge family.
To God be the glory for 140 years of faith, fellowship, service, and love — and we believe the best is yet to come!
While the anniversary celebrations featured on this site have now concluded, the celebration continues in our hearts as we give thanks to God for 140 years of faithfulness throughout this anniversary year.
Oak Ridge 140th Church Anniversary Celebration
Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, under the faithful leadership of Rev. Dr. Pastor Ricky D. Turner, Senior Pastor, who has served as shepherd of this flock for 28 years. We're blessed to celebrate 140 years of God’s faithfulness, service, worship, and legacy.
This year’s anniversary theme is:
Reflecting, Celebrating, and Envisioning Our Future
We are looking back with gratitude, celebrating with joy, and moving forward with faith.
Joshua 4:21–24 (NIV) “Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.”
Israel set stones so that future generations would remember what God had done. We, too, continue laying stones — honoring God and the generations who served faithfully to bring us to this moment.
Psalm 103:1–2 (NIV) “Praise the Lord, my soul… and forget not all his benefits.” Our praise becomes an offering of thanksgiving for all God has done in 140 years.
With grateful hearts, we bless the Lord for His goodness, mercy, and unending benefits.
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV) “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard… the things God has prepared for those who love him.”
God has prepared greater things ahead for Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
As we celebrate 140 years, we look forward with expectation, trusting that the best is yet to come.
Anniversary Worship Services
Each service will highlight a dynamic guest preacher on Sundays, August 2, 9, and 16. Special guest preacher, Reverend Dr. Jerry Young, past president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated, will share the preached word on August 23, 2026.
The culminating message on August 30th will be delivered by our own, Rev. Dr. Ricky D. Turner, followed by music from the Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church Reunion Choir, featuring past and present members.
Watch Our 140th Anniversary History Series
Journey through 140 years of faith, perseverance, growth, and God’s faithfulness at Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.
Our special anniversary video series shares the people, pastors, milestones, and moments that helped shape Oak Ridge from 1886 to today.
Reflecting on Our Past. Celebrating Our Present. Envisioning Our Future.
▶ Watch the Complete Anniversary Series
Anniversary Events
Souvenir Booklet
Members, families, ministries, businesses, and friends of Oak Ridge · Your invitation awaits to place a Print-Ready (PDF) AD or to be a patron in the 140th Anniversary Celebration by placing an ad in the souvenir booklet.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor loved ones, celebrate ministries, share congratulations, or advertise your business.
We invite every member, family, ministry, business, and friend of Oak Ridge to be part of this special celebration.
Anniversary Banquet
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott – The View at Briarcliff
4000 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116
Your invitation awaits to attend the Banquet
filled with Christian programming.
Tickets: $65.00
Banquet Celebration
The Lord has been good to Oak Ridge — not just for one year, not just for a few years, but for 140 years! Join us as we reflect on God’s faithfulness, celebrate this historic milestone, and envision the future He has prepared for us.
Culmination Reunion Choir
Sunday, August 30, 2026
9:50a.m.
Your invitation awaits to sign up for the Reunion Choir-Past & Present with a 1-day rehearsal on August 29, 10-12.
We are closing out our 140th Anniversary Celebration in a mighty way with our Culmination Service featuring our very own Pastor Turner and the Reunion Choir.
We are calling all past and present choir members to come back, lift your voice, and help us celebrate 140 years of God’s faithfulness. This is more than a song — it’s a reunion, a celebration, and a praise moment you do not want to miss!
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A Heartfelt Thank You
As we celebrate our 140th Church Anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every ministry, auxiliary, partner, and volunteer who helped bring this historic milestone to life. Your dedication, creativity, and willingness to serve have strengthened our church family and made this celebration truly meaningful.
Whether you contributed through the layout and planning of the souvenir booklet, hospitality, infomercials, music, media, decorations, outreach, administration, or prayer, please know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Each act of service — seen and unseen — helped us honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision the future God has prepared for us.
We trust and believe… the best is yet to come.
