LILLIAN, Alabama — Members of Lillian churches gathered together for the 20^th Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service held this year at the New Mt. Marriah Missionary Church. The service, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay,  included prayers, scripture readings and a special Thanksgiving message from representatives of the many churches in the community. From left are Larry Washington, Mt. Marriah Church; Rev. Josh Thompson, First Baptist Church of Lillian; Rev. Calvin Bartl, Genesis Church; Rev. Stephen Cloud, Lillian Fellowship; Rev. J. E. Harris, Mt. Marriah Church; Rev. Martha Kreamer, Episcopal Church of the Advent; Rev. Brian Mack, Mt. Marriah Church; Bill Cornell, President Optimist Club of Perdido Bay; Rev. Mr. Gene Geri, St. Joseph Catholic Church; Rev. Larry Gilley, Bayside Baptist Church; Rev. Dan Randall, Lillian United Methodist Church. After the service, the congregation moved to the new fellowship hall for refreshments provided by the women of the church and the Optimist Club.