Rev. Howard Finster was known world wide as an American Folk Artist, but before his career in sacred folk art, Finster was a Baptist pastor in Chattooga County.  One of the churches where Finster served as pastor is celebrating "Howard Finster Day" today.

Dr. John Hayes, pastor of Silver Hill Baptist Church said that the church where Finster had served as pastor will be honoring the artist and former pastor’s life today in a special service.  Rev. Finster’s family still attends church at Silver Hill where his daughter serves as the church’s piano player and his son-in-law is a Deacon. 

The special service begins at 10:00 this morning with Sunday School and thier will be a fellowship after the morning service.  Silver Hill Baptist Church is located just south of Summerville in the Tidings Community.