New Hope First Baptist Church in Cedar Park was chartered Oct. 22, 1868 and celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Over the church’s history, it served as a school, offered a cemetery and the supported people who are homeless and orphanage homes. New Hope First Baptist Church celebrates its anniversary Oct. 21 with services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. followed by lunch, exhibits, games and living history presentations. 200 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park 512-259-1590 www.discovernewhope.com/150