Video-gambling machines being confiscated from local establishments and the Birmingham Race Course may be routine enough news that few people even blink at the reports.
Church: Center Point Baptist Church, Scottsboro Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13, 19 Favorite Hymn: “Because He Lives” Hobbies: Building and remodeling Family Status: Married to
The Florida Supreme Court overturned that state’s school-voucher program Jan. 5, saying it violates the Florida Constitution. But the court’s decision did not address whether
Matt Rouse is the new minister of music for First Church, Tuscaloosa, effective Jan. 8. Rouse holds a master of church music from New Orleans
John William Ellis IV is the new pastor of First Church, Garden City. Ellis graduated from Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham. He also earned a
Mount Vernon Church, Albertville, will host its January Jubilee Jan. 15–18. Services are Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and weeknights at 6:45. Guest
El Bethel Church, Chancellor, ordained Wesley Braswell to the ministry Nov. 20. Braswell is youth minister at El Bethel. Keith Martin is pastor.
First Church, Oneonta, will host a Bible study on the Book of James with W. Jim Britt Jan. 22–25. Services will be Sunday at 10:15
