Daily Archives: August 17, 2006

First Church, Tuscaloosa, recognized its pianist Barbara Smith for 25 years of service July 9. That evening, Smith performed a miniconcert and was presented with

John Foles is the new pastor of Bethel Church, Dora. Foles comes to Bethel from First Church, Carbon Hill, where he served as pastor for

Broken Arrow Church, Wattsville, will celebrate its 116th anniversary and homecoming Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. Blessed, a trio from Gadsden, will perform. A covered-dish

Ava Juanita Jordan, 97, of Valley Grande Church, Valley Grande, died July 18. Jordan was the former music director for Valley Grande and had served

Phillip Russell is the new pastor of First Church, Roanoke. Russell comes to First, Roanoke, with his wife, Ronna. Originally from Tuscumbia, he previously served

Memorial Heights Church, Montgomery, will celebrate its 57th homecoming Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. Noel Walker will speak. There will be a covered-dish luncheon at

Cedar Creek Church, Mount Vernon, will celebrate its 96th homecoming Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. Former pastor Pat Patterson will speak. Lunch will follow the

Azalea Church, Mobile, will sponsor a gospel singing Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. Guest singers will include The Hendersons, Endless Praise, Renewed Trio, Louis McBride