First Church, Overton, staff change

November 2, 2006

Chris Roberts is the new pastor of First Church, Overton, in Birmingham. Roberts is a student at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham

Southcrest Church, Bessemer, concert

November 2, 2006

Southcrest Church, Bessemer, will host Southern Praise and the Southcrest Adult Choir in concert Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. For information call 205-428-9094 or 205-425-4991.

Pine Haven Church, Shannon, reception

November 2, 2006

Pine Haven Church, Shannon, will host a reception Nov. 5, 2–4 p.m., for Pastor Bill Thomason, who has resigned after 27 years of service.

Soapbox cars hit capital’s streets

November 2, 2006

As Wes Star of Pepperell Baptist Church, Opelika, crosses the finish line of the annual Royal Ambassador (RA) Soapbox Derby, he is flagged down by

Sims’ ministry ‘turns corner’

November 2, 2006

When Ellen Sims and her husband, George, moved back to the Mobile area last fall, it was a homecoming for her. Growing up at Cottage

Gay ‘marriage’ gains rights in New Jersey, loses out in Washington state

November 2, 2006

Supreme courts in two states ruled on gay “marriage” rights on the same day in October, delivering results on both ends of the spectrum. The

Harrison, Debbie

November 2, 2006

Siloam Baptist Church, Marion Cahaba Baptist Association Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 19:13–15 Favorite Hymn: “Come to Jesus” Hobbies: Cooking and baking Family Status: Married to