BIRMINGHAM
George Martens is the new pastor of Lake Highland Church, Birmingham. He holds degrees from Georgetown College in Kentucky and Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He previously served as pastor and minister of music at New Hope Church, Bessemer. He and his wife, Martha, have two children.
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Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa family.”
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Decatur, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 26. Danny Duncum, former music minister, sang a solo, and current music minister Steve Yarborough led the congregation in singing traditional hymns.
Union Chapel Baptist Church, Ethelsville, celebrated its 125th anniversary, Oct. 18, with an afternoon community-wide event that included games, hot dogs and chili.
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