Peniel Baptist Church, Jackson, pianist Jean Ball retired after playing for the church for 70 years on July 7. The church held a celebration of her faithfulness.
Published just last year, “The Book That Conquered Time: How the Bible Came to Be” by Rob Suggs provides the interesting history of how God revealed and compiled the book Christians are familiar with today.
Mobile is hosting their fourth annual “Singing at the Steeple” on Sept. 12 and will feature two groups — a quartet and a choir. Call 251-660-2425 for more information.
David Crowe has been called as the new pastor of Bon Air Baptist Church, Childersburg. Crowe has served as pastor of several other churches and as an associational mission strategist.
July 14, Bethel Baptist Church, Banks, celebrated their bicentennial and homecoming. The service included special music and the presentation of a plaque from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
Bill Keith has brought a new attention to the gravity of sin in his book “Whatever Became of Sin? A Search for the Answer.” In it, he tackles the problem of many churches not addressing sin and encourages clarity about the severity of sin.