MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Churches affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention set a milestone on September 8 by reaching the $1-billion mark in gifts through
Benny Reece was licensed to ministry by First Church, Piedmont. Philip Cooper is pastor.
Ryans Creek Church, Bremen, will hold an old-fashioned fall festival Sept. 13, 1–7 p.m. There will be games with prizes, a chili cook off and
First Church, Cullman, held its annual FAITH celebration banquet Aug. 23–24. Bobby Welch was guest speaker, and Rachel and Doug Williams of Oneonta were also
Stephen Brown is the new minister of education/administration for Northport Church. He comes from Taylor Road Church, Montgomery, where he served as minister of education.
Westwood Church, Selma, will celebrate its 42nd anniversary with a homecoming Sept. 21, 10:45 a.m. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Edward Eaton is
Catoma Church, Montgomery, will celebrate homecoming Sept. 14, 10:15 a.m., with guest speaker Gary Cardwell. Chris Palmer will lead the music. Lunch will follow in
First Church, Irvington, will hold revival Sept. 14–17 with guest speaker Q.T. Curtis. Services will be Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and weeknights
