Alabama Baptists are kicking off a year of celebration, looking ahead to 2023 and the 200th anniversary of cooperative work in Alabama Baptist life. A
Cade Farris is the interim associate pastor of encore and pastoral care of First Baptist Church Opelika. Farris holds a bachelor’s degree in music from
Wagarville Baptist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary Oct. 16 with pastor Bill Dortch delivering the message. Randy Grimes led the singing. Guest pianist was Melinda
Spice Pond Baptist Church, Eight Mile, celebrated its 44th anniversary Oct. 30 with preaching by the founding pastor Edward Dickens. Music director Mike Rowland led
Three people have been charged in connection with a Nov. 6 shooting at the basketball court outside Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills. Vestavia
Cane Creek Baptist Church, Clanton, celebrated its 150th anniversary Oct. 16 with former pastor Robert Gibson serving as the guest speaker. Congregational singing was led
Ward Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 16 with pastor Michael Yancey delivering the sermon and Jimmy Powell leading congregational singing. Jimmy Rew played
“It is a good and God-honoring thing to look back at what God has done and be reminded of His faithfulness.” Pastor Zac Reno spoke
