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Southside Church, Opp, will hold a candlelight service Dec. 24, 8 p.m. 

Piney Grove Church, Ardmore, will hold “Winds of Revival” preaching conference Jan. 9–12. Sessions will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and weeknights

Shiloh Church, Hamilton, recently ordained Bryce Jones to preach. The church also ordained Max Frye and Gene Stidham as deacons. Jimmy May is pastor.

Haney’s Chapel, Guntersville, will celebrate homecoming Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m., with Joy Ministries. Lunch will follow. Michael Crowe is pastor.

First Church, Irvington, will host The Lamb Family Jan. 9, 6 p.m. Ron Griffin is pastor.

Stephen Johnson is the new youth and family life minister for Hayneville Church. He recently served as education director for All Nations Fellowship Church, Garland,

Jay Strickland, youth pastor for Sharon Heights Church, Birmingham, received the Paramedic of the Year award from the Warrior Fire Department. Jason Dunlap is pastor.