A rally last night (Oct. 10) in Birmingham was one of many across the U.S. where Jewish community members, civic leaders and concerned Americans gathered to show their support for Israel in its war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Another group from an Alabama Baptist church — Hill Crest Baptist in Anniston — is stuck in Israel amid the sudden war that broke out when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
Tributes have poured in for missionary Michael “Soy” Taylor, who died Oct. 2 in Guatemala after being shot at his home during a robbery attempt. A memorial service is planned for Oct. 12 in Grand Bay.
The family of Alabama Baptist music minister Brian Tribble, who was killed in 1997 in an attempted church robbery, is speaking out ahead of a parole hearing for the man convicted in the murder.
Ray Nelson still remembers the way God moved at a crusade in his area in 1988, and he had a burden to see it happen again. Fast-forward to October 2023, and nearly 400 professed new faith in Jesus at Festival of Hope in Fayette.
A group from Shades Mountain Baptist in Birmingham found themselves stuck in Israel after fighting broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, but as of Oct. 9, they’ve traveled safely to Jordan and have flights booked to return home.
Pleasant View Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will hold their annual homecoming service Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Singing featuring 2nd Mile from DeKalb, Mississippi, will begin after lunch.
Emily Sisson is the new next gen worship leader, and Jim Brown is the new connections pastor at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, Mobile.
