William David Payne, longtime director of Camp Baldwin in Elberta, died unexpectedly Oct. 7 from complications following open-heart surgery. He was 70. Payne was director
Daniels Chapel Baptist Church, Eva, celebrated its 75th anniversary Oct. 9 with preaching by pastor Jeremy Calloway. Music director Olivia Oaks led congregational singing and
Comer Memorial Baptist Church, Alexander City, celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 2 with guest preacher Lynn Hughston, who was called, licensed and ordained at Comer
First Baptist Church Theodore celebrated its 125th anniversary Oct. 2 with former pastor Lonnie Byrd as guest speaker. The church’s choir, along with several groups
Parkview Baptist Church, Decatur, celebrated its 75th anniversary Sept. 25 with preaching by pastor Jimmy Meek. Congregational singing was led by Tyler King, minister of
Be a “difference maker,” preached Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, during his Oct. 25 chapel message at Southwestern