Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Decatur, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 26. Danny Duncum, former music minister, sang a solo, and current music minister Steve Yarborough led the congregation in singing traditional hymns.
Union Chapel Baptist Church, Ethelsville, celebrated its 125th anniversary, Oct. 18, with an afternoon community-wide event that included games, hot dogs and chili.
Big Springs Baptist Church, Roanoke, celebrated its 175th anniversary Dec. 7. Scott Hannah, a former pastor, was the guest preacher.
Chuck Stewart is the new pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Alexander City. He previously served at Jacksons Gap Baptist Church.
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Alexander City, celebrated its 175th anniversary Oct. 19. Steve Lucy, a former youth minister, was the guest preacher, and special music was provided by Tru Faith Quartet.
David Byrd, who has served as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Jasper, for more than 27 years, is retiring Dec. 31.
Westside Baptist Church, Jasper, celebrated its 100th anniversary Nov. 9. Special music was provided by the choir.
Concord Baptist Church, Albertville, recognized Gerald Gardner for his 40 years of service as a deacon Dec. 7.
