Sonrise Baptist Church, Mobile, in Mobile Baptist Association held the first service in its new building Dec. 10. The 9,600-square-foot multipurpose facility was officially dedicated
William Creed Penland, pastor of Farill Baptist Church, Cedar Bluff, died suddenly Dec. 16 while at work at the Cherokee County Jail. He was 57.
North Brewton Baptist Church, Brewton, in Escambia Baptist Association is just one of the many Alabama Baptist churches that participated in Operation Christmas Child this
Green Valley Church, Hoover, will hold a Christmas eve candlelight service Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. Carols will be sung in combination with special music
Ralton McCarley, pastor of Broadway Church, Florence, earned his doctorate in ministry in early December from the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church
Sam Walker has been called as the new music and youth director at Eastside Church, Sylacauga. His first day will be Jan. 1. Ronald Snyder
Mike Stevens is the new minister to students at Union Hill Church, Bessemer. He is currently attending Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham
First Church, Pelham, will host a Sunday School revival in its sanctuary. Sessions are scheduled for Jan. 6, 6:30–9 p.m.; Jan. 7, 9 a.m.–noon; and
