Associations

James R. Sullens is the new interim pastor for Hughes Memorial Church, Pinson. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University in Miami and

Malvern Church will host a gospel sing with Mary Turner and The Gospel Messengers on Jan. 10, 6–8 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the

Ashby Church, Brierfield, will host The Steels in concert Jan. 4, 5 p.m. For more information call Barbara Edwards at 205-665-1531 or 205-665-0800. Shannon Allen

Former Ruhama Church, East Lake, will host a reunion Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call Susanne Shepherd at 205-822-4728 or

Pleasant View Missionary Church, Holly Pond, held a Watch Night service Dec. 31 with guest singers Point of Honor. Participants prayed the old year out

First Church, Russellville, will host “Into the Light” women’s conference Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will feature Dove Award-winning new artist