David Platt, pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, was one of several preachers from around the nation spotlighted during the Southern Baptist
Westmont Church, Minor, will hold Freedom Fest July 1, 11 a.m. The choir will present the patriotic musical “Stars and Stripes Forever.” A barbecue and
Alberta Church, Tuscaloosa, will host a Here’s Hope Celebration at Jaycee Park in Alberta City June 24–27, 7 p.m. Jeff Crook, pastor of Blackshear Place
Pepperell Church, Opelika, will hold an Independence Day celebration picnic at Lazenby Farms July 1, 5–7 p.m., with Christian humorist/musician Brother Billy Bob Bohannon. Roy