Associations

Bethel Church, Five Points, will celebrate homecoming July 26, 10:30 a.m., with Don Downs, pastor of West End Church, Valley, as guest speaker. Deanna Davis

First Church, Russellville, will celebrate its 142nd homecoming July 26, 10 a.m. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=92049808426. Barry Holcomb is pastor.  

David Grier is the new pastor of El Bethel Church, Chancellor. He has served churches in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Grier holds a bachelor’s degree

Union Hill Church, Bessemer, will continue its yearlong emphasis of revival called “Real Revival 2009” July 19, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., with David Smith,

Enon Church, Montevallo, will celebrate its 125th anniversary July 12. New Ground will sing at 9:45 a.m. The celebration service at 10:45 a.m. will include

Corinth Church, Elrod, will hold a singing July 12, 6 p.m. Shawn Odell is pastor of Corinth Church.

Frank Sims is the new pastor of CrossWay Church, Bessemer. He previously served as the church’s interim pastor. He also served at Union Hill Church,

Cornelius Chapel Church, Buhl, will celebrate homecoming/decoration July 12, 10:30 a.m. Mercy Given will provide special music. A covered-dish lunch will follow. Andy Dockery is