Churches

Crawford Church, Phenix City, will celebrate homecoming Oct. 7. There will be a continental breakfast at 9:30 EST, Sunday School at 10 and worship at

Pine Flat Church, Suttle, will celebrate its 172nd birthday and homecoming Oct. 7, 11 a.m., with former pastor Don Graves as guest speaker. Lunch will

Nathan Thompson is the new youth minister for Shady Grove Church, Burnsville. He is a graduate of the University of Mobile and married to Ashlie.

Bethesda Church, Equality, will celebrate homecoming Oct. 7, 11 a.m. Lunch will follow. Ray Baker is pastor.  

First Church, Alabaster, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Oct. 6–7. On Saturday, there will be a carnival, live music and exhibits at 3 p.m., a

East Centre Church will celebrate its 58th anniversary and homecoming Oct. 7, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow with a singing in the afternoon. John K.

Riverchase Church, Hoover, will celebrate its 20th anniversary Oct. 7. Bible study will be at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A catered lunch

First Church, Fulton, will hold a dedication day for its new activities building Oct. 7. The worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by