Churches

Schultz Creek Church, River Bend, will celebrate its 177th homecoming Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. The Brooks and Scott Family will sing. Lunch will follow in

North Jefferson Association will hold its annual Victory Rally Aug. 13, 7 p.m., with Evangelist Junior Hill at Beechwood Church, Mount Olive. Music will be

Roger Crew is the new minister of education for First Church, Trussville. He comes to the church from LifeWay, where he served for nine years.

First Church, Gordo, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m.–noon, with former pastor Scott McQueen as guest speaker. Thirteen people will be honored for their

Mark Smith is the new pastor of Eastside Church, Birmingham. He comes to the church from Eclectic. He and his wife, Rodna, have two children.

Dogwood Grove Church, Montevallo, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 12. Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m., and worship will be at 11. A covered-dish lunch

Eastside Church, Birmingham, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow. RSVP by calling the church office at 205-833-3463 by Aug.

Grace Church, Montevallo, will celebrate its 14th anniversary Aug. 12, 11 a.m., with former pastor Dennis Draper as guest speaker. Lunch will follow. Second Chance