Churches

The JOY Singers of First Church, Montgomery, will present a patriotic concert, From Sea to Shining Sea, July 1, 6:15 p.m., in the main sanctuary.

Larry Bottom is the new minister of education for Westmeade Church, Decatur. He comes to the position from Bethlehem Church, Hazel Green. He has also

Jones Church will celebrate its 100th homecoming July 8, 11 a.m. Art Hartley will lead the music along with guest singer Victoria Poe. Lunch will

First Church, Helena, will hold a patriotic service July 1, 10:30 a.m., in the Christian Life Center. Guest speaker will be Congressman Spencer Bachus of

Southcrest Church, Bessemer, will hold a gospel singing July 7, 7 p.m, with To The End. A hot dog and barbecue dinner will be at

Northport Church will hold Marvelous Mondays during the month of July with Paul Williams’ Blue Grass Gospel Group, Gregory Frizzell, Clint Pressley, Junior Hill and

Charles Carter is the new interim pastor of First Church, Pleasant Grove, effective July 1. He is pastor emeritus of Shades Mountain Church, Vestavia Hills,

Ron Hudgens is the new pastor of Clayridge Church, Clay. He has been a member of NorthPark Church, Trussville, while leading services at Hearthstone assisted