Churches

Kidz Praise and the worship ministry of First Church, Pleasant Grove, will present the baseball-themed children’s musical “Sermon on the Mound” April 11, 6 p.m.

Westmont Church, Birmingham, licensed and ordained Jon David Jackson into the ministry March 11. Jackson is the church’s minister of youth. C.B. Scott is pastor.

Calvary Church, Foley, will hold three special Easter services. On April 1 at 6 p.m., it will present “Lift up the Cross.” On April 6

Seale Church will hold a communitywide pancake breakfast March 31, 8–11 a.m., in the fellowship hall. For information call 334-855-9377 or 334-855-4674. Sammy Turner is

Grant Street Church, Bessemer, will present its Easter cantata April 1, 6 p.m. For information call 205-426-2323. Johnny Lawrence is pastor.  

Shelby Association’s women’s ministry will sponsor a women’s event at First Church, Alabaster, April 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Author Esther Burroughs will speak. For information

Birmingham Association has extended the registration period for its senior adult trip to Savannah, Ga., May 16–18. For information and reservations by April 2, call

Bethel Church, Dora, will present its Easter musical, “Believe,” March 31, 7 p.m., and April 1, 6 p.m. For information call 205-648-2917. John S. Foles