Churches

First Church, Birmingham, exceeded its Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal Dec. 13, raising $56,129. Jim Cooley is pastor.

Pleasant View Missionary Church, Holly Pond, will hold a Watch Night on Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Guest singers will be The Singing Commodores. Refreshments will

First Church, Brewton, will host a recognition service for Pastor Jack Fitts on Jan. 10, 9 a.m. There will be a worship service only in

First Church, Shelby, will celebrate its 125th anniversary Jan. 9–10. All former pastors and members are invited to a dinner service Jan. 9, 6 p.m.

In a month-long celebration in November, First Baptist Church, Ashland, marked its 150th anniversary. On Nov. 1, Johnie Sentell, Alabama Baptist Historical Commission representative, presented