Churches

James R. Sullens is the new interim pastor for Hughes Memorial Church, Pinson. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University in Miami and

Malvern Church will host a gospel sing with Mary Turner and The Gospel Messengers on Jan. 10, 6–8 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the

Pleasant View Missionary Church, Holly Pond, held a Watch Night service Dec. 31 with guest singers Point of Honor. Participants prayed the old year out

First Church, Russellville, will host “Into the Light” women’s conference Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will feature Dove Award-winning new artist

Clements Church, Athens, will host Laugh All Night Comedy Concert on Jan. 11, 6 p.m. The concert will feature Clayburn Cox and David Dean. For

Dogwood Grove, Montevallo, held Victory Sunday on Dec. 14 and had a goal of raising $9,600 for its Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The church raised

John Sparks resigned from his position as pastor of River Road Church, Tallassee, after 11 years of service. Sparks is going to serve as pastor