Churches

James Sampley is the new minister of missions and senior adults for CrossPoint Church, Trussville. He previously served as pastor of First Church, Ashville. He

First Church, Dadeville, will host an Operation Christmas Child (OCC) countdown event, “The Power of a Simple Gift,” Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Free OCC resources

Mount Pleasant Church, Woodville, will celebrate homecoming Sept. 14, 11 a.m. Ricky Rush will be the guest speaker. Mount Pleasant also will host a revival

The University of Mobile (UMobile) School of Christian Ministries sent a team of students and faculty to Austria this summer, marking the 52nd nation where

Registration is open for study opportunities offered this fall by the Lay Academy of Theology at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham. The noncredit

Addie Dennis, a member of Shady Grove Church, Lacey’s Chapel, since 1942, celebrated her 100th birthday Aug. 18. She has served in many roles. The

Mount Carmel Church, West Blocton, will hold the Sisters Following Christ Women’s Retreat on Sept. 13, 8 a.m.–noon with lunch to follow. Tanya Goodson-McLemore, Wendy

Concord Church, Clanton, will celebrate its 115th homecoming Sept. 14. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Justified and special guest preacher John