Churches

First Church, Athens, will hold its third annual women’s conference March 25–26 with Linda Shepherd, author and international speaker. Sessions will be Friday from 6:30

Central Church, Decatur, will host Don Piper, author of “90 Minutes in Heaven,” Feb. 6, 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Rob Jackson is pastor.

Matt Hayes is the new pastor of Sharon Church, Pinson. He and his wife, Karen, have two children.

Elkdale Church, Selma, will hold a dedication service for its new renovations Feb. 6. Sunday School will be at 9:15 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m.

Sipsey Assocation will hold an evangelism conference March 5 at Big Hill Church, Gordo. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. The conference will be at

New Hope Church, Berry, will hold revival March 6–8 with Alfred Banks, pastor of Buhl Church. Services will be Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30