Churches

Paul Sands is the new pastor of Spring Hill Church, Mobile, effective Jan. 9. He comes from George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University

The adult choir and drama ministry of Sulphur Springs Church, Trussville, will present its Singing Christmas Wreath Dec. 17–18, 7 p.m., and Dec. 19, 4

Jerry Cunningham is the new children’s pastor for Union Hill Church, Bessemer. He has served as children’s pastor for First Church, Indian Springs, and Canaan

First Church, Mobile, will hold its annual Christmas candlelight service Dec. 19, 5 p.m. There will be readers, soloists and carolers. For information call 251-432-6513

Andy Frazier, director of missions (DOM) for Sulphur Springs Baptist Association, and Ken Mostella, former DOM for Sulphur Springs Association, traveled to Penalva, Brazil, Sept.

Frank Hopson, David Mullins and Pastor John Thweatt from First Baptist Church, Pell City, went to Mount Elgon in Kenya in late October. The trip

Michael “Mike” L. Johnson is the new pastor of Boone’s Chapel Church, Prattville, effective Dec. 12. He comes from First Church, Albertville, where he served

Canaan Church, Bessemer, will hold Journey to Bethlehem, which will include several events. On Dec. 12, the adult choir will present the musical “God Coming