Churches

The choir of First Church, Overton, in Birmingham, will present the musical “Behold Emmanuel” Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Ray is pastor.

The choir of Blue Eye Church, Lincoln, will present “Joy to the World” Dec. 19, 11 a.m., under the direction of Mike McBurnett. Jacky Morgan

The sanctuary choir of Immanuel Church, Hokes Bluff, will present the musical “Joy Has Dawned” Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The children’s choir

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.