Churches

Bethel Association will host a pastors’ and wives’ banquet Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., at Forest Hill Church, Linden, with Brother Billy Bob Bohannon. Steve Trader

First Church, Pleasant Grove, will present “Journey Through Bethlehem” Dec. 8–12. It will feature an interactive walk through the streets of Bethlehem. For reservations call

Andrew Newsome is the new student minister for Heflin Church. A native of Southside, he is currently a student at Jacksonville State University. Philip R.

The children of Mount Hebron East Church, Eclectic, will present a Christmas nativity pageant Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. A finger-food fellowship will follow. The church

Clements Church, Athens, will host NewSong’s Very Merry Christmas Tour with NewSong, Newsboys and Kerrie Roberts Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15

Darrell Cook is the new pastor of Dogwood Grove Church, Adger. He and his wife, Elaine, served as missionaries with the International Mission Board in

West Hartselle Church will present the dramatic musical “The Christmas Shoes” Dec. 10–12, 7 p.m. Guests should be seated by 6:45 p.m. For tickets call

Concord Church, Calera, will present the musical drama “The Christmas Shoes” Dec. 11, 7 p.m., and Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. Kyle Ziglar is associate pastor