Churches

Ed Cruce is retiring as director of missions for Bessemer Association effective April 30 to become pastor of Fairfield Highlands Church, Midfield, effective May 1.

Bibb Association collected more than 140 packages of children’s items for The Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries. Bill Russell is director of missions.

South Roebuck Church, Birmingham, will host Gaither Homecoming recording artist Allison Durham Speer in concert April 25, 11 a.m. Chris Crain is pastor.  

Pleasant View Church, Holly Pond, will hold its third Sunday night singing April 18, 6 p.m., with Strait Way Quartet. For information call 256-796-5986. Randy

Oakey Ridge Church, Andalusia, will host singer, speaker and musical ventriloquist Lee Pitts and Nicky, God’s Little Talking Tree, April 10, 5 p.m., for a

Victory Church, Andalusia, collected snack items for the Opp Cancer Center. The ladies of the church also raised $247 for the Sav-A-Life campaign with baby

Cusseta Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary April 18, 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow. There will be an afternoon service at 1:30 p.m. with special