Churches

Donald Ash is the new pastor of Whitewater Church, Elba. He comes from Hebron Church, Troy. He also served New Bethel Church, Centre. Ash holds

Malvern Church will celebrate homecoming/harvest day Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., with guest speaker Herman Boyd. Mercy Rain will provide special music. A covered-dish lunch will

Blue Eye Church, Lincoln, will hold a winter camp meeting Nov. 8, 11 a.m., with guest speakers Randy Hagan, Harold Hazel and Clyde Pettus. Lunch

Kirk D. Griggs is the new pastor of First Church, Geraldine. He comes from Trinity Church, Scottsboro, where he served as associate pastor and youth

Terry Phillips is the new pastor of First Church, Hanceville. He comes from Farmstead Church, Jasper. He also served Mount Pleasant Church, Addison, and Unity

Murphy Hill Church, Toney, will hold a southern gospel concert Nov. 14, 6 p.m., with New Ground. For information call 256-852-4620. Mike McFarlen is pastor.

The men’s and women’s ministry of First Church, Orange Beach, will host a luncheon for pastor appreciation day Nov. 1, noon, following the 10:30 a.m.