Churches

The 39er’s C.L.U.B. of Maple Avenue Church, Geneva, will hold a luncheon meeting Sept. 8, 11 a.m., with guest speaker Elbert Smith. For reservations call

Woman’s Missionary Union of Shiloh Church, Hartford, will sponsor a Christmas in August WorldCrafts party Aug. 31, 1:30–7 p.m., in the fellowship hall. For information

Tommy Smothers will celebrate 25 years as pastor of New Friendship Church, Somerville, Sept. 20. The church will honor him during the morning service at

The Faith Builders ministry of First Church, Pickensville, will hold its third annual ladies retreat, Shine, Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Guest speaker Jerra Dooley,

Bethany Church, Phenix City, ordained Billy Brannon, John Chapiewski, Bobby Dorrill, Jason Smith and Mark Stephens as deacons Aug. 9. Joe Thompson and Ben Johnson