Churches

Mike Sanders is the new pastor of New Elkahatchee Church, Alexander City. He comes from Old Providence Church, Goodwater. Sanders is a graduate of Liberty

Southcrest Church, Bessemer, will hold a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society Sept. 4, 7 p.m., with Stanley and Company, The Royal Masters and

Daviston Church will hold a fifth Sunday singing Aug. 30, 5 p.m., with Reunion. Area churches also will participate. Food and fellowship will follow. Ray

Hilldale Church, Center Point, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 26–27. There will be a celebration banquet Saturday, 6 p.m., in the family life center.

First Church, Cullman, will hold a community open house with Kirk Cameron Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m. The program will be at 2 p.m. Ed Hayes

West Side Church, Jacksonville, will celebrate its 90th anniversary Oct. 4, 10 a.m., with Bob Terry, editor of The Alabama Baptist, as guest speaker. Lunch