Family escapes war in Liberia, moves to Alabama, starts church
August 13, 2009
Imagine you’re living a typical life — good marriage, successful career, nice house — when a war breaks out in your country, putting your life
Gadsden music minister works to ‘keep things fresh’
August 13, 2009
It’s not that there haven’t been opportunities. Truth be told, there have been plenty of them, some downright attractive. But Rick Willis, minister of music
First Church, Carbon Hill, banquet
August 13, 2009
First Church, Carbon Hill, will hold a sportsman’s banquet Aug. 15, 7 p.m., at Carbon Hill High School. Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Seminary, will
Today’s pastor: ‘Sometimes I’m overwhelmed with anxiety’
August 13, 2009
What pastors wish church members knew Many pastors deal with overwhelming anxiety that threatens to disable them and render them powerless to do anything. Anxiety
First Church, Cullman, staff change
August 13, 2009
Johanna “Joey” Orr is the new minister to preschoolers and children for First Church, Cullman. She previously served as the church’s minister of students. She
Maytown Church concert
August 13, 2009
Maytown Church will hold a benefit concert Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., in the fellowship hall, featuring Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Cherryholmes. Proceeds will go to the
Lipscomb’s Union Church celebrates 175 years
August 13, 2009
An estimated 375 people — more than 10 times the average Sunday attendance of 35 — gathered to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Union Baptist
Mount Zion Church, Centreville, homecoming
August 13, 2009
Mount Zion Church, Centreville, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 16, 11 a.m. A covered-dish lunch will follow. The Uplanders, of Kennedy, will sing in the afternoon.
