Churches

Oakdale Church, Grady, will celebrate homecoming July 12, 11 a.m., with Sam Brassell of Covenant Church, Memphis, Tenn., as guest speaker. Lunch and a singing

Women on Mission (WOM) of Prattmont Church, Prattville, will host a churchwide yard sale and bake sale July 11, 7–11 a.m., in the fellowship hall.

Michael Gay is the new student minister for Canaan Church, Bessemer. He comes from the Oneonta area. A graduate of Jacksonville State University, Gay is

Damascus Church, Greenville, will celebrate homecoming July 19, 11 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon. New Vision will sing at 1:30 p.m. The church will

Grace Church, Oxford, will host Holy Smokes BBQ Festival July 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., to benefit Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries. Cooks can

Ridgecrest Church, Ozark, will host the Emerald City Quartet in concert July 19, 6 p.m. Jim Hill is pastor.  

Simcoe Church, Cullman, will celebrate its 125th anniversary July 12. A covered-dish lunch will follow. Old photos are welcome. For information call Hoyt Drake at

Bethel Church, Five Points, will celebrate homecoming July 26, 10:30 a.m., with Don Downs, pastor of West End Church, Valley, as guest speaker. Deanna Davis