Churches

Bethel Church, Pleasant Grove, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m., with guest speaker David Potts, president of Judson College in Marion. Lunch

Tim Lovett has resigned as pastor of Huffman Church to become pastor of Calvary Church, Tuscaloosa (See Tuscaloosa entry).  

Bob Nelson is the new pastor of Bowden Grove Church, Ashland. He comes from New Elkahatchee Church, Alexander City, where he served for seven years.

Coosa River Association will co-sponsor a prayer gathering in conjunction with the Talladega Chamber of Commerce for the National Day of Prayer May 7, 11

South Highland Church, Gadsden, will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a homecoming June 7, 10 a.m., with Bruce Word as guest speaker. Lunch will follow

Kathi Holcomb, wife of Barry Holcomb, pastor of First Church, Russellville, will be guest speaker along with Iris Blue for the “Come and Dine with

The 39er’s C.L.U.B. of Maple Avenue Church, Geneva, will hold a luncheon meeting May 12, 11 a.m., with guest speaker David Baker. For reservations call

Westwood Church, Selma, will celebrate its 43rd homecoming Sept. 20. Former members or family of members please contact 334-872-5772 or WBC5772@charterinternet.com. If you have a