Churches

Union Hill Church, Bessemer, will hold fifth quarter Oct. 24 after the game with Christian comedian Trevor Thomas. The church will also hold its Hallelujah

Thomaston Church will celebrate its 68th homecoming Oct. 26. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Gene

Smoke Rise Church, Warrior, will hold a fall festival Oct. 25, 5–8 p.m. There will be food, games, candy, rides and inflatables. Toby J. Shedd

Pleasant View Church, Holly Pond, will celebrate homecoming Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow. The Royal Masters of Birmingham will sing. There will be

David Singleton is the new pastor of First Church, Gordo. He comes to the position from Auburn Church, Tupelo, Miss. Singleton  has also served as

Slackland Church, Leesburg, will hold a fall festival Nov. 1, 4–6 p.m. There will be food, door prizes, inflatables and games. The grand prize is

CrossPoint Church, Trussville, will host Luke Garrett in concert Oct. 26, 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. For information visit www.crosspointchurch.info. Ryan Whitley is pastor.