Churches

Shiloh Church, Saraland, will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a homecoming Oct. 5, 10:15 a.m., with former pastor John Merck as guest speaker. Lunch and

Glenn’s Chapel Church, Gardendale, will celebrate its 68th anniversary Oct. 5, 11 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon. The Strait Way Quartet will sing at

Westwood Church, Forestdale, will host the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in concert Sept. 26, 7 p.m. The public is invited. For information call 205-251-7727 or visit

Mount Pisgah Church, Cropwell, will hold revival Sept. 28–Oct. 1, with Evangelist Brian Fossett of Dalton, Ga. Services will be Sunday at 6 p.m., Monday

Shiloh Church, Greenville, will host the southern gospel group Brothers Forever Sept. 26–28, 7 nightly. For information visit www.brothersforever.net. Ricky Smith is pastor.

Chris Bonts is the new pastor of Parkway Church, Auburn. He comes from CrossRoad Church, Floyds Knobs, Ind., a church he planted in conjunction with

East Centre Church will celebrate its 59th anniversary and homecoming Sept. 28, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow. John Allen is pastor.

Elam Church, Tallassee, will celebrate its 136th anniversary with a homecoming Sept. 28, 11 a.m., with former pastor Jack Stabler as guest speaker. Don Stephens