Church/Association News

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

First Church, Russellville, will celebrate its 142nd homecoming July 26, 10 a.m. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=92049808426. Barry Holcomb is pastor.  

David Grier is the new pastor of El Bethel Church, Chancellor. He has served churches in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Grier holds a bachelor’s degree

Union Hill Church, Bessemer, will continue its yearlong emphasis of revival called “Real Revival 2009” July 19, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., with David Smith,

Enon Church, Montevallo, will celebrate its 125th anniversary July 12. New Ground will sing at 9:45 a.m. The celebration service at 10:45 a.m. will include

Corinth Church, Elrod, will hold a singing July 12, 6 p.m. Shawn Odell is pastor of Corinth Church.