Church/Association News

Mark Smith is the new pastor of Eastside Church, Birmingham. He comes to the church from Eclectic. He and his wife, Rodna, have two children.

Dogwood Grove Church, Montevallo, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 12. Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m., and worship will be at 11. A covered-dish lunch

Eastside Church, Birmingham, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow. RSVP by calling the church office at 205-833-3463 by Aug.

Grace Church, Montevallo, will celebrate its 14th anniversary Aug. 12, 11 a.m., with former pastor Dennis Draper as guest speaker. Lunch will follow. Second Chance

John W. Boss is the new pastor of Bethlehem Church, Dothan. He comes to the church from First Church, Grand Isle, La., where he served

E.J. Waters is the new pastor of Oak Grove Church, Repton. He was ordained by Bower Memorial Church, Evergreen. Waters’ wife is Mary.

Tim Boggs is the new pastor of Lyeffion Church, Evergreen. He and his wife, Dana, have three children.

Conecuh Association’s Woman’s Missionary Union is sponsoring prayer walks at all Conecuh County schools Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m. Joey Rogers is director of missions.