Church/Association News

First Church, Russellville, will host Christian author, songwriter and musician Daphne Murrell of Red Bay July 15, 6 p.m.

Benjamin Hayes, pastor of Friendship Church, Bon Secour, graduated from New Orleans Seminary with a doctor of ministry in leadership.  

Parkway Church, Mobile, will celebrate homecoming July 22, 9:30 a.m., with former pastor John Corey. His wife, Mildred, will join him in sharing their experiences

Wallace Nichols is the new pastor of Pine Haven Church, Shannon. He comes to the church from Innerarity Church, Pensacola, Fla., where he served as

Bobby Burt is the new pastor of University Church, Huntsville. He comes to the position from First Church, LaPlace, La., where he served as pastor.

Eastern Valley Church, Bessemer, will hold a tailgate party to kick off Vacation Bible School July 14, 4 p.m. There will be food and games.

Westwood Church, Selma, will host the Anchors Quartet July 14, 7 p.m., and Ronnie Cottingham in concert July 15, 6:30 p.m. Edward Eaton is pastor.