Church/Association News

First Church, Fort Payne, surpassed its $30,000 goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering with $41,000 at press time. Pastor Nathan VanHorn said, “It was

Matt Smith is the new pastor of East Side Church, Cullman. His first Sunday was Jan. 3. He previously served as minister of administration for

KOMODO, Uganda — On Dec. 8, Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda set a deadly trap for a Christian policeman who had left Islam, and the

Shades Mountain Church, Vestavia Hills, will host a health expo Jan. 6, 3:30–8 p.m. It will include health screenings, physical and spiritual health booths, senior

First Church, Birmingham, exceeded its Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal Dec. 13, raising $56,129. Jim Cooley is pastor.

Pleasant View Missionary Church, Holly Pond, will hold a Watch Night on Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Guest singers will be The Singing Commodores. Refreshments will

First Church, Brewton, will host a recognition service for Pastor Jack Fitts on Jan. 10, 9 a.m. There will be a worship service only in