Church/Association News

Celebration Church, Hoover, has been voted into full membership of Birmingham Association after a one-year watch care period. David Bradford is pastor. Mike McLemore is

Jay Gordon is the new adult and small groups minister for The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham. He previously served as executive pastor of Park

East Gadsden Church, Gadsden, will hold revival Nov. 16–19. Sunday services will be 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday–Wednesday services will be 10:30 a.m. and

White Springs Church, Rainbow City, will have a reception Nov. 9, 2–4 p.m. to honor Diane Lowe, church and community ministries director for Etowah Association.

First Church, Oneonta, will hold revival Nov. 9–12. Sunday services will be at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday–Wednesday services will be 7 p.m. Dinner

J.D. Vanpelt is the new pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Gaylesville. He previously served as pastor of Plainview Church, Rainsville. He and his wife, Becky,

John MacLaren is the new pastor of Orrville Church. He previously served as pastor at Lapine Church. He also served at North Brewton Church, Brewton;

New Hope Church, Pell City, celebrated its 190th anniversary Oct. 12. Bobby DuBois from the Alabama State Board of Missions spoke and SoFree from the