Church/Association News

First Church, Athens, will hold its Women’s Conference on March 15, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Author and singer Gwen Smith will speak. For information call 256-431-4962.

Murphy Hill Church, Toney, will hold a gospel singing March 16, 6 p.m. featuring New Ground. For information call 256-828-3171. Mike McFarlen is pastor.

Sardis Church, Boaz, will hold spring revival March 9–12. Phil Waldrep will speak Sunday morning and evening with music by Phil Cross and Poet Voices;

Bill Young and Steve Norris were ordained as deacons Feb. 23 at Sixth Street Church, Alexander City. Matt Haines is pastor. 

The Marshall Baptist Association evangelism rally will be held at Union Grove #1 Church, Albertville, on March 3, 6:30 p.m. Garry Ragsdale, of Mount Zion

Shoal Creek Church, Decatur, collected $8,629 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. They had a goal of $7,500. Gary Linville is pastor. 

Salem Church, Brundidge, will hold revival March 9–12. Sunday services will be 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday–Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m.