Hopewell Church, Tuscaloosa, new pastor

November 28, 2013

Josh Howell is the new pastor of Hopewell Church, Tuscaloosa. He previously served Vine Run Church, Dry Ridge, Ky. He was licensed by Skyland Boulevard

New Hinson Church, Slocomb, Harvest Festival

November 14, 2013

New Hinson Church, Slocomb, will hold a Harvest Festival on Nov. 17, 3–5 p.m. with food, fun, games and entertainment. The church also will hold

Sparks Gap Church, Bessemer, Thanksgiving service

November 14, 2013

Sparks Gap Church, Bessemer, will hold an all-day Thanksgiving service Nov. 24 with an afternoon singing at 1:30 p.m. with The Singing Commodores. Johnny Thacker

East Brookwood Missionary Church, Brookwood, benefit singing

November 14, 2013

East Brookwood Missionary Church, Brookwood, will hold a benefit singing Nov. 23. For more information call 205-886-9591. Kevin Williams is pastor.

Friendship Church, Brookwood, singing with The MissionHeirs

November 14, 2013

Friendship Church, Brookwood, will hold a singing with The MissionHeirs on Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. Keith Harris is pastor.

North Shelby Church, Birmingham, 20th anniversary

November 14, 2013

North Shelby Church, Birmingham, will celebrate its 20th anniversary Nov. 24. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and the service will follow at 10:15 a.m.

Northside pianist/organist retires

November 14, 2013

Northside Baptist Church, Jasper, in Walker Baptist Association, honors Eva Mae Posey (center), who served as church pianist/organist for 50 years before retiring in September.