Church/Association News

First Church, Union Springs, was the Bullock County collection center for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes. A record 478 shoebox gifts were received. The other

Rockford Church sent a record 120 Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoebox gifts in late November. This is a 400 percent increase from 2012. From the

Josh Prater is the new pastor of Providence Church, Centre. He previously served as youth pastor for Slackland Church, Leesburg, for eight years. He and

The Goodman Church, Enterprise, choir will present a cantata “Bethlehem Morning” on Dec. 22, 11 a.m. Everyone is invited. Bruce Williams is pastor.

The senior adults of Lakeside Church, Birmingham, will hold a musical program Dec. 10 with Larry Tidwell, ordained minister, musician and founding member of Homeland,

Pine Grove Church, Centre, will present “Christ Child to the Judgment” for the 16th year, Dec. 7 and 8, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. each day.

Roeton Church, Brundidge, will celebrate homecoming Dec. 8. There will be no Sunday School and services will begin at 10 a.m. with music from Colleen