Church/Association News

Chris Nicastro is the new pastor of Son Rise Church, Odenville. He previously preached at The Jimmie Hale Mission for 15 years. He and his

Northridge Church, Northport, will hold the Catching Kids Puppet Ministry Greatest Hits and Back to School Bash Aug. 26, 6 p.m. For information call 205-758-5599.

Pineview Baptist Church, Thomasville, commemorated its 50th anniversary July 29 by remembering its beginnings while looking toward the future. “It was a blessed day,” said

Paired with its homecoming celebration, First Baptist Church, Gu-Win, in Marion Baptist Association also commemorated its 50th anniversary. The event was held July 8 with

Nances Creek Church, Jacksonville, will hold a gospel singing with Mercy’s Harbor Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Garry Brown is pastor.

Gault Avenue Church, Fort Payne, will celebrate its anniversary Aug. 26, 10:30 a.m. There will be special music, testimonies from former members and more. Dinner

Nazareth Church, Rainsville, will hold Outdoor Extravaganza Aug. 18, 8 a.m.–noon. There will be door prizes, 3-D archery tournament, skeet shoot, children’s activities and more.