Church/Association News

Bethlehem Association will hold its annual meeting Oct. 11, 4 p.m., at Excel Church. Terry Harden is pastor of Excel. John Marks is director of

Winston Association will host a “free state” youth crusade for all youth, parents and workers Oct. 13–14, 6:30 p.m., at the Addison High School gym.

First Church, West Blocton, will celebrate its 121st founders’ day Oct. 18, 11 a.m., with Henry Cox as guest speaker. The church also will hold

Meek Church, Arley, will help sponsor Arley-Davidson Days Oct. 9–11. All bikes are welcome. The fundraiser will support the Arley Youth Endowment. For information visit

New Haven Church, Anniston, will celebrate homecoming Oct. 18, 10 a.m. The Galloways, of Nashville, Tenn., will provide special music. Lunch will follow. Roy L.

First Church, Mobile, is offering a new ballet and tumbling class for 3- and 4-year-olds at the church’s preschool on Wednesdays. Kendra Partridge of Mobile

Mountain Creek Church, Marbury, will celebrate its 101st homecoming Oct. 11, 10 a.m., with former Pastor Wayne Smith as guest speaker. The Kellys will provide