Churches

First Church, Gordo, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 12, 9:30 a.m.–noon, with former pastor Scott McQueen as guest speaker. Thirteen people will be honored for their

Mark Smith is the new pastor of Eastside Church, Birmingham. He comes to the church from Eclectic. He and his wife, Rodna, have two children.

Dogwood Grove Church, Montevallo, will celebrate homecoming Aug. 12. Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m., and worship will be at 11. A covered-dish lunch

Eastside Church, Birmingham, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow. RSVP by calling the church office at 205-833-3463 by Aug.

Grace Church, Montevallo, will celebrate its 14th anniversary Aug. 12, 11 a.m., with former pastor Dennis Draper as guest speaker. Lunch will follow. Second Chance

NorthPark Church, Trussville, has cancelled its Family Outdoor Expo scheduled for Aug. 16 with professional angler Jimmy Houston. No future date has been set. Bill

First Church, Selma, will hold its August 2007 Summer Concert Series Aug. 12, 6 p.m., with guest singer, speaker and musical ventriloquist Lee Pitts. Lee

NorthPark Church, Trussville, will sponsor a 5K Race for World Missions Aug. 18, 7 a.m.–noon. The race will start at Clay Elementary School and end