Churches

Jerry Cunningham is the new children’s pastor for Union Hill Church, Bessemer. He has served as children’s pastor for First Church, Indian Springs, and Canaan

First Church, Mobile, will hold its annual Christmas candlelight service Dec. 19, 5 p.m. There will be readers, soloists and carolers. For information call 251-432-6513

Andy Frazier, director of missions (DOM) for Sulphur Springs Baptist Association, and Ken Mostella, former DOM for Sulphur Springs Association, traveled to Penalva, Brazil, Sept.

Frank Hopson, David Mullins and Pastor John Thweatt from First Baptist Church, Pell City, went to Mount Elgon in Kenya in late October. The trip

Michael “Mike” L. Johnson is the new pastor of Boone’s Chapel Church, Prattville, effective Dec. 12. He comes from First Church, Albertville, where he served

Canaan Church, Bessemer, will hold Journey to Bethlehem, which will include several events. On Dec. 12, the adult choir will present the musical “God Coming

The choir and drama team of East Gardendale Church will present “Joy Has Dawned” Dec. 12, 6 p.m. For information call 205-608-0889. Allen Davis is

Hilldale Church, Center Point, will hold Supper and Picture with Santa and Happy Birthday, Jesus Celebration Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. The church will present “The