Churches

Southcrest Church, Bessemer, will hold a gospel singing Aug. 1, 7 p.m., with The Gospel Valley Boys. There will be food at 6 p.m. Scott

Mexia Church celebrated the Fourth of July with a picnic and river baptism. Ten people were baptized in the Alabama River during the outdoor service

First Church, Chalkville, in Birmingham, will celebrate its 125th anniversary July 26, 10:15 a.m., with Ed Massey as guest speaker. Guy Anderson will lead worship

Westmont Church, Birmingham, will host Alabama Teen Challenge July 26, 11 a.m. For information call 205-788-6811. C.B. Scott is pastor.  

New Haven Church, Anniston, will hold a yard sale July 24–25, 7 a.m., and a block party July 25, 8 a.m.–noon. There will be children’s

Damascus Church, Elba, will celebrate homecoming July 26. New Beginnings and Mark Windham will provide special music at 10 a.m. Randall Pearson will bring the