First Church, Russellville, has called Patrick Martin as the new pastor effective Aug. 4. He is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., and previously served at Fruit Cove Church, Saint Johns, Fla. He is married to Allison. The church also will celebrate homecoming Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m. The church’s new pastor, Martin, will speak. A covered dish…