MUD CREEK
Liberty Church, Bessemer, and Smithville Church, Bessemer, will host a community Christmas tree lighting at Oak Grove Memorial Park on Dec. 16, 5 p.m. Snacks and hot chocolate will be available, and Smithville will perform its live nativity. Jerry Mitchell is pastor of Liberty Church, and Mike Simpson is pastor of Smithville Church.
Liberty Church, Smithville Church to host community Christmas tree lighting
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