Meetings related to state convention annual meeting set for Nov. 12–14

Meetings related to state convention annual meeting set for Nov. 12–14

MONDAY
Alabama Network of Christian Community Ministers (CCM): Nov. 13, Gardendale’s First Baptist Church, Room 1024 (near the sanctuary), 9:15 a.m. Speakers are Tony Cooper of Jimmie Hale Mission and Lisa Chilson Rose of CCM. For reservations call 256-536-0015 or 256-773-7922.

Alabama Singing Men: Nov. 13, First Baptist Church, Birmingham. The Education/Music Association banquet is at 5:45 p.m. Afterward the Singing Men rehearse with the Alabama Singing Women. The two choirs sing together Nov. 14 during the 6:45 service of the state convention annual meeting.

Alabama Singing Women: Nov. 12–14 is the Alabama Singing Women’s tour. Concerts are Nov. 12 at 10:15 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Birmingham, and 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Pelham, as well as additional appearances and rehearsals in the area. Rehearsal with the Alabama Singing Men is Nov. 13 after the Education/Music Association banquet at 5:45 p.m. The two choirs sing together Nov. 14 during the 6:45 service of the state convention annual meeting.

Directors of Missions: Nov. 13, First Baptist Church, Hoover, noon. After the meal, the DOMs and the Mission Belles each have meetings. For reservations call Jim Jackson at 334-567-7321 or e-mail elmorebaptist@elmore.rr.com before Nov. 3.

Education/Music Association: Nov. 13, First Baptist Church, Birmingham. Registration and fellowship begin at 3 p.m. Conference begins at 3:20 p.m. Banquet begins at 5:45 p.m. with entertainment by Michael Patilla, classical guitarist and music professor at Mississippi State University in Starkville. For program details and banquet reservations call Jim Simpson at 256-236-1325.

Pastors Conference Luncheon: Nov. 13, Gardendale’s First Baptist Church, dining hall, noon. Free to those who present their state convention annual meeting messenger card (registration for cards will be available at the conference). Reservations not needed.

TUESDAY
Baptist College of Florida: Nov. 14, Golden Corral in Hoover, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., dutch-treat social. For reservations call Laura Tice at 1-800-328-2660, Ext. 446.

Mainstream Alabama Baptists: Nov. 14, Shades Crest Baptist Church, Birmingham. Dinner is at 5 p.m. Speaker is Carolyn Crumpler, former executive director of national Woman’s Missionary Union. For reservations call 205-823-8686 or e-mail: Deason59@bellsouth.net by Nov. 10.

Mid-America Baptist Seminary: Nov. 14, Johnny Carino’s restaurant in Patton Creek shopping center near the Riverchase Galleria, noon. For information or reservations call Scott Moore at 205-275-8999.

New Orleans Baptist Seminary: Nov. 14, Canaan Baptist Church, Bessemer. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. For information or reservations call John Killian at 205-786-5359.

Southwestern Baptist Seminary: Nov. 14, Discovery United Methodist Church, Hoover, noon. A meal is part of the meeting. For tickets call Rob Peavy at 256-536-0015 by Oct. 31.

University of Mobile (UM): Nov. 14, the family life center of Canaan Baptist Church, Bessemer, noon luncheon. Speaker is UM President Mark Foley. The Shophar Award will also be announced. For tickets visit the UM booth or call Fred Lackey at 251-422-2355.