Terry Barksdale recently retired from his role as minister of music and senior adults for Mexia Baptist Church after serving 50 years as a minister of music in nine churches across Alabama and Louisiana.
Mexia Baptist honored Barksdale and his wife, Melissa, with a concert and reception. They have two children. Randy Breedlove is pastor.
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Holly Pond, will host a Christmas singing Dec. 14 at 5 p.m., featuring The Kellys from Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Rendell Day is the new pastor of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Anniston.
Adam Morales is the new pastor of Valley Baptist Church, Glencoe.
Bethesda Baptist Church, Equality, celebrated its 175th anniversary Oct. 12.
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