The civil war between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and rebel fighters has sparked a refugee crisis that the United Nations (U.N.) says is the
James Gibson, who served in ministry in Alabama for nearly 20 years, retired in July. Most recently Gibson served as pastor of New Hope Baptist
Mark Gallups, director of missions (DOM) for Marion Baptist Association for more than nine years, may be retiring from his role effective Aug. 31, but
Grace Church, Haleyville, will ordain Darrell Riddle as a deacon Aug. 25, 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Everyone is invited. Ricky Thrasher is
Antioch Church, Double Springs, will celebrate its 102nd anniversary Aug. 25, 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Bama Blu-Grace will sing and Al Hood will
Spring Hill Church, Cullman, will host a Colossal Coaster World Reunion on Aug. 24, 5–7 p.m. at the church pavilion. There will be food, games,
Loachapoka Church will host a dedication service for its new fellowship hall Aug. 24, 11 a.m. All church members and all others who volunteered their
Corinth Church, Elrod, will hold revival through Aug. 9. Leonard Hill will speak and there will be special singing. Everyone is welcome. Victor Bonner is
