Art Fettig observes, “Some businessmen are saying that this could be the greatest Christmas ever. I always thought the first one was.” There are so many wonderful details recorded in Scripture about the first Christmas.
The family will welcome visitors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at FBC Guntersville (1000 Gunter Avenue). A brief memorial service will be held at the church beginning at 5 p.m.
Emory Williams is a missionary kid in Santiago, Chile. His parents, Landon and Megan Williams, serve with the International Mission Board as church planters and mobilizers.
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Stephanie Gilliam, director of children’s ministries at Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama, said she grew up in a “Santa family.”
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, Decatur, celebrated its 50th anniversary Oct. 26. Danny Duncum, former music minister, sang a solo, and current music minister Steve Yarborough led the congregation in singing traditional hymns.
Union Chapel Baptist Church, Ethelsville, celebrated its 125th anniversary, Oct. 18, with an afternoon community-wide event that included games, hot dogs and chili.
Big Springs Baptist Church, Roanoke, celebrated its 175th anniversary Dec. 7. Scott Hannah, a former pastor, was the guest preacher.
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