Sadie Merle Whitcomb (right) receives a plaque from Paul Whitcomb (center), chairman of deacons, and Pastor Fred Freeman in honor of her service as a Sunday School teacher at Providence Baptist Church, Gallion, in Bethel Baptist Association. She is still teaching after more than 60 years. Margaret Cross was also honored with a plaque because she is still teaching Sunday School after more than 64 years.
Joey Cannady recently retired as pastor of Solitude Baptist Church, Albertville, where he served 28 years.
The Way church was formerly Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville and had moved to Argo and changed its name in the spring of 2025.
Scotty Wallace is the new pastor of Joquin Baptist Church, Goshen.
Alberton Baptist Church, Kinston, will host Vacation Bible School June 22–27, Sunday 5–7:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday 6–8:30 p.m.
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