Alabama Singing Men gathered to surprise Tom Smith with a commissioned anthem and testimonies about his impact as he retires from leading the group after a quarter century of service.
Providence Baptist Church in Clayhatchee recently celebrated 175 years of service with several guest speakers, special music and a plaque from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission.
Rusty Sowell recently celebrated 40 years as pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Opelika. During the service, he was honored by Rick Lance of the Alabama State Board of Missions.
Providence Baptist Church, Opelika, will hold a choir reunion concert May 5, part of a celebration in honor of music minister Tom Smith’s 50 years of ministry at the church.