Guest speaker for homecoming will be Terence Chatman, associate minister at the Mt. Cleveland Baptist Church in Talladega.
Many of the youth participated in competitions and were recognized for their accomplishments.
The Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church family will honor Pastor Horace L. Patterson Sr. and First Lady Dr. Dolia M. Patterson for 45 years of service on Sunday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m. The theme is: “And I will Give you Pastors According to Mine Heart, Which Shall Feed you With Knowledge a…
1 Corinthians chapters 12-14 mentions ecstatic spiritual gifts. Do these gifts still exist?
A pastoral installation program for Pastor-elect the Rev. Cortney Keith will be Sunday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Munford.
I accepted a lunch invitation from a community organization and was happy to meet some new businessmen and women in the area. The day’s speaker was interesting and fun and most of us learned some new things, except several gentlemen at our table. They not only stayed on their cellphones thro…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 4535 DeSoto Caverns Parkway, Childersburg, will celebrate the ninth pastoral anniversary of Bishop William A. and first lady Carolyn Spann on Sunday, June 23.
The fourth anniversary of the Rev. Nathaniel and Sis. Rosa Ashley at Bloominglight Baptist Church, 1702 Bloominglight Road, Pell City, will be Sunday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Brunna Valley Baptist Church in Lincoln is proud to announce "The new Kid on the Block." Pastor Elect Patrick Washington’s installation service will be Sunday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m.
The anniversary celebration for Pastor Erastus and Lady Elect Annie Pearl Godfrey (celebrating more than 50 years of ministry) will be at the New Beginning Ministries Church, 212 E. 5th St., Sylacauga, on Sunday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m
He was a pastor and quite a raconteur who entertained audiences with good stories and humor. He was also known for his hand-written letters in the days before texting and email overtook pen and paper. I received a chatty letter or two after hosting him at an event in our church. But I rememb…
In partnership with Quality of Life Health Services, its purpose is to bring together community and church members of all ages for a morning of Bible study, exercise, a healthy meal and fellowship.
I was in college and conducting a youth revival in an Anniston-area church. The protestant chaplain at Ft. McClellan was a member of the church, and he'd asked the pastor to conduct the Sunday morning base service in his absence. The pastor invited me to accompany him and to read scripture i…
The 44th anniversary gospel singing of the New Pilgrim Jubilees will be Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Christian Church, 618 Knox St., Talladega. Everybody is invited.
The Howard Chapel C.M.E. Church will celebrate the 14th anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Victor & Sis. Debra Griffin, on Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m.
A mentor when I was younger insisted Monday was a good day for pastors since the pressure of the upcoming Sunday hadn’t yet settled in. He was in the minority because many pastors joke about Mondays being “resignation day.” They feel badly about the day before and drag in on Monday with disc…
Sycamore Missionary Baptist Church, 71529 AL Highway 77, Talladega, celebrates the 14th anniversary for Pastor Brian Miller and Sis. Linda Miller at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Theme: The Joy and Pain of Preaching, Hebrews 13:17. Guest speaker: Rev. Charles Kirkpatrick, pastor of United Christ…
Casual readers come to 1 Corinthians 13 and hear comforting words concerning “love.” Hallmark cards import these words for every happy occasion: mother’s day, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. They are some of the most beautiful words in human language.
The speaker will be the Rev. Shearon Epps. Everyone is welcome.
I read the story in "The Christian Century" some time ago. The author and her husband held three teacups in their hands after the husband's mother downsized and moved to a smaller apartment. The couple talked about which items to keep or to discard in a home that was already full of things. …
I found former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s book at our local library recently and enjoyed reading about his life and service. I heard the governor speak in 2012 and know him to be a commanding figure in person. He didn’t hold back in his book, either!
An ABC tribute to Gilda Radner some time ago reminded me of the number of people we’ve lost in the last few years who made us laugh: John Belushi, John Candy, Phil Hartman, Bob Hope, Grady Nutt, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Clower and others.
PELL CITY -- The Chapel in the Pines kicked off its summer services this past Sunday at Pell City Lakeside Park, and released a schedule of speakers for the next six weeks.
Peace Missionary Baptist Church at 501 Lokey St., Talladega, will celebrate the eighth pastor’s anniversary of the Rev. Van Tony Welch and Elect Lady Betty J. Welch on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m.
Every week or so I will get a text message from a friend or church member calling my attention
