Tag Alabama

Gospel preacher and camp organizer Hoyt Nelson dies

by George Merritt MOULTON, Ala. (BNc) — Well-known and much loved Gospel minister Hoyt Nelson of Moulton, Ala., died Sept. 25th. He was 81. His wife Gueldine preceded him in death several years earlier. Funeral services were held Sept. 28th… Continue Reading →

Heritage Christian University receives G.I. Jobs award

FLORENCE, ALA. (BNc) — G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Heritage Christian University the designation of Military Friendly School. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges,… Continue Reading →

Scott Gleaves named Faulkner Univ. Assistant Dean

Dr. G. Scott Gleaves has been name Assistant Dean of the V. P. Black College of Biblical Studies of Faulkner University.

Heritage approved to offer MDiv degree

Heritage Christian University announced today that the Association for Biblical Higher Education approved the request to offer the Master of Divinity this Fall.

Alabama storm relief efforts continue

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., (BNc) — The churches in the Birmingham, Ala., area have been using Facebook to help tornado victims. Communicating together via a group called The Church Connection, they have been able to help with specific needs for tornado victims…. Continue Reading →

Eulala Williams Celebrates 100th Birthday

by Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent “I’ve never done anything I am ashamed of.”  Those words were once spoken by my sweet mother who is celebrating her 100th birthday today.  Eulala Williams was born tenth in a family of eighteen children to… Continue Reading →

John D. Stokes passes away

Andalusia, Ala. (BNc) — John D. Stokes, long-time elder of the Cedar Grove church, died May 10, at the age of 94 years. John D. was the fourth child of Leland C. and Callie Alabama “Bama” (Fuqua) Stokes. He lived… Continue Reading →

American churches, Christians suffer from tornados

Reports are arriving of the damages and loss of life in the U.S., from the tornados that have caused destruction, especially in Alabama.

Preacher Jerry Jenkins has gone to be with the Lord

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BNc) — Jerry Jenkins, preacher with the Roebuck Parkway congregation for 44 years, died around 10:45 p.m., Monday, after a massive stroke and massive organ failure, according to his son Jeff. He had been in the University of… Continue Reading →

Another brotherhood stalwart goes on to recieve his reward

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (BNc) — The funeral of Milton Webster, elder at the Jacksonville congregation in Jacksonville, Ala., will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 11:00 at the church building. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Gray… Continue Reading →

Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp is touching lives

by Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent GENEVA, Alabama (BNc) — Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Chancellor, Alabama, has recorded another successful summer of camping.  Joel Ellis, President of the youth camp, states “With the assistance of 263 staff volunteers, we were privileged… Continue Reading →

Christian Invites Neighbor

By Glenda Williams, BNc correspondent Geneva, Ala (BNc) — “Wanda, I’ve come to church today because you kept inviting me,” Sue Holland said to Wanda Hensley on a recent Sunday morning. Wanda had invited Sue several times and she didn’t… Continue Reading →

Teens knock doors in Alabama city

by Chad Dollahite, preacher in Childersburg, Ala. Childersburg, Ala. (BNc) — Thirteen teens and four adults canvassed the city of Childersburg in door-knocking efforts July 19-21. Chris Clevenger, associate evangelist of the Ironaton church in Talladega, Ala., led the group…. Continue Reading →

Margie Overton dies

FLORENCE, Ala., (BNc) — Basil Overton’s precious wife Margie passed away during the night of May 20, 2010. Visitation was today (Saturday) at the Stoney Point Church of Christ in Florence, Ala., from 1:00 – 3:00 with funeral following. If… Continue Reading →

Frederick W. Danker speaks at HCU

FLORENCE, Ala. (BNc) – The world’s foremost New Testament lexicographer spoke on the campus of Heritage Christian University. Dr. Frederick W. Danker, reknowned classicist and lexicographer, spoke at the first annual Charles Coil Lecture Series Apr. 9, hosted by HCU’s… Continue Reading →

Church meets at Fort Rucker

by George Merritt FORT RUCKER, Ala. (BNc) — In the 68-year history of Fort Rucker, this is the first time churches of Christ have conducted worship on post. In fact, Christian families in the military say it is rare for… Continue Reading →

Elder sews blankets for Amerindian babies

by Glenda Williams SUMMERDALE, Ala. (BNc) — Ralph Adams, elder for eight years at the Summerdale church, Summerdale, Ala., is a maker of baby blankets. “I heard Jerry Davidson say he needed baby blankets for Guyana. My wife had crocheted… Continue Reading →

Ralph David Underwood dies at 81

FLORENCE, Ala., (BNc) — Ralph David Underwood, 81, of Florence, Ala., passed away Feb. 12. He was born in 1928 in Colbert County, Ala., to Robert and Elizabeth Underwood. Underwood earned degrees from Freed-Hardeman College, Harding College and Harding Graduate… Continue Reading →

Carolyn Sanders Benson dies at 69

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc) — Carolyn Benson died on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, in a city hospital. She died minutes before surgery on her shoulders was to have begun. Carolyn was the widow of Byron Benson, a faithful gospel preacher who… Continue Reading →

Bible teacher brings in students

by Glenda Williams GENEVA, Ala. (BNc) — Her name is Janice Helms. I met her two years ago when we moved to Geneva, Ala., to work with the church. My husband Douglas was hired to be the full-time preacher. Geneva… Continue Reading →

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