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Church News

Centre First is hosting a Tim Tebow Foundation “A Night to Shine,” a prom-like experience for special needs individuals ages 14 and older. February 13, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM. Sign up online or by calling the church, 256-927-3316.

Gaylesville First Fundraiser for their Building Fund, Brunswick Stew, February 7, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Pilgrim Rest Pastor Michael Roach has resigned.

Pleasant Arbor has called David Birchfield as their interim pastor.

Shiloh is seeking an individual or couple to lead their Family Ministries -- children & youth.
Send resume to shilohbaptist120@gmail.com.

Slackland Food Distribution each first Friday, 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon.

Tates Chapel is seeking a bi-vocational Youth Dir. Send resumes to justinm4christ@gmail.com.

Birthday Blessings to Our Pastors!
Feb 17 — Clay Moreland, Faith at Gaylesville
Feb 18 — Wendell Dutton, Assoc Missionary
March 2 — Jeff Barber, Shady Grove
March 2 — Randy Haynes, Pisgah

Pray for our Churches Seeking Pastors
Calcedonia, Pilgrim Rest, Pleasant Arbor & Sandy Creek

Other News

Carpenters for Christ
March 12-14, 2026. Building a fellowship hall w/ shingled roof, vinyl siding for Dailey Street BC, 106 S Church St, Piedmont, AL

Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Collection
A letter has been sent to your pastor & WMU Dir/Leader of the item your church is asked to collect. As you have been so faithful to this partnership ministry in the past, I am certain you will continue to do so. Thank you in advance for what I know you will do. The last date to bring items to the Office is Thursday, February 26.

VBS Early Bird Clinic for Directors & Pastors
Thursday, February 5, 2026, CBA Office. Meal will begin at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP for the meal by February 2.

Assoc Men’s Ministry Breakfast
“Men to Stand in the Gap”; February 22, 2026, New Prospect #2 BC, 7:00-8:15 AM. Special Speaker - Greg Davis, ALCAP President. *Please RSVP the number that will be attending by February 16.

World Hunger Sunday & Offering
February 15, 2026. Order your free envelopes and resources from the State Board of Missions, 1-800-264-1225.

Week of Prayer for North American Missions
“Your generosity is more than a gift”; March 1-8, 2026, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Resources: Call 334-613-2226 or order online at www.alabamawmu.org or AnnieArmstrong.com.

Upcoming Events

February

Feb. 5: VBS Early Bird Clinic (see info above)
Feb. 6-7: Bivocational Minister/Spouse Retreat, Shocco Springs
Feb. 15: World Hunger Sunday & Offering
Feb. 15: Focus on WMU Sunday
Feb. 22: Assoc Men's Ministry Breakfast (see info above)

March

March 1-2: State Evangelism Conference, Heritage BC, Montgomery, AL
March 1-8: Week of Prayer for North American Missions & Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 14: VBS Live,” Mt. Zion BC, Huntsville, AL
March 23-27: Spring Break for Cherokee County Schools
March 29: Palm Sunday

Ministries

Helping Hands Ministry new Office Hours:
New Office Hours: Mon, Tues, & Thurs. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

At the CBA Executive Committee Meeting in January, Rev. Tony McCain challenged each Cherokee Baptist to personally give $25 to the Helping Hands Ministry. Moderator Michael Anderson asked the pastors and representatives to take this challenge back to their church.