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Calcedonia Pastor Joe Witcher has resigned.

Centre First Journey to Bethlehem, Dec 4, 5, 6, 5:00-8:00 PM. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and true meaning of Christmas. Groups of 10 or more, please call 256-927-3316 to reserve your time. Also, during this event, annual coat and food giveaway.

Choir Christmas Special Dec 7, 9:00-10:30 AM.
Children’s Christmas Play Dec 14, 9:00 & 10:30 AM.
Red Cross Blood Drive Dec 16, 1:00-5:00 PM.
Christmas Eve Service Dec 24, 5:00 PM.

Enon Grove has called Mark Evans as their pastor.

Gaylesville First Christmas Play, A Child Saw the Savior,
Dec 14, 5:00 PM.

Liberty has called Benny Reece as their pastor.

Rock Run Christmas Parade, Dec 20, 2:00 PM, food and
festivities & line up begins at 10:00 AM.

Salem Will present A Shephard’s Story, Dec 21, 5:00 PM.

Shady Grove Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5:00 PM

Slackland Choir will present The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Dec 21, 11:00 AM.

Food Pantry distributions, the first Friday of each month, Dec 5 & Jan 2, 10:30 AM–12 Noon.

Birthday Blessings to Our Pastors!
Dec 13 – Bo Gray, Faith at Piedmont
Jan 10 – Scott Hosey, Sand Rock

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

Other News

Centre First The Christmas season can be especially difficult for those walking through loss or struggling with mental health. Two support groups are offered: NAMI Mental Health Support Group and GriefShare. Call 256-927-3316 for more info.

Shiloh is seeking a Christ-centered, compassionate, and organized individual or couple to lead their Family Ministries. This role includes oversight of children (preschool-5^th Grade) and youth (6^th-12^th Grade) programs. The leader will help disciple the next generation by teaching biblical truth, modeling Christlike love, and building trusting relationships in a small, intimate, community church. Please inquire by email at: shilohbaptist120@gmail.com.

Living Stone Fundraising
The Finn House has been a welcoming space for our community for 3 years. A new roof is needed to keep the children in care safe. The fundraising goal is $12,500 – already raised $4,000! Please consider donating and helping. Fundraiser runs until Dec 31. For more info, call 256-557-0923.

Assoc Missionary Search Committee Update
The Committee has posted the opening for AM/DOM on several websites and sent letters to all CBA pastors/churches. We have received several
resumes and will continue receiving resumes through Dec 20, 2025. Our next step will be interviewing candidates. Please continue praying for the Lord’s guidance as we seek to do His will for the Cherokee Baptist Association.
–Rev. Brett Clements, Chairman

CBA Executive Committee Meeting
January 19, 2026
CBA, 7:00 PM
Refreshments at 6:30 PM

February - Collection for Children’s Homes
Collecting items for the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes has always been a favorite
ministry of our churches. Your church will receive information in January regarding the
item you will be asked to collect for this partnership ministry. Thank you for what you
have collected in the past and will do in 2026!

Week of Prayer for International Missions & Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
November 30 – December 7, 2025
Southern Baptists observe a Week of Prayer for International Missions each year before the annual Lottie Moon Offering emphasis. Will you join your heart with others to pray for missionaries around the world who are faithfully sharing the gospel.

Upcoming Events

December

Nov 30 - Dec 7: Week of Prayer for International Missions & Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Dec. 7: Delivering Christmas Backpacks to Holly Springs, Mississippi
Dec 24-25: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Office Closed
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, Office Closed

Assoc Office will be closed December 23 - January 4.

January

Jan 1: New Year’s Day, Office Closed
Jan. 4-11: January Bible Study The Gospel of John –“Knowing Jesus Through the I AM Statements”
Jan. 18: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Jan. 19: CBA Executive Committee Meeting, CBA, 7:00 PM

Ministries

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

February - Collection for Children’s Homes
Collecting items for the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes has always been a favorite ministry of our churches. Your church will receive information in January regarding the item you will be asked to collect for this partnership ministry. Thank you for what you have collected in the past and will do in 2026!