Church Briefs
October 18-19
A yard sale to benefit Manna Ministries will be held Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, at the Family Life Center of Rockford Baptist Church. The yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Come see what treasures you can find!
October 21
The monthly food drop at Rockford Baptist Church will be held 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 21. Food drop dates for the remainder of the year are November 18 and December 16. For more information, call the church office at 256-377-4900.
October 26
2024 Alabama Homecoming: 1984-2024, celebrating the 40th year of ministry for Minister Earl Foster Leonard, AKA Shouting John, will be held Saturday, October 26, at 6 p.m. at Cooper Recreation Center, 625 M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Alexander City. Guest speaker: Rev. Stanford Benson of First Missionary Baptist Church, Rockford. Guest groups: Traveling Harrells and First Baptist Rockford choir. Everyone is invited to be a special guest! For more information, call 256-329-6799.
November 3
Rockford Baptist Church Homecoming, celebrating 175 years, will be held November 3 starting at 10:30 a.m. Come join us as we celebrate 175 years! Learn more at www.rockfordbaptistchurch.org.
November 15
Music Under the Stars will be held Friday, November 15, in the field across the street from Rockford Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 231. Gate opens at 5 p.m., and music begins at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available for a donation. Bring your own chair. Music by Promised Land, Justin Darwin, David Vick Band, and more! Special appearance by Ernest T. Bass. All free! No coolers or outside food allowed.
November 21
Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held Thursday, November 21, from 4-7 p.m. at Rockford Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. Dine in or carry out. Must pick up food voucher for carry-out plates by November 19 at Rockford Baptist Church. Vouchers can be picked up Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carry-out plates must equal number of people listed in the household.
Want to submit an item to the Church Briefs? Email christa@thecoosacountynews.com or call 256-377-2525.
