Rizen comes into its own at Elizabeth Baptist in Shelby
Every week services at Elizabeth Baptist Church are divided into four groups. Two of them aren t what one expect from a traditional service. Led by a group of 10 teenagers they are part live concert, part sermon.
At the heart of it all is Rizen - a youth band comprised of Michael Miller, Nathan Matheson, Nathan Jiang, James Pribble, Christ Fraser, Rosemary Costner, Makayla White, Sammy Campbell and Laura Wells. For nearly a year the group has been leading services at Elizabeth Church, performing contemporary gospel and Christian hits interspersed with live-streamed messages from the church pastor.
Tuscaloosa Pastor of the Week: Pastor Dr. Vernon Swift
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Dr. Vernon Swift is pastor of the Elizabeth Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and President of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. He is also Vice President of the Southwest Region of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Reverend Swift has served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama and instructor of the Partlow State School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Born in West Point, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Swift and a graduate of Fifth Street High School, Pastor Swift’s educational accomplishments include an Associate Degree in Social Science from Mary Holmes College in West Point, MS, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL, and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Alabama. Pastor Swift completed additional studies at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, Southeastern Bible College of Birmingh
Feb 20, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN Lucy Mae Connor, 79, a mother, grandmother, sister and friend, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, and is now home with her Heavenly Father.
Lucy Mae Connor, affectionately known as “Cookie,” was born Dec. 5, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of John Clark and Thelma Fitzgerald. She attended East High School, and after high school, was employed at Southside Hospital for 13 years. She was also employed at The Hagstrom House and the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Her love for people led her to become a foster mom, also. One of her greatest gifts was her passionate concern for others. Lucy had a love for crocheting blankets, crossword puzzles and caring for the sick and less fortunate. She spent most of her available time doing such.
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