Oldest sustaining Church of Christ in Alabama

The Rocky Springs Church of Christ was established in 1807 and has recently celebrated its 200th year(2007) as the oldest sustaining Church of Christ in Alabama. It was officially commemorated in 1976, (our bicentennial year of celebration of our nation's independence) placed by the Alabama Society - Daughters of the American Revolution.

Across the street from the church building is the Rocky Springs Church of Christ Cemetery. In viewing some of the tombstones it was disheartening to see many infants laid to rest in the early 19th century graves. Rick is leaving an information packet at the building, but later we met one of its members from the next town who owned a catering and dining business called Fridays, which meant they were open only on Fridays. She said that she is one of the twenty members that still meets at Rocky Springs Church of Christ. Wow, the Lord certainly delivered us to this member!

Talladega Alabama

Rick overlooking an awesome view. Remnants of the Appalachian Mountains.

The latter part of September and early October are spent in the Talladega area. This railroad bridge depicts the all-familiar wildly growing foliage at the front end of the bridge. This growth is widespread in many parts of Alabama and even though it is overcommanding on all other plant life (trees-bushes), telephone poles, wires, mailboxes-it has no barrier. Yet, it graces an overall beauty. To my surprise, Alabama has many beautiful forests and several bodies of water. Everyday brings another surprise in natural beauty and the people we meet.

Hamilton AL WBS Workroom

Teachers are busy addressing World Bible School introduction booklets for new students that have signed up in Zimbabwe, South Africa.

Numerous tracts are available for teachers to send to questioning students. One hundred-sixty (160+) plus countries receive WBS lessons sent from the Hamilton Church of Christ.