The Pelham Church of God currently has an average of 100-120 members in attendance each week.

The church is led by Pastor Hurshel &8220;Bob&8221; Collins who resides in Pelham.

Collins received his bachelor&8217;s degree from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. in 1983. He has since served as pastor in churches in Hawaii, California, North Dakota and Alabama.

Pelham Church of God offers Wednesday night bible study and classes for all ages at 7 p.m. The church also has women and seniors&8217; ministries held monthly as well as regularly scheduled fellowship activities for the entire church body. Various youth activities are also scheduled throughout the month. For more information visit www.pelhamcog.org.

Collins said he believes the church has an important role in today&8217;s society.

&8220;The church must be revived to its proper place in our society lest we as a nation continue to slide further and further away from the truths on which it was founded. Years ago, we began to embrace any and every religion and establish laws that protect such while at the same time banning Christ, Christianity and the Bible. The results of this are seen nightly on the news and are experienced daily in the lives that have been shattered by sin and immorality.

&8220;Our greatest role as a local church is to be the church that God has called us to be and be in the world but not of the world. We must not allow the world system to squeeze us into its mold but be a light and lamp according to God&8217;s word and principles.&8221;

Contact information:

1295 Highway 52 E.

Pelham, Ala. 35124

205-664-0120

Worship schedule:

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship – 6 p.m