Judson Baptist Association

This is from Allison Lindsay Rominger, our associational VBS Director.
The 2026 Judson Baptist Association VBS Clinic will be on Sunday, April 12 @ 2:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church-Abbeville! We will go over the content for this years VBS for Lifeway! We will also share decorating tips and have some sample snack items as well! Please feel free to share and if you have questions, please let me know!

Merry Christmas!

As we celebrate this holy season, we rejoice in the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).

Christmas reminds us that God stepped into our world with grace, humility, and love. May the joy of Christ’s birth fill your hearts, strengthen your faith, and renew your hope. As we gather with family, friends, and our church families, may we be reminded that the light of Christ shines brightest in love, service, and unity.

Thank you for your faithful ministry, your generosity, and your commitment to sharing the Gospel. It is a blessing to walk alongside you in Kingdom work.

May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts and His joy abound in your homes—this Christmas and throughout the coming year.

Merry Christmas and blessings in the New Year!

With gratitude and prayer,
Brandon Turner
Director of Missions

James David Peterson Obituary
ABBEVILLE. . .James David Peterson, a resident of Abbeville, Alabama, died Sunday afternoon, November 16, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab Facility. He was 83.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Abbeville Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Sowell officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FBC Rebuild Fund at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 606, Abbeville, Alabama 36310 or the FBC Rebuild Fund at any HNB First Bank location.

Mr. Peterson was a lifelong resident of Henry County and was a 1960 graduate of Headland High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard in the Headland Unit which was activated during the Berlin Crisis. He was an active and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Abbeville where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Peterson received an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and an MBA from Troy State University. Mr. Peterson retired from Alabama Power Company after 47 years of service. Following his retirement, he volunteered with the Judson Baptist Association Love in Action Food Bank, Henry County Health and Rehab, Abbeville Kiwanis Club, Abbeville Chamber of Commerce, Covenant Hospice, Wiregrass Area Food Bank, and American Legion Post 119. He was predeceased by John William Peterson and America Elmore Peterson, his mother, Nora Lee Peterson, a special aunt, Thollie DeShazo, his wife of 42 years, Barbara Forehand Peterson, his two brothers, Johnny Mac Watson and Charles Sawyer.

He is survived by his son, Derek Peterson (Jan), Abbeville; two grandchildren, Will Peterson (Olivia) and Claire Russell (J.T.); great grandchildren, Mary Margarette Peterson and Anna Caroline Russell; sisters, Charlene Goolsby (Eugene), Enterprise; and Thollie Clayton (Tommy), Dothan; a brother Mike Sawyer (Becky), Denver, CO; several nieces and nephews.