Laurie Stroud
Mission Makers: Woman’s Missionary Union
Called to Serve: Sandy Wisdom-Martin, WMU Exec.Dir. Sandy Wisdom-Martin began her new role as executive director/treasurer of Birmingham based WMU (Woman’s Missionary Union) in October of last year. She is succeeded by Wanda Lee who served as Executive Director of the national organization for 16 years. According to Lee, Wisdom-Martin’s “quiet presence puts people at …
The Home Front: HomeTown Lenders
Super Hero 5K Eggstravaganza Enjoy a Super Hero 5K Run and an Easter Egg Drop while showing support for the real heroes in our community- our local police. April 15 HomeTown Lenders is hosting a Super Hero 5K and Eggstravaganza. Runners are encouraged to suit up in their favorite super hero costume or come dressed …
Healthy Living: St. Vincent’s
Expanding Healthcare Services in Trussville St. Vincent’s Health System plans to open outpatient services, including diagnostics, in Trussville this fall. “We are excited to expand our services in the Trussville and surrounding community,” said Neeysa Biddle, FACHE, Sr. V.P., Ascension & Birmingham Market Exec. of St. Vincent’s Health System. “We have listened to the community …
Healthy Living: YMCA
Best Summer Ever! Build Healthy Confidence thru Camp Do you want your child to be more confident? Send them to camp this summer! Sleepaway camp and day camp offer the perfect environment for children of all ages to gain self-confidence by experiencing success in new activities, learning how to be more independent, building new friend …
Health Living: American Heart Association
Babies Wear Red for Heart Disease Awareness St. Vincent’s Health System babies wore red caps for the American Heart Association’s 15th Annual National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 3, 2017. It’s a part of the “Go Red for Women” campaign to build awareness of heart disease, which is the number one killer of women. St. …
Encouraging Word: Jimmie Hale Mission
HIS Vision not Tunnel Vision “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained (perish).” Proverbs 29:18 The meaning of “vision” in this verse refers to having insight and to gain understanding. “Vision” can also be translated “revelation.” I believe our role as Christ-followers is to seek God’s wisdom and to discover God’s will for …
Education Extra: Tactical Faith
Tactical Faith: Initiating Conversations About Christianity in our Community Tactical Faith started as a simple idea between three men over a BBQ lunch in Homewood, Ala. The men present at the meal were accustomed to thinking and talking about Christianity in a certain way and tone. They all tried to love God using both their minds …
