Laurie Stroud
Surrendering to God’s Plan
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 I grew up in a rural part of Etowah County. My family was extremely poor, often going for extended amounts of time without running water or electricity. I …
A New Year’s Resolution You Do Not Have to Keep
Special Feature What have you resolved to do differently this year? Lose weight? Get a better job? Break a bad habit? Maybe you plan to spend more time with your family or become more active in your church. You committed your life to Jesus and are discovering what it means to be a faithful follower …
How to Get Involved in Disaster Relief
Ways to Serve in 2023 Natural disasters are often referred to as “acts of God,” but disaster relief efforts can be considered a different kind of act of God. These “acts” include teams of volunteers who put God’s love into action. Janet Adwell from Birmingham has been a disaster relief volunteer since 2017 when Hurricanes …
Make a Difference Around the World with Vapor Ministries
Ways to Serve in 2023 Vapor Ministries is a local nonprofit that meets needs, feeds souls, and elevates God in the poorest places on earth. We offer volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference around the world from right here at home at one of our Vapor Thrift Stores located in Vestavia Hills, Greystone, …
What Diabetes Is and Means for Senior Health
Here’s to Your Health An estimated 33% of adults age 65 or older have diabetes. Currently, it is the eighth leading cause of death in the US. When we eat, food is broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream. When blood sugar goes up, the pancreas releases insulin into cells to use as …
Opening in Early 2023: Clare Bridge Crossings
Senior Scene At Brookdale University Park’s Clare Bridge Crossings, memory loss doesn’t have to mean all is lost. It’s scary, the idea of a family member not knowing you. And that’s just one of many emotions you’ll experience. Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care communities, known as Crossings and Clare Bridge, want to help you see …
50 Years of Serving & Mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham
Ways to Serve in 2023 January 2023 marks Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham’s 50th anniversary. The youth mentoring organization first opened its doors in 1973. Its mission was simple–to match each child that entered the program one-to-one with an adult mentor, or “Big,” who could act as a positive role model to the …
Gardendale High School Spreads Christmas Cheer in Northern Jefferson County
Education Extra Gardendale High School (GHS) is currently collecting donations to assist in sponsoring over 200 children through their 2022 Christmas Visions program. Christmas Visions is their way to give needy children his or her wish list for Christmas. Collections will take place now through mid-December. Christmas Visions benefits children who attend 20 Jefferson County …
CASA Expands Efforts to Help Children in Shelby County
Mission Makers Columbiana, Ala. has a new house, the Patricia M. Smith CASA House located at 438 West College Street. It will serve as an office and supervised visitation location for the abused and neglected children of Shelby County under the care of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). In 1996, then presiding District Court …
2022 Christmas Services & Events
Looking for Christmas services and events to attend this holiday season? Click on the links below for details on great local options. December 1: Carols, Cookies and Cocoa in the Park December 7-9: Walk Through Nativity @ Briarwood December 10: Pancakes with Mary December 10: Live Nativity @ Brookview Wesleyan Church December 11: Christmas Celebration …
