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OLS School Peer Helpers Selected
Education Extra The 2022-2023 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) Peer Helpers have been chosen! The students were selected based on their teacher recommendations, grade point average, individual questionnaire, and personal interviews. These ambassadors help host special school events. They also tutor and help other students with reading, writing skills, math facts, and art …
What Story Do You Want Others to Tell About Your Life?
Money Matters Brought to you by: OneAscent Wealth, www.oneascentwealth.com “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money…but rather a legacy of character and faith.” –Billy Graham The purpose of a financial plan is more than just earning money. It’s to grow assets that enable you to live an …
Awareness of Legal Options in Specific Situations
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Holliman & Holliman, LLC, Estate Planning, hollimanlegal.com October is a busy month with art festivals and Halloween, but it is also the month for Mental Health Awareness Week on October 2-8, Stroke Prevention Day on October 29, and Domestic Violence Awareness recognized with purple ribbons all month. These three …
Protecting Your Business from Cyberattacks
Business Today Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com Every business is unique, and that often includes the security measures you employ to protect your network and data. Here are three “universal truths” that every business needs to consider when evaluating their cyber-defenses. 1. Protection. No matter the industry in which you work, …
Deer Season Check List
The Great Outdoors Presented by: Mark’s Outdoors October 15, 2022 is opening day for bow hunting, which means it’s time for the final stages of getting your fields finished and stands placed. It’s also time to get your gun sighted in, and Mark’s Outdoors offers a free sight in with the purchase of two boxes …
Caring for God’s Creatures: Two by Two Rescue
Cover Story Sonya King still gets quizzical looks when she explains that her animal rescue organization is a faith-based ministry. Her answer is that all of God’s creatures must be cared for and protected and that through serving animals she can be a witness to people. “God can use everything to connect with someone, to develop …
Trusting in God’s Plan at Big Oak Ranch
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, www.mollymaid.com/birmingham “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I can still remember the long, awkward ride from my “home” to …
The Legend of Christmas
Best Books To believe, or not to believe, is a question surrounding Christmas. For Christian families, the answer would seem obvious. After all, we are believers. And yet, when it comes to Christmas, the talk of believing is all about Santa Claus and Christmas magic. Commercialism in Christmas has concerned parents for generations. It’s hard …
The Lord Roars
Best Books Around the 8th century BC, God raised up several prophets to address the crisis confronting His people. Among them were Amos, Micah, and Isaiah. Their ancient prophetic message, now enshrined in our scriptures, voiced God’s love and frustration for a nation that claimed Yahweh as their God, offered him sacrifices, sang his praises, observed holy …