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Local Medical Advance Keeps Missionary on the Move
Healthy Living With church plants, Bible Institutes and humanitarian efforts in 13 countries on three different continents, World Reach founder Tim Prewitt is accustomed to international travel up to eight times a year. Last year, however, extreme hip pain was limiting his mobility. Thanks to a talented surgeon and an advanced robotic-arm assisted surgery available …
Governor’s Salute to Alabama Veterans at American Village
Special Feature On Friday November 10, veterans, active members of their United States Armed Forces and their families are invited to join Governor Kay Ivey at the American Village in Montevallo for the Governor’s Salute to Alabama Veterans. The event is free and begins with a Service of Recognition and Thanksgiving at 10:15 and concludes …
500TH Anniversary of the Reformation Celebration
Special Feature Join Christians throughout the world in observing the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills is sponsoring a Reformation Celebration at Hodges Chapel on the campus of Samford University on November 15. There will be preservice music by the Shades Mt. Brass Quintet at 6:30pm and worship at 7 …
“Golf fore Life”
Photo Fun Sav-A-Life(SAL) Vestavia recently hosted a beautiful day of golf at Greystone Country Club to raise awareness and funds for the ministry. Auburn and Alabama football greats Ronnie Brown, Bobby Humphrey, John Parker Wilson, and Wesley Britt were on hand to lend their support. “It is a great opportunity for SAL to reach a …
“Restoration Complete at Historic Hillcrest Manor”
Photo Fun Center Point’s Historic Hillcrest Manor adjoins Center Point’s 188 Acre Reed Harvey Park and is now available for weddings and other special events. At a recent open house, the Center Point Preservation Society shared with the public the home’s many amenities including period furniture, a bride’s room, groom’s room, butler pantry and plenty …
“Bridges of Hope”
Photo Fun Jim Etheredge, Brother Bryan Mission (BBM) Director, congratulating Harry Ollinger, the head of the winning team at the Bridges of Hope Charity Golf Tournament that raised $20,000 for the mission. Eric Gibbs points to his team coming in second by 1/10 of a point at the Brother Bryan tournament held at the Robert …
Peer Helpers
These eight graders at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Students have been chosen as Peer Helpers for this school year. The students were selected based on grade point average, teacher recommendations, answers to questionnaires and individual interviews. They will act as ambassadors for the school by helping to host special school events and assisting …
My Story My Song: Birmingham’s Cheryl McWhorter
Music Notes Birmingham gospel recording artist, Cheryl McWhorter, recently released her new single titled “No More.” The single was co-produced by Birmingham composer, Lincoln Byron Morgan Thomas and is meant to bring consciousness to the problem of domestic violence.  A percentage of the proceeds from the single will be donated to safehouses across the country. …
Keys to Successful Marriage Therapy
Healthy Living Why do some couples benefit from marriage therapy while other couples do not? My work has led me to the following conclusions. The most important factor is a faith-based foundation of the marriage. I have tried to provide therapy to spouses who were not devoted to God; the results were not good. Here’s why: A …
