News
All That’s Good by Hannah Anderson
Best Books All That’s Good Frederick Douglas once wrote that his thoughts of America sometimes moved from rapture and joy to mourning and loathing. His assessment of society should resonate with every person of faith, for our world is filled with both virtue and evil, the lovely and the hideous. If we are not careful …
Thank You Readers!
From the Publisher TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses that advertise with us and make spreading Good News possible each month, we have great giveaways to share with you! January Giveaway. TWO Ways to Win A $75 Gift Card from our friends at Trak Shak in Homewood and Hwy 280/Hoover! Like & Follow …
Vulcan Park & Museum Lights Up the Holidays!
Looking for a great way to celebrate the Christmas season with the family? Visit Vulcan Park and Museum for the Magic of Lights: Vulcan’s Holiday Light Experience, December 12-23 from 5 -9 p.m. At the top of each hour, beginning at 5 p.m., guests will enjoy a 15-minute lively array of dancing lights projected on …
Local Businesses Offer Great Gift Ideas!
Briarwood Christian Bookstore. Decorate your home with a beautiful Nativity hand made in Anman, Jordan. It’s a gift that gives back in an amazing way. The olive wood pieces are from Glad Tidings Holy Land Designs and provide an avenue of economic support and stability for artisans and their families. The Holy Land Fair Trade …
New Local Opportunity for Climbing & Adventure
Are We There Yet? Looking for a great way to be active and spend time with the kids? Check out the new, “Hoover Climbing & Adventure” at The Hoover Metropolitan Complex. The adventure center boasts 12 unique climbing elements including a “leap of faith,” skyscraper walk, Rocktopia volcano, and multiple race obstacles and is available …
Small Town America at its Best: 19th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
Are We There Yet? Nothing will get you more into the Christmas spirit than the 19thAnnual Chelsea Christmas Parade on Saturday December 15, 2018. “It is a tremendous family event,” explains Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer. “It’s a symbol of small town America that is unfortunately going away in many parts of the country but remains …
Retiring, But Not Leaving Ministry!
Senior Scene Rev. Jerre Rhoades came to Clearbranch United Methodist Church (UMC) in Trussville in 2004 and has seen four lead pastors come and go. In that time, he has helped people in all manner of ways. From helping families through tough losses to overseeing the missions at Clearbranch, Rhoades has always been seen as …
Mothers Helping Mothers
Photo Fun Mothers from Prince of Peace Catholic Church MOMs ministry collected and packed diaper bags filled with newborn care items valued at over $2700 and donated them to the Alabama Prison Birth Project. These bags will go home with the caregivers of the babies from Tutwiler, giving them a less overwhelming start in caring …
Girl Scouts STEM Fest
Photo Fun More than 200 Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama recently attended STEM Fest at Camp Coleman in Trussville. Girls experienced hands-on learning about STEM through interactive exhibits provided by organizations around the state.
CASA Alabama Receives Tuohy Support
Photo Fun Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose life was portrayed by Sandra Bullock in the movie Blind Side, visited Birmingham to support Alabama CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She shared with the audience, “CASA changes lives. It is a difference maker for children like my son,” referring to adopted son Michael Oher. Learn more at www.alabamacasa.org.
