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“Traveling the World in Your Own Backyard”
Photo Fun 7th grader Max McGwin shares his knowledge about United Arab Emirates with other students during the International Fair at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Homewood. Students enjoy learning about Kazakhstan as 7th grader Zach Wedlund explains its culture at the International Fair held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School.
“Christ-Like Students”
Photo Fun Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) Catholic School students MaryGlynn Barlow and Campbell Farr are seen here with OLS Principal Mary Jan Dorn after being recognized as the 2017 recipients of the Outstanding Christian Award. The award is traditionally given to an eighth-grade boy and girl each year who shows continuous service to others, …
Photo Fun Baptism
“Jesus Loves the Little Children” Rev. J. Mark Kuehnert baptizes Julia Lauren Kuehnert, daughter of Ali and Justin Kuehnert, at The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills.
Robo Advisors have arrived, but life often calls for a Human Touch
Money Matters After years of development, numerous robo advisors have entered the world of investment management. Still, many investors may not fully understand exactly what robos do, or how they do it. A robo advisor is a digital platform that uses advanced algorithms (based on various financial models and assumptions) to select and manage investments. …
Showering God’s Love
Mission Makers Is your church or organization looking for a unique opportunity to share the Gospel? Consider partnering with Sav-A-Life Vestavia to shower God’s love on expectant parents. About eight times a year, this faith-based organization hosts baby showers which include presents, cake, Good News and God’s love. Leading up to each shower, Sav-A-Life invites …
Serve Christ by Serving His Church
Mission Makers 70 churches over 37 years built by hundreds of volunteers to reach thousands for the sake of the Gospel =Â Builders for Christ (BFC). By the end of August 2017, eleven Baptist churches and organizations from the Birmingham area will have sent Builders for Christ (BFC) teams to Gatlinburg, Tenn. to help reconstruct the …
Driving Under the Influence: Alabama’s DUI Laws
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury  We all know that driving while under the influence of alcohol and other illicit substances is unwise at best. Not only does it place the inebriated driver in danger, but it also imperils everyone else on the road. According to the Center for Disease Control, …
The Cost of Discipleship
Encouraging Word In Matthew 16:24, Jesus speaks of the cost (requirements) of Christian discipleship. It says, “. . . If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Salvation is free to us. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through …
Local Students Win National & Regional Math Competitions
Education Extra As a part of the Catholic Math League national competition, John Carroll Catholic High School students competed in the Honors Algebra 1, Honors Geometry, and Honors Algebra 2 divisions, which included a series of math contests. The top three student scores in a specific subject made up the school’s team score. Sophomore Mike …
