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Evangelist Scott Dawson on the Reason for the Season…
Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Share Jesus! Although I would not admit it publicly, down deep inside I had been lulled into thinking that Christmas revolved around family, festivities, and Jesus’ birth. Oh, I would do all the outward Christian Christmas duties: attend services, give to the red kettle, and if …
Dealing with Emotional Distress During the Holidays
Healthy Living Although a holiday can be a time of joy, many people experience emotional distress during the holiday season. Reasons for this can include: the responsibilities of hosting parties and family gatherings; the challenges of traveling; the pressure to buy gifts; financial strain due to atypical expenditures; interactions with family members with whom you …
Start a Family Tradition at Christmas at the Falls
Are We There Yet? Just a short drive over to Gadsden, Ala. will take you to a place sure to get you and your family in the Christmas spirit: Christmas at the Falls. Each year Noccalula Falls Park welcomes visitors to experience the lights and sounds of the season from Thanksgiving night November 23 through …
Small Town America at its Best: 18th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
Are We There Yet? Nothing will get you more into the Christmas spirit than the 18th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade on Saturday December 16. “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 …
Christmas in Four-Part Harmony at the Lyric
Music Notes The award-winning men’s a cappella chorus, Voices of the South, will perform their 18th annual Christmas show, “Christmas at the Lyric, “December 9 at 7 p.m. As the name reflects, the performance will be at the beautifully restored downtown Birmingham Lyric Theatre and will include a wide variety of great Christmas music. A …
Deck the Halls: Christmas Home Tour & Holiday Gift Market
City Scene Looking for ideas on how to best decorate your home for Christmas? The Samford Legacy League’s 7th Annual Home Tour Thursday, December 7 is guaranteed to give you great ideas and put you in the Christmas spirit. Visit five stunning area homes as a part of this year’s tour which you can enjoy …
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 …
