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October 2024 Reader Giveaways
TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) and make spreading Good News possible, we have TWO Great Giveaways this month #1: TWO ways to win tickets to Christmas Village at the BJCC, www.christmasvillagefestival.com On Facebook, @BirminghamChristianFamily 2 WINNERS! 2 Tickets each ($30 Value) to …
Prescription Drugs & the Teenage Brain
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner COMPACT, compact2020.com Did you know that the younger the brain when drugs are first tried, the greater the risk from moving from drug use to drug addiction? According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 15% of high school students have misused prescription drugs in …
5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Recap!
Special Feature Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) celebrated 25 years of sharing GOOD NEWS at the 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo presented by Benton Nissan of Hoover on September 14, 2024. Here are just a few of the highlights from the free day of family fun at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex’s Finley Center! Watch the video …
Oh No! Not the Gravy!
The Home Front When you arrive at a family gathering, it’s likely a conversation starts with a bygone story about food. Someone says, “Remember when…” and then we get told once again how Old Uncle So-and-So (names have been changed to protect the guilty) spilled the gravy all over the floor at one of our …
How Hurt Becomes Hope: Shatterproof
Best Books College football fans have welcomed Birmingham’s own Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler into their homes weekly since 2016. For years, the popular journalist known for asking insightful questions and her signature “Sideline Shimmy” viral dance videos, shielded a tragic secret. Her mother and father died within hours of each other, victims …
September 2024 Giveaways
September 2024 Giveaways TO SAY THANK YOU for reading and supporting the businesses and organizations that advertise with Birmingham Christian Family(BCF) and make spreading Good News possible we have 2 VIP Front Row Tickets to the 7th Annual Holiday Cooking Show on October 28, 2024 featuring Grits and Gouda Food Blogger Kathleen Phillips, www.gritsandgouda.com. Enter …
Taking the Next Step: Establishing “Hope for Hoover”
Church Leaders While serving at a local church in Helena, Ala., God placed a burden on the hearts of Pastor Austin Brown and his wife Jessica for the city of Hoover. “We started praying [about Hoover] and long story short, the Lord kept working on our hearts. In September of 2022, we began the process …
A Sneak Peek at the Fun in Store: 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo
Special Feature Grab your family and friends and join us for the 5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex’s Finley Center brought to you by Birmingham Christian Family and Benton Nissan of Hoover. Enjoy free family fun, great giveaways, and great food while you learn about …
Celebrating 25 Years of Good News!
Cover Story Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) is now in its 25th year of publishing. To mark this milestone, we want to take a look back at the cover stories in the past year with new details. Click on the cover image or link to read these stories. Or if you prefer, simply visit BirminghamChristian.com/Issues and scroll …
Eyes on the Future with Sav-A-Life Shelby
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com You can make a difference in the lives of women facing crisis pregnancies by joining Sav-A-Life Shelby for their annual Gala fundraising dinner on October 4. With the inspiring theme “Eyes on the Future,” the gala directly benefits the Women First Pregnancy Centers, serving …
