Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Easter Sunday @ Meadow Brook Baptist Church
2021-04-04 06:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Join Meadow Brook Baptist Church for Easter Sunday Services!
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service
8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., or 11 a.m. or online at www.meadowbrookbaptist.org.

Easter at Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2021-04-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist Church, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Easter Services at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am on April 4. The nursery (Worship Care) and Children’s Worship (4K – 2nd Grade) will be available by reservation only at 9:30am and 11:00am. To register children for Worship Care or Children’s Worship please contact Katie Fletcher at 205-822-1670. Find more information about Shades Mountain Baptist here.

Easter at Indian Springs First Baptist
2021-04-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Indian Springs First Baptist Church, 3375 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham , AL, 35124, United States
Celebrate Easter at Indian Springs First Baptist Church! We have a place for you!
Sunday School classes begin at 9:00am.

Adults age 50 and under meet in the Music Room and adults age 50 and older meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Youth will begin with breakfast in the Youth Building.
Children will learn the glorious story of Jesus through resurrection eggs in the Children’s Area.

Don’t miss special music from our children and Praise Team during the Worship Service at 10:30am.
Our sanctuary is comfortably set up for social distancing. Please wear a mask upon entering the building and until you are seated.
Visit our website, email us at indianspringschurch@gmail.com, or call the church office at (205) 988-3662 Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. for more information.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2021-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Havoc starting at 7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. 100th home game & Thirsty Thursday with a puck giveaway, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Smoke on the Falls BBQ Festival
2021-04-10 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Visit Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, 35904, for KCBS certified Barbecue contests pitting 60 plus teams through the Professional and Backyard division, www.noccalulafallspark.com/events/smokeonthefalls.

Art on the Rocks
2021-04-10 - 2021-04-11 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Enjoy an Arts and Crafts Show at Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, 35904, www.noccalulafallspark.com/events/aotr.

Family Fun Day Helena
2021-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Helena Amphitheatre, 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL, 35080, United States
10am-2pm Helena Amphitheatre, 4151 Helena Rd. Arts & crafts, music & entertainment, food trucks, games, prizes, www.centralalabamawellness.org.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2021-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls compete against the Ice Bears starting at 7pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Bulls Legends Night including an adult jersey giveaway and jersey auction , www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Kingdom Nonprofit Summit
2021-04-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Mission Increase Central Alabama will host a summit of community and collaboration among Christian nonprofit leaders from 8:30-11:30am at Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, 35243. Learn more at .

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-17 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Free event includes live entertainment including Cotton Pickin’ Kids, artisan demonstrations, pooch parade, car show, art classes for kids, delicious food and much more, www.magnoliafestival.org.

6th Annual Castin' 'N Catchin' Tournament
2021-04-17 | Goosepond Colony Resort Lake Guntersville, 417 Ed Hembree Dr., Scottsboro, AL, 35769, United States
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Captain D’s Castin’ ‘N Catchin’ presented by Harbin Automotive. This fishing tournament benefits the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama and will be held Saturday, April 17, on Lake Guntersville at Goose Pond Colony Resort (417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, 35769).
Online registration is available here. In-person registration is available at Goose Pond Bait & Tackle (417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro); Harbin Automotive (564 Micah Way, Scottsboro) and Captain D’s (2308 S. Broad St., Scottsboro). The entry fee is $110. Those who register by March 22 will receive an official tournament t-shirt.
This tournament benefits pediatric and congenital heart center at Children’s of Alabama.

Sozo Children Spring Golf Tournament
2021-04-17 | Limestone Springs Golf Club, 3000 Colonial Drive, Oneonta, AL, 35121
Enjoy 18 holes of golf benefitting the ministry of Sozo Children—a Birmingham-based Christian ministry serving vulnerable children in Uganda, Africa. Registration is now open for teams and corporate sponsorships. Visit www.sozochildren.org/spring-golf for more information. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Awards, raffle and hors d’oeuvres to follow.

One Day Mentor Training Day
2021-04-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Vineyard Family Services, 2834-J Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Hosted by Vineyard Family Services 9am-4pm(includes lunch), 2834- J Pelham Parkway, 35124. Seeking caring adults that will invest in mentoring at-risk kids in community. Must be willing to have one home visit and pass a background check. To learn more and register contact Derick Williams, derickwillvfs@gmail.com, www.vfsdads.com.
Read more about this program here.

Pell City Historic Walking Tours
2021-04-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Pell City City Hall, 1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
The Heart Of Pell City will once again be sponsoring and presenting the 6th Annual Pell City Downtown Historical Walking Tours on each Saturday in April. The tour times this year are 10 a.m. and 12 pm.
Cities throughout Alabama will be participating in these Historical Tours. You can learn all about the rich and fascinating Pell City history behind the buildings and stores of downtown, as you stroll Cogswell Ave with your guide. The tours will all start at City Hall. Arrive 15 minutes prior to each tour for registration and information.

Montevallo Arts Fest
2021-04-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, from 10am-5pm to browse everything from pottery to woodcrafts, printmaking to painting, and jewelry to glass from artists and artisans. Kids activities, balloon animals, food trucks and live music. Read more here. Free admission, learn more on Facebook or www.montevalloarts.com.

Fire at the Foothills
2021-04-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Chelsea City Hall, 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Visit Chelsea City Hall from 1 pm- 4 pm to enjoy a BBQ & Dessert Cook-off with live music and a kids play area! This special event will benefit Chelsea Kiwanis and Chelsea Fire & Rescue. Read more about the City of Chelsea’s upcoming events here.

Brookdale's Second Annual Doggy Drive-Through
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Load up your doggy and drive through both of our circle drives to receive treats and a “Brookdale Bark-A-Chino.” We love pets at Brookdale so our residents will be on the front lawn with their dogs. All are welcome; please RSVP to Leanne Messer at kmesser@brookdale.com or call 205-613-0688 so that we have plenty of treats! Read the latest news from Brookdale here.

Glow in the Dark Walk for Life
2021-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | First Baptist Church Pelham, 2867 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Hosted by Sav-A-Life Shelby at First Baptist Church Pelham, 6:30-9pm, register at www.shelbywalk.org. Benefits www.savalifeshelby.org.

Connecting Truth Live Bible Study
2021-04-22 19:00 - 19:30 | AL
Join Kim Vernetti and Veronna Keen for a 30-minute Connecting Truth Bible Study hosted by Connecting Ministries. Virtual event starts at 7pm on Facebook Live.

Set Apart for a Purpose
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Hoover Met, 100 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Drive-in fundraising event for Sav-A-Life Vestavia at the Hoover Met lower parking lot, 100 Ben Chapman Dr., 35244, from 7-8pm with reserved parking at 6pm. Live music, powerful stories and car side meal service. Reservations required, call Beth at 205-979-6329.

Camp Journey
2021-04-23 | Oak Mountain Elementary School, 5640 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Camp Journey is a partnership between the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Calera Police Department, Montevallo Police Department, Shelby County School and COMPACT 2020.
The mission of Camp Journey is to:

Develop leadership, values, and knowledge in each camper through a highly structured educational and adventurous camp experience.
Provide training and messages centered on values and traits, including integrity, character, courage, grit, discipline, and teamwork.
Educate students on issues they will face through adolescence and equip them with skills to navigate these challenges.
Immerse students in an exciting Junior Citizens Police/Sheriff’s Academy, allowing them to see and experience first-hand what School Resource Officers and Law Enforcement Officers do.
Have fun and forge strong relationships between and the students and their School Resource Officers throughout the week that will carry forth throughout their academic careers and beyond.

Camp Journey is scheduled for rising 6th grade students and will be hosted at Oak Mountain Elementary School June 14-18, Chelsea Middle School July 19-23, and Montevallo High School June 21-25 from 8am-4pm each day. It will be staffed by School Resource Officers from various schools around Shelby County and Compact 2020. The camp is free of charge, and the only requirement is that the child be dropped off and picked up on time. Slots for the camp are limited. The last day to register is April 23, 2021. To learn more and register, click here.

Family Field Trip at Camp McDowell
2021-04-23 - 2021-04-25 | Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Road, Nauvoo, AL, 35578, United States
A Field Trip for your Family to Experience the Natural World! McDowell Environmental Center and The Farm School invite you to getaway. McDowell “Family Field Trips” are a relaxing three-day experience of exploration. At McDowell, we believe that experiential education, through inquiry and self-discovery leaves long-lasting impressions and a deeper understanding of the world around you.
Activities you will get to experience:
– Raptor Program
– Meet our goats, chickens, and pigs
– Guided nature hike in our canyons, streams and sandstone formations
– Canoeing on the creek and the lake
– A “Taste” of the Farm (harvest & prepare food)
– Climbing wall, hayrides, campfires, meet our reptiles and more!
Register here. Questions? Call or Email Beth at: mecdirector@campmcdowell.org or 205-387-1806 ext. 109

Benefit Concert with Mark Schultz
2021-04-23 18:00 - 20:30 | CrossPoint Church, 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Join us for an evening with Dove Award-Winning Contemporary Christian music artist, Mark Schultz as he shares his adoption story and leads us in an amazing night of worship. All proceeds from this event go to St Clair Savalife. For ticket sales and more information, visit www.SavalifeConcert.com.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2021-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Ice Bears starting at 7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Bulls Poster Night with poster giveaway, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Community Outreach with Power of Life Foundation
2021-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Crestwood Shopping Center
Lane Harper’s Power of Life Foundation is hosting a Community Outreach giveaway on April 24, 2021, from 10am-1pm in the Crestwood Shopping Center. In addition to giving away masks and food to those in need, the Foundation is accepting new items for the local tornado victims. For volunteer opportunities, contact Teresa at teresalberger@gmail.com.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2021-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Mayhem starting at 7pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. Autism Speaks Night with Jersey Auction, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

16th Annual Kevin Derryberry Golf Classic
2021-04-29 | Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trl, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
This event helps support Kevin Derryberry Ministries (KDM) to share the love of Jesus Christ through giving to the needs of youth homes, prisons, rehabs, transitional facilities, the homeless and more. KDM goes to these areas and shares the gospel through music and God’s Word while meeting the physical needs of thousands of people each year. Call 205-515-3769 or email kevinderryberry@rocketmail.com to register and visit www.kevinderryberry.com for updates and more details about safety precautions.

Annie Moses Band Performance
2021-04-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Hear the six Juilliard School trained siblings perform live for Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Celebration! 6pm seated dinner, 7:30pm program and concert. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 65 Old Montgomery Hwy, 35209, www.samford.edu/legacyleague.

Glow on the Green Golf Tournament
2021-04-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Highland Park Gold Course, 3300 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
The 7th annual Glow on the Green will be held on Friday, April 30th at Highland Park Golf Course. This one-of-a-kind event features 18 holes of golf. 9 holes are played during the afternoon, with a break for dinner and fun, and 9 holes are played as the sun sets over Birmingham.
For 47 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham has seen first-hand the impact that a positive role model can have on Birmingham youth. Research has shown that youth who have a caring mentor are less likely to use drugs, less likely to skip school, and more likely to attend college. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ goal is to serve 1,300 children in our community. You can be a part of helping BBBS reach this goal by attending or becoming a sponsor of Glow on the Green.
You have the opportunity to support this exciting event in Birmingham while helping change a life for the better, forever.
