Ho Ho Hoover-Randle Open House

Ho Ho Hoover-Randle Open House is a holiday extravaganza with Heart! Experience the magic as Hoover nonprofits, organizations and entities “Deck the Halls of Hoover-Randle House” with over a dozen beautifully decorated trees, each telling a unique story of love and support for our community. Hoover Helps is having its annual Ho Ho Hoover-Randle fundraiser at the Hoover-Randle Home & Gardens (2255 Tyler Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226) on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be over a dozen trees decorated by local organizations and nonprofits, pictures with Santa Claus and performances by local community members and children under 12 are admitted free! Hoover restaurants will provide refreshments and Hoover community members will provide the entertainment. Join the fun and help your community, too!

One ticket gets you Pictures with Santa Claus, Local Community Performances and Appearances by the Spain Park Dazzlers, Hoover High Buccannettes, Hoover and Spain Park choirs and special guests, including Miss Hoover Abbie Stockard, Miss Hoover Teen Ali Mims, Mrs. Senior Alabama Kathy Paiml. It’s a day filled with talent, warmth and the spirit of the season.

Local Hoover restaurants will tickle your taste buds with delicious bites, homemade hot chocolate from Grace Klein, homemade chocolate goodies from Michelle’s Chocolate Lab and other treats, adding to the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss the exciting moment when City of Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato announces the winners of “Deck the Halls of Hoover-Randle House” tree competition. It’s a competitive and festive showdown of creativity!

Tickets for this family-friendly affair are just $15, and every purchase helps Hoover Helps in its mission to provide food and clothing to needy children in Hoover. Join the festivities, make a meaningful impact and celebrate the spirit of giving during this holiday season. Your presence can change lives and make the holiday season brighter for children in our community.

Hoover Helps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the basic needs of students in the Hoover area. Founded on the principles of compassion and community, the nonprofit works tirelessly to ensure that no child in Hoover goes without the essentials they require to thrive. Through partnerships, initiatives and the unwavering support of the community, Hoover Helps continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hooverhelps.org.

After the loss of a loved one, the first holiday season can bring on a great deal of stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and sadness. Community Grief Support is offering 3 free “Hope for the Holidays” workshops to help those who are facing their first holidays as a loss survivor. The workshops are offered in two different locations and virtually. Learn more here.

3rd Annual DTO Kickball Tournament Fundraiser to benefit local foster children and international orphans sponsored by Hamner Construction, LLC. Everyone can participate, have fun and help meet the needs of orphans and foster children at the same time.

Teams: Build your team and register for the double elimination kickball tournament. $125 team registration or $15 per pick-up player includes 2 opportunities to play and trophies. Pay at the church office, mail a check to CBC P.O. Box 697, Coaling, AL 35449, or pay online here. Build your teams, name your team and register by contacting Cherryn Murphy at 205-556-2775 or Travis Seagle at 205-394-2858 or email [email protected] by September 30, 2023.

Concessions will be available featuring Perfectly Blended BB1. DTO t-shirts for sale and foster care and adoption information available. Monetary gifts are welcomed. All proceeds go to Defend the Orphans Ministry to help local foster children and international orphans. To make a tax deductible monetary donation mail a check to the church, drop off a check in the church office or follow this link to give then select the Defend the Orphans fund.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association: Alabama Chapter for the 2023 Heart of Alabama Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Birmingham! Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s^® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. Register at act.alz.org/HeartOfAlabama.

Keep the tradition and join Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) as we host our 14th annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K and Family Fun Day. Create your own FUNdraising page or lead a team of supporters when you sign up to participate. Runners can honor survivors and remember those who fought GYN cancer by participating in the 5K/10K, joining us for our pet-friendly fall festival-themed day, or selecting the “sleep in” option. Lead race times will be eligible for a Trak Shak gift card. Share photos of family support, connect with other participants, and engage the foundation virtually by using the hashtags #headoverteal and #headoverteal2023 and by following us on social media at Facebook @LCBFoundation, Instagram at lcbfoundation, Vimeo at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, and Flickr at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation. Learn more and register at thinkoflaura.org/headoverteal. All proceeds go to support LCBF’s mission of early detection research, awareness education, and financial support services for GYN cancer patients and their families.

Widespread Grace 2023 will be held on Thursday, September 21. Join us for an evening celebrating 10 years of Red Mountain Grace and supporting our goal of continuing to be the best housing option for families traveling to Birmingham for long-term medical care. Individual tickets are available for $150 and table sponsorships begin at $1000. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. For ticket and sponsorship information, visit www.redmountaingrace.com/wsg23.

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How would your spouse describe you? Would the portrayal match your expectations and how others see you? Can living for Christ affect your reputation?

How Does Your Spouse See You? Most people want commendable words spoken of them, especially from their spouses. Try this: Ask your mate to share three words to describe you. Agree upfront not to get upset, pout, or start an argument. Words like amazing, caring, loyal, and helpful may produce good reactions. Negative emotions may surface with words like bitter, rude, selfish, or judgmental. Receive their response in love and embrace it as an opportunity for growth. Use this feedback to reflect on how past behaviors might have established undesirable views about your character. As Christians, our conduct should display the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We may not like it, but our spouse sees our unpleasant side. At times, they seem to know us better than we know ourselves. As rearview and side mirrors reveal blind spots when driving, our spouses can help us see the hidden things in our character- good and bad. We should respect their viewpoint and ask Christ to continue to conform us to His image.

How Does God See You? God, the Father, sees His children as valuable. Like your spouse, He uses words to describe you as well. You are God’s “workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10 ESV). He calls you friend (John 15:15). You are “holy and beloved” (Colossians 3:12 ESV). Our actions may not always live up to God’s view of us. However, we can be certain that He will change our character as we obey and live for Him.

Which One? What would you choose if you had to choose between wealth and a good reputation? Having wealth is beneficial. Being a person of integrity is priceless. An admirable character is more valuable than being a billionaire. Proverbs 22:1 ESV declares, “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” So, what is in a name? The answer to this question depends on two things: how well we live and how well we finish. As Christians, “we are ambassadors for Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV). Let us represent Him in a way that brings honor and glory to His name.

-Vanessa Jones

Vice President & Co-founder of Biblical Marriage Institute

BiblicalMarriageInstitute.org

@biblicalmarriageinstitute

Join us at Wald Park on May 20th for a fun day of food, games, bouncy houses, firetrucks, prizes, and much more! We start the day with a bike parade. Decorate your bike, trike, scooter or skateboard and bring it to the park and join us! YOU are the star as we parade around the park! Then join the Beatin’ Path Rhythm Drum Circle! Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Reading and grab you goodie bag before you leave!

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