Search the Scriptures

November 28, 2021 by Laurie Stroud

Christmas Gift Guide

Studying the word of God can be exciting, challenging, and even entertaining! Search the Scriptures by Shirley D. Garrett is a Bible activity book that will enhance your knowledge of the Word of God while having fun. In the book, you will find many activities that will enhance your biblical knowledge. There are Bible-based questions, fill-in-the blank scriptures, match games, true-and-false questions, and word search puzzles. It includes blank pages to write your notes and other information you may find during your search.

Whether you are someone who has been studying the Bible for years or you are a new learner, this book will become your favorite study tool. You will not want to put it down. Use it to enhance your Bible knowledge or to play trivia with family, friends, and church groups. This book is a fun and educational way to learn the Word of God and makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer. Search the Scriptures is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Books-a-Million.com, Westbowpress.com and SearchtheScripturesbyShirleyDGarrett.com. Keep up with Garrett on Facebook and Instagram @searchthescripturesbook. †

November 3, 2021 by Nathan Ingram

Shades Mountain Community Church in Bluff Park, Ala is hosting a Christmas Market Friday and Saturday November 12-13. The event is free to the community and free pastries and coffee from Daysol Coffee Labs will be served. Join us Friday night 6-9 pm or Saturday 8am- 2pm for a festive local shopping experience!

November 18, 2021October 28, 2021 by Laurie Stroud

Cool Stuff

The holidays are just around the corner! Get a jump on your shopping at Samford Legacy League’s Holiday Gift Market on Thursday, November 11 from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene located at 1998 Shades Crest Road in Vestavia Hills.

Legacy League Committee — The 2021 Holiday Gift Market Committee is pictured above. (L to R): Paula Gossett, Kristen Comer, Kathy Finch, Inga Clum (vice chair), Phyllis Crocker (chair), Terry Morgan, Julie Taylor, Aimee Dykes. Not pictured: Julie Cundiff, Angie Harris, Karen Register and Sharon Smith.

Visitors to the market will find a variety of fabulous goods, including jewelry, art, handmade soap, candles, specialty foods, seasonal items and more. Admission to the Holiday Gift Market is free! Proceeds will help provide scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances.

The Samford Legacy League is a volunteer organization which works to provide life-changing scholarships for students who have faced extraordinary challenges, including homelessness, inner-city violence, foster care and death or disability of a parent or sibling. The Holiday Gift Market is one of many annual fundraisers the organization holds to support its mission.

Due to COVID-19, vendors and visitors will be required to wear masks. Market vendors will be spread out to promote a healthy environment. For more information about the Holiday Gift Market, including a list of vendors, visit samford.edu/legacyleague. †

October 18, 2021 by Nathan Ingram

Get your holiday shopping started, support local artisans, and help raise funds for some exceptional kids! Local artisans and crafters have a wide variety of beautiful works available & lots of free Fall Festival activities for the children to enjoy: balloon twisting, inflatables, games, & a crafting station. In addition, food & refreshments will be available for purchase—a Silent Auction & Door prizes throughout the day. All proceeds go to purchase canopy-enclosed safety beds and other equipment for two children with Autism in our community.

Booth space available Contact: [email protected]

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