January 2013 - Christian Family Publications

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Contents
January 2013
Volume 13, Number 1
DEPARTMENTS
16 On The Cover
6 Bringing Out the Winner
• Make Up Your Mind
21 First Priority
• The Answer to “Why?”
6 Mission Makers
• Corners of Your Field
• Doubling Efforts to Change
Lives: Brother Bryan Mission
• Donate Your Car & Help
Alabama Children in Need
22, 23 Healthy Living
• Begin 2013 Mindful of Your
Health
• Healthier Weigh: Alabama
Teens SHINE
• Prosper & Live Healthy
8 Giving Children a Hope
& a Future
• 13 Ways You Can Help
Orphans in 2013
25 A Light in the City
• Cornerstone Kids Shine
the Light
Award winning Crimson Tide
Center Barrett Jones’ words
and actions reflect a deep faith
in Christ. See Page 16.
ON THE COVER
16 Barrett Jones, Faith Centered
22, 23 Healthy Living 2013
14 Kids & Money
11 Music Notes
• The Message in the Music
FEATURES
11 Best Books
• Wonderstruck
16 Barrett Jones: Centered in Faith
19 Delivering Hope to the
Hurting: Gateway
Next Issue
12 Cool Stuff
• Art from the Heart
• Creative Calendar Helps
Alabama Kids
14 Money Matters
• Teaching Your Children Good
Money Values
Author Karen Kingsbury
Talks Faith & Romance
18 Encouraging Word
• 3 Point Focus for 2013
12
27 Faith at Work
• Guided by Faith:
Northwestern Mutual’s Adam
Rhoades
27 Potluck
• Cheddar Pecan Scones
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28 City Scene
• Author Karen Kingsbury in
Birmingham
• The Screwtape Letters on Stage
29 Calendar
29 Support Groups
30 Ad Directory
25
Gifts of Love
2013 Christian School
& Home School Guide
&
MUCH MORE!
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January 2013 5
Mission Makers
Doubling Efforts to Change Lives:
Brother Bryan Mission
Brother Bryan Mission has purchased a two story building three doors west
of its 2nd Avenue North location that will allow the mission to double its
capacity. “This is a truly momentous development for this special front-line
Mission” explains Brother Bryan Executive Director Tom Zobel, adding
“the space immediately enhances the pivotal New-Life and Recovery programs that we began 16 months ago.” The newly purchased building will
house classrooms, dining, chapel, administrative offices and related support
areas. The entire project (4 phases) is expected to be completed in 2015
depending on how quick designated support arrives. “This is about Brother
Bryan Mission’s commitment to reach and equip lost lives - sons, brothers,
fathers, best friends and neighbors - that became unimaginably mired in
impossible circumstances,” says Zobel. “It’s about the care and support of
donors, mostly individuals and families, stepping up to help a small but
very effective, deeply committed work continue to develop and offer the
best possible opportunity of victory for once-defeated lives.” As a donorsupported Christian ministry, Brother Bryan Mission receives no
government funds. To learn more or help with this project call 470-9399 or
visit www.bbmission.com.
BRINGING OUT THE
WINNER IN YOUR CHILD
John Croyle
Executive Director Big Oak Ranch,
Author of Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child
Make Up Your Mind
One of the questions I get asked
most is, “What was your dad like?”
He was a short guy from upstate
New York who, in many ways, was a
ranch child himself. Because of his
background, one of the things he
told me from the earliest day I can
remember was simply, “You can do
anything if you want to do it bad
enough.” Now that I am a grown
man I do understand there are limitation to that teaching, but the base
premise of the statement is true.
Every addict I have ever talked with
has told me, “I didn’t stop until I
made up my mind I wanted to stop.”
If you stop and think about it, that’s
pretty much the bottom line.
You and I, as parents, have to sometimes make the tough call to change
the direction of our family simply
because we “made up our mind” we
weren’t going in the wrong direction
anymore. Too many times the easy
road is not the best one. Doing the
right thing, whatever it may be, is
most of the time very hard. You
notice I didn’t say impossible.
As we move into 2013, may you and
I “make up our mind” on whatever
issue or issues we are wrestling with.
Our families and their success
hinges on you and me doing the
right thing no matter what. I repeat
no matter what. Think about it.
— Visit www.bigoak.org
Corners of Your Field
Looking for a new way for your congregation to minister to your community? Jimmie Hale Mission is excited to introduce Corners of Your Field, a
new partnership with churches based on the biblical principle found in
Leviticus 23:22, "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not
reap your field right up to its edge.... You shall leave them for the poor."
Church members can donate gently used items to Jimmie Hale Mission’s
Mission Possible Bargain Centers and receive credit for their church's
benevolence to help someone in need within their community. To find out
more, visit www.getabargain.org.
Donate Your Car & Help Alabama
Children in Need
The United Methodist Children’s Home
(UMCH) is initiating a Donate Your Car
Program to benefit the children they serve.
When you donate a car to UMCH, the
agency receives all of the proceeds from
the sale at auction, which goes directly
back into programs for children and families in Alabama and Northwest Fla.
Driver’s Way is the lead partner in the process: there are no fees or charges for
their assistance, as a result your donation goes 100% back into UMCH to assist
children and families in crisis. Founded in1890, UMCH’s ministries include residential group homes for children and Babies First homes providing young
mothers and their babies with a safe place to live and grow. UMCH also administers foster care and adoption home services as well as family preservation and
support services designed to keep families united whenever possible. These
ministries are available to all in need regardless of religious affiliation. If you are
interested in donating a vehicle to UMCH contact Rich Hodges at Driver’s Way
to initiate the donation, 982-1998 or [email protected]. Driver’s Way will
coordinate the pick-up of a car anywhere in Alabama or you may drive it directly to Driver’s Way in Pelham. At the time of donation, Driver’s Way will receive
the car’s title, and provide the donor with tax forms in return. Learn more
about UMCH at www.umch.net or call 226-7930.
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Richard E. Simmons III
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What do science, history, and logic have to say about the reliability of the Bible?
This book presents in a profound way how the Bible reflects the true nature of reality.
Reliable Truth is about seeing the world as it is while debunking the myths, legends, and false beliefs of the Bible.
“Richard Simmons has hit a homerun with this book.”
~ Kevin Elko,
Author and Sports Consultant
“Reliable Truth answers the questions that both Christians and tough minded skeptics are
asking. I highly recommend this book!”
~ Chris Hodges,
Senior Pastor, Church of the Highlands
“Great research and scholarship... written in plain language we can all follow.
Once I started, I found it hard to put down.”
~ Drayton Nabers,
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice
and CEO of Protective Life
“Richard Simmons has done an outstanding job…I highly recommend this book.”
~ Frank Barker,
Pastor Emeritus, Briarwood Presbyterian Church
“A much needed book in our day of relativism.”
~ Tim Kallam,
Senior Pastor, Mountain Brook Community Church
“This may be Richard Simmons’ best book yet, because Reliable Truth is what the world
needs now.”
~ Frank Limehouse,
Dean, Church of the Advent
“Simmons provides convincing and convicting evidence for the reliability of the Bible...a
great book to give to college students, and every pastor and Bible study leader needs to
read it as well.”
~ Gary Fenton, Senior Pastor
Dawson Baptist Church
“Richard Simmons provides the kind of no nonsense scholarship that supports the Bible
and Biblical Truth.”
~ Rich Webster, Rector
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
“...this book takes on the most pressing questions of contemporary society and gives
answers to them.”
~ Doug Dortch, Senior Pastor,
Mountain Brook Baptist Church
“Richard Simmons makes a compelling case for why the Bible
is what it claims to be: The Truth.”
~ Larry Taunton, Executive Director
Fixed Point Foundation
Richard E. Simmons III
For More Information view www.reliabletruthbook.com
or call 205-789-3471
Giving Children a
Hope
a Future 13 in 13
Thirteen Ways You Can Help Orphans in 2013
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Run: Mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual R(un) for One 5K happening
in September. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email
[email protected].
Be Social: "Like" us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter - @unadopted143.
Visit unadopted.org & share the website with your friends.
Collect: Hold a donation drive to collect items needed in orphanages and foster homes. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in
participating in one of these drives.
Invite: Invite a Lifeline representative to speak at your church, small group, or
organization.
Plan: Aid (un)adopted in planning one of our events such as the R(un) for
One 5K in September or Lifeline’s annual fundraising event in November.
Pray: Commit to pray for our (un)adopted team, partners, and projects.
Devote prayer time for a specific (un)adopted project and pray for those
involved in the project by name. Visit unadopted.org for details.
Host: Host an Orphan Sunday event at your church to advocate for orphans
during the month of November. Email [email protected] for more information & ideas.
Respond: Equip orphans in need by giving to one of the projects
listed in (un)adopted’s gift catalog. Our catalog includes projects
in China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Liberia, Pakistan, &
Uganda. Visit unadopted.org to obtain a catalog.
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Shop: Visit our online store and purchase clothes, bracelets, hats, and other
items to help advocate for the (un)adopted.
Speak Up: Talk to your friends, family, classmates, and co-workers about the
orphan crisis and how they can get involved.
Sponsor: Join (un)adopted and support a girls’ home by sponsoring a young
woman. Partial sponsorship is $35/month & full sponsorship is $140/month.
As we minister to their physical needs, our desire is for them to know the love of
Christ.
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Visit: Go on a mission trip with (un)adopted. Work alongside missionaries
and church partners on the ground.
Volunteer: Give your time by volunteering in the (un)adopted office and assisting our team with administrative tasks.
Information Meeting - Tuesday, January 4,
6:30 p.m. Lifeline, 2104 Rocky Ridge Road,
Birmingham, AL 35216.
For more details on upcoming events contact Elizabeth
Gilmer at [email protected], 967-0811.
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February 19, 2013
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Music Notes
The Message in the Music
Is the music you listen to inspiring and uplifting? Do you
feel closer to God when you listen to Christian music? 22year-old Carrie Sowell does. She says Christian songs even
strengthen her faith. “I can hear Jesus talking to me in the
songs,” she explains. “When I am upset, I can hear Him in
my mind, talking to me through the song. There’s just
something about the words and the music. Christian music
is so powerful and moving. It gets me to a happy place!”
Horizon graduate
Carrie Sowell gets a
Carrie is a graduate of The Horizons School on Southside, hug, along with an
near Homewood. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the non- autograph, following
profit school has helped more than 250 students with learn- a concert with her
ing disabilities and other handicapping conditions learn to favorite musical
live happy, productive and independent lives. Graduating in artist, Sandi Patty.
2011, Carrie has her own apartment near the school and works at The Hotel
Highland. “The Horizons School helped me learn how to live independently and be
more assertive. I improved my money management and social skills.”
Carrie’s love of music began when she was small. She listened to country music
first and then moved on to gospel. As she grew older, she started listening to
Christian pop. She sings a little and took voice lessons for a while. But now, she just
enjoys listening to what the artists are trying to say.
Praise and worship teams move Carrie’s soul. She travels around the country
attending Christian conferences and really enjoys the worship teams who lead the
crowds in musical praise and worship. “I went to Indianapolis recently, where
thousands of women gathered for the Women of Faith Conference,” Carrie says.
“These singers and musicians are just so incredibly talented.” Carrie’s favorite artist
is Sandi Patty. She has attended many of this Grammy winner’s concerts and has
even met Sandi, received her autograph and had a picture made with her. “She is
just so gifted, and when I listen to her CD’s, I can’t stay sad for long,” Carrie shares.
“You know, I see young people all the time who just seem so lost,” Carrie adds.
“They have too much drama going on around them, and I want to tell them to
just ‘hang in there.’ You just have to remember not to listen to all of the negative
stuff around you. Instead, be an encouragement to somebody else. They might be
going through some of the same struggles in their life as you have. Be strong. If
you find yourself in a rut, just grab a Christian CD and listen to it. God knows
where you are in your life and He knows this life isn’t always fair or easy.” For more
information about The Horizons School, contact Dawn White, admissions coordinator, at 205-322-6606, or visit www.horizonsschool.org.
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Wonderstruck
It is elusive, yet everywhere. It comes to us in the most unexpected ways, sometimes shocking us as it blazes a swath
across our heart. It cannot be tamed or generated or contrived. It has been called many things, but words can never
fully capture it. Some call it transcendence. Others call it a
thin place. C.S. Lewis called it sehnsucht. Most of us simply
call it the glory of God. It is that elegantly overpowering
moment in which the nearness of God and His Kingdom
overlap with our world. We’ve all had these moments,
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real than the tangible world which consumes so much of our attention. It is joy
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voice, and tongues of fire. It’s a Jesus moment - for God is with us.
Margaret Fienberg’s new book, Wonderstruck: Awaken to the
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may burst through the mundane at any moment. If the whole earth
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which the glory of God dances. Heaven and nature really do sing,
just as the carol proclaims. When events both large and small seem to erode our
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My own encounters with the glory of God have been far less dramatic than those
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God, seen an angel, nor told a lame man to rise in the name of Jesus. But I have
had beautiful and wondrous moments which made me want to reach out my
hands and bless the whole world. I remember the night I asked Lesia to marry
me. God was there. He was also with me the night I told my dying father goodbye. Recently, I held my newborn grandchild in my arms and looked down at her
sweet and lovely face. It was as if I was looking at the face of Jesus. These are
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Cool Stuff with a
Mighty Message
Art from the Heart
2013 G A LA
Creative Calendar Helps
Alabama Kids
Several well known and highly acclaimed Alabama artists have teamed up
with some very special children to create some amazing works of art. Their
Keep up with appointments in 2013 with a
masterpieces celebrating life will be on display and
calendar that will help Alabama children in
auctioned off at the 3rd Annual Heart2Heart event
need. The calendar was created by
Saturday February 16 at Ted’s Garage. Some of this
Tuscaloosa-area volunteers of Children’s
year’s artists include Daniel A. Moore, Janice Wood,
Hospital of Alabama and features members
Donny Finley, Jennifer Harwell, Jamie
of Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue
Wilson, Lila Graves, and Katie Robinson.
Service and Tuscaloosa-area
8 year old Lauren
The event is hosted by ATeam Ministries,
Children’s of Alabama patients.
Green (Leukemia) of
formed
in
2009
with
the
mission
of
proCalendar sale proceeds will benLiberty Park with
efit ill and injured children
artist Donny Finley viding support to Alabama children and
their
families
going
through
the
journey
of
treated at Children’s. "It is
of Birmingham.
because of the community’s
15 year old Dalton pediatric cancer. Each year
an
estimated
140
children
generosity that we are able to
Payne (Non
11
year
old
Carolyn
in our state are diagnosed
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they have the power to make life better for others.
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ight guard, left tackle and finally center: all positions that
Alabama’s Barrett Jones has played and played well. He has the
awards to prove it. His most cherished are the National
Championships he has contributed to followed by the 2012
William V. Campbell Trophy known as the Academic Heisman
and the 2011 Wuerffle Trophy, given to the college football player that best
combines exemplary community service with academic and athletic
achievement. “That was one of my favorite awards because Danny Wuerffle
is a really strong Christian, and I think everyone who has won the award is
a strong Christian. They really live out their faith,” says Jones followed by, “I
really hate to talk about awards.” A final comment from Jones that speaks
volumes about the humility and focus of this young man.
Barrett Jones explains his success in the context of being blessed to learn
from the best. “I really can’t quantify all the lessons they have taught me,”
Brothers and best friends, Harrison and Barrett Jones, team up for the
National Championship game January 7. Next year younger brother and
high school senior Walker Jones will fall in his brothers’ foot steps as the
third Jones brother to play for the Crimson Tide.
“Barrett Jones is a great player, but long after Bama fans forget about the
blocks he threw, he truly hopes they remember the Christ he followed.
Barrett is steady and consistent, and he makes the most of his opportunities
for the Kingdom.” Gary Cramer, University of Alabama FCA Director
he says of his parents Rex and Leslie who both grew up in Florence, Ala. His
father played basketball at the University of Alabama before moving his
family to Memphis, Tenn. where Jones and his two younger brothers
Harrison and Walker grew up. “I have learned from my mom about serving
others, and my dad is an awesome example of what it means to be a godly
man and a masculine man at the same time. He leads his family as a man of
God,” says Jones. Particularly impactful was his father’s decision to leave
behind a successful car business. “My dad felt God was calling him to do
something else so he actually sold the business and went to work at my
school to raise money there as Director of Advancement. It has been the
greatest move ever,” says Jones. “My dad has been able to spend so much
time with us and be there for us at all of our games.” Jones and his brothers
have all attended Evangelical Christian School in Memphis which he says
helped further develop his foundation of faith. “I had a lot of great teachers
there who taught me a lot about the Bible…I have been very fortunate to
have a lot of great role models,” adds Jones who admits leaving his
Christian school behind and going to the University of Alabama was tough
and a definite faith builder. “I knew zero people when I went to Alabama. It
was very hard at first to meet Christian friends on the team…I went to a
Christian school and had the best experience ever. I had a great family, a
great group of friends, all very like minded. I went to Alabama and certainly those people were out there, but they were harder to find,” remembers
Jones. “That was a big challenge. That’s probably when I grew the most in
my relationship with Christ, because I couldn’t rely on my family and
friends. I had to rely just on God.”
When it comes to living out your faith as a football player, Jones has drawn
on the experiences of players like Danny Wuerffle and Tim Tebow. “I have
watched a lot of Tim’s interviews to learn how to assimilate your faith in an
interview; let people know you are a Christian but at the same time not
being in your face about it,” says Jones. “I hope I can be an example to
younger players who want to share their faith, talk about their faith and be
proud of their faith.” Jones believes in a balance of words and action. “I
He has also organized mission trips to Haiti and
Nicaragua during his last three spring breaks and
taken many of his classmates and team mates with
him. “I love missions, I am very passionate about it.
I think you go looking to give, looking to serve, but
it seems like every time I go on a mission trip I
come back with more than I left with. You learn so
much. You draw so much joy from watching people
come to the Lord and giving to people less fortunate than you,” says Jones who took his first
mission trip in sixth grade to Honduras. “My family took me, and I will never forget that one. There
is really no better vacation to spend with the family
than a mission trip. It is really an awesome experience. It brings you closer together as a family.”
Off the field, Barrett Jones is finishing his masters
after earning a degree in accounting with a 4.0
grade point average. He is the first four-time
Academic All-American in the history of Alabama
football and the 2012 Capital One Academic AllAmerican of the Year.
think it is important to be vocal and tell people
why it is that you act the way you do, and why
you choose to live the way you do… It’s always
important to reinforce your actions with words.”
One of the ways Barrett Jones has chosen to live
out his faith is in service. He has been on the leadership team of Campus Crusade for Christ for the
last four years.
To bolster his faith, Jones commits himself to time
in God’s Word and striving to live it. “You are not
going to be a very effective witness if you are not
trying to build your own faith and work on yourself. I definitely try to focus on my own walk in
addition to helping strengthen other people’s…
Being a Christian is not about just being a good
person and going to church. It’s about having a
relationship with Christ. That’s my main message.”
A message Jones hopes to take into a pro football
career next year and wherever else God takes him.
—Laurie Stroud
Read more of Barrett Jones' interview on ,
Christian Family Publications
Barrett Jones is the first Crimson Tide player to
capture the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually
to the nation’s top center.
January 2013 17
An
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Point Focus for 2013
The New Year is a great time to examine what we believe and
make sure we are living according to our beliefs. Consider this three point
focus for 2013.
1
God Is Real
2
The Bible is True
We need to demonstrate in our lives
that we believe God is real, that He is
alive and able to impact our world. The
God of the Bible is creator, sustainer,
provider, protector and redeemer. He is
the source of all that is good and from
Him all blessings flow. God is all-powerful, all-knowing and all-present. He is
holy, just, loving and forgiving. God is
perfect, sovereign and at the same time
very personal. God is unique, there is
none like Him. He is God!
Does the Holy Bible, the written word
of God, receive the reverence and respect
it deserves? Do we acknowledge and
accept it as truly “God breathed” and
inspired by God Himself? Do we
acknowledge that the Bible is infallible
and inerrant? Are we reading, believing
and living it? Is it a lamp unto our feet
and a light unto our path? Do we receive
it as a love letter from God, and use it as a
road map to heaven and a textbook on
living?
3
Christ is Savior & Lord
Is the Lordship of Jesus Christ evident by my lifestyle? Have I become a
follower of Christ by denying myself and
dying to the power of sin? Is it apparent
that I have a new life because of Christ?
Does Jesus sit on the throne of my life and
have I yielded control of my life to Him?
God is real, the Bible is true and Jesus
Christ is Savior and Lord! As Christians let
us not only remember these three points
but live them in 2013 and beyond.
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Delivering Hope to the Hurting: Gateway
Since 1891, when Gateway was known as The Mercy Home, they have remained
“dedicated to transforming the lives of families in crisis and delivering hope to
the hurting.” As Birmingham’s oldest social service agency, Gateway provides children and families in Jefferson and Shelby counties with counseling, education
and foster care.
One of their programs focuses on in-home counseling for families that are in danger of being separated. Jennifer Lackey, Gateway’s director of Therapeutic Foster
Care (TFC), says that, through the preventative counseling, “We try to keep families together.” Gateway provides these services based on each family’s income,
which makes the counseling attainable to everyone. However, when families cannot stay together, Gateway assists children with foster care. Currently, more than
5,000 children in Alabama are in foster care, and many more are waiting to be
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return to the foster parents many years later and thank the families
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When children and teenagers are not placed in foster homes, they often live in
group settings instead. Other times, when local families are not available, the children are placed in counties that are far from home, which makes it difficult to visit
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Gateway provides Therapeutic Foster Care for abused and neglected children. TFC
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The media swarm focused on the data first — the who, what,
when and where questions. Then came the question, "Why?" The
same inescapable question arises every time a Columbine or Sandy
Hook type event happens. How could such a thing happen? How
Matt Wilson could a human being do such a thing? The easy answers are never
satisfying, and they are often based on a confused morality or popExecutive
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is offered and sometimes some horrifying clues emerge, but the
madness of mass homicide can never be truly explained. As Christians we are called
to approach situations like this from a biblical worldview.
The Evil As Christians we know that the human heart is capable of great evil.
Human history includes great human atrocities. The 20th century included a list of
names such as Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin and Charles Manson. Human beings are
capable of unspeakable moral evil. We are shocked by such atrocities, but only
because we have some distance from the last one. When humans commit grotesque
moral evil, it tells us the truth about the nature of human sin.
The Restraint We must be thankful for restraints on evil. Christians must not
underestimate the potential of any human being — ourselves included. We know
ourselves to be sinners and capable of sins we do not actually commit. Why do we
not commit them? Simply put, God restrains human sinfulness. If the fullness of
human sin was set loose, humanity would destroy itself. God restrains human evil
by several means. At the foundation of these restraints is the fear of God, which,
even in an increasingly secular society, still retains a more powerful force than is
often acknowledged.
The Cross We must admit that there will be no satisfying answers to these questions in this life. Christians know that God is in control and nothing is outside of
Him. We also know that He allows evil to exist, and humans commit evil crimes.
We are reminded that the evil in this world can only be answered by the cross.
So, as we sit here weeks later after the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., we must grieve
with those who grieve. Pray for Christians in the Connecticut area ministering in
this tough time. Pray for our nation and communities. Pray God will guard ourselves from evil — especially our own evil. And we must point to the cross. What
other answer can we give?
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Healthy LIVING
Healthier Weigh:
Good Nutrition & Exercise Help Alabama Teens SHINE
By providing Support, Help, and Instruction for Nutrition and Exercise,
the staff at Children's Center for Weight Management (CCWM) is seeing
area youth make lifestyle changes that lead to improved health and wellbeing. CCWM offers family centered interdisciplinary care for children,
adolescents and their families with a team of pediatricians,
nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, physical therapists, and
psychologists.
The Center will host its annual summer camp June 2-8 at
YMCA Hargis Retreat in Chelsea Ala. “The idea is to immerse
yourself in lifestyle
change. To give adolescents hands on practical learning. If
our kids [patients] spend a week with
us, we can jump start their weight program,” explains Stephenie Wallace,
MD, the Medical Director for the
Center. At Camp SHINE youth ages
12-15 participate in swimming, canoeTeens learn to cook simple,
healthy meals at Camp SHINE.
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counselors and a camp director. “We
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expose our campers to a
variety of activities that they may not
have thought of that count as physical
activity and that they will find fun,” says
Wallace. Breakfast and lunch are prepared by the dietary staff and eaten
family style. For dinner, campers take turns learning healthy eating habits
by preparing the meal. “The life lesson we leave our campers with is that
there is great tasting healthy food and you can have fun
exercising. With those
two things together, you
can have success.”
Campers go home with
practical resources they
can use to continue to
improve their health
and that of their family. Wallace
As a follow up to the Camp
reminds parents that positive lifestyle
changes they make will also impact their SHINE experience, campers have
the opportunity to meet with the
children. “Children are role modeling
team every couple of months for
us. If we want to improve the life of a
young person, we have to start with our- follow up.
selves.” To learn more about Camp Shine and CCWM visit
www.weight.childrensal.org, call 638-5750, or e-mail
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Prosper & Live Healthy in 2013
One of my very favorite Scripture verses is 3rd John 1:2,
“Beloved, I pray above all things that thou may prosper and
be in health, even as your soul prospers.” It is God’s desire
for you and me to prosper and be in health.
Called to Prosperity Some people struggle with the idea of
prosperity. Some say it is a “name it and claim it” message.
Others say a rich man/woman cannot even enter into
heaven because they are living a prosperous life. Don’t limit God and how He
wants to prosper you! Don’t limit your prosperity to wealth and material
things. The word prosper means “a good way, a road, to travel well, a good
journey.” If life is a journey, then there must be a destination. As Christians,
our destination is Heaven and God wants us to travel well on our journey to
heaven. He wants us to be successful as we travel through this life. I pray that
you and I, above all things, have success on our road of life and when we have
success that we give God all the glory and honor. Where God guides, God
Provides. You and I are called to walk in this prosperity. Don’t just talk about
it to your friends and loved ones. Start walking in it!
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about the body in these verses? Because the body is the temple of the Hoy Ghost.
God wants us to prosper and live in a healthy body. We are to protect our bodies
so we can do the assignment that God has called us to do. You and I must take
the time to be alone with God. He wants to heal and refresh us. God wants us
well so we can teach His Word, preach the gospel and sing His songs. We must
Healthy Living Continued on page 28.
Healthy LIVING
Begin 2013 Mindful of Your Health
By making a commitment to yourself to be more mindful of your health,
you will find that you will feel better, your attitude will improve, your
sleeping patterns will make a turn for the better, and your waist line will
shrink. And as you focus on living healthier, don’t forget to take time out
of your busy schedule to visit your doctor. An annual physical is a
great way to get on a path to better health. Every year, women
should see their gynecologist for a breast exam and a pap smear. If
you turn 35 this year you need a baseline mammogram. At 40,
you should get a mammogram every year. If you turn 50 you
need to schedule a bone density and a colonoscopy. The
physicians of Henderson & Walton are here for you six days
a week in seven offices in metro Birmingham. Give us a
call and let us take care of you and your healthcare needs.
Henderson Walton Services Expand in 2013
It’s a new year at Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. We are excited to announce that Dr. Glori Short and Dr. Lisa Franklin are joining our
practice effective January 9, 2013! For many years, Dr. Short and Dr.
Franklin have practiced OBGYN in Cullman, Ala. They are well –respected
in the Cullman area and we are honored to have them on our staff. To
learn more about Dr. Short and Dr. Franklin please visit our website at
www.hwwc.net. You can also “Like” our Facebook page to receive updates
and news from HWWC. We are excited to also announce that we will be
expanding our services in Cullman to include in-house mammography,
ultrasound, pre-natal testing, bone
density testing, NST, plus everything
else that you’ve come to expect from
Henderson & Walton Women’s Center,
P.C. And our Cullman office will be
open five days per week.
To all of our patients: Thank you for
making 2013 so very special. We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to
be a part of your family and you be a part of ours. We are looking forward
to seeing each of you in 2013 and for many years to come.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given;
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.
—Martin Luther
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poverty in Woodlawn. How to change the future of our neighborhood in addition
to the current issues we were ministering to. With Cornerstone offering the education and spiritual/personal growth that will actually foster that change, we thought
it best to pour into an organization already achieving those goals.” Arrington put
his teachings into action by becoming a member of Cornerstone’s Junior Board
and an advocate for Cornerstone School. As you set your goals for 2013, consider
joining Justin Arrington in helping shine the “light” in our city.
• $250 will pay for one
month of a student’s
tuition
• $1,200 will pay for one
semester of a student’s
tuition
• $2,500 will pay for one
year of a student’s tuition
A $20 monthly donation
Cornerstone students Aaron Pippens, Ariayanna
will go toward students’
Samuel, Daisha Samuel, and Tamayia Samuel
uniforms, supplies and
spend time with Outreach ministers Justin
other classroom needs.
Arrington and Nick Salvato.
When you give, 100% of
your donation goes to the Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Scholarship fund. We
invite you to come be a part of what God is doing at our school!
— For more information or to become a partner, please visit our website at
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Guided by Faith:
Northwestern Mutual’s
Adam Rhoades
Adam Rhoades is making a difference
in Birmingham by investing his time Adam Rhoades and wife
and efforts into helping those in need. Heather with their children
Christian, Julia and Sebastian.
From his family to his business,
Rhoades looks to his faith in God for guidance. “My faith is central to
who I am and who we are as a family,” he said. Since taking over the position of Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual of Alabama in 2010,
Rhoades has continued to strive to help the community through both
business and philanthropy, directly working with, and also sponsoring a
number of worthwhile events that benefit the greater Birmingham community. Earlier this year, Rhoades led Northwestern Mutual of Alabama’s
sponsorship of The Exceptional Foundation’s Annual Chili Cook-Off and
this past October, the Northwestern Mutual of Alabama Twilight Golf
Classic. Now in its second year, the Classic benefits The Foundation
Fighting Blindness, an organization working to eliminate common causes
of blindness in children. Additionally, in his personal and professional life
Rhoades works with a number of benevolent organizations including
Mitchell’s Place, Children’s of Alabama, Alter 84 and The Boys and Girls
Club. Reflecting on how his faith impacts his charitable work, Rhoades
said, “We are honored to be able to work with so many groups that do
such important work. We are blessed to be able to contribute and we are
always happy whenever we have the opportunity to give back to the community.” January 2nd Rhoades will speak at the 2013 BBVA Compass
Bowl Prayer Breakfast benefitting the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
“We [Northwestern Mutual] are privileged to be part of this event and to
be able to share a moment of reflection with our friends and neighbors,
and so many of the bright, up-and-coming members of the Fellowship,”
he said. “Additionally, we are honored to have legendary former linebacker for The University of Alabama and the Green Bay Packers, Rich
Wingo as the keynote speaker this year. Rich is a true football legend,”
said Adam, “and his devotion to his faith is an inspiration to us all.” The
FCA Breakfast will be held in the Ballroom of the Sheraton Birmingham
Hotel. Tickets are available by phone at 800-590-3981 and online at
www.bbvacompassbowl.com.
—Jon Nugent
Cheddar Pecan Scones
A delicious treat for breakfast served
with jam or butter. Serves 12.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk, plus additional for brushing
the top of scones
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Blend in the butter with a
pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the cheese, buttermilk, and pecans to make a soft dough. Turn out the dough on a
lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3 or 4 times. Divide the
dough in 3 parts and pat each part into a 6-inch circle. Cut each
circle into 6 triangles. Transfer to a buttered cookie sheet and
brush the tops with buttermilk. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until
golden brown. Remove the scones to a cooling rack. Serve warm.
Note: These may be cut out with a 3-inch cookie cutter if you
prefer a smaller scone.
—From Share The Bounty (Thomas Nelson) by Benita Long
Is it … too late?
“I lived all my life not
knowing God …so at
age 58, after losing my
ability to work, my health,
home and all else, I didn’t
think God had much
use for me ... until I met
His Son through Brother
Bryan Mission.”
Johnny Wilson
TODAY … Please Help Defeated Lives CHANGE …
Christ the King
Lutheran Church
611 Riverchase Pkwy West • Hoover, AL 35244 • 205-988-5004 •www.ctklutheranbham.org
- SUNDAY SERVICES -
- WEDNESDAY SERVICES -
8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
9:40 a.m. Christian Life Studies
for all ages
10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service
5:00 p.m. Contemporary
Worship Service
11:45 a.m. Mid-day Worship Service
followed by lunch
5:15 p.m. Fellowship and Dinner
6:00 p.m. Programs for all ages
6:30 p.m. Mid-week Worship Services
CTK Vision
Our vision is to be a church so deeply and confidently rooted in the Gospel of God’s grace
that we are free to give our lives joyfully in witness and service.
Will you please take time today to pray for the troubled, lost and those seeking
a changed life (people that we meet every day). As a Christ-centered, donorsupported ministry, Brother Bryan Mission relies on the voluntary gifts and care
of people like you and I to reach and help lives change. We thank God for you.
By God’s grace, Tom Zobel
Brother Bryan Mission PO Box 11160 Birmingham, AL 35202
WWWBROTHERBRYANMISSIONCOMs
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C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape
Letters on Stage in Birmingham
Photo: Gerry Goodstein
The provocative and funny theatrical adaptation of the
C.S. Lewis novel, The Screwtape Letters will be performed in Birmingham January 26. The engagement
about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view is
produced and directed by award-winning actor Max
McLean who created the role in New York. Now in its
third year, The Screwtape Letters National Tour has
delighted capacity audiences in more than 50 major
The Screwtape Letters produced by Max McLean
will be performed at the BJCC Concert Hall on
January 26. McLean is also working on the 2013
release of the The Great Divorce and a play
about the life of Martin Luther.
cities. The production first came to Birmingham in
September of 2011 when McLean not only produced
the show but also starred in it. January 26 Screwtape
will be portrayed by award winning actor Brent Harris,
who played Scar in the National Tour of The Lion King,
Lucifer in Dr. Faustus, Iago in Othello, Salieri in
Amadeus, Olivier in Orson’s Shadow and the title role
in Macbeth.
Birmingham is a favorite tour stop for Screwtape producer Max McLean who early in his career performed
in one person shows at several Birmingham area
churches. He remains good friends with pastors Frank
Barker and Harry Reeder. “Over the years I have traveled pretty extensively with one person shows,” says
McLean, “and I did them quite regularly at Briarwood
Presbyterian and Shades Mountain Baptist.”
Prosper & Live Healthy in 2013
Continued from page 22
realize that what happens to our bodies affects what happens to our spirit, our soul. If we want to be all that God
has called us to be, we must be living a holy life.
We will only prosper and be in health to the degree
that our soul is prospering. Our souls must be prospering to walk in victory and success- to have a body that
If you were one of the fortunate ones to see Screwtape
in 2011, McLean encourages you to return saying, “The
density and depth of the material is such that people
that see it the second time enjoy it as much or more
than the first time. There is additional illumination on
how spiritual warfare works.” Learn more at
www.screwtapeonstage.com. Also see Calendar page 29
for Birmingham show details.
Life Changing Fiction Author
Karen Kingsbury in Birmingham
Dubbed by Time magazine as the “queen” of Christian
fiction, best selling author Karen Kingsbury will be in
Birmingham this month to help raise funds for college
scholarships. The inspirational novelist has written
more than 50 books, ten of which have hit #1 on
national lists. Kingsbury has received tens of thousands
of letters from readers
who say that her fiction
has dramatically
changed their lives
enabling her to formally trademark her work
Life-Changing
Fiction™. She will be
the keynote speaker at
the annual Legacy
League Scholarship
Luncheon at Vestavia
Country Club on
“I always knew I wanted to
Thursday January 31 at be a writer,” says author
Karen Kingsbury. “I consider
11:30 a.m. Event proit a true gift from God.”
ceeds will provide
Kingsbury and her husband
Samford University
scholarships to deserving Don have six children, three
students with financial adopted from Haiti.
need. To show her commitment to this cause,
Kingsbury is donating her speaking fee to provide additional scholarships. Tickets are $50 ($25 is tax
deductible). For reservations and more information go
to www.samford.edu/legacyleague or call 726-2247. The
event is hosted by Legacy League, an auxiliary of
Samford University.
is not only well but also whole. If your soul prospers
much, you will also prosper much. Rejoice with me in
the victory that only comes from knowing Jesus as
Lord and Savior.
Be Blessed in 2013
—Tommy Combs Author of Prosper and be
in Health, God’s Personal Promise to You,
www.tommycombs.org
JANUARY 2013 CALENDAR
January 18
Creating Altered Books- Homewood
Library Boardroom. How to transform old
books into new works of art. Reservations
required [email protected],332-6620.
January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR
January 19
Birmingham March for Life- 10:45 a.m.
January 2
Brother Bryan Park, 22nd Street S. at 10th
BBVA Compass Bowl Prayer Breakfast- Key Ave, rain or shine, legal and peaceful. For
note speaker former Alabama and Green Bay information call 705-9158 or visit
Packers linebacker Rich Wingo, Sheraton
www.BirminghamMarchforLife.com.
Birmingham Hotel. Benefits Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. For tickets call 800-590January 19
3981 or visit www.bbvacompassbowl.com.
Pruning for Form- How to Avoid “Crape
Murder,” 9:30-11:30am, Instructor Rip
January 4
Weaver, $12 Members/$15 Non-Members,
Informational Meeting -Lifeline Children's
pre-registration suggested. Aldridge Gardens,
Services 6:30pm 2104 Rocky Ridge Rd,
3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 682-8019, visit
967-0811.
www.aldridgegardens.com
January 13-14
Marriage & Parenting Seminar- Dr. Kevin
Leman, Canterbury United Methodist, 350
Overbrook Rd, www.canterburyumc.org.
January 24-27
Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey CircusBJCC, for tickets www.ringling.com,
800-745-3000
January 15
The A, B, C’s of Medicare- 12pm & 6pm
Homewood Library Rm. 116.
January 25-26
Men’s Weekend- Speaker Robert Smith, Jr.
CrossPoint Church,Trussville, Fri 5:309:30pm, Sat 7:30–Noon, visit
www.crosspointmen.info, 655-0364.
January 17
Small Business Workshop- Social Media
101- 6pm Homewood Library Large
Auditorium, covers basics for using social
media for business including Facebook,
Twitter, and Pinterest. Free, RSVP
[email protected] or 332-6620.
January 26
All Pro Dad- Tony Dungy simulcast Mt.
Olive Baptist, 13303 Mt. Olive Rd, 339-2529,
allprodadsimulcast.com.
Coming In
FEBRUARY
February 15
Discovery Day- Belhaven University,
www.belhaven.edu
February 16
Heart2Heart- Hosted by ATeam
Ministries at Ted’s Garage featuring well
known and highly acclaimed Alabama
artists including Daniel A. Moore, Janice
Wood, Donny Finley, Jennifer Harwell,
Jamie Wilson and Lila Graves, Katie
Robinson. To purchase tickets call 4018232 or visit ateamministries.org.
February 19
Doing Business in the New NormalLearn skills to implement management,
leadership, and decision-making
processes that will propel any business
forward in a fiscally unstable economy.
Conference for corporate and small
business professionals, entrepreneurs,
business owners, and students who
desire Christ-centered advice and useful
principles. Hosted by Crown Financial
Ministries and Hope International.
Speakers include Richard Simmons
III/Exec. Dir. Center for Executive
Leadership, Mark Conklin /Chick-fil-A,
Chuck Bentley/CEO Crown Financial
Ministries, Patricia Barnes/Founder
Sister Schubert's Rolls, Jon Erwin/
Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures. 8am4pm Cahaba Grand Conference Center.
For tickets visit www.entrepreneursconference.org.
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EXTRA Good News Details!
Support Groups
Addiction
Flow of the Spirit Church
Every Mon. 6:30pm, 90
Sheffield Dr, Ashville, 2404801, 594-4888.
Pine Haven Church
Every Mon. 6:00pm, Christian
support for people recovering
from addiction or life issues.
Family members affected by
addiction also welcome,3465
Shannon-Wenonah Rd,
Bessemer,260-0020.
ADHD Parent Support Group
Family Bridges and Grace
Presbyterian Church
4th Tues. of every month.
Support and encouragement
for families struggling with the
challenging behavior of a child
with ADHD. 6-7:30pm, 6110
Deerfoot Pkwy, Trussville. Call
Diane at 205-681-6431. Visit
www.fambridge.org
Autism/Asperger Syndrome
Christ the King Lutheran,
611 Riverchase Pkwy. 1st Fri
of mo. 6:30-8pm for parents
and caregivers. RSVP for dinner [email protected],
612-1567.
Alzheimers
Covenant Place, Gardendale
2nd Thurs. of mo., 6-7pm
Our Lady of the Valley
Catholic Church, Hwy 119
2nd and 4th Wed, 5:30pm
Breast Cancer
St. Vincent’s Bruno Conf. Ctr.
2nd Tues. of mo. Facilitator
Judith Harrington Noon1:30pm, free lunch provided.
Call 930-2217, e-mail [email protected] to
register
St. Vincent’s East, Cancer
Treatment Ctr.
3rd Tues. of the month.Noon,
free lunch provided. Call 8383519 for details.
Cancer
St. Vincent’s, Bruno Conf.
Center
General Cancer Support
Group
1st Tues. of mo., Facilitator
Louis Josof
Noon-1:30pm, free lunch
provided.
Call 930-2217, e-mail [email protected] to
register.
Hunter Street Baptist
Rays of Hope, Rm W205, 2nd
Sun. of mo. 5pm 2600 John
Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, 9857295, [email protected].
to freedom from your
habits,hang ups or hurts. 100
Harvest Way,663-3933.
Caretakers of Aging Parents
Christ the King Lutheran
Church
Every Wed 6pm, education
building, 611 Riverchase Pkwy
W Hoover, 988-5004,
www.ctklutheranbham.org.
McElwain Baptist
Every Fri. 6:30pm,www.celebraterecoverybirmingham.co
m, 4445 Montevallo Rd,
35213,
956-0388
Celebrate Recovery
The Worship Center
Christian Church
Every Mon., including holidays, 6:00pm,
www.theworshipcentercc.org
or visit us at 9553 Pkwy East,
35215.
Asbury United Methodist
Every Tues. 6:30pm, grace filled,
Christ-centered fellowship community, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd
(119), www.asburyonline.org/cr.
Participants must be 18 years
old.
Harvest Community Church
Every 2nd & 4th
Tues.7pm,4465 Pinson Valley
Pkwy, www.harvestcpc.org.
Kingwood Church, Alabaster
Every Fri. starts with dinner
at 6:30pm, large group at
7pm and small groups at
8:30pm. A safe place where
someone will walk with you
®
One Eighty/Clearbranch
UMC Ministry
Every Friday at 6pm, 5770 U.S.
Hwy 11, Springville, 35146,
www.turnoneeighty.org,
238-8075.
Palmerdale United Methodist
Sundays 5pm, 7778 Alabama
Hwy 75, Pinson, 35126,
681-9762.
COPD
St. Vincent’s Blount
First Tuesday of every month,
6pm
Divorce Care
The Church of Brook Hills,
Weds. Modular 5A, 6:308:30pm. DivorceCare for Kids
(DC4K) ages 5-12 Same time,
313-7790. No meeting Nov. 21.
Grief
Kingwood Church, Alabaster
Every Tues. 6:30pm. A Journey
subject line-Calendar
from Mourning to Joy,Flag
Foyer at 100 Harvest Way, 6633933.
Center
2nd Tues. Led by Dr. Penny
Njoroge, 478-1464, 8383594.Every Sat.11am-Noon,
1036 Hagwood Rd, 35235. Led
by Dr. Penny Njoroge.
Meadow Brook Baptist
Every Sun. 3-4:30pm, 4984
Meadow Brook Rd, 35242,
free, www.griefshare.org,
991-8384.
Ala. Grief Support Services
2nd & 4th Tues 10:15am for
Newly Widowed,Sr Citizen
Ctr,193 Bryan Rd, Sumiton.
1st & 3rd Tues 10am Shades Valley
Pres, 2305 Montevallo Rd.
1st & 3rd Thurs 10am Hunter
Street Baptist
2nd & 4th Wed 10am Huffman
Baptist, 700 Huffman Rd
1st & 3rd Wed 10am Regions
Bank,2964 Pelham Pkwy
2nd & 4th Thurs 10am
Westwood Baptist,2349
Forestdale Blvd
Call 870-0336 for more details.
Infertility
Homewood Library
RESOLVE (The National
Infertility Association) Peer
Support Group, 1st Monday of
mo., 6-7:30pm, 868-1252 or
January 26
The Screwtape Letters- Theatrical
adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ novel, 4 and
8pm, BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets $29$89. Student tickets $25 each, limit 2
per customer. Purchase tickets at
www.screwtapeonstage.com.
January 31
Karen Kingsbury- Best selling author
speaks at annual Legacy League
Scholarship Luncheon at Vestavia
Country Club 11:30 a.m. Event proceeds provide Samford University
scholarships to deserving students
with financial need. Tickets are $50
($25 is tax deductible), www.samford.edu/legacyleague, 726-2247.
February 1-2
CrossPoint Women’s ConferenceFeatured speaker Esther Borroughs,
www.crosspointchurch.info.
[email protected]
Low Vision
St. Vincent’s East, Classrooms
1-2. For individuals and supporting individuals living with
Low Vision. Last Wed. of mo.
11:30am-1pm.Lunch $5, first
time attending free, 838-3162.
Parenting
Alabama Family Rights Assoc.
2nd Thurs. of mo. 6pm
Hoover Public Library, 200
Municipal Dr,6269458/alfra.bhm.epr@gmail,
www.alfra.org.
Lupus
St. Vincent’s 119
1st Sat of mo, 10am – Noon,
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, 35242,
408-6551.
Prostate Cancer
Treatment Ctr.
2nd Wed. of the month. Noon,
free lunch provided. Call 8383519 for details
Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma
Christ the King Lutheran
Church- Luther Room,611
Riverchase Pkwy West, Hoover,
35244, 2nd Tues. of mo,Noon1pm,sponsored by The
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, 988-5004,989-0098.
T.O.U.C.H.
St. Vincent's East, Cancer
Treatment Ctr
General Cancer Support Group
for Cancer Survivors &
Families.First Wednesday of every
month, 11am, free lunch provided. Call 838-3519 for details.
Ostomy
St. Vincent’s 119,
September 11, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
B’ham Ostomy Assoc., Lyn
Hayes 907-3706 or Sydney
Bloom 995-0149.
Weight Loss
Indian Springs First Baptist
Tuesdays 5:45-6:30pm, 3375
Cahaba Valley Rd,
www.tops.org, 620-3868.
Does your church or organization host a support group?
Tell us so we can share with
Birmingham Christian Family readers.
[email protected]
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About our advertisers
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Alabama Pro-Life Coalition – 335-1194,
www.chooselifealabama.org
Daniel Cason Ministries –
320-2111, www.danielcason.org
Kathy's Cleaning Service –
205-299-8148
Alabama Wholesale Diamonds –
661-1667, alabamawebuygold.com
Dawson Day School – 871-8771,
www.dawsonchurch.org
America's Thrift Stores – 856-1234
Deer Run Camps & Retreats -888-794-2918,
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Koche Dentistry – 933-0323,
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Legacy League - 726-2247,
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Anglin, Michael S., D.D.S. – 988-9800
Ashley Mac's – 822-4142,
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Belhaven University – www.belhaven.edu
Birmingham Speech & Hearing
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Brown Heating & Cooling – 871-8111,
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Brother Bryan Mission – 322-0092,
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Bud’s Best Cookies – 987-4840
Center for Executive Leadership – 789-3471,
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Chef Serge Pambo –
202-4024, www.sergepambo.com
Children's of Alabama CampShine 638-5750, www.weight.ChildrensAL.org
Christ the King Lutheran –
988-5004
Diana at Hair 280 – 995-7147,
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Discovery Clubs – 941-9852,
www.discoveryclubs.org
Done Right Landscaping – 229-4618
Liberty Crossings UMC Fine Arts
Academy – 951-7707
St. Vincent’s Foundation –
930-2370, [email protected]
St. Vincent’s Health System –
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Tree Top Family Adventure –
www.treetopfamilyadventure.com
Tire Engineers –
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Lifeline Children's Services –
967-0811, www.lifelineadoption.org
United for Life - 705-9158,
www.birminghammarchforlife.org
Little Caesars –
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United Methodist Children’s Homes 226-7930, www.umch.net
Double Oak Mountain Pharmacy Marco’s Pizza – 991-1900,
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Fancy Fur – 408-1693,
Saint Rose Academy – 933-0549,
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First Priority – 871-8886,
Sanctuary Christian Books
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and Gifts – 663-2370
Gary Asher Drum School –
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www.screwtapeonstage.com
Henderson & Walton Women’s
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Center – 930-1800, www.hwwc.net
823-0175 or 326-6861
Jimmie Hale Mission –
323-5878, www.jimmiehalemission.com
UPS Store – 980-8180
Victory Christian School –
338-2901,
www.victorychristianschool.cc
Women’s Health Specialists of
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Vision Financial - 205-970-4909,
WXJC – 92.5 FM, 850 AM
Computer Trouble Shooters –
988-9911,
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Cornerstone Schools of Alabama 769-0035, www.csalabama.org
CrossPoint Church –
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CTSM Architects, Inc.- 443-3797,
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