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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
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Turning 15 means getting your driver’s permit.
At my house that is times two. My twin sons are
learning to drive... from me. Don’t laugh! On a
recent practice run their older brother started
playing the song, “Jesus Take the Wheel!”
Who or what is driving your most important
decisions? I know that too often fear or doubt
have driven mine, but when I turn my attention
to Christ, when I look to Him for answers the
roughest roads lead to a peace that is beyond my
understanding.
This month (ITALIC) Birmingham Christian
Family begins its 15th year of being a part of
our community. The decision to begin the magazine was to spread the Good News of Jesus
Christ and help businesses grow through
advertising. By God’s
grace and your support,
we are still doing that
today. God has taken
the wheel and grown
His magazine in ways I
could not have imagined. I cannot thank you
enough for your continued prayers and support
in the coming years!
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Founder, Christian Family Publications
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DEPARTMENTS
4 Publishers Note
• 15
6 Fashion for You
• 8 Summer Essentials
8 Giving Children a Hope & a
Future
• Be An Advocate: Defend the
Fatherless
20 Encouraging word
• 3 Steps to God’s Will
21 Are We There Yet?
• Hawaii Spells Paradise on
Earth
22 Potluck
• Summertime Salad & Dip
11 Education Extra
• Freedom!
23 Healthy Living
• Choosing the Right Doctor
11 Bringing Out the Winner
• Turn Over
25 The Great Outdoors
• And The Winners Are...
19 City Scene
• Distinguished Young Women
• Dinner and a Show
27 Our House
• Paint Colors that Sell Your
Home
14 Music Notes
• Free Summer Concert Series:
Raleigh Avenue Baptist
28 Calendar
14 Best Books
• Encouragement from News
Anchor Brenda Ladun
WJOX’s Tony Kurre
C ONTENTS
12 Money Matters
• Do You Need Disability
Income Insurance?
19 Senior Scene
• 40 Years of Sunday School
Service
2012
2013
28 VBS in July
29 Support Groups
29 Photo Fun
• VBS 2013
29 Advertising Directory
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Andrew Fuller had a great heart for the
Gospel, but it was his friend, William
Carey who was commissioned as a missionary to India while Fuller remained at
home. Carey compared the circumstances
to exploring a deep mine; he said, “Well, I
will go down if you will hold the rope.”
Fuller relentlessly held the rope by raising
funds, educating, writing letters, and
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Annie Armstrong, a pioneer in uniting women in missions and the first
corresponding secretary for the
Women’s Missionary Union, believed
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tireless supporter of missions all over the world, and she wrote thousands of
letters each year calling for further involvement. Like Fuller, she prayed,
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Is Southeastern Bible College affiliated with a particular denomination? No, SEBC is denominationally unaffiliated. SEBC holds firm to
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My wife and I were on our back porch recently watching our grandchildren play.
We couldn't stop pinching ourselves in awe of the blessings that the Lord has
poured out on us over the last forty years. Let me stop right there and clarify. It has
not always been a perfect run. To be totally transparent, I'm the source of most of
the imperfections our family has experienced. BUT I'm also proof that God can use
even the most imperfect person to do His work.
With all that being said, let me ask you a question, "Are you
holding back from being used by the Lord today because
you are focusing on your past mistakes and NOT focusing
on your future plans and what you were called to do?"
I have GREAT news! I believe that God does not consult
your past to determine your future. Just think – He has a
future plan for you and me to make a difference in someone's life. It's not our call to
choose who it is. We just need to be willing to be used by Him.
I have a good friend who has made some life mistakes and is suffering from those
poor decisions. He has been focusing so much on the past that he forgot that there
is a here and now that he must focus on if he is to get his life right and move forward. Don’t make the same mistake as my friend. Start today living the life that
God intended you to live. Be the person that God intended you to be.
You will be surprised at the way God can use you if you turn your life over to Him.
— John Croyle
Executive Director, Big Oak Ranch,
Author of Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child and The Two Minute
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And please remember this: ultimate freedom is found in Christ Jesus. Beyond
our Declaration of Independence and our man made laws, true freedom is
found only in Him! At KCS and in churches across the Birmingham area, this
is taught, discussed and promoted. Please let me know if we can help you find
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way we can. Blessings to you and your family.
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Summer Sunday nights at Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church will include
inspirational music presented by some of the area’s best local talent. The
summer concert series kicks off July 13 with the Rhea Family Singers, a
quartet that includes Claude Rhea, his two daughters and son-in-law. Next
up on July 20 is gospel singer
Shannon Knight, a Top 10 Nominee
for Best New Solo Artist 2014 by
Singing News Magazine! Knight has
been singing gospel music for more
than 15 years and began his ministry
with the Daryl Williams Trio in 1997.
He has performed on Gaither
Homecoming Videos and the
Homecoming Tour and appears week- The Rhea Family Singers will kick
off the Raleigh Avenue Summer
ly on the Trinity Broadcasting
Network. He and his family are mem- Concert Series on Sunday July 13.
bers of InnerChange United
Methodist Church in McCalla where
he serves as Worship Leader.
On July 27 Paul Armstrong will share
songs from his music project
Statement of Faith. He has been featured in the Alabama Baptist
Shannon Knight, a nominee for
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Alabama Today television show. Tony Best New Solo Artist, takes the
Hebson will perform August 3. After stage July 20 at Raleigh Avenue
retiring from his law practice, Hebson Baptist in Homewood.
has devoted himself to sharing the gospel through music. August 10, Cas
McWaters and his wife Deborah and friend Lindy Walker will take the
stage to share their unique style of Southern Gospel music. August 17,
Raleigh Avenue welcomes Shelby County Commissioner Mike Vest,
known for his down home style of Country-Southern Gospel, and Dean
Joe Hopkins and his wife Suzanne will headline August 24. Hopkins is
head of the Samford School of Fine Arts and is Music Minister at
Birmingham First. The series will conclude September 7 with Kay
Freeman and Leonette Walls. Freeman is the pianist at Raleigh Avenue
Baptist and Walls is involved in the music ministry at Dawson Baptist. The
music begins at 6pm each Sunday evening at 309 Raleigh Avenue
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The customer standing in front of me was visibly angry. He ungraciously
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authors. In fact, he wasn’t sure I should carry the books in my store. When
I asked what his grievance was, his reply astounded me. “He’s too happy.
All he ever does is try to encourage everyone.”
I can only dream of such a compliment
being extended toward myself.
Encouragement is something we all need
from time to time. A simple note, a pat on
the back, a serendipitous sentence that speaks
to our heart - these are moments which can
breathe new life into our journey of faith. In
Brenda Ladun anchors the
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Journey With Real-Life Stories of Hope (New
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testimonies which uplift and strengthen our
faith. As a cancer survivor, she knows what it’s
like to face tough times. Whether your problem
is a raging storm or the exhausting grind of daily life, Ladun has words that can
revive your faith in God’s power and care. She reminds us to race into the arms of
Jesus, trust in God, and not give up when it gets tough and God seems silent.
At the end of every chapter, Ladun includes a key Scripture designed to
anchor the point of her text. One such verse, found at the end of chapter
six, offers one of the most beautiful lines of literature you’ll ever encounter.
Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle
and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Who among us
hasn’t needed to hear those words of grace?
If someone you love is in the midst of chaotic difficulty, perhaps
Encouragement by Brenda Ladun can strengthen their trust in God, offer
words of power and peace, be an agent of God’s grace. Annoy grumpy
people. Earn a reputation of incessant encouragement. One day, God will
remember what you did and pay you the highest compliment. “Well done,
good and faithful servant. Well done.”
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CELEBRATING
Good News
2000
As Birmingham Christian Family
begins its 15th Year of spreading
Good News, we would like to
share with you a sampling of
some of the individuals we have
had the privilege of interviewing
and writing about and what they
are doing with their lives today
for God’s glory.
2000Anchored in Faith
ABC 33/40 News Anchors James
Spann and Brenda Ladun were featured on the cover of one of the
very first Birmingham Christian
Family (BCF) magazines. As they
did then, they continue to share
their faith in Christ with the community personally and
professionally. Last month Spann received an Emmy
from the National Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences for Weather Anchor. Ladun, who has battled
breast cancer twice, recently published her third book,
An Inspiring Journey With Real-Life Stories of Hope. See
Best Books page 14.
2001 Croyle Family Traditions
John Croyle has encouraged parents every month with
a column in BCF since its beginning in 2000. In
August 2001, John and son Brodie appeared on the
cover. Brodie was preparing for his
first year of college football at The
University of Alabama where he
would become a star college quarter back and later land a career
playing in the NFL. Today the
Croyle family is celebrating 40 years
of caring for children at the Big
Oak Boys’ Ranch in Gadsden, the
Big Oak Girls’ Ranch in Springville
and Westbrook Christian School in
Rainbow City. “We have raised
nearly 2,000 children. Our first boy
that lived with us is about 58 years
old, and we’ve got about 160 grandchildren that we know of,” John
says. Brodie and his sister Reagan
are now taking the reigns of leadership at the Ranch. Reagan manages
2001
15
YEARS
ministry details and Brodie handles business and operations. Brodie says he and wife Kelli were living in
Tuscaloosa last year when he realized he wanted to
return to North Alabama. “For two months I prayed
about it; I felt the conviction that this is what God put
us on earth to do. My wife had just come down from
putting our little boy to bed and we were sitting down
to dinner when I said, ‘I really feel God calling us back
to the ranch.’ She broke down crying and said, ‘I’ve
been waiting for you to say that for five years,’” recalls
Brodie. “Every life has a ripple effect,” John says. “Every
day my wife Tee and I just pinch ourselves and enjoy
that God has worked in our daughter and our son’s life
for them to come in and fly the plane even better than
we are.” On Sept. 24, Big Oak Ranch will celebrate its
40th Anniversary and Appreciation Day. Four of the
first five boys who came to the Ranch will be in attendance with their families. “There are many who read
Christian Family magazine that have been supporting
us for years, and we encourage you to come see the
fruit of your investment in the lives of children,” John
says. For details, visit www.bigoak.org. See John’s
monthly column, Bringing Out the Winner in Your
Child on page 12.
2002Vonetta Flowers; Heart of Gold
When Birmingham’s Vonetta Flowers crossed the finish line in victory with her bobsled team at the 2002
Winter Olympic Games, she became the first African
American to win gold in Winter Games history and
she instantly gave credit to God. Having started her
athletic career as a 9-year-old track runner at
Jonesboro Elementary School in Bessemer, she told
BCF in May 2002 that she hoped life after Salt Lake
City would include children for her and husband
Johnny. A full time mom to three children—twins
Jaden and Jorden (12) and Jaxon (5), today she spends
many of her afternoons at football, baseball and soccer
fields in Jacksonville, Fla. The Flowers decided to move
the family to Florida so son Jorden, who was born
deaf, could receive the help he needs. “It is still difficult
as a parent to truly know what’s
the best course of action when
the condition he’s faced with is so
rare," says Flowers. "So when we
are faced with those questions
and are left wondering if we are
making the right decisions, we
pray and remind each other of
the passage Proverbs 3:5-6. ‘Trust
in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own
understanding..."
2002
2005 Bruno & Hallman: Classic
Start
Since Birmingham businessman Ronnie Bruno was
featured on the cover of BCF in 2001, he and business
partner Gene Hallman (BCF 2005) have taken the
sports event management business, Bruno Event
Team, from a single golf tournament (The Bruno’s
Memorial Classic) to the country's largest event management company dedicated exclusively to managing
sporting events. “It’s been a great partnership,” says
Hallman. “The sequence of events that took place, you
stand back and look at it in totality and you go, ‘Wow.’ I think it
was a career path of divine intervention.” Bruno adds, “It was
hard to imagine back then the
potential of the company. We
were just looking for event number two after event number one.”
Hallman and Bruno now
employ more than 60 teammates in 16 offices throughout
North America. So many of the
events we know and attend in
our community are made possible by the Bruno Event Team
including the Honda Indy
Grand Prix of Alabama, the
Regions Classic Golf
Tournament, SEC Baseball,
SEC/NCAA Gymnastics and
the Magic City Classic. Just after Hallman’s BCF
interview in 2005, The Team added Spectator
Gameday Operations for the Univ. of Ala. football
2001
2005
program. “It has been very challenging but extremely
rewarding,” says Hallman. “It’s a massive jigsaw puzzle… and I think we can take this model to other SEC
schools. It’s just a matter of having the time and
resources.” Outside of Alabama the company is busy
with events in 30 plus markets across the country and
abroad from the Cross Fit Games in Los Angeles to
LPGA Events in Canada. With the growth of the
company, the principles and values of its leaders
remain constant. “Our values as a company are
Christian as well as the principles we use to guide and
manage our business,” says
Hallman. With many of the
events they manage, the net
proceeds go back into the community which is particularly
important to Hallman and
Bruno. For example The
Regions Tradition at Shoal
Creek has generated $750,000
every year for the last 4 years to
assist local charities. “It has
been very rewarding business,
very satisfying,” says Bruno. A
focus on community also continues in the personal life of
Ronnie Bruno, who had just
accepted the role of Chairman
of the St. Vincent’s Foundation
2006
2005
2007
when interviewed in 2001 to now Director Emeritus
of the Foundation. Next month along with his cousin
Joe Bruno and other family members, Ronnie will be
among those celebrating the opening of the new
Bruno Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Hospital
Birmingham.
2006 Mission Possible
Tony Cooper, Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission
has shared an “Encouraging Word” with BCF readers
since 2000 (column on page 20). In 2006, he and his
wife Dale, who works with him at the Mission, were
featured on the cover. Since then more than 1000 men
and women have been able to find employment
through the Mission’s Stewart Learning Centers located at each of the Mission’s shelters. “We have been
able to help individuals build a good foundation so
they are able to get a job and keep it.” Today the
Mission operates three shelters, six Mission Possible
Bargain Centers and most recently Discovery Clubs.
“With these afterschool Bible clubs in public elemen-
tary schools, we see 1400 kids
at 29 schools each week during
the school year – That addition is our preventive arm. So
we don’t see these children
10-15 years later walking
into our shelters.” This year
marks 70 years since the
matriarch of the Mission, Jessie
Hale Downs (BCF May 05) began serving the homeless in our area as a 27 year old widow, expecting her
first child. Learn more at jimmiehalemission.com.
2008 Legacy of Healing
In connection with its 110th year of serving the community, St. Vincent’s Health System was featured on the
cover of BCF in 2008. The hospital began as a ministry
of the Daughters of Charity and continues as a ministry
today. On August 11 St. Vincent’s will open the new
Bruno Cancer Center. ”From the first hospital constructed in 1900 to every capital
expansion since, the generosity
of gifts both simple and significant have sustained our
mission,” explains Wayne
Carmello-Harper, President &
Chief Philanthropy Officer, St.
Vincent’s Foundation. “The corporate community, area
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3 Steps to Discovering God’s Will
All of us as Christ’s Followers want
to know and do God’s will. I’m convinced the only way to be effective
as a Christian is to be in the will of
God. How do we do that? I believe
God’s Word gives us three steps to
discovering His will; seeking, submitting and serving.
• SEEK means to search; request;
desire. One of the things mentioned
in II Chronicles 7:14 is that we seek
His (God’s) face. Psalms 63:1 says, “O
God, thou art my God; I shall seek
thee earnestly….” Psalms 119:2 says to
seek God with all your heart. Proverbs
8:17 tells us, “I love those who love
me; and those who diligently seek me
will find me.” And Matthew 6:33
instructs, “But seek first His kingdom
and His righteousness; and all these
things shall be added to you.”
• SUBMIT is to give over; surrender;
yield to power or authority of another.
In James 4:7-10 it mentions to submit
to God; draw near to God; and humble yourself. In order to discover God’s
will you must yield to God’s way. In
Matthew 16:24 Jesus says if we are
going to be His disciple, we must deny
ourselves and follow Him.
• SERVE means to render assistance; to
be of use; to help. A servant is willing
to put others needs before their own.
Matthew 4:10 says that we are to worship and serve God only. Matthew
6:24 agrees by saying that we can’t
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Enjoy a great dinner and an evening of live entertainment July 18 at the Gardendale Civic Center Exhibition
Hall. The summer dinner show will feature the jazz trio
Triad, the band StreetKar, and dinner catering by Yellow
Bicycle (The Fish Market Restaurant).
Triad offers an intimate and lyrical sound that follows
the West Coast Style of Cool Jazz. Expect colorful arrangements and lively guitar
harmonies. Also taking the stage is Birmingham based StreetKar. The band is sure
to take you down memory lane with the best music from the 50's, 60's, 70's and
80's. The event is hosted by The Gardendale Arts Council and the City of
Gardendale. All the fun begins at 6:30pm, 857 Main Street. Advance Tickets $25
each available only July 1-15 at the Gardendale Civic Center or by calling 631-4432
(Mercy Animal Hospital). Visit cityofgardendale.com/arts.
Distinguished Young Women Take the Stage
Thirty-three senior high school girls, representing 15 high
schools in Jefferson County, will compete in The Distinguished
Young Women Program of Jefferson County (formerly known
as Junior Miss) July 18 (7pm) and July 19 (1pm) at the Samford
University Wright Center Concert Hall. Celebrating a theme of Sarah Grace
“A Winter Wonderland,” participants will compete in the on McDuff, the current
stage categories of talent, fitness and self expression. The pro- Distinguished
gram provides contestants the opportunity for cash-tuition and Young Woman of
Jefferson County
college granted scholarships and the chance to represent
will perform nightJefferson County in the Distinguished Young Women
ly at this year’s
Program of Alabama in Montgomery in January. For tickets competition.
visit the Samford Box Office or call 907-0210. For more details about the program
visit www.distinguishedyw.org.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (OLS) in Homewood has been blessed for
40 years with the husband and wife teaching team of Paul and Jan Bizjak. “What an
incredible witness to one’s faith, to dedicate 40 years to catechizing the youth of our
parish,” said Suzanne Corso, OLS Director of Religious Education. The Bizjaks have
taught several hundred students, primarily second graders, on Sunday mornings. It
was Jan’s idea as a way to keep active in the parish community. “Our faith is such a great blessing but it is meant to be
shared,” Jan said. “We wanted to share our love of the faith
and we felt that teaching children was
one of the best ways to do that.”
“We found that we loved each
class so much we just could not
stop,” Paul said adding, “We realAfter teaching for 40 years, Jan and Paul
ly never thought about the
Bizjack plan to continue to serve at Our
number of years. We just knew
Lady of Sorrows in other ways. They are
that we were enjoying what we
seen after their last students made their
First Holy Communion May 4.
were doing and we felt like we
were making a difference. We also knew that teaching was making a difference in us. It was really a very special blessing.”
Do you know a senior adult that is making a difference
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Tabbouleh Salad
Ingredients
½ cup bulgar wheat, grind #1
1 cup water
4 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley,
stems removed
3 medium tomatoes, finely diced
4 medium whole green onions, chopped
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon cayenne
In a medium bowl, rinse bulgar wheat in water;
pour off water and let bulgar sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine
flat-leaf parsley, tomatoes, green onions, yellow
the food processor bowl with a rubber spatula.
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Ingredients
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup tahini paste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 fresh mint leaves
onion, fresh mint, and dried mint. Add bulgar,
salt, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and
cayenne, and mix well. Serve immediately, or
store in the refrigerator to enjoy for 1 or 2 days.
Yield 8 cups.
In a food processor fitted with a chopping blade,
blend chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and salt for
2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down sides of
— Recipes fromThe Mediterranean Diet
Cookbook by Denise “DedeMed”Hazime.
July 2014 19
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water, see the sites of Honolulu, visit the
Arizona Memorial, and enjoy a five star Luau. It
will get you in the mood for more fun.
Everyone dreams of one day going to Hawaii: sunbathing on Waikiki Beach, driving up atop Diamond
Head, visiting the Arizona Memorial, enjoying a full
course Luau at one of the name brand outstanding five
star resorts in Honolulu. But Hawaii is so much more
than that. It is eight islands rich in history, culture,
church and splendor. It is post card beautiful, and as an
added touch, the Lord throws in brilliant colorful rainbows on a daily basis. If you have just one chance to go
to Hawaii, let me share some ideas for a full experience.
• Rent a car. Instead of taking advertised group
tours, rent a car on each Island and see the sights
at your own pace. Drive the white knuckle Hana
Highway on Maui- six hundred hair pin turns, and
fifty two one land bridges in a forty mile stretch of
road around the island. On the Big Island, drive
over to see lava flowing volcanoes right before
your eyes. On Kauai, drive to as many of the
Hollywood movie locations as you can to take selfies for family and friends.
• Take a cruise. See the islands not just Honolulu.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a week long cruise of
the Hawaiian Islands. Their ship, "The Pride of
America," sails out of Honolulu every week and tours
four of the eight islands that comprise Hawaii. It is
over nine hundred feet long, twelve decks high, and
carries over two thousand passengers. It is a virtual
floating hotel. The ship will take you to every island
with comfort and good food.
• Splurge on a special memory
experience. On Kauai Back,
take a helicopter ride into the
rain forest to see the waterfall
used in the movie Jurassic
Park. Take a catamaran sunset
cruise along the famous Na
Pali Coast. Play a round of
golf on one of the most amazing courses in the world or
snorkel along the most breathtaking beaches on earth. You
will create memories for life.
• Go to church. Missionaries cul-
• Get there early. Book a cruise/stay package.
That means plan to arrive a couple of days
early, stay at one of the fine name brand hotel
resorts on Waikiki Beach, stick your feet in the
tivated the state over one hundred and fifty years ago
and established beautiful picture postcard churches
all over the islands. Normally they are small in size,
but the congregations greet you with warm Hawaiian
charm and open Bibles. You will make friends for life.
Hawaii lives up to its expectations and leaves you with
an increased appreciation for the beauty of God's creation and a little dash of the "aloha" spirit. Make sure to
see it soon.
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C OVER S TORY
Cont. from page 17
foundations and grateful patients and their families call
us to this healing work every day. The physicians, clinical and non-clinical associates demonstrate the special
spirit of St. Vincent’s. They live out of deep commitment to person-centered care and a reverence for the
dignity of every human life. It is far more than a new
building that people are supporting with their gifts.”
Learn more at stvhs.com.
2009 Growing with Integrity
CEO of Express Oil Change & Service Center
appeared on the cover of BCF in 2009. Since then
Ricky Brook’s company has
added 38 stores in addition to
the company’s most recent
acquisition of seven Tire
Engineer Stores. “We felt like the
culture and the core values [of
Express Oil and Tire Engineers]
aligned. Number one, the
Johnston family has operated
their Tire Engineer stores with a
high customer focus on providing really good customer service and operating in
integrity. Our mission is to give each and every customer the assurance that their vehicle is well
maintained, emphasizing integrity in every action.
Number two, they have a high emphasis on relationship with their employees and considering their
business as quote a ‘family’
and we do as well.” The
family focus includes
being closed at night and
on Sundays. “We have not
only been blessed and successful with the product
we have brought to the
market place but we have
also done it without sacrificing our high emphasis
on family.” The acquisition has allowed the company to
bring a first to the automotive maintenance business.
The company’s Express Oil Tire Engineer Super
Centers opened last year and combine a dedicated
quick oil change department, a dedicated service center
and high quality tires. “This is something that has not
been done in the country so we are growing as a result
of it,” says Brooks. Adding,
"The full service model is
not new to us, we have
been doing it for 35 years,
but the tire offering is
what is new." As the company has grown, it
continues to find ways to
give back to the commu-
nity. Express Oil conducts an annual Change-A-Life
Campaign in which one month every year the company donates to Children’s Hospital’s cancer wing $1 from
every car serviced in all of its 200 plus locations.
Cancer research and treatment is particularly important to Brooks whose business partner Joe Watson died
from a brain tumor in 2009 and son, John David, was
diagnosed with Lymphoma last December. “Our family has been blessed. We have six children, and nine
grandchildren but we also have a son that is 31 entering the hospital for a stem cell transplant. That drives
you deeper,” says Brooks. “It reminds us that none of us
are exempt from the trials of this world. It just reemphasizes our need for Him and despite trials and
tribulations it forces you to come back to a place where
regardless of what we see in this world, the person of
who Jesus is, is absolutely the truth.”
2010 Faith Focused
The Tide’s first-ever Heisman trophy winner, Mark
Ingram told BCF in Oct.
2010 it was the example
of his maternal greatgrandmother,
grandmother and
mother that nurtured
him into a deep faith
in God. Joining the
New Orleans Saints
in the first round of
the 2011 NFL Draft,
the running back says prayer is central
to every step he takes. "I pray in
the morning. I pray in the
evening. I pray before breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Prayer has a
lot to do with my life. It has a lot
to do with my career. Everything
is in His hands." In 2011,
Ingram launched The Mark
Ingram Foundation to help children with a
parent in
prison. Having had his father
spend time in prison, Ingram
wanted to reach out to children
in similar situations. "It’s great to
put joy in the lives of some kids
who might be going through
some tough times at home."
2010
2009
2011
2011 Power of
Prayer
Zac Brown Band
Drummer Chris Fryar
shared with BCF in
2011 how the death of
his father and the failure
of his first marriage
drove him to his knees.
2014
“I prayed a lot, and I firmly
believe God gave me the guidance and strength I needed. He
gave me a chance to do right,”
explains the Gardendale native
who is now on the band’s Great
American Road Trip Tour
which includes sharing with
people in need. In April, the
band auctioned off a signed
Vintage 1966 Fender Coronado
II Guitar to benefit Stuart
House, a collaboration of agencies that investigates and
provides medical care, forensic
examinations, and counseling
to children who are victims of
sexual abuse.
2012
2013 Duck
Dynasty’s Phil & Kay Robertson
The matriarch and patriarch of the popular A&E television show Duck Dynasty
both shared their testimonies with BCF in 2013.
Last month Kay and her
four daughters-in-law completed a tour promoting
their new book The Women
of Duck Commander, which
shares stories that reveal the
true values of the Robertson
clan including Korie’s struggle with her parents’
disapproval of marrying
young, Lisa’s commitment
to creating a more stable
and loving marriage with
Al, and Kay’s challenges
as a teenage mother. As
for Miss Kay’s work in the kitchen, she will
add dark roast and medium roast Duck
Commander Coffee to the family’s line of
cookbooks and kitchen supplies.
2013
Read complete articles of many more past cover
stories from Birmingham Christian Family and
other Christian Family magazines including
Nashville Christian Family,
Anniston/Gadsden Christian Family and
Bay Area Christian Family at
www.ChristianFamilyPublications.com.
Thank you for reading and allowing
Christian Family to continue
to share the Good News of
Jesus Christ!
— Laurie Stroud,
Publisher/Owner, The Christian
Family Publication, Inc.
H EALTHY L IVING
Steps to Choosing the
Right Doctor for You
presented by: Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C.
While looking for a “four-star” contractor or mechanic may work online,
the anonymity behind patient-submitted critiques of medical care can make
it unreliable for choosing the right doctor. Instead, says Dr. Jeff Gunnells of
Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, consider the following steps to finding the physician to meet your needs:
Poll your immediate contacts. When speaking with coworkers, neighbors
or friends from church ask about their direct experience under a physician’s
care, you are more likely to get advice that will carry some weight.
Call your area hospital. “Most hospitals are going to have a credentialing
process,” Gunnells says, “and that process is going to effectively weed out some
of those that shouldn’t be providing services.” If a physician has passed the multiple screenings and licensing to be accepted on staff at a major hospital, he or
she most likely has skills and bedside manner that can be trusted.
Contact the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. “The state
medical society can tell you if there’s been formal action taken against any
physician, if this person has had an excessive number of malpractice cases or
if the medical professional has had quality issues with their care,” Gunnells
says. The Association based in Montgomery exists to serve, lead and unite
physicians in promoting the highest quality of health care through advocacy,
information and education. They can be reached at 334-954-2500.
Ask the right questions. How easy is it to communicate with the physician,
both in person and by telephone? How many partners are involved in coverage
arrangements, and with which hospitals are they affiliated? And, Gunnells says, don’t
shy away from directly asking about the physician’s confidence in your area of need.
“If I was trying to find an orthopedist for my knee, for instance, their clinical confidence becomes an issue when you’re thinking about procedure related things. I
think it’s not inappropriate to ask about volumes of experience and years of experience in that sub-specialty.”
— Camille Platt
Mark
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And the Winners Are...
The 20th Annual Mark’s Outdoor Open was a
great day of fun, fish and big winners. For the
first time ever, the
annual fishing tournament was held at
Logan Martin Lake in
Pell City and the support we received from
the city as well as the
rest of the community
was amazing. A giant
thank you to everyone
who participated June
7 as well as our sponsors and volunteers
that helped make this
year’s tournament such a success. The annual
event is one that people have grown to love and
look forward to every year and this year was no
exception. The tournament provided an opportunity for family and friends to spend time together
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memories and fish stories to
be told for a lifetime.
Mark’s Outdoors would like
to congratulate the following
people for their performance
in this year’s tournament:
1st Place - Joey Nania &
Kolby Tishler received First
Place in the 20th Annual
Mark’s Open Fishing
Tournament.
Summer time is fishing time
so grab a buddy or take a child
and go catch that wall hanger
that you have been dreaming
of. And be sure to swing by
Mark’s Outdoors for all of your
fishing needs, including reel
service and maintenance.
Thanks and God Bless!
—Matt Lovett
Mark’s Outdoor Sports
1400-B Montgomery Highway,
Vestavia 35216
205-822-2010,
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Experts say that staged homes sell faster and for higher
prices than those that are not, and paint color is a lowcost but effective way of showcasing your home.
Neutralize: The colors potential buyers see when
they enter your home should be neutral so that the
buyers will not be distracted by someone else's style.
They should see the walls of your home as a blank canvas on which to project their own preferences and
style. But "neutral" doesn't necessarily mean white.
Using subtle color can actually enhance the buyer's
experience, so repaint walls that have strong colors
with rich neutral hues.
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Update and Refresh: If your wallpaper has a
distracting design or is outdated, remove it and add
a fresh coat of paint for a more current, updated
look. A low-sheen product will help reduce the
imperfections on walls and ceilings. You can also use
color to highlight the architectural details and features of your home.
HC-45 Shaker Beige
Maximize Your Space: Light, clean, organized
spaces appear larger. So clean and declutter, and give
your walls a fresh coat of paint in a light neutral color
to bring the room to life and make it seem more
expansive. To help expand your space visually: paint
the moldings the same color as the wall, which gives
an illusion of higher walls.
HC-26 Monroe Bisque
Refresh Outside Spaces: Be sure your front
door and any fencing or mailbox posts are freshly
painted. And because buyers love decks, porches,
and patios, also make sure they're freshly painted
or stained.
HC-133 Yorktowne Green
Learn more by visiting Hoover Paint & Decorating,
Pelham Paint & Flooring, Pierce-Taber Distributors
Homewood, and Rainbow Paint & Decorating in
Vestavia and Greystone.
— Information provided by www.benjaminmoore.com.
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JULY 2014
July 4
65th Annual Independence Day Festival- Hosted
by Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
10am-3pm, 1728 Oxmoor Road, Homewood.
Includes barbeque, games, and Trash ‘n’
Treasure rummage sale. Coordinated by The
Knights of Columbus #4304.
July 12
Alabama vs. Auburn Basketball Fundraiser- 5pm
Spain Park High school. Tickets $5. Benefits
None Suffers Lack Ministry, www.nslministry.com.
July 12
Mattress Sale- 10am-5pm save 30-60% off
retail, Oak Mountain High school Cafeteria.
Name brand mattress sets with factory warranty. Delivery available. Benefits Oak
Mountain Football Program.
July 13
The Rhea Family Singers- Performs as a part of
the Raleigh Avenue Baptist Summer Concert
Series 6pm, 309 Raleigh Ave, Homewood,
942-8060, www.rabc.org.
July 15
The A, B, C’s of Medicare- Noon and 6pm
Homewood Library. Karen Haiflich answers
questions about how benefits are computed,
how to become insured, and how to file a
claim.
July 16
It's Not Magic, It's Science- 4pm Homewood
Library Tommy Johns’ magic workshop teaches tricks that use scientific principles to help
young magicians read minds, do the impossible and amaze their friends. Participants will
see a brief magic show, learn how to perform
simple and amazing magic tricks, with cards
and coins.
July 18
Summer Dinner Show- Hosted by the
Gardendale Arts Council and the City of
Gardendale featuring the jazz trio Triad and
Street Kar with dinner catered by Yellow
Bicycle (The Fish Market Restaurant), 6:30pm
at the Gardendale Civic Center Exhibition
Hall, 857 Main Street. Tickets $25. Advance
Tickets Only July 1-15 at the Gardendale Civic
Center or call 631-4432,
cityofgardendale.com/arts.
July 18-19
Distinguished Young Women Program- Samford
Univ. Wright Center, 7pm July 18, 1pm and
7pm July l9. Tickets at Samford Wright Center
box office or by calling 907-0210, distinguishedyw.org.
July 20
Shannon Knight- Gospel singer performs as a
part of the Raleigh Avenue Baptist Summer
Concert Series 6pm, 309 Raleigh Ave,
Homewood, 942-8060, www.rabc.org.
July 25
Christmas in July - Christ Episcopal Church
Fairfield hosts black tie gala fundraiser 7pm11pm, 4912 Lloyd Noland Parkway, 35064.
Tickets $25,
www.ticketzone.com/ChristmasInJuly, 3568458.
July 25
Erin Mitchell Cornelius- Blues and soul singer-
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
July 13-17
Christ the King Lutheran- 611 Riverchase Pkwy W,
Hoover. All ages, nursery provided. Dinner 5:30pm,
program 6-8p.m, [email protected], ctkbham.org
July 21-24
Trinity United Methodist- 1400 Oxmoor Rd,
Homewood,9am-Noon.Completed 3k-2nd Grade,trinitybirmingham.com
July 28- Aug 1
Huffman Baptist Church- 700 Huffman Rd, 9amNoon. Completed K5-5th grade, 836-2294
S UPPORT G ROUPS
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.
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
Our Lady of Sorrows, “A
Faith Perspective"1st and 3rd
Sun. 2pm, 1728 Oxmoor Rd,
Homewood, Social Hall,
983-4030/Chad.
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 kather-
[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.
St. Vincent's East, Cancer
Treatment Ctr
TOUCH General Cancer
Support Group for Cancer
Survivors & Families.First
Wednesday of every month,
11am, free lunch provided.
Call 838-3519 for details.
Hunter Street Baptist
Rays of Hope, Rm W205, 2nd
Sun. of mo. 5pm 2600 John
Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, 9857295, [email protected].
Celebrate Recovery
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.
Calvary Baptist
Every Tues. 6pm, 7570 15th
Street Rd, Concord, 205-4911885, calvaryalive.com
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 to freedom
from your habits,hang ups or
hurts. 100 Harvest Way,6633933.
McElwain Baptist
Every Fri. 6:30pm,www.celebraterecoverybirmingham.co
m4445 Montevallo Rd, 35213,
956-0388
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.
The Worship Center
Christian Church
Every Mon., including holidays, 6:00pm,
www.theworshipcentercc.org
or visit us at 9553 Pkwy East,
35215.
COPD
St. Vincent’s Blount
First Tuesday of every month,
6pm
Divorce/Grief Recovery
Beginning Experience- For
adults who have suffered a
loss through death, divorce
or separation. Our Lady of
Sorrows Catholic Church,
6pm every Tues, www.birminghambeginningexperience.
org
Divorce
Divorce Care The Church at
songwriter performs 6:30-7:30. Free. Bring
lawn chairs or blankets. Vestavia Hills Library
in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, 9784678, vestavialibrary.org
July 27
Paul Armstrong- Performs as a part of the
Raleigh Avenue Baptist Summer Concert
Series 6pm, 309 Raleigh Ave, Homewood,
942-8060, www.rabc.org.
July 10
OB Roundtable - 6pm Henderson &
Walton’s Dr. Lisa Franklin leads question and answer session 806 St.
Vincent’s Drive Suite 500, 35205.
Refreshments and tours of St. Vincent’s
Labor & Delivery. Free. RSVP
[email protected].
Coming In
July 8, July 30
Author Michael
Morris- 6:30pm
AUGUST
August 3
Tony Hebson- Performs as a part of the
Raleigh Avenue Baptist Summer
Concert Series 6pm, 309 Raleigh Ave,
Homewood, 942-8060, www.rabc.org.
August 10
Cas & Deborah McWaters with Lindy
Walker- Perform southern gospel music
6pm at Raleigh Avenue Baptist.
August 16
Run for One- 3rd annual run for the
unadopted, 5 K and 1 mile fun run.
Register at www.unadopted.org/run,
8am Veteran’s Park hoover, 967-0811.
July 8 and 2pm
July 30
Homewood
Library awardwinning
Birmingham
author discusses
his latest book,
Man in the Blue
Moon. The novel
was a runner-up
for Christianity Today’s
best novel and an Ala.
Library Assoc. Winner. RSVP
[email protected].
August 17
Mike Vest- Performs Country-Southern
Gospel 6pm Raleigh Avenue Baptist.
August 24
Dean Joe & Suzanne Hopkins- Perform
6pm Raleigh Avenue Baptist.
List your event in the
Birmingham Christian Family
Community Calendar
Email to:
[email protected]
Brook Hills, Weds. Modular
5A, 6:30-8:30pm. DivorceCare
for Kids (DC4K) ages 5-12
Same time, 313-7777.
Family Support Group
Safe Harbor
Every Tuesday faith-based
support for those who have
teens in rebellion. Signs of
rebellion can be disrespect,
social withdrawal, dropping
grades, truancy, substance
abuse, 981-0995, www.thesafeharbor.org.
Grief
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.
Kingwood Church, Alabaster
Every Tues. 6:30pm. A Journey
from Mourning to Joy,Flag
Foyer at 100 Harvest Way,
663-3933.
McCalla Bible Church,
McCalla
Every Thurs. 6:30pm,
Fellowship Hall, 5860 Old
Tuscaloosa Hwy. Free, "Help
for Hurting Hearts in the Loss
of a Loved One," 938-3753.
Meadow Brook Baptist
Every Sun. 3-4:30pm, 4984
Meadow Brook Rd, 35242,
free, www.griefshare.org,
991-8384.
Center
subject line-Calendar
2nd Tues. Led by Dr. Penny
Njoroge, 478-1464, 8383594.Every Sat.11am-Noon,
1036 Hagwood Rd, 35235.
Led by Dr. Penny Njoroge.
Infertility
Homewood Library
RESOLVE (The National
Infertility Association) Peer
Support Group, 1st Monday of
mo., 6-7:30pm, 868-1252 or
[email protected]
Low Vision
St. Vincent’s East,
Classrooms 1-2. For individuals and supporting individuals
living with Low Vision. Last
Wed. of mo. 11:30am1pm.Lunch $5, first time
attending free, 838-3162.
Lupus
St. Vincent’s 119
1st Sat of mo, 10am – Noon,
7191 Cahaba Valley Rd,
35242, 408-6551.
Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma
Christ the King Lutheran
Church- Luther Room,611
Riverchase Pkwy West,
Hoover, 35244, 2nd Tues. of
mo,Noon-1pm,sponsored by
The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society, 988-5004,989-0098.
Multiple Myeloma
Green Valley Baptist,
Patton Chapel Rd Hoover.1st
Sat of mo.11-1pm.
[email protected]
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.
Parenting
Alabama Family Rights
Assoc.
August 16
Run for One- 3rd annual run for the
unadopted, 5 K and 1 mile fun run.
Register at www.unadopted.org/run,
8am Veteran’s Park hoover, 967-0811.
626-9458 www.alfra.org.
Hoover Library, 200
Municipal Dr,
alfra.bhm.epr@gmail.
Pet Loss
Homewood LibraryTuesdays July 8,15,22,29 at
5:30pm sponsored by the
Greater Birmingham Humane
Society. Free but reservations
are requested,
[email protected] or 205942-1211.
Prostate Cancer
Treatment Ctr., 2nd Wed. of
the month. Noon, free lunch
provided. Call 838-3519
Weight Loss
Indian Springs First Baptist
Mondays, 5:30-6:30, 3375
Cahaba Valley Rd,
www.tops.org, FB: TOPS
Indian Springs AL
Does your church or organization host a support group?
Tell us so we can share with
Birmingham Christian Family readers.
[email protected]
A BOUT O UR A DVERTISERS
Alabama Pro-Life Coalition – 335-1194,
www.chooselifealabama.org
Alabama Wholesale Diamonds –
661-1667, www.alabamawebuygold.com
AmazingKids Mgt. Group – 620-9757,
www.dayspringkids.us
Anglin, Michael S, DDS – 988-9800
Support us by supporting them.
Glen Iris Baptist School - 323-1516,
www.gleniris.net
Green Clean - 834-8564, www.greencleanbirmingham.com
Henderson & Walton Women’s Center –
930-1800, www.hwwc.net
Hoover Paint & Decorating – 987-6777,
www.cottagesupplycompany.com
Birmingham Speech & Hearing –
871-3878, www.birminghamspeechandhear- Huffman Baptist - 836-2294, www.huffing.com
manbaptist.org
Briarwood MDO – 776-5206
Jimmie Hale Mission – 323-5878,
www.jimmiehalemission.com
Brother Bryan Mission – 322-0092,
www.bbmission.com
King’s Home - 800-967-4567
Brown Heating & Cooling – 871-8111,
Kingwood Christian School - 663-3973,
www.brownheatingandcooling.com
Bud’s Best Cookies – 987-4840
Korduroy Krocodile - 879-0030,
www.korduroykrocodile.com
Christ the King Lutheran - 988-5004,
www.ctkbham.org
Lifeline Children’s Services – 967-0811,
LifelineChild.org
Computer Trouble Shooters – 988-9911,
www.troubleshootme.com
Little Caesars – www.littlecaesars.com
Cumberland Dental - 409-2078,
Mark’s Outdoors – 822-2010,
www.cumberlanddental.com
www.marksoutdoors.com
Daniel Cason Ministries – 320-2111,
McKinney, Reese www.danielcason.org
www.ReeseMcKinney2014.com
Deer Run Camps & Retreats –
Moody Radio South – 758-7900,
888-794-2918, www.DeerRunRetreat.org
www.moodyradiosouth.fm
Diana’s on 280 - 601-9414 (text or call)
Mooney, Arnold - www.arnoldmooney.om
Discovery Clubs - 941-9852,
New Hope Publishing www.discoveryclubs.org
www.wmustore.org
Double Oak Mountain Pharmacy – 9910800, www.DoubleOakMountainRX.com Ortho South – 664-4140,
www.orthosouth.com
Gardendale Arts Council - www.cityofgardendale.com/arts
Palmer, Gary www.PalmerForAlabama.com
Pierce-Taber - 879-4112, piercetabercom
Premier Venture Travel - 620-0116
Rainbow Paint & Decorating – 822-3548,
991-9692, rainbow-paint.com
Raleigh Avenue Baptist - 942-8060,
www.rabc.org.
Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts –
663-2370
Sav-A-Life Vestavia - 979-0302,
www.savalife.org
Shaver, Amie Beth - amiebethshaver.com
Skintrenzixs SkinSchool - 979-5655,
www.skintrenzixs.com
Southeastern Bible College - 970-9209,
www.sebc.edu
Stephen’s Plumbing – 956-882, 823-0175,
326-6861
St. Vincent’s Health System – 939-7878,
www.stvhs.com
Tire Engineers – www.TireEngineers.com
Urban Barn - 451-8888
UPS Store – 980-8180
Victory Christian School – 338-2901,
www.victorychristianschool.cc
Vision Financial – 970-4909,
www.vision-financialgroup.com
Watts and Herring – 879-2447,
www.bhamvabenefits.com
WAY– 89.9 FM
Wildbirds Unlimited - 823-6500,
wbu.com/Birmingham
P HOTO F UN
Remembering Daughters of Charity
A Heritage Weekend Mass was held
at the Cathedral of St. Paul this
spring to honor the Daughters of
Charity who established our city’s
oldest hospital, St. Vincent’s, in 1898.
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, STD,
Bishop of the Diocese of Birmingham
(center) performed the Mass.
Let’s Celebrate!
America’s Thrift Stores in
Alabaster celebrated a grand
re-opening with prizes and an
official ribbon cutting with State
Senator Cam Ward. The store
has a new fixtures, signage and
dressing rooms.
SEND US A PHOTO
It may soon appear in Birmingham Christian Family. Please
include your name, phone numberand address. Email to:
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July 2014 29
I am Gary Palmer and I am Running For Congress
One day, I’ll have to give an account before my children and my grandchildren and, ultimately, before
God for how I used my time and talent. I want to be able to say that I did all that I could do to preserve
liberty and to get America back on the right course.
Repeal & Replace Obamacare
Get Americans Working Again
Cut Wasteful Government Spending
Reduce The National Debt
Protect Our 2nd Amendment Rights
Defend the Right to Life
Stop Common Core
“Gary Palmer is the type of leader this country desperately needs at this point in our history.”
- Rick & Bubba’s Rick Burgess
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