Today marks ash Wednesday, also known as the first day of lent. It’s a century old tradition celebrated by Catholics and Episcopalians across the world. One area church is bringing a new approach to the holiday. Like many people across the country Alabamians are always on the move. Just one reason the church of Ascension is having ashes to go. Ashes…
An Alabama non-profit is using flight to get people in dire need to cancer and other medical treatments across the country. In Monroeville, Alabama Pilots for Christ takes off with a greater purpose. Rosalyn Sales, PR Director Pilots for Christ said, Â “Trust in god’s provision to provide and we step out on faith and do the flights.” Multiple times…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Over the past few years a lack of funding has threatened to close down an adult daycare center in Perry County. And people at the center say the only way they’ve been able to keep the doors open — is by faith. The East Perry Adult Daycare Center in Sprott — was born out…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A ministry in Selma puts on a show — while delivering a message of faith — and its all an act. Christian Entertainment Theater takes the christian faith — and puts it on stage.
Almost 400 kids are spending time at Eastmont Baptist this week for Vacation Bible School.
The theme this year? Son Spark Labs, putting a focus on God’s plan as well as science.
A Pike County pastor is marking another year at his church, but this anniversary is one for the history books. He’s the longest serving pastor at the oldest historically African American church in the area.
Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. It’s a time when people of faith pray for their families, communities, police and rescue personnel, clergy, and elected leaders, among others.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– There’s a unique outreach ministry brewing at a church in Selma — designed to help the church connect with the community.
The diagnosis of dementia can be devastating. Many caregivers need help to cope and find resources for memory-loss patients. Faith groups in our area are stepping up to the challenge.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– As the city of Selma prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches — the eyes of the world will once again be focused on the historic Voting Rights Movement — and the faith that fueled it.
