North Jefferson News, Gardendale, AL Religion

Church welcomes members to new campus for prayer walk

2010-03-10T08:21:20-06:00

It’s not completely finished, but members of Gardendale First Baptist Church had the chance to worship briefly at their new campus on Sunday.

Prayer walk group to meet at area schools in upcoming weeks

2010-03-01T08:06:07-06:00

A new ministry group known as P3 (Power of Praying Parents) and campus ministry group First Priority have teamed up to organize prayer walks on the campuses of area schools.

Church project to shed light on poverty

2010-02-17T13:37:30-06:00

On Friday, the youth pastor at Gardendale-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and at least 15 youth members will be participating in a project that will culminate with an outdoors sleepover.

Youth Force Ministries moving to new location

2010-02-04T08:00:14-06:00

The church bought the former Farmers Gin and Tractor building and surrounding 9.2 acres. Crews have been renovating the facility to transform it into a place of worship. “Anybody that’s been in there wouldn’t know it on the inside,” said Robin Bullock. “It’s really unique.”

Warrior church finds a new home

2010-02-02T07:58:39-06:00

Rapid growth at a church in Warrior has forced it to find a new home.

Just Keep Smiling to host benefit concert next month

2009-10-30T15:24:00-05:00

A local charitable foundation is again turning to music to help raise funds for its cause.

Gardendale-based Just Keep Smiling provides gas vouchers, buys food, pays utility bills and living expenses for families with critical care children. The group will hold its third fundraising concert on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Gardendale First Baptist Church.

Concert event to benefit Christian university

2009-08-19T11:45:00-05:00

Anyone looking for inexpensive entertainment at a good price can find it this weekend at the Gardendale Civic Center.

“Stars Fell on Gardendale” will offer up a variety of musical and comedy acts with proceeds benefiting Faulkner University. Tickets for the show are $10.

Church crafts new lounge for FHS teachers

2009-08-12T15:42:00-05:00

Volunteers revealed a “Starbucks-style” break room with new paint, appliances, cabinets, countertops, tables, chairs and even ceiling tiles.

West fund to benefit family

2009-07-29T17:01:00-05:00

North Jefferson residents are rallying around the family of a community-minded man who died earlier this month.

Jeffrey “Scott” West died on July 16 at age 46 following complications from Type I diabetes, according to his wife, Sue Ann West.

Warrior church providing meals for children

2009-07-29T17:00:00-05:00

A Warrior church has committed to feeding a group of children for the remainder of the summer.

Family Life Center is providing up to 40 meals, five days a week, at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama, Inc., located in Warrior.