North Jefferson News, North Jefferson, AL--Religion http://www.njeffersonnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:48:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_191104915.html Mission group brings Christianity to Belize children through Bible school http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_191104915.html What started out as an idea in the back of one man’s mind has turned into an international missions project. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_179162402.html ChristWay Church awards first music scholarship http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_179162402.html Gardendale’s ChristWay Church has awarded the first in a series of music scholarships. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_161072635.html Warrior church sees good turnout for VBS http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_161072635.html WaterStone Church in Warrior may have made many people wish they were on a tropical island this week. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:48:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_148184948.html Event to raise funds for treatment ministry http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_148184948.html Local restaurants Chick-fil-A and Jim ’N Nicks, as well as O’Carrs, Village Tavern and other restaurants, are donating desserts for the night. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_128101416.html Prayer room in Warrior provides setting for community to pray daily http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_128101416.html The purpose of the prayer room is to provide a place where believers can come and pray any day or every day of the week. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:54:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_114115516.html ChristWay offers scholarships http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_114115516.html A Gardendale church is helping students to use their talent to earn college money. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_072160107.html Back where it all began http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_072160107.html One church in north Jefferson County has stood the test of time. Kimberly Church of God holds the distinction of being the oldest continuing Pentecostal church in the United States. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_072155823.html The Isaacs to headline benefit http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_072155823.html A Gardendale foundation is hosting a concert this month as a gift to the community and to raise funds and awareness for their cause. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_063131649.html Community invited to local prayer event http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_063131649.html Community church leaders are inviting residents to take part in the annual World Day of Prayer on March 7 at Walker Chapel Baptist Church. “We need prayer now more than ever,” said organizer Helen Fassina. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_031120321.html New Safe Harbor class aims to help families in trouble http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_031120321.html A program designed to help families with rebellious children or teens is starting a new semester in Gardendale. Safe Harbor kicked off in Gardendale last year at Gardendale First Baptist Church. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_023173640.html Church hosts sale to benefit missions http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_023173640.html There is an opportunity coming up for people to clean out the closet, make some money and help spread God’s word. Gardendale-Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church is hosting its first-ever consignment sale Feb. 12-16. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:21:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_009152209.html Pastor writes book to question traditional beliefs http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_009152209.html A newly-released book is making people take a second look at what they believe about the Bible. At least that’s what Roger Snow hopes to accomplish with his book, “Fifty Ways to Leave Left Behind.” Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:04:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_007200405.html Artist to teach message of Jesus through drawings http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_007200405.html Jackson incorporates music, special-effects lighting and chalk drawings to tell stories about the life and ministry of Jesus. He creates the drawings while audiences watch the stories come to life. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_002103149.html Church of the Week: Skyline Church http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_002103149.html As part of a continuing series, we will feature a Q and A with a local pastor. This week features Pastor Mika Marcum of Skyline Church in Warrior. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:30:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_365153137.html Kimberly man uses music to get message across http://www.njeffersonnews.com/religion/local_story_365153137.html Kerry Sparks’ ministry, Sunday Night Supply, does just what the name says: Provides a worship leader for Sunday nights.