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Feature Articles
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Publisher’s Note
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Faith @ Work:
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Jacob Kim
Pastor's Perspective
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Vice president of Newtopia, Jacob Kim, shares about growing up as a pastor’s son, the unique vision behind Newtopia, and how he lives out loud for God beyond the church walls.
Dr. Lester Spencer, Saint James UMC
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Pondering the Journey Sam Whatley
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The Intersection
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Bob Crittenden
Hope Inspired Ministries
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Women Arising Pastor Kemi Searcy
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Consider partnering with this ministry that’s making a huge difference by training the poor to become selfsufficient and join the workforce.
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Counselor’s Corner Tarmen Siaway, LPC, NCC
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Dave $ays Dave Ramsey
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Why Church?
In Every Issue
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Thoughts on why believers shouldn’t give up on meeting together by being part of a church family. It’s all about joining your imperfect selves with other imperfect selves.
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Books to Read page 8
Around Our Community
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Our 2019 listing of River Region churches can help you plug into a local church...to be strengthened in your faith as you fellowship with and serve others.
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Our Mission... We believe the Good News concerning the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is worth sharing with our friends and neighbors in the River Region. Each month we deliver this life-changing message to the centers of activity across our community in a user-friendly and relevant way to empower and equip all those seeking to grow closer to God. Join us in this mission by sharing a copy with your neighbor or by becoming an advertising partner starting next month.
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From the Publisher Will Being A Part Of A Local Church Make A Difference In My Life? Can something that old and historical be much help in 2019? Those are fair questions, and common, as we shift towards becoming more and more physically isolated with a view of the world only as big as our phone screens. Yet, before we cast aside something as irrelevant because it’s been around for a long time, let’s be mindful of the problems we would have by applying such a rule. We wouldn’t want to rid ourselves of books and education in the form of libraries and universities, would we? Those things are important! So are other things like government, family, and food, to name a few more old things. People have been grilling steaks for a long time and I can promise you that will never get old in my house. We believe these, and other things like them, are necessary and good. Today, Church is the same as always, but has changed too. • I saw someone in a tie last Sunday and was surprised. • Our pastor explained the Scriptures and encouraged us to walk in its light. • We watched a funny, but meaningful, video during the pastor’s sermon. • We took communion. The truth of God is old, or better yet, TIMELESS. That’s powerful! When you find something in life that can stand the test of time, it’s best to embrace its value. Churches continue today to proclaim these timeless truths, but they’re sharing them in a variety of meaningful, fresh and relevant ways, so I know there’s a church out there for you. In this issue, we want to help you connect for the first time, or to reconnect after a long break, with a local church. We believe in the importance of you connecting with a church so much that we dedicate our entire July issue towards assisting you in that journey. Here’s why you plugging into a church will make a major difference in your life: In a Christian church you will learn about the real story of your life and the only hope we have. Not the fantasy story of man’s independent living told by the world. Look around. This all didn’t just happen. God made you and rightfully requires your allegiance in the form of faithfulness. But you’re like me, unfaithful to Him in our sinful independence. God knows we’re stuck in our sin problem, so He sent His son, Jesus, to redeem and rescue us – which He did perfectly. Now Jesus the Savior is saying to you, I am the Way to Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. Jesus is offering you a new life in Him. Will you surrender to His lordship and finally walk in the fullness and freedom of God’s Kingdom? In this world, where false stories are told and sold, God predetermined that His Church would be the place where the truth would be revealed. Brothers and sisters constantly reminding each other of the truth and supporting each other as we live in this world, until God calls us home. Please don’t deny yourself the blessing of the church. Use this issue of River Region’s Journey to begin visiting churches starting this Sunday.
River Region’s Journey is published monthly by Keep Sharing, P.O. Box 230367, Montgomery, AL 36123. For information, call 334-213-7940. River Region’s Journey is copyrighted 2019 by KeepSharing. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. The opinions expressed in River Region’s Journey are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the owners, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. River Region’s Journey has the right to refuse any content that is not consistent with its statement of faith.
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At Christchurch, worship involves the entire congregation, as we offer God praise, thanksgiving and adoration using worship traditions that can be traced back to the earliest days of the Church. Our worship is not designed to entertain us, but to honor the true “audience” of worship, the Lord!
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The people of Christchurch respond to God’s Word by going out into the world proclaiming the good news of Jesus, and we joyfully serve as His hands and feet whether in places like Uganda and Guatemala or within Montgomery.
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Pastor’s Perspective Dr. Lester Spencer, Saint James United Methodist Church
Why Finding a Churh Home Should Matter to You The comedian Groucho Marx said, “ I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member. “ I chuckle every time I think of that quote. But, fortunately, for all of us who call ourselves Christ followers, the Church of Jesus Christ is not a club. And you don’t have to be perfect to join one. It is the Body of Christ in the world. Through the Church we become the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world that is in desperate need of hospitality, hope and healing. As my Dad, who was also a United Methodist Pastor, used to say, “The Church is a hospital for sinners, not a hotel for saints.” I believe the Bible clearly teaches that all followers of Jesus are called to be a part of a local faith community where Christians come together for worship, growth, fellowship and service.
“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is part of it.” - Paul, 1 Corinthians 12:27 And in the Letter to the Ephesian Church, Paul tells them that the church was part of God’s plan from the beginning: “God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to advance his will. This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Paul, Ephesians 3:10-11. The Church is a mission outpost founded by Jesus himself. Jesus told Peter, “Upon this rock, I will build my church.” (Matt. 16:18) He was speaking about the faith of Peter and how he would call and use people with that kind of faith to build his Church in the world. And again, we read of Jesus’ deep love for the Church, “...Christ loved the church and he gave up his life for her...” Paul. (Eph. 5:25) Following Christ involves covenants that we make. And those covenants matter. One of those covenants is to commit to follow Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. The other covenant I believe we need to make is to his Church. Specifically, I believe it is imperative that we join a local church/faith community where we can get connected and serve together for the cause of Christ! In this Annual Church Directory issue of River Region’s Journey, you
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can review many of the great churches of the River Region. And, if you are new to town or perhaps are currently looking for a church home, you can select specific ones you may want to visit and consider for your church family. There are at least four reasons why we at Saint James Church invite interested persons to consider making a Membership Covenant with us. 1) A Biblical Reason: Christ loves the church and is committed to her. 2) A Cultural Reason: It is an antidote to our society. 3) A Practical Reason: It defines who can be counted on. 4) A Personal Reason: It produces spiritual growth. I hope that you will consider visiting us or another church in the River Region this Sunday and discover even more reasons why finding a church home matters! And remember the words of Pastor Rick Warren, “Every church is flawed. Still, you’d better learn to love it since it’s the only group Jesus said he is taking to heaven.” There are no perfect churches, because the church is made up of imperfect people. However, there are great churches where God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. You matter to God! And your church family matters because together, as the Church of Jesus Christ, we share the message with our community, our region and the world that everyone matters to God! Whichever church you decide to join, give it 100% and support it with your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness! Finding a church home matters, because it’s through the Church, the Body of Christ in the world, that we can have our greatest impact for Christ! Lester Spencer is pastor of Saint James United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Vaughn and Ryan Roads, in Montgomery. Visit them in person or online at www.sjlife.com.
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Finding Quiet
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
J.P. Moreland (2019)
Mark Vroegop (2019)
J.P. Moreland is one of the most influential Christian philosophers and thinkers of our generation. His writing has wielded a powerful influence in my life for nearly twenty-five years. His most recent book, Finding Quiet, is his most personal, transparent book to date. In Finding Quiet, Dr. Moreland recounts his battle with panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. Moreland has a God-given gift to communicate complex ideas in an understandable way. Anyone familiar with his writing will be familiar with his scholarly approach. But this book, as mentioned above, is deeply personal and gut-wrenching. I found myself moved at various points throughout the book and was encouraged by the author’s willingness to share some of the deepest pits that nearly consumed his life. This kind of transparency is difficult to find, especially in the academic world. The author not only tells his grim tale; he guides readers along a path that helps them understand how he gained victory over anxiety and relief from panic attacks. One of the most beneficial aspects of this work are the many tools that Moreland shares; tools that enable readers to walk toward wholeness and healing and conquer anxiety and depression. To be clear, Moreland is firmly tethered to the Word of God, a reality that he makes plain throughout the book: “Properly understood, we will see that presenting two members of your body – your brain and your heart muscle – to God as instruments of righteousness (which includes emotional flourishing and overall health) can be important in replacing anxiety and worry with deep peace and joy.” But he is also committed to utilizing the latest research and resources that help anxious souls find relief and solace. For instance, as the author notes, “Anxiety is largely a habit wired or grooved into one’s brain and nervous system that becomes activated when one encounters certain triggers.” In response, several tools are offered to assist people in their quest for peace. Moreland graciously presents these tools, not as dogmatic solutions, but as options that people can consider that matches their unique needs. I urge readers to explore Finding Quiet and benefit from Dr. Moreland’s God-centered wisdom. Not everyone across the board will agree with each of his conclusions – but all can certainly benefit from the fruit of his labor. My prayer is that this book will be a mighty source of strength for many people who battle depression and anxiety. River Region’s Journey
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Life is a series of events that is filled with moments of intense joy and seasons of pain and suffering. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop is concerned with the later. The author is acutely aware that people who live in a fallen world will inevitably face what William Cowper refers to as the “dark clouds of Providence.” “The aim of this book,” writes Vroegrop, “is to help you discover the grace of lament – to encourage you to find deep mercy in the dark clouds.” His mission is accomplished in three parts: Part 1: Learning to Lament/Psalms of Lament Part 2: Learning from Lament: Lamentations Part 3: Living with Lament: Personal and Community Applications The author defines lament as “a prayer that leads to trust.” Such a prayer leads to two crucial questions: “Where are you, God?” “If you love me, why is this happening?” Lament, then, is “the transition between pain and promise.” With this solid foundation, the author shows how Christians are both commended and commanded to make lament to God. Ultimately, painful seasons of life can be “platforms for worship.” These seasons lead the people of God to trust him fully and deeply. “Trust,” writes Vroegop, “is believing what you know to be true even though the facts of suffering might call that belief into question. Lament keeps us turning toward trust by giving us language to step into the wilderness between our painful reality and our hopeful longings.” I found Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy to be an immensely helpful and practical book. This book gives believers permission to grieve – even wail and mourn. But after grief comes another day, which leads to worship. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy is intimately tied to the Word of God and directs the people of God to the pathway that leads to him. Indeed, as the author notes, “Lament is the language of those stumbling in their journey to find mercy in dark clouds.” Readers will truly discover how to apply the grace of God in this well-written and deeply God-honoring book. 6
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En Fuego Coming in August
Saturday, August 24, 12:00 PM En Fuego in Verbena will be on Saturday, August 24. This free music festival will feature artists Tenth Avenue North, Andy Mineo, Sanctus Real, Manic Drive, GFM, Tori Parris and more. Gates will open at noon. For more information, visit www.enfuegoinfo.com. Location: County Road 23
Rock the Block
Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Frazer Soccer Fields A block party featuring food, fun and inflatables. Open to the community! For more info, call (334) 495-6397 or visit http://frazer.church/event/ rock-the-block.
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Live with Tim Hawkins & Bob Smiley
Friday, August 9, at 7:00 pm Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, Montgomery. Fore more information call 334279-5433 or visit www.vaughnforest.com.
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Tuesday, July 16, Vaughn Park Church of Christ, 3800 Vaughn Road, Montgomery. Join Hope Inspired Ministries for a night of comedy featuring Jeff Allen. Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1 and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film, Apostles of Comedy, the syndicated comedy series, Bananas, his own onehour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life and the Warner Bros. comedy film, Thou Shalt Laugh. Jeff’s Dry Bar Comedy videos went viral earlier this year, introducing him to tens of millions of new fans worldwide. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s one-man show, The America I Grew Up In, offers a unique view into his crazy world. For more information, visit Hope Inspired Ministries on Facebook!
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Some Things Cannot Be Changed Our Christian faith is challenged every day by well-meaning, church-going people who think everything in the Bible is evolving into something else. They think God’s Word changes whenever our culture changes, especially in the area of morality. It reminds me of something that happened one day at the post office. Years ago, a window clerk (let’s call him Jackson) had a customer (let’s call him Bill) who wrote a check dated three days into the future. Jackson knew he could not accept that check, but he also knew Bill might not understand why. Bill was frequently out of step with reality.
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As he suspected, when Jackson explained to him why his check was invalid, Bill shook his head and insisted that the date on the check was correct. He was certain of it. Jackson was in a pickle. There were other clerks at the counter on each side of him and a line of customers behind Bill. He had to get Bill to rewrite that check, quickly. Suddenly he had an idea. Leaning forward, Jackson whispered, “Bill, several of us got together this morning and decided to call today the 17th.” Bill’s eyes widened. He leaned toward Jackson and whispered, “Oh, I didn’t know.” He took out his check book, wrote out a new check, and dated it the 17th. After Bill walked away, a clerk near Jackson rolled his eyes and said, “You are just as crazy as he is.” Crazy was right. Bill had more problems than not knowing the date. He was willing to believe the unchangeable could be changed, just because someone told him so. Some Christian churches in America and Europe have the same problem. Many pastors and theologians are willing to believe that God’s moral laws as revealed in the Old and New Testaments can be changed, just because someone said so. They point to out-of-date Old Testament dietary restrictions or animal sacrifices and use that to negate the Ten Commandments and the Biblical definition of marriage and family. How ridiculous. The moral laws of the Bible are not subject to change. They are divine 10
commandments, not committee recommendations. While it is true that the sacrifice of Jesus, the Messiah, fulfilled the need for ceremonial laws, and the destruction of Israel ended the Old Testament civil laws, Jesus greatly expanded the significance of the moral teaching delivered to Moses. The ceremonial laws taught the holiness of God. The civil laws showed us how severe our sin is in God’s eyes. But our understanding of God’s view of morality was clarified by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Consider Jesus’ words concerning the law against murder: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not commit murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment,” (Matthew 5:21-22,NIV). Concerning adultery, He said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart,” (Matthew 5:2728, NIV). When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, God grants us forgiveness for our sins. We become new creatures. Our behavior changes, not by our self-discipline, but by God’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit. We respond to His love by showing that love to others. In putting others before ourselves, the moral laws are naturally obeyed. God gives us a desire to go beyond the bare bones of Old Testament moral law. So, when someone is ridiculing God’s standard of abstinence before marriage and fidelity within it, let’s look to the Bible, the real authority on the subject. When we hear the modern debate about homosexuality, let’s go back to Leviticus 18 and Romans 1. Just because a denomination or a seminary professor chooses to reinterpret scripture to match our society, does not make it true. Perhaps one day someone will change the dates on the calendar. It’s been done before. But not by a postal clerk. God’s Word on morality is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Let’s remember that.
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was through CCC that I was discipled and accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. Before knowing Jesus personally, I felt a lot of pressure in my life, although I was always so heavily involved in church. Whenever I took a breath, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders. I would constantly worry about life, college, and the future. I felt suffocated. Once I invited Jesus into my life, I felt peace in my heart, in my every breath, and I could breathe again peacefully. Jesus was in control and I no longer had to worry about my life. I felt freedom. RRJ: You come from a home where family is important. How have your parents molded and inspired you to live a solid life for the Lord? And can you see your parents’ influence in you as you are leading your family?
RRJ: Jacob, you grew up in a Christian home as a pastor’s son and have known about Jesus for a long time, but when did you come to know Jesus and what would you say is different? Jacob: When I was younger, I grew up in a conservative pastor’s home. We lived in a house attached to the church. Church was the center of my life all throughout my childhood. Church for me was both my home and playground. We always worked for the church and for God. However, when I applied to college, I was not accepted into my first choice school. I felt like God abandoned me. I wondered about God’s presence and began to rethink my future and my life as a whole. During this difficult time, I joined a Christian student organization called Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC). It River Region’s Journey
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Jacob: My father was born as the only son into a poor family with a single mother. God called him to be a pastor and opened doors for him in miraculous ways. He was called to many churches throughout South Korea as a guest speaker during his life. His one and only dream in life was to deliver the Gospel. He is such a passionate pastor in his work and was devoted to his calling. My mother was a woman of prayer. She experienced God’s healing herself personally. After that, she influenced so many people. Growing up, I remember my mother going to church after we went to bed to pray. Prayer works in many ways and I experienced that first hand. She was the president of the Pastor’s Wife Association in Korea for many years. She was a great influence to many different pastors’ wives and their churches. I also witnessed Christ as the number one priority in my family. Growing up, our family would meet and dine 12
together, we would hold hands, sing, and pray together. This influenced me in my own family. We also hold hands, sing, and pray together whenever we share time together. I applied biblical values to my family to have the happiest family of my own. I have experienced that my family is a little piece of heaven for me. RRJ: Describe your vision for Newtopia. Jacob: Newtopia is two words: “new” and “utopia”. The new ideal land. That is the Kingdom of God and that is our vision. This is why we start and end the day with prayer. We are focusing on the vision of God and not just profit. We want to serve and influence our community and deliver the gospel through our relationships. Newtopia’s values are inclusiveness of all genders, races, and ethnic groups; giving back to our community; and spreading God’s unfailing love. We want to build a safe place for the community inspired by the story of Noah’s Ark. RRJ: What would you say is the meaning of life? Jacob: I died with Him and I live with Him. Because Jesus died for me, me and all my sins also died with Him on the cross. I am born again. I live with the new life that God gives me. “Born again” means I am living by the life of the resurrected Christ. Jesus Christ lived a life according to the purpose of our Heavenly Father, so I want to live the life similar to that of Christ. Ultimately, my life goal is to reveal the Kingdom of God through my daily life in this sinful world. RRJ: We live in a world where emphasis is placed on political correctness, which can make living “loud” for Jesus difficult. How do your employees know you are a Christ follower?
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RRJ: Are there any particular practices that help you stay connected with God?
RRJ: How would you encourage fellow Christians to allow our faith to be a constant force in our lives?
Jacob: Every morning at 6 am, I sit in front of the lake by my house to worship and pray. I do a daily devotional every day. I believe problems are challenges from God. There is a reason why we are faced with problems. I pray to God every day for clear direction and wisdom and to help guide me through the problem. I use this direction throughout my daily life. One thing I know for certain is that the future is unsure. So we can decide to invite worry into our lives because of an uncertain future or we can decide to invite hope in through of faith. Sometimes there are problems that seem hopeless. Before getting stressed and deciding what is right and wrong, let it go. Then, ask God in prayer for clarification and direction, and wait until God answers. Then, like the sun rising, God provides a clear answer through the word of God. I believe that God gives me favor because I am a person of God. Therefore, I must live a life separate from the secular world as a person of God.
Jacob: First, life is not easy for anyone. Therefore, we must mix prayer into our lives. If we do this, God will take control. Second, we must rely on God and focus on Him in all the details of our lives. If we do this, everything will be worked into something good. (Romans 8:28) Third, be joyful always. Be mindful that our Lord is leading our lives. Focus on the fact that God is behind all of your problems as our Father in heaven. Have strength, have courage, and don’t be timid. Don’t be discouraged. (Joshua 1:9) We have a Father who gives the most love and is willing to help us. Immanuel, He is with us.
Jacob Kim has been married to his wife Rachel for 28 years. They have three children: Joyce, Jane, and Enoch. The Kims are involved in Church of the Highlands, Evergreen Church, and Small Groups.
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Protecting Life Discussion of the recent pro-life bill passed overwhelmingly by Alabama legislators has degenerated into name-calling, misrepresentation, and...identity politics, which seems to be the order of the day in so many circles. The bill criminalizes abortion in the state, offering stiff penalties for those who perform abortions and is designed to present a legal challenge to the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. It confirms that an unborn child is a person, contrary to the language of the ruling. Over the past few weeks, there have been attempts to misrepresent and invalidate the pro-life movement because, as some say, men are involved in the legislative process in passing laws limiting abortion, even though the movement is essentially a movement of women, for women. An excellent piece at Townhall.com by Katie Yoder of the Media Research Center highlights some examples of the mistaken narrative: “As many people noted, all 25 of those ‘yes’ votes came from white male senators,” added HuffPost reporter Alanna Vagianos. For USA Today, Alia E. Dastagir noted the “25 white male Republicans in Alabama.” “The bill passed thanks to the votes of a group of exclusively white, male Republican senators,” echoed Vice journalist David Gilbert. Yoder continues: State Representative Terri Collins, a woman, helped sponsor the bill. Governor Kay Ivey, also a woman, signed the bill into law. In a statement, Gov. Ivey prioritized not only the protection of life, but also the enhancement of life. Women’s influence didn’t end there. Pro-life women voters elected these representatives. According to Pew Research Center data from 2014, 58 percent of Alabama adults wanted abortion illegal in all or most cases. Forty-nine percent of those were men – and 51 percent were women. Yoder continued to bust the narrative River Region’s Journey
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that abortion restrictions are in opposition to so-called “women’s rights.” Consider these stats from the op-ed piece: • An August CBS/Refinery29 poll revealed that 72 percent of millennial women are likely in favor of abortion restrictions. • In January, a Marist poll found 75 percent of Americans – including women – say abortion should be limited to the first three months of pregnancy. • A Gallup poll last summer found that 48 percent of Americans call themselves “pro-life,” the same percentage who identify as “pro-choice.” Other Gallup data determined that both men and women “generally hold similar abortion attitudes.” The pro-life movement is, at its heart, a women’s movement, with women standing up and recognizing the humanity of unborn children and reaching out to women in crisis, a crisis that may have resulted in a pregnancy. Perhaps you heard about a tweet about which the Daily Wire reported: In a tweet pointed out by Twitchy, “bluecheck” author and Times of Israel blogger Sarah Tuttle-Singer wrote: “Dear Pro-Life friends: what have you *personally* done to support lower income single mothers? I’ll wait...” The article says that “Tuttle-Singer did not have to wait long.” A sampling of responses: I’ve spent the last 15 years serving breakfast once a month at a homeless shelter and making lunches for the same shelter once a month on a separate weekend... I’m the president of the board of directors for our local domestic violence shelter... 14
Donated to crisis pregnancy centers. Volunteered with the Sisters of Life (highly recommend: you can be helpful just by holding a baby while mama gets food at the potluck, for instance)…Offered to meet with anyone in a crisis pregnancy to talk about arranging to adopt their baby... Applying for an open adoption, to take care of a child whose mother doesn’t think she can raise the baby, and to keep mother and child in each other’s lives. And I’d also add: donating…to pay the bails of black mothers and send them home to be with their children... Adopted 1 and took in 3 foster who are now staying permanently. In addition to my 6 natural children. So, those are just some. Conservative Tribune reported: “Over 13,000 people flooded the comments section, some sharing stories about volunteering in pregnancy centers, others about how their families have chipped in to help unexpectedly pregnant mothers.” So, as we consider what we’ve discussed today, we can underscore that compassion for the unborn is consistent with compassion for their mothers. It is not cold or heartless to preserve the life of the unborn child while at the same time point the woman to a better life. And, prolife ministries are all too aware that mothers in crisis offer an opportunity to share the love of Christ. As the popularity of abortion declines and restrictions rise, to the extent that there may no longer be legal abortion in America - a post-Roe generation, as it’s been described, the Church can be mobilized to be healing centers in our communities. The compassion of Christ is compelling and effective in changing minds and hearts.
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Nine years ago, Michael Coleman had an “aha” moment while working with a non-profit group focused on feeding those in need in the Montgomery area. “So many of those adults that I came in contact with possessed the ability and desire to enter the workforce, but simply had barriers to full-time employment. As a result, they continued to come to us for assistance. Over time, I realized that we ourselves had actually become a barrier to their self-sufficiency by creating dependence on the ministry for food.” With this realization, Coleman decided that there had to be a more effective way to minister to those he was encountering time and time again. It was during this time the groundwork for Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) was put into motion.
was serving, then I would seek to empower them, allow them to take control of their lives and help them transition to a self-sufficient and productive citizen in our community.” Coleman says that this model of ministry begins with looking at each adult as a person created in God’s image and understanding that they have gifts and abilities given to them by God. “However, many of these adults have only experienced a life of poverty and face very real barriers in order to escape. The mistake we, in the middle class, make is to look upon them with judgement rather than empathy, simply because their barriers are not our barriers. As a result, we either disconnect emotionally from their plight of poverty or we seek to fix it through the demeaning act of giving them everything which silently states that they are incapable of taking care of themselves.” Neither of these approaches is biblical in its nature, nor do they produce a desired outcome, says Coleman, who adds that the last 50 plus years of dealing with poverty have taught us that.
“If you look at our traditional approaches to combating poverty, you will see very similar type approaches. Coleman, who serves as the executive director for HIM, says that what he calls “ bigotry of low expectations” has contributed to the unsuccessfulness in transitioning people out of poverty. “Instead, we have created more and more dependency among our adult population. That is because we often see people in the crisis of poverty and seek only to address the crisis without providing them the necessary long-term support and education to learn how to permanently overcome these barriers.” His desire to see people overcome these barriers became his passion. “I decided that if I truly cared about the people I
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“I believe that the best path to helping the poor while emulating the heart of Jesus is to take people where they are without judgement as to how they got there, take on their burdens as your own, love them with everything you have, and provide a pathway for them to restore their life in a way that their gifts and talents can be brought to life... in a way that honors their Creator.” It is that path that has evolved into the current program format of HIM that is in the Montgomery and Birmingham communities today. Originally, the program was 13 weeks in length and allowed the ministry to only conduct three training sessions a year. “Besides myself, there was only one other person on staff, so everything had to be done by us from recruitment, intakes, teaching, fundraising, etc.,” reflects Coleman. “However, as the program began to grow and the funding increased, we increased our staff, which allowed us to reduce the training time to nine weeks without losing any key component of our training. We simply have maximized efficiency which has allowed us to transition to six training cycles per year in both Montgomery and Birmingham.” Coleman says that another key to the program’s growth has been the ability to add a case manager for students who cannot overcome barriers on their own. “Sometimes students need resources to overcome the barrier and sometimes they just need some life coaching to direct their paths. We make a commitment to provide our students whatever they need to overcome the obstacles they face so they can continue to transition to a better place in life.” It is that transition of watching the students overcome the obstacles and grow that spurs the ministry on. While Coleman has many success stories, he said there is one in particular that stands out and continues to drive the ministry forward in their work.
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“Steven was a 24-year-old drug dealer who lived in the area and had sole custody of a son that he fathered at the age of 15.” Steven, a highschool dropout, knew he needed a different path. “He excelled in our course and performed his internship with McGriff’s Auto. Once he graduated HIM, he enrolled at Trenholm in auto repair. He then was accepted into the Lincoln Tech in Nashville, TN, where he worked two part-time jobs and attended school full-time. Steven became the honor graduate of a class of 202 students.” Steven currently is an award winning high school auto body shop teacher in Virginia, where he continues to make a huge impact on his students. “There are several more Stevens in our community who simply need to realize their potential, get pointed in the right direction, have the necessary encouragement and support, and create a future of self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.” HIM aims to expand their reach to those in the community while continuing to stay true to the ministry’s roots. “Our goal from the beginning was to make as large of an impact as we had the ability to do. In 2017, HIM expanded to the Birmingham communities of Woodlawn and East Lake. We learned a lot of important lessons in that expansion, both what to do and what not to do. Going forward, we want to be able to impact surrounding communities without unnecessarily creating more overhead costs. To that end, we are in the early planning stages of partnering with the Montgomery Baptist Association in an attempt to bring our job training to Lowndes County, which is one of the poorest counties in the state.” Coleman says that rural counties suffer challenges that a city like Montgomery doesn’t, such as the lack of public transportation.
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“Therefore different challenges require different solutions which often demands outside of the box thinking. Thankfully, there are so many partners in our community who care enough to do what it takes to bring forth a good solution for our neighbors.” Along with a growing number of valued community partnerships, the program also plans to move to a new physical location. “In the first eight years of our existence, we were provided a space to operate through the goodwill of First Baptist Church. They have been tremendous partners and we are so thankful for all they have done for us. However, moving into our own facility will enable us much needed flexibility moving forward to add services if needed, as well as partner with other agencies who also serve our students. We are so excited about what God can do with all the possibilities that are now at our fingertips!” With the growth also comes the continued opportunity for more business owners to connect with HIM. “Our three-week internships provide a great opportunity for businesses to find good employees for their companies. Our internships are unpaid and are no risk to a business owner because all of our students sign liability waivers which precludes them from suing a business if they are injured during their internship time. Internships are simply a chance for our business community to provide an opportunity for our students to prove themselves by taking what they learn in the classroom and applying it in a realworld scenario.”
Coleman says that every company has entry-level positions that they struggle to fill and/or keep filled. “Because our students undergo this intensive soft-skilled employment training, they prove that they possess the essential characteristics that employers desire. It is a win-win situation.”
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Coleman encourages the community to become involved with HIM. “We have been told time and time again that those who partner with us and get the chance to share in our students’ success, have been changed as much as (the students) have.” HIM is always looking for community members to assist in mentoring, providing lunch, and help override financial support that is needed to carry out the needs of the ministry. “God has and will continue to sustain us as we move forward, but He has used so many wonderful people, churches, and businesses along the way to make it possible to forever change lives!” To connect with Hope Inspired Ministries, you may visit them on their webpage www.hopeinspiredministries.org. Katie Blair is a graduate of Auburn University in Montgomery with a degree in Elementary Education. She currently serves as the Director of Children’s Ministries for Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She is a freelance writer and blogger who writes about family life. She resides in Montgomery, Alabama with her husband, two children, and their dog, Rosie.
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Live Free Crowded together into a St. John’s Episcopal Church in Virginia, men argued about the pros and cons of a war against the British. Tempers flared as those on both sides of the argument waged their opinions. Finally, one man raised his voice above the fray. “What is it that gentlemen wish?” he taunted as he slumped into an attitude of helplessness, head bowed and wrists crossed as if manacled. “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! . . . But as for me—give me liberty, or give me death!” He had paused, arms flung outward, as the word “liberty” rang out in the hushed sanctuary; then he smote his breast with an imaginary dagger in the perfect embodiment of heroic Roman virtue. Patrick Henry’s dramatic scene became the motto of the Revolution: Liberty or Death. We acclaim this to be America’s purchase. Our innate desire to be free is not defined by ethnicity, color, class, or gender. Freedom is a common desire among all of humanity, simply because there is one source by which life flows into all of us. A cry for freedom is a hunger that cannot be quenched within the human heart. No one created in God’s image desires to be subjugated by another willingly, and as a result the fight for freedom has claimed many countless lives. In spite of our struggle to free ourselves, true and eternal freedom only River Region’s Journey
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comes from Jesus and His finished work on the cross. He is our ultimate liberator, savior, rescuer from oppression, and deliverer from sin and Satan. The Bible testifies, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (Galatians 3:13-14) We find ourselves falling prey to the same temptations repeatedly. We feel chained to recurring sins. Apostle Paul wrote, “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Food is for the stomach and the stomach for food, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. (1 Corinthians 6:12-14) We have liberties within the grace of God to pursue a plethora of experiences in this life, yet Paul cautions for us not to enslave ourselves with the things we enjoy. Paul said that food is for the body for its nourishment, but excessive, compulsive 22
eating, and poor diet causes obesity. This behavior leads to health challenges such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. If you find yourself going to the refrigerator when you feel nervous or stressed, or if you yield to the urge to eat beyond full, take steps to free yourself. Paul also mentioned sexual immorality as one area that keeps us from true freedom. Since we are mandated by God to live sexually pure lives, we must deny all sexual cravings outside of marriage. Lust and sexually sinful practices are gender neutral. If you find yourself indulging in pornography, masturbation, or fantasy lust, you must shut down their gateways. Put parental controls on your computer and TV, even if you do not have children. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit and must remain pure and free from sin! Envy is a strong chain the devil desires to hang on your neck. Envy keeps you always wanting and never satisfied. Feeling discontented or resentful wanting what someone else has is not godly. The Bible says, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” (Luke 12:15) These and other sins will take away our freedom in Christ. “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Galatians 5:1) In as much as Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection purchased for us all the freedom needed, let us live, move, and operate as the free people we really are, Ladies! Vehemently refuse to allow anything unholy into our lives, and stand firm on the fact that we are free in Christ.
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When the local church falls short of Jesus’ vision for the church as a “radiant bride” reflecting his glory, a “city on a hill” that shines with attractive good works, “the salt of the earth” that prevents decay and promotes flourishing, and “the light of the world” that makes dark places less dark, some Christians are tempted to leave the church for some other alternative. River Region’s Journey
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For many such Christians, the common refrain is, “I want to be part of something that’s more like the New Testament Church.” I always scratch my head when I hear Christians say this. In several incidences, the actual “New Testament Church” was less attractive, less authentic, less flexible, less loving, less truthful, less beautiful, and less Christ-like than the church of today. If anyone has ever been tempted to hit the eject button on the local church in favor of creating their own, more robust faith experience, it was people who were part of the actual New Testament church. It is because so many first century Christians had a foot out the door that the writer of Hebrews urged them to not give up meeting together, “as is the habit of some” (Hebrews 10:24-25). One “New Testament Church” that we would all be tempted to abandon was the church at Corinth. One of the most celebrated passages in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 13, famously known as “the love chapter.” In this magnificent chapter, we are told that love is patient and kind. It does not envy or boast, and it is not arrogant or rude. It is not demanding or irritable, and it does not hold a grudge. It resists things that are wrong and celebrates things that are true. It bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things. Wonderful, right? Did you know that when Paul wrote to the Corinthians about love, he didn’t have wedding ceremonies or cross stitch art in mind? Did you know that he was actually rebuking them because each of the attributes of love was something that they lacked?
Membership in a local church means nothing more and nothing less than this: Joining your imperfect self to many other imperfect selves to form an imperfect community that, through Jesus, embarks on a journey toward a better future…together. The Corinthian church, a prominent “New Testament Church,” was filled with problems. A brief journey through Paul’s first letter to this community of misfits tells us that they were known for judging each other harshly, creating major divisions over minor theological issues, committing adultery, initiating frivolous lawsuits, divorcing without biblical grounds, parading “Christian liberty” in front of people with a bruised conscience, ignoring the needs of the poor, and the list goes on. Paul could have very easily written off this community. He could have very easily thrown in the towel. Why didn’t Paul throw in the towel on the New Testament Church? For the same reason that Jesus didn’t thrown in the towel.
Church is family. Membership in a local church means nothing more and nothing less than this: Joining your imperfect self to many other
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sons, and daughters in the faith. Instead of running from them, he runs toward them. He names them not according to their failures but according to their redemptive status, using words like “saints” and “sanctified.” He thanks God always for them and reminds them that Jesus will sustain them until the end. Though they are messed up now, Jesus has a plan to transform them into people who are glorious and guiltless. Paul looks at the broken local church and envisions beauty. He looks at the sinful local church and envisions sainthood. He looks at the undesirable local church and is overcome with desire for her flourishing. Paul thinks about the church in the same way that Jesus does. He thinks about the church as family. Daughters and sons of God, with whom he is well pleased. The bride of Christ, to whom he has betrothed himself forever. Sisters and brothers to one another, fellow heirs of the Kingdom. Family. As Saint Augustine once said, sometimes “the Church is a whore…but she is still my Mother.” Not only is the Church our Mother, She is also Jesus’ wife. Would any of us dare turn our backs on the Bride that he loves?
imperfect selves to form an imperfect community that, through Jesus, embarks on a journey toward a better future…together. Surprisingly, Paul begins his confrontational first letter to the Corinthians with affirmation and assurance. In spite of their many flaws, sins, inconsistencies, hypocrisies, and weaknesses, he is hopeful for them, not because they are stellar people but because Jesus is a stellar Savior. Jesus will complete the work that he began in them, and Paul knows this. So, instead of hitting eject on them, he doubles down on his involvement with them. Instead of shunning and shaming them, he speaks to them as his beloved brothers, sisters,
Scott Sauls is the author of four books, including Irresistible Grace, and pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.
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Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The stigma for minorities seeking mental health services has been prevalent in the U.S. for years. People who have sought mental health services have been viewed as weak, dangerous, or just plain crazy. This stigma has been exacerbated in the Black community to the detriment of families, individuals, and communities especially with concern to seeking help for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. According to data published by the CDC in 2017, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide accounts for 45,000 deaths a year. Men die by suicide 3.5 times more often than women. An average of 123 suicides occur a day. White men accounted for 70% of suicides in 2016 and AfricanAmericans accounted for 6% (2,700). African-American females are more likely to attempt suicide compared to black males, but black males are more likely to be successful in their attempts to commit suicide. The number of suicides
in the African-American community has steadily increased since 2004. AfricanAmerican teenagers and male adults are the two fastest growing populations with concerns about suicide. Suicide is an unspoken problem that affects people of color that often goes unaddressed. African-Americans often seek support from clergy, family members, and friends rather than seeking professional help. Symptoms of depression are often ignored, and people are shunned for needing additional help outside of the traditional resources. In addition, suicide prevention strategies don’t address concerns that impact the black community, such as neighborhood violence, unemployment, and racial discrimination. Counselor training programs are required to integrate multiculturalism principles throughout each course, but this mandate falls short with concern to courses involving counselor skill development, crisis counseling, and diagnosis. Furthermore, there is a dearth of people of color teaching in these programs. More research must be conducted to identify the cultural differences in suicidal triggers to develop culturally appropriate treatment strategies to address this concern in the black community and for people-of-color 27
more broadly. Professional counseling associations are actively recruiting more minorities and people of color to enter counseling programs to promote more diversity which in-turn will increase research concerning these problems affecting these communities. Furthermore, clergy in the black community must encourage people to seek the necessary professional help rather than solely focusing on the client’s spiritual well-being. Black parents, teachers, and other influential figures must encourage more diologue about feelings concerning relationships, discrimination, and other concerns that may trigger depression and despair. A shift from a negative viewpoint of mental health treatment to a more supportive and inviting perspective would reduce the stigma and promote better mental health in the African-American community.
Tarmen Siaway is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Addiction Counselor. Tarmen attended Jacksonville State University and earned a BA in English and a MS in Community Agency Counseling. He also earned a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Dr. Siaway served two terms as president - 2013 and 2017 - of the Alabama Mental Health Counselor Association. Dr. Siaway has conducted numerous workshops on the local, state, and national level. He enjoys working with adolescents, adults, families, couples, and is enthusiastic about working with diverse clients. In addition Dr. Siaway believes in serving the community with respect, honesty, and professionalism.
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36043-Pintlala Pintlala Baptist Church 73 Federal Road (334) 281.9439 Email: info@pintlalabaptist.com Web: www.pintlalabaptist.com DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Gary Burton WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children, Youth & Adult Choirs
36054-Millbrook Central Bible Chapel 3270 Main Street (334) 285.6524 Website: www.centralbiblechapel.com Email: centralbiblechapel@gmail.com DN: Non-denominational Pastor: Scott Leach WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. and Wed. at 7 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Outreach, Men and Women’s Bible studies, Children’s. Destiny Church 2410 Wall Street (334) 230.5444 Web: www.destinychurch.al DN: Non-denominational Pastor: DJ & Julie Stinard WT: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 850-1000 MIN: Small Groups, Students, Kids, Meals for Homeless, Reach, and College Goodship Missionary Baptist Church 1554 AL Hwy 143 (334) 285.0094 Facebook: Goodship Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Dr. Derwin Perry DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Youth, Women’s and Men’s Ministry, Choir, Bible Study Grace Community Church 3515 Highway 14 (334) 285.4655 Email: sufficientgracecc@gmail.com Web: www.gracemillbrook.com Pastor: Dr. Albert Russell WT: Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Youth, Bible Study, Discipleship, Men’s, Women’s, Missions, Faith Training River Region’s Journey July 2019
Grandview Pines Baptist Church 346 Deatsville Hwy (334) 285-5125 Email: info@mygpbc.com Web: www.mygpbc.com DN: Independent Baptist Pastor: Chance Sangster WT: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Children’s and Youth ministries Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, College and Career, Bus ministry, Ladies’ ministry, Men’s ministry, Music, Community, Missions, Bible Institute Millbrook Baptist Church 3431 Browns Road (334) 285.4731 Web: www.millbrookbaptist.com DN: Baptist Pastor: Mike Ingram WT: Sunday, 10:00 a.m., 6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Youth, Seniors, Children’s, Music, Women’s, Men’s, Daycare Millbrook First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood Rd (334) 285.4114 Website: www.mfumc.org DN: Methodist Pastor: Rev. Jerry May WT Sunday 9:00 (Contemporary) and 11:00 (Traditional) WS: Traditional and Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Men &Women, Senior Adult, Youth, College, Out Reach & Care Millbrook Presbyterian Church 3480 Main Street (334) 285.4031 Email: mpcaoffice@gmail.com Web: www.millbrookpca.com DN: Presbyterian (PCA) Pastor: Rev. Brannon T. Bowman WT: Sunday, 10:15 a.m., 5:30 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Youth/Children, Women’s, Seniors, Men’s, Fellowship Groups, VBS, Mission Trips Messiah Church 4084 Hwy 14 East (334) 290.5215 Web: www.mymessiahchurch.org Facebook: Messiah Church DN: Lutheran Pastor: Doug Davis WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: under 150 28
New Life Church of Millbrook 4230 Hwy 14 (334) 285.6996 Web: www.nlmillbrook.com DN: Non-Denominational Pastor: T. Alan Cova WT: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. and Wed. at 7 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Young couples, Women’s, Men’s, Seniors, New Life Christian Academy Robinson Springs United Methodist Church 5980 Main Street (334) 285-2488 Email: janethalekrantz@gmail.com Web: www.rsum.org Pastor: Rev. Janet Krantz DN: United Methodist Church WT: Sunday, 10:00 AM and Wed. at 6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Children, Youth, Wed Fellowship & Bible Study, Women & Men, Community Outreach Victory Baptist Church 5481 Main Street (334) 285.5082 Email: info@victorymillbrook.com Website: www.victorymillbrook.com DN: Independent Baptist Pastor: Joey Byrd WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Juvenile, Jail, Children’s Church, Junior Church, Nursing Home Ministry
36052-Mathews Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church 15617 Troy Hwy. (334) 584.7957 Email: ebc231@yahoo.com DN: Baptist Pastor: C. L Thomas Sr. WT: Sunday school, 8 a.m. and Worship at 9 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: under 150 MIN: Deacon, Deaconess, Ushers, Praise Dancers, Missions, Pastor Aide, Couples Ministry, G.A.P. Ministry, Transportation Ministry, Community Outreach, Youth Ministry, Choirs
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36064-Pike Road Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 738 Gibbs Road (334) 215.3596 Email: antioch@antiochmtmeigs.com Web: antiochmtmeigs.com Pastor: Richard E. Griffin DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 11am and Wed. at 6 p.m. WS: Traditional MIN: Nursery, Youth, Men’s, Mission, Prison, Drama, Choir, and Audiovisual/Multimedia Century Church 37 Bridge Street (334) 801.9080 Email: info@century.church
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First Baptist Church
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(334) 365.0606 Email: mail@fbcprattville.org Web: www.fbcprattville.org DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr. WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 800-1200 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Men’s, Women’s, Mission Friends, Choir (all ages), Moms Day Out, Kindergarten, Adult Discipleship, Moms LIFE
First Presbyterian Church ad on page 18 211 S. Chestnut Street (334) 365.6387 Email: vicki@fpcminis-
tries.org Web: www.fpcministries.org DN: First Presbyterian Church of America Pastor: Bryant Hansen Assistant Pastor: Allan Bledsoe WT: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Youth, Community, Women’s, and Men’s Camellia Baptist Church 201 Woodvale Road (334) 365.0231 Email: link on website Web: www.cbcprattville.org DN: Baptist Interim Pastor: Dr. Rick Marshall WT: Sunday, 10 a.m., 5 p.m. (AWANA) WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: AWANA, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Women’s, Men’s, Missions, Music, Upward Centerpoint Fellowship 2500 Legends Circle (Marriot Legends Capitol Hill Conference Center), (334) 356.3076 Email: info@centeringlives.com Web: www.centeringlives.com DN: Non-denominational Pastor: John Schmidt WT: Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 1200-1500 MIN: Children, Youth, College, Missions and Small Groups East Memorial Baptist Church 1320 Old Ridge Rd. (334) 365.7500 Email: beasley@eastmemorial.org Web: www.eastmemorial.org DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Glenn Graham, Jr. WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Wed. at 6:15 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 700-900 MIN: Student, College & Career, Singles, Children’s, AWANA, Seniors, Women’s, Men’s Evangel Church 322 Old Farm Lane N, located in Prattville Christian Academy (334) 272.4882 Web: www.evangelchurch.me DN: Assembly of God Pastor: Mike Rippy Campus Pastor: Devon LeMaster WT: Sunday, 10 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Children, Students, College, Growth Track, Life Groups, Dream Team First United Methodist Church 100 E. Fourth Street (334) 365.5977 Web: www.prattvillemethodist.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Tony McCullough WT: Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Singles, Older Adults, Support Groups, Mom’s Day Out, and Preschool 29
Fountain City Baptist Church 492 East Main Street (334) 365.2034 Email: link on website Web: www.fountaincitybaptist.com DN: Baptist Pastor: Rick Moore WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Children’s, Teen, Older Adult, AWANA, Music (adults and youth), Men’s, Women’s, Missions and Outreach Fountain of Grace 881 McQueen Smith Rd, S. (334) 365.5511 Email: info@fountainofgraceac.us Web: www.fountainofgrace.us DN: Christian Missionary Alliance Pastor: Tony Butler WT: Sunday, 10:40 a.m., 6 p.m. WS: Blended AT: Under 150-400 MIN: Youth, Sunday school, Women of Grace, Music, Sound, AWANA (during school year) Glynwood Baptist Church 376 N. McQueen Smith Rd (334) 361.9180 Email: glynwoodbc@knology.net Web: www.glynwoodbc.com DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Reverend James Jackson WT: Sunday, 8:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Wed. at 6:30 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Music, Prayer, Seniors, AWANA, Mom’s Day Out, Bible Study and prayer Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Grace Life Church 972 McQueen Smith Road (services being held in Prattville YMCA) (334) 365.8672 Email: pastorphilb@gmail.com Web: www.churchgonewild.tv DN: Non-denominational Pastor: Phil Bevilacqua WT: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Youth, Kids, Small Groups, Women and Men Heritage Baptist Church 1357 S. Memorial Drive (334) 365.2372 Email: link on website Web: www.hbcprattville.org DN: Baptist Pastor: Roger D. Parks WT: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: AWANA, Youth, VBS, Children’s Church, Adult, Music and Missions Trips Hunter Hills Church of Christ 330 Old Farm Lane N. (334) 285.2700 Web: www.hunterhills.org DN: Church of Christ Pastor: Ryan Lassiter WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Singles, Support Groups, Leisure, and Small Groups July 2019
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DN Redland Hills Church 3105 Rifle Range Road (334) 986.0001 Web: www.redlandhills.org Facebook: Redland Hills Church DN: Non-Denominational Pastor: Wes Gunn WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Children’s, Youth, VBS, and Community Groups
Journey Church 435 Shiela Blvd (334) 351.9994 Web: www.myjourneychurch.com DN: Non-denominational Pastor: Mike Mozingo WT: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 10:45 WS: Contemporary AT: 400-800 MIN: Small Groups, Children’s, Youth, Missions, Growth Track and Outreach Voice of Victory Church (10 min. from Prattville) 449 County RD 165, Autaugaville (334) 365.2031 Web: www.vovc.org DN: Word of Faith Pastor: Sandra Gober Associate Pastor: Caleb Gober WT: Sunday 10:30 a.m. and Wed., 7 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: under 150 MIN: Prison, Youth, Children’s, Adult, Senior, Young Professionals and Invasion Evangelism
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Blue Ridge Baptist Church
ad on page 36 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd. (334) 567.4325 Web: www.blueridgebaptistchurch.net Pastor: Rev. John Carney WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. WS: Blended AT: under 150 Min: Children’s, Adult, Youth, College, Prayer and Missions Centerpoint Fellowship 9301 US Hwy. 231 (334) 478.7826 Email: info@centeringlives.com Web: www.centeringlives.com DN: Non-denominational Pastor: Tom Gaylord WT: Sunday, 9:35 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: under 150 MIN: Children, Youth, College, Missions and Small Groups First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge Street (334) 567.5191 Website: www.fbcwetumpka.com Pastor: Dr. James Troglen DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. River Region’s Journey
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WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Men’s, Women’s and Older Adults First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St. (334) 567.7865 Email: link on website Web: www.wetumpkafirst.com Pastor: Rev. Matt Albritton WT: Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s ministry, Youth, Hispanic Ministry, Young adults, Missions, Prayer and Adult ministry Grace Baptist Church 304 Old Montgomery Hwy. (334) 567.3255 Email: info@gbcwetumpka.com Web: www.gbcwetumpka.org Pastor: Justin L. Teate WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Sunday school, Adult, Youth, Children’s Mountain View Baptist Church 1025 Rifle Range Rd (334) 567.4458 Web: www.mvbaptist.com DN: Baptist Pastor: Dr. Tim Thompson WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. MIN: Food closet, AWANA, Upwards Soccer, Operation Christmas Child, Children, Youth, College, Men and Women’s Ministry, Seniors, Music, Education and Library. Mulder Memorial UMC 3454 Firetower Rd. (334) 567.4225 Web: www.mulderchurch.org Pastor: Matt Mobley WT: Sunday, 8:10, 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: Children’s ministry, Adult, Youth, Groups, Outreach, Missions and Prayer Redland Baptist Church 1266 Dozier Road (334) 567.8649 Web: www.redlandbaptistchurch.org Facebook: Redland Baptist Church DN: Baptist Pastor: Bryce Cox WT: Sunday, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Senior, Adult, Choir and VBS 30
Ridge Church 1251 Coosa River Parkway (334) 567.8591 Web: www.ridgechurch.com Email: info@ridgechurch.com Facebook: RidgeChurchAL IG: RidgeChurchAL DN: Non-Denominational Pastor: Trip Healey WT: Sundays, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Kid’s, Student’s, Small Groups and Outreach Santuck Baptist Church 7250 Central Plank Road (334) 567.2364 Web: santuckbaptist.org DN: Baptist Interim Pastor: Tony Smith WT: Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. AT: 400-800 MIN: Pre-school, Children’s, Student, Worship, Small Groups, Adults, Missions, and Celebrate Recovery
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First Baptist Church ad on Back Cover 305 S. Perry Street (334) 834.6310 Email: link on website Web: www.montgom-
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Trinity Presbyterian Church 1728 S. Hull Street (334) 262.3892 Email: office@trinitypca.org Web: www.trinitypca.org DN: Presbyterian Church in America Pastor: Claude E. McRoberts WT: Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Summer schedule: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 400-800 MIN: Adults, Children’s (Catechism Classes and Pioneer Clubs), Youth, Missions, Choir, Preschool, and Singles
36105-Montgomery Community Congregational Church 3481 South Court Street (334) 265-4411 Web: www.cccmontgomery.org Pastor: Rev. Ray Speller WT: Sunday 10:45 am WS: Blended MIN: Men’s, Women’s, Youth, Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Usher Ministry, Acolyte Ministry and Benevolence Ministry Rebirth Christian Ministries 321 W. Fleming Road (334) 281-0910 E-mail: Rcministries02@gmail.com Web: http://rcministries02.wix.com/rcministries DN: Non-denominational Pastor: Willie E Summerlin Jr. WT: Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: Under 150 Snowdoun Baptist Church 6564 Norman Bridge Road (334) 280.0217 Web: www.snowdounbaptist.org DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Steve Campbell WT: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PMWS: Traditional AT: Under 150 MIN: Worship, Children, Youth, Men’s and Women’s Ministries, Missions, Music
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Heritage Baptist Church
ad on page 15 1849 Perry Hill Road (334) 279.9976 Web: www.hbcm.net
Pastor: Teman Knight DN: Southern Baptist WT: Sunday, 10:15 WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: Children, VBS, Seniors, Journeymen Men’ Ministry, Zoe Women’s Ministry, Lifestones, Youth, College, Family Life Center, Child Development Center, Footprints Ministry and Heritage FaithRiderz. Capital City Church of the Nazarene 4450 Vaughn Road (334) 272.8176 Website: www.capcitynaz.org Facebook: Capital City Church of the Nazarene DN: Church of the Nazarene Pastor: Blake Mohling 31
WT: Sunday, 10:45 and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Men’s, Women’s, Children’s, Prayer Group Cloverdale Baptist Church 608 E. Fairview Avenue (334) 265.9223 Website: www.cloverdalebaptist.net Email: info@cloverdalebaptist.net DN: Southern Baptist WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. and Wednesday,6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: Under 150 MIN: Sunday school, Preschool Academy, Fun and Fellowship, Seniors, Youth, Choir for all ages Eastwood Presbyterian Church 1701 E. Trinity Blvd. (334) 272.3103 Email: missions@eastwoodchurch.org Web: www.eastwoodchurch.org DN: Presbyterian (PCA) Pastor: Bart Lester WT: Sunday, 10:55 a.m. (10:30 during summer) and 5:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 400-800 MIN: Missions, Counseling, School, College, Youth, Women, and Military Evangel Church 3975 Vaughn Road (334) 272.4882 Web: www.evangelchurch.me DN: Assembly of God Pastor: Michael Rippy WT: Sunday, 10:30 WS: Contemporary AT: 400-800 MIN: Sunday school, Children, Students, College, Growth Track, Life Groups, Dream Team First United Methodist Church 2416 W. Cloverdale Park (334) 834.8990 Email: info@fumcmontgomery.org Web: www.fumcmontgomery.org DN: Methodist Pastor: Dr. Jeremy K. Pridgeon WT: Sunday, 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 800 to 1500 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Men’s, Women’s New Life Church of God in Christ (Annex 1) 1615 Mulberry Street (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Pastor: Elder Terry Ellison Co-Pastor: Elder Charles Clark WT: Sunday, 10 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: Under 150 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry, and much, much more. 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 July 2019
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Cornerstone Christian Church
New Life Church of God in Christ (Annex 6) 1601 East Trinity Blvd. (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Pastor: Elder Terry Ellison Co-Pastor: Elder Rodney Brannon WT: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: Under 150 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry, and much, much more. 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 Vaughn Park Church of Christ 3800 Vaughn Road (334) 272.2665 Web: www.vaughnpark.com Pastor: Brad Sullivan DN: Church of Christ WT: Sunday, 10 a.m., 5 p.m., Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 400-800 MIN: Agape, Bible Class, Children’s, Financial Peace University, Life Groups, Food Pantry, Ladies, Inner City, Marriage, Men’s, Student, Upward, World Bible School and Worship
36107-Montgomery Capitol Heights Baptist Church 2514 Madison Avenue (334) 264.6461 Web: www.capitolheights.org DN: Baptist Pastor: J. Warren Culver WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Worship & Music, Children’s, Families, Men’s, Seniors, Students, Women’s Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1550 East Washington St (334) 265.1807 Website: www.pilgrimrestmbc.org Pastor: Rev. Walter E. Ellis DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Noon Day Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m., Bible Study, 7 p.m. River Region’s Journey
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WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: Sunday school, Youth Mentoring, Youth Choir, Women’s, Bible Study
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Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church
ad on page 17 3323 Day Street, (334) 263.2171 Website: Find us on Facebook Pastor: Henry Carnegie DN: Missionary Baptist WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Mid-day Bible Study, 11:30 a.m., and Wednesday night 6:30 p.m. Praise & Worship AT: under 150 MIN: Sunday School, Health and Wellness Ministry, Food Bank, Youth, Children’s Church
New Life Church of God in Christ (Annex 4) 4781 Mobile Highway (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Pastor: Elder Terry Ellison WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 400 to 800 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry, and much, much more. 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 Rosa Parks Avenue Church of God 1701 Rosa L. Parks Avenue (334) 265.6008 Facebook: Rosa L Parks Ave Church of God Pastor: James I. Marshall DN: Non-denominational WT: Sunday, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. AT: under 150-400 MIN: Youth, GED Program, Bible Study, Singles, Seniors, Counseling and Choir 32
ad on page 23 301 Dalraida Road (334) 273.8595 Web: www. cornerstone-cc. org DN: Nondenominational Pastor: Jay Thompson WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: Under 150 MIN: Sunday school, Children’s, Youth, Women’s, Seniors, AWANA, Cornerstone Kids, CC Quilters
Dalraida United Methodist Church ad on page 25 3817 Atlanta Highway
(334) 272.2190 Email: info@dalraidaumc.org Web: www.dalraidaumc.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Michael Cobb WT: Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Music, Outreach, Sunday school, Youth All Saints Episcopal Church 645 Coliseum Blvd. (334) 272.2591 Web: www.allsaintsal.com Rector: Rev. David Peeples DN: Episcopal WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Outreach, Children’s, Women’s, Men’s, Youth Beacon of Hope Church of God 1045 Coliseum Blvd. (334) 274.0932 Email: pastor@beaconofhope.cc Web: www.beaconofhope.cc/ Pastor: Randall Newman DN: Church of God (HQ. Cleveland, TN WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (Sunday School), 10:45 a.m. (Worship), 6:00p.m. (Evening Service) and Wednesday night, 7 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Nursery, Pre-School, Children, Jr. Church, Student, Youth, Graduates & Professionals, Men’s, Women’s, Older Adults, Choir Music, Sunday School, Worship, Adult Bible Study, World Missions, Church Planting, Food Ministry, Community Outreach Ministry Covenant Presbyterian Church 5 Arden Road (334) 272.1133 Email: covenantpcmgm@bellsouth.net Facebook: Covenant Presbyterian Church
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WS: Blended AT: Diverse MIN: Prayer, Praise & Worship, Discipleship Classes, Youth, Children’s, International and Local Outreach, and The Rock School (Grades K5-12) St. Paul Lutheran Church 4475 Atlanta Highway (334) 272.6214 Web: www.stpaulmontgomery.org Pastor: Reverend Carey Elam DN: Lutheran WT: Sunday, 9 a.m. (Contemporary), 10:30 a.m. (traditional) WS: Multiple Styles Offered AT: 150-400 MIN: Youth, Choir University Church of Christ 5315 Atlanta Hwy (334) 386.7320 Web: www.ucoc.org DN: Church of Christ Minister: Randy Medlin WT: Sundays, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 400-800 MIN: Youth, College, Prison and Children’s
36110-Montgomery Highland Gardens Baptist Church 2014 Johnson Street (334) 263.0294 Facebook: Highland Gardens Baptist Church Pastor: Earl B. Wise DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Children, Youth Jubilee Christian Fellowship 55 Red Eagle Road (334) 451.0059 DN: Congregational Holiness Pastor: Mark H. Pate WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesday at 6 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 100 Min: Children, Outreach, Sunday school, Youth and Women’s
36111-Montgomery New Life Church of God in Christ (Main Campus) 4116 Narrow Lane Road (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Co-Pastor: Elder Charles Clark WT: Sunday, 8 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry, and much, much more. 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 Unity Worship Center 2311 Oxford Dr. (334) 288.2007 Email: unityworshipctr@knology.net 33
Facebook: Unity UCC DN: UCC Pastor: Bennie Liggins WT: Sunday, 10 am Ministries: Men, Women, Youth, Seniors, Bible Study, and Clothes Closet Whitfield Memorial United Methodist 2673 Fisk Road (334) 281.2467 Email: office@whitfieldumc.org Web: www.whitfieldumc.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Carolyn Nelson WT: Sunday, 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children, Youth, And Older Adults
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ChristChurch
ad on page 3 8800 Vaughn Rd. (334) 387-0566 Email: info@christchurchxp.net Website: www.christchurchmgm.net DN: Anglican Pastor: Rev. Andrew M. Rowell WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II WS: Traditional AT: 400-800 MIN: Adult, Small Groups, Wednesday Night “Salt & Light”, Young Adults, Men’s, Women’s, Music, Technology, Parish Life, Older Adults’, Youth, Pastoral Care, Children’s, Stewardship
Gateway Baptist Church
ad on page 40 3300 Bell Road (334) 272.9494 Web: www.gatewaybaptist.com Pastor: Grady Smith DN: Southern Baptist WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Small Groups, AWANA, Student, Youth, Seniors, Men and Women’s, Military Aldersgate United Methodist Church 6610 Vaughn Road (334) 272.6152 Email: email@aldersgateumc.org Web: www.aldersgateumc.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Dr. Brian Miller WT: Sundays, 8:15 (Chapel Worship), 10:30 a.m. (Traditional and Contemporary) WS: Multiple Styles Offered AT: 400 to 800 MIN: Children’s Ministry, Youth, Music (all ages), Young Adults (College & Career), Seniors, Stephens, Weekday Children’s Ministry Day Care & After School Programs, Men’s, Women’s, Wednesday Night Connections Dinner & Small Groups, Youth and Adult Sports, Food Pantry, Library July 2019
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Calvary Baptist Church 8197 Decker Lane (334) 284.3737 Web: www.calvarymontgomery.org DN: Independent Baptist Pastor: Jed Carnes WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Married, Singles, Seniors, Men, Women, Preschool, Children, AWANA, Bus Ministry, Summer Program, Youth, Missions, Worship Church of the Highlands 4255 Taylor Road (205) 980.5577 Email: Erwin@churchofthehighlands.com Website: www.churchofthehighlands.com/ campuses/Montgomery Pastor: Chris Erwin WT: Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., Monday, 7:00 p.m. and 1st Wed. at 7 p.m. WS: Contemporary Attendance: 800-1500 Ministries: Small Groups, Outreach, Youth, and Motion & Missions Messiah Lutheran Church 6670 Vaughn Road (334) 277.4213 Web: www.messiahlutheranmgm.org DN: Lutheran Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. Devin Strong WT: Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Youth, Music, Missions, and Lunches for Learning New Life Church of God in Christ (Annex 5) 5600 Carriage Hills Drive (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Pastor: Elder Terry Ellison Co-Pastor: Elder Eric Lee WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 400 to 800 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry. 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 River Region’s Journey
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New Life Church of God in Christ (Annex 2) 5000 Patterson Road (334) 558.0258 Email: pastor@nlcogic.org Web: www.nlcogic.org DN: Church of God in Christ Pastor: Elder Terry Ellison Co-Pastor: Elder Theodore Williams WT: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: Over 1500 MIN: Gospel Radio Station WXVI 1600 AM, Children’s, Youth, Singles, Job Skills Center, New Life Theological Institute, Stages (Strategies To Achieving Godly Experiences in School) Tutorial program, Educational Programs, Man to Man Christian Men’s group, Christian Women’s Council, Drama Guild, Youth Step and Drill Teams, Mime and Dance Team, Youth for Christ Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Caregiver, Hospitality, Community Outreach Ministry, 24 hr. Prayer Line 284-1112 Ridgecrest Baptist Church 5260 Vaughn Road (334) 277.0011 Email: info@rbcmontgomery.com Web: www.rbcmontgomery.com DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Dr. Gary Blair WT: Sunday, 10:45 a.m., 6:15 p.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Music, Children’s, Youth, Single, Married, Senior, Women’s and Men’s Young Meadows Presbyterian 5780 Vaughn Road (334) 244.1385 Web: www.youngmeadows.org DN: Presbyterian Church in America Pastor: Dr. Jay Joye WT: Sunday, 11 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, Youth, Choir, And Adult Growth Groups
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Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church
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Web: www.frazerumc.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Dr. Larry Bryars WT: Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.; Chinese Service, 11:00 a.m. WS: Multiple Styles Offered AT: Over 1500 OL: Chinese and Spanish services. American Sign Language and Korean interpreters available MIN: Children, Students, Singles, Men, Women, Adult Sunday School and Life Groups, Older Adults, Hispanic, Chinese, Music, Recreation, Community and World Missions, Stephen Ministry, Support Groups, Counseling Clinic, Financial Peace, Marriage and Parenting, TV, and many more.
Frazer UMC Hispanic Church
ad on page 13 Congregation meets in North Gym 6000 Atlanta Hwy.
(334) 495-6414 Email: info@frazerumc.org Web: www.Frazerumc.org DN: United Methodist Pastor: Mario Aman WT: Sunday, 11:00 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: 150-400 MIN: Nursery and Children, Please check the website for all Ministries.
St. James United Methodist Church
ad on page 9 9045 Vaughn Road
(334) 277.3037 Web: www.sjlife.com DN: United Methodist Pastor: Lester Spencer WT: Sunday, 9:30 (Contemporary), 11 a.m. (Traditional) WS: Traditional & Contemporary AT: 800-1500 MIN: Recreation, Prayer, Recovery, SJ Kids, Pre-school, College, Men, Women and Seniors.
St. Thomas Aquinas Anglican Catholic Parish
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Counseling, Intercession, Fresh Start Christian Academy, KCS Ministries GracePointe 1565 Ray Thorington Road (334) 271.2525 Web: www.grace-pointe.com DN: Church of Christ Pastor: Scotty Harris WT: Sunday, 10 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 150-400 MIN: Children’s, GPS, Life Groups, Women of Grace, and Men of Grace, Prayer Ministry Grace Presbyterian Church 5 Bell Road (334) 272.4930 Email: info@discovergrace.org Web: www.discovergrace.org DN: Evangelical Presbyterian Pastor: Bill Thompson WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: Under 150 MIN: Children’s, Community Groups, Journey Groups, Creative Arts Camp, Baseball Ministry, Discipleship for all ages and Outreach Harvest Family Church 7245 Copperfield Drive (334) 277.1156 Email: office@harvestfamilychurch.com Web: www.harvestfamilychurch.com DN: Non-Denominational Pastor: Bill McNeese WT: Sunday, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Children, Youth, Women and Men’s. Lakeview Baptist Church 9225 Atlanta Highway (334) 213-3080 Email: link on website Web: www.lakeviewbaptistchurch.cc DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Rev. Paul Hubbard WT: Sunday, 10:45 am. WS: Blended AT: Under 150 MIN: Children’s, College and Career, Seniors, Women’s, Music, Student, and Young married. Landmark Church of Christ 1800 Halcyon Boulevard (334) 277-5800 Email: Christians@landmarkchurch.net Web: www.landmarkchurch.net DN: Church of Christ Pastor: Buddy Bell WT: Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 800 to 1500 MIN: Children, Youth, College, Recovery, Inner City, Life Groups, Missions, and Life Center Legacy Church 2323 Bell Road 334-396-2001 Web: www.thelegacychurch.org Pastor: Rev. Doug McCurry DN: Anglican
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WT: Sundays, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. WS: Contemporary AT: under 150 MIN: Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Memorial Presbyterian Church 2130 Bell Road (334) 274.1018 Email: contact@memorialpres.net Web: www.memorialpres.net DN: Presbyterian Pastor: Rev. Nan Adams WT: Sunday, 11:00 a.m. WS: Traditional AT: under 150 MIN: Daycare, Women’s, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Food Ministry, Music, and Children’s Passion Church 6825 Wares Ferry Road (334) 271.3800 Email: mgm@mypassion.church Web: www.mypassion.church DN: Inter-denominational Senior Pastor: Steve Vickers Lead Pastor: Dr. Norris Braswell WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 150-400 MIN: Life Groups, Volunteer Teams, Passion Works, Teens and Kids Taylor Road Baptist Church 1685 Taylor Road (334) 271.3363 Email: trbc@taylordroad.org Web: www.taylorroad.org DN: Southern Baptist Pastor: Daniel Atkins WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. WS: Blended AT: 400-800 MIN: AWANAS, Children’s Missions, Home Groups, Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth & Adult Choirs, Sunday School, Discipleship Training, Women’s, Youth and Adult Bible Study, Mothers Morning Out and Kindergarten. Thorington Road Baptist Church 450 Ray Thorington Road (334) 396.9376 Email: contact through website Web: www.trbaptist.org Pastor: Michael Trull DN: Baptist WT: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wed. at 6:15 WS: Blended AT: 150 to 400 MIN: Nursery, Pre-School, Children, Student, Men’s, Women’s and VBS Vaughn Forest Baptist Church 8660 Vaughn Road (334) 279.5433 Web: www.vaughnforest.com Interim Pastor: Jeff McFarland DN: Southern Baptist WT: Sunday, 10 a.m. WS: Contemporary AT: 800 to 1500 OL: Spanish and Korean MIN: Small Groups, Preschool, Student, Singles, Older Adults, Worship, and Hispanic
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Location: Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, Montgomery APAC, Alabama Pre/ Post Adoption Connection Support Group: This group provides education and social interaction for adoptive families. Meets 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call Jill Sexton at 409-9477.
Alcoholic / Addiction
Location: Caring Center of FBC, 52 Adams Avenue CrossRoads Support Group is for addicts/alcoholics and family members. Meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and follows a Christ-centered 12-step program. Call 264-4949. Location: Dalraida UMC, 3817 Atlanta Highway Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. 272.2190. Alanon meets at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, Corner of Bell Road and Atlanta Hwy. Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 6 p.m. An Open AA Speaker meeting is held on Saturday at 6 p.m. An Alanon & AA held on Sundays at 2 p.m. Location: Grace Point Community Church, 78223 Tallassee Hwy (Hwy 14), Wetumpka Celebrate Recovery- every Tuesday night- 6:15pm. All are welcome! These meetings are a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hang-ups! gracepoint.info. Location: Heritage Baptist Church 1849 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL Route1520 is a Christ-centered recovery movement dedicated to showing the way home for men impacted by sex and pornography addiction. Meets: Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM CST. No Childcare Provided. Email montgomery@route1520.com, visit http://www.route1520.com/men/groups-for-men/ or call 877.200.1520 for more information.
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Location: Journey Church, 435 Sheila Blvd, Prattville Celebrate Recovery - Christcentered 12-step for anyone struggling with addiction or life-challenging issues. Mondays beginning at 6:15 pm. Childcare available. Call John Pearse at 303-243-4308 or visit myjourneychurch.com. Location: Landmark Church, 1800 Halcyon Blvd. RSVP- This is a 12 step spiritual recovery program for overcoming addictions. Using the steps and Bible we help build self-esteem, responsible behavior, the making of amends for our destructive actions, and to fill the void in our hearts in a loving relationship with God. Wednesday @ 6:30pm in Rm. 121 of the Life Center. Location: Prattville Church of Christ, 344 E Main St. CASA - 12 step (Christians Against Substance Abuse) spiritual recovery program, for overcoming
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Alzheimer’s / Dementia
Location: First UMC, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, An Adult Parkinson/Alzheimer’s respite ministry meets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lunch is served. Contact Daphne at 834-8990.
have anyone (patient or family member ) join us. Thursdays at 1 pm. Please call before attending just to make sure we are meeting that week. Please call Debbie D at 467-4578 or Ben W at 202-1912. Location: ChristChurch, 8800 Vaughn Road Cancer Support Group for general cancer. Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm. For more info, please call Christy Holding at 531-1390 or Debbie at 467-4578. Location: Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. Central Alabama Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of every month in Room 3105. We have guest speakers, video presentations, printed information and a group that welcomes sharing their journey with myeloma in an informal setting. Refreshments are provided. Contact Joe Crowley at 334-207-4385 or jpcrowl46@ yahoo.com Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. Women of Hope Breast Cancer Support Group, providing education, awareness, and mentoring for breast cancer patients/survivors, family and friends, meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 8114. Call 220-4599 or e-mail womenofhope@charter.net
Divorce
Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Room 3103. Call 495-6350 for more information.
Location: First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry Street Divorce Care Wednesday nights @6:30-8:00 pm in Room 405B. Child care is avail-
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able. Contact Kathy Cooper at 241-5125 for further information. Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy Divorce Care meets each Tuesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come to the Library area. This group will provide support & guidance to assist you in working through the issues, pain & pressures surrounding divorce. Also, Divorce for Kids is available. Call 495-6350 or e-mail jan@frazerumc.org. Location: Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road DivorceCare fosters a weekly supportive and caring environment to heal the hurt of separation and divorce. Call 279-5433.
Gambling
Location: Cedarwood Community Church, 10286 US HWY 231 in the Wallsboro/Wetumpka community. The church is 1 1/2 miles past Tutweiler prison. Gamblers Anonymous, Saturdays at 6 pm. and Mondays at 6:30 pm. Call 567-0476. Location: Mental Health of America, 1116 South Hull Street, Montgomery. Sundays @ 5 pm. For more information about the GA meetings call 334399-6918. For information about counseling services or to request a guest speaker please call the Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling at 334-277-5100.
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Grief
Location: Cornerstone Christian Church, 301 Dalraida Road River Region Survivors of Suicide meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month (excluding holidays) from 6:30-8:00 PM. This is an open group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and welcomes anyone regardless of their religious beliefs. Contact Cheryl Vinson at riverregionsos@ gmail.com with questions or for more information. Location: Eastmont Baptist, 4505 Atlanta Hwy. Compassionate Friends is a national self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child meeting first Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call (334) 284-2721 for info. Location: First UMC, 100 E. Fourth St, Prattville Grief Share, Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in the church parlor. Led by Michael Beatty. Call 3655977. Location: Frazer UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy Grief Recovery Support Group meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Rm 3105. Call 495-6350 for more info. Location: Grace Baptist Church, 304 Old Montgomery Highway, Wetumpka Mourning to Morning is a Christian growth group for mothers who have lost a child, from before birth through adulthood. Meets the last Thursday night of each month. For info, contact Alice Scarborough (334) 462-4775 or Gwen Ellis (334) 567-8754 or
e-mail mourningtomorning@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook. Location: Millbrook FUMC, 3350 Edgewood Rd Grief Share meets Sundays from 5-7 p.m. For more information or to sign up, please call the church office at 285-4114 or email churchoffice@mfumc.org.
- 11:45 am in the chapel at the Church from Aug May. We offer a time of fellowship, Bible study, musical guest, special guest speakers and a lot of fun!! Cost is $5 per meeting. For moms of all stages and ages of life. Childcare provided by reservation. Call April Scott at 828-446-6666.
Location: Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1550 E. Washington Street Grief support group meets every Monday at 6:00 P.M- 7:00 P.M. For additional information, please contact Alice Glover at (334)281-2754.
Location: First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry Street MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a place you can share a good meal, make new friends, and find encouragement as you face the everyday challenges of raising your little ones. We have educational speakers, great conversation, and fun activities. Free childcare is provided. Meetings are every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., September through May. Contact Tiffany Alewine at 241-5165.
Mental Health
Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy Mental Health - NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meets 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in Room 7205. Group provides understanding, education & information to family members & friends of those who suffer mental illness, Call Pat Cobb at 334-279-8331 for more info. NAMI Connection Support Group for individuals with mental illness meets every Thursday evening, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, room 3104. Call Braxton Benefield at 205-937-4848 or Pat Cobb at 334-279-8331 for more information.
Parenting
Location: First Baptist Prattville, 138 S. Washington Moms LIFE (Living In Faith Everyday) meets twice monthly from 8:30
Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy Frazer mom2mom is a playgroup to connect mothers of ages birth to 5 at Frazer UMC to share fun and inspiration in our journey together, with our children, and with Christ. Email Mom2mom@ frazerumc.org for more information. Location: Landmark Church, 1800 Halcyon Blvd. Single Moms Support Group, Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in classroom 118. For information call 277-5800.
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Location: Redland Baptist, 1266 Dozier Rd, Wetumpka A MOPS group will be held 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s of every month during the school year, and has scheduled play dates and moms nights out through the summer and beyond. While moms are in a MOPS meeting, their children are lovingly cared for in the MOPPETS program. Email Denise Braswell at deniseorscott@yahoo.com. Location: St.James UMC, 9045 Vauhgn Road Moms in Prayer International: This is a Christ centered interdenominational prayer ministry made up of moms, grandmothers, aunts or any woman who wants to gathers to pray for their children and schools. Meets every Sunday afternoon from 3:004:00. Call Annette Jones for more information on joining us or training to start your own group. 850529-4730 or email Montgomerymipac@gmail.com Location: Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road Are you in need of a time-out? MOPS joins mothers together by a common bond, to be better wives, moms, and friends along this journey in the trenches of motherhood. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30—11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. For info e-mail VFCMOPS@gmail.com.
Physical Challenges
Location: Aldersgate UMC, 6610 Vaughn Road Visually Impaired Support Group – Meets monthly on second Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The group is called Outward Sight - Inward Vision and is for those with vision loss and their caregivers. Our mission is to assist those experiencing vision loss to maintain their independence. Call 272-6152. Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6000 Atlanta Hwy. Parkinson’s Support meets 4th Thursdays at 6 pm in Room 8114. Call 495-6350 for more info. Location: Frazer Memorial UMC, 6 000 Atlanta Hwy. Ostomy Support meets every other month on the 2nd Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in room 3101. In 2018: Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec. Call 495-6350 for more info. Location: Vaughn Park Church, 3800 Vaughn Rd. Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group meets 2nd Friday of each month from 6:308 PM. We have activities, speakers and special events throughout the year for the parents, siblings and children with Down Syndrome. Childcare is provided. Please visit www.montgomeryareadownsyndrome.com or our Facebook page (MADSOG) for information. Please contact MADSOG at montgomeryareadownsyndrome@gmail.com.
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Combine Finances in Marriage? Q. Should my husband and I combine our finances? If you want a quality marriage, the answer is yes. If you want a high probably of building wealth, the answer is yes. I read an article the other day about how you shouldn’t rely on joint bank accounts in marriage, because half of all marriages end in divorce, and the woman needs to be independent of her husband financially, so she won’t get messed over if the marriage doesn’t last. That’s an absolute load of crap, and here’s why. How and where you spend your money is always a direct result of your value systems. Jesus said it this way, “For where your treasure is, your heart will be, also.” When you plan your finances together, and you’re sharing your hopes and dreams, you’re sharing your goals for the
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future. You’re reaching for those together. You each have a voice, you each have a vote, and no one loses their personal identity in this. So yes, married couples should combine their finances. They should combine their checking accounts and their decision making on finances. You’ll make better, smarter decisions that way, and it instills communication in a marriage. You know, when I first started teaching this stuff I didn’t realize that. I told couples to combine their finances, not from a relational standpoint, but because it’s impractical to run two sets of books in a household. But it’s very hard to hit the same goals and make good things happen together when you’re living separate financial lives. Since then, I’ve become convinced this approach builds stronger finances and stronger marriages.
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Diversify advisors We’re wondering if we should diversify our investments by hiring multiple advisors with different companies, so we won’t have all our eggs in one basket.
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A. I would get one advisor, and I wouldn’t invest all my mutual funds in one fund. Virtually all mutual fund advisors can sell pretty much any mutual fund, and you can buy an array of different mutual funds from different companies through one advisor. That gives you diversification. So, there’s really no advantage in having multiple advisors, unless you don’t trust someone’s advice. And if you don’t trust someone’s advice, why are you working with them in the first place? I personally have one financial advisor, and I trust that person. Still, I ask lots of questions and make sure I understand everything that’s going on with my money and the investment before making a decision.
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