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    Religious Spotlight: New Prospect Baptist Church’s Brother Kyle Ellison

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    People are confused, and it’s hard to earn their trust, but we do all within our power to give the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone.” Brother Kyle Ellison, New Prospect Church CULLMAN – The people at New Prospect Baptist Church are fortunate to have such...

    Temple Baptist Church- new Fairview campus

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    Attendees leave church on Jan. 22. FAIRVIEW - Temple Baptist Church in Cullman has expanded their ministry to a new campus in Fairview, and the Tribune sat down with Campus Administrative Pastor Buchanan Jackson to see what this new branch has in store. Buchanan says...

    Religious Spotlight: Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First United Methodist Church

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    The tornadoes of 2011 wrecked some of our building, especially the sanctuary, but we recovered with unity, grace and joy." Mitchell Williams, Pastor of First United Methodist Church Cullman CULLMAN – Meet Mitchell Williams, pastor of Cullman's First United Methodist Church. He deeply enjoys leading his...

    Mother Angelica Passes on Easter Sunday

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    Faith is what gets you started. Hope is what keeps you going. Love is what brings you to the end." Mother Angelica   HANCEVILLE - The Catholic Church as well as many others are mourning today the loss of Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, foundress of...

    Temple Baptist Church hosts free field day at Old Nesmith Park

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    CULLMAN - On Saturday, the student ministry at West Point’s burgeoning Temple Baptist Church held a field day, which was the culmination of a week of outreach within Cullman County, according to Youth Pastor Andrew Heptinstall.           “This field day came out of what we were...

    Saturday event guide: April 15

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events! As always, if you know of an event we don't, send us an email at news@cullmansense.com. Find all of our events at www.cullmansense.com/calendar. 7 a.m.-2...

    Donny Yarbrough, Pastor of Sardis Baptist Church

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    I am blessed to pastor Sardis Baptist Church in Trimble. They placed their faith in me as a young and inexperienced pastor in December of 2008 and made it official in March of 2009.”  Donny Yarbrough, Pastor TRIMBLE - Sardis Baptist Church was founded by settlers...

    Jared Folks of Faith Baptist Church Vinemont

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    VINEMONT — Faith Baptist Church Vinemont has a long and rich history. Since its humble beginning in August 1971, the church has been engaged in ongoing and inspirational mission work both locally and around the world. The congregation truly believes in sharing the good...

    Dr. Stan Graves, Pastor of One New Man Church

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    One of the things that my wife and I have discovered is that the greatest rewards in ministry started when we stopped focusing on building a ministry and started focusing on building people through relationships.” Dr. Stan Graves, Minister CULLMAN – Dr. Stan and Myra Graves of...

    Jimmy Peyton, Pastor of Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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    Considering the present state of our world, it is a challenge to remain a positive and yet truthful leader for God's people.” Jimmy Peyton, Pastor of Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church WELTI – Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Welti community since 1901....

    Pastor Bussman Establishes a Non-profit Organization

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    CULLMAN - Pastor John Bussman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has just started a nonprofit organization called The Ends of the Earth Foundation. It is in its very early stages with plans of growth in the near future. “It’s based on Acts chapter 1,...

    Divine Mercy Retreat July 8-10 at The Shrine

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    HANCEVILLE – Everyone is invited to The Divine Mercy Retreat - The Closeness of God given by Father John Paul Mary Zeller, MFVA. The retreat will take place the weekend of July 8-10 at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville.  Father John Paul Mary is...

    Jeremy Crowe, Future Youth Pastor of Cullman Church of Christ

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    I want Cullman Church of Christ to be a place where we can watch our teens learn to serve the needs of others, grow in their understanding of who God is and what God is at work doing in this world.” Jeremy Crowe   CULLMAN - Cullman...

    Religious Spotlight: Meet Mark Sanford, Pastor of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene

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    Baptizing people, praying with people, or just having honest conversations about what God is doing in their lives has to be the most rewarding part of pastoring.” Mark Sanford, Pastor of Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene CULLMAN – Mark K. Sanford is the senior and founding...

    Cornerstone Church partners with Good Samaritan

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    Rev. Joe McNulty of Cornerstone Church (left) presents a check to Good Samaritan Executive Director Jolanda Hutson (right), accompanied by Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett and Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Barnett (center, left and right). (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Cullman’s Cornerstone...

    Local churches, agencies hope to see homeless shelter for men in Cullman area

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    The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image courtesy pixabay The American church has tragically reduced God’s word to mere information instead of the real purpose which is the...

    Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5

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    Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from...

    Sacred Heart hosts “Living Last Supper”

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    Knights of Columbus recreate da Vinci’s “Last Supper” CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church added to its regular observances of Lent by hosting the Knights of Columbus from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church of Gardendale, who performed a “Living Last Supper.” The...

    Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, Partners of the Americas donate 100 gift bags, blankets to patients at Cullman Regional 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – For most, the Christmas season brings merry gatherings and gift exchanges, but for those hospitalized during the most wonderful time of the year, visitors and gifts may be few. Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene has teamed up with Partners of the...

    Christ Lutheran Church Tornado Memorial Patio

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    CULLMAN - The Tornado Memorial Patio at Christ Lutheran Church is a tribute to the Cullman community’s strength following the devastating storms on April 27, 2011. It is open to the public for prayer and reflection. The idea of the patio originated in Pastor Sandy...

    Thanksgiving Service held at St. Bernard Prep

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    Front row (l-r):  Sr. Mary Vernon Gentle, RSM, Nazareth House, Birmingham; Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB, Deacon Peter Nassetta, Sacred Heart Church;  and Deacon Tim Vaughn, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Church, Gardendale.  Second row (l-r):  Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, Rev. Patrick Cullen, Nazareth House, Cathedral...

    Egg hunters illuminate the night at Fairview Town Park

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    FAIRVIEW - More than 150 people gathered at Fairview Town Park Saturday night for what First Baptist Church of Fairview hopes to make an annual event: the Fairview Community Flashlight Easter Eggstravaganza. Festivities began at 7 p.m. at the park and included food, drinks, door...

    Religious Spotlight: Heath Tinker, Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center

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    Jesus commanded us to go make disciples, having the honor of being a part of that, it is sometimes overwhelming.” Pastor Heath Tinker, Simcoe Worship Center SIMCOE – Simcoe Worship Center's congregation has one vision, one goal, and one mission - to reach this lost world...

    Bikers visit schools across county to promote prayer, Pledge of Allegiance

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    Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders President Joe Alverson and his granddaughter kneel beside one of the signs they placed during Saturday’s Cullman County God and Country Ride. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Several schools in Cullman County got a visit from the Alabama...

    Seventh Street Welcomes New Pastor Eric Martin

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    CULLMAN – Seventh Street Baptist Church is excited to welcome their new pastor, Eric Martin. But Eric isn’t just new to Seventh Street, he’s also new to Cullman. So as he gets to know our town, let’s get to know him, too.   Eric and his...

    Religious Spotlight: Faith Tabernacle Church’s Brother Lummie Speakman

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    I consider the biggest challenge would be seeing so many people pass up the opportunity the God of Heaven has given them.” Brother Lummie Speakman of Faith Tabernacle Church CULLMAN – Faith Tabernacle Church, located on 4th Street SW in Cullman, was originally established in 1968....

    Garret Taylor of Christians Living Proof Ministries

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    The most rewarding moments in my ministry is (sic) when I see people who have lost everything to addiction receiving salvation through reconciliation. Jesus restores everything, like it never happened.” – Garret Taylor, pastor CULLMAN - Christians Living Proof Ministries is a group of people seeking...

    Mission Grove Baptist opens food shelf in Berlin

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    Left to right: Pastor Josh Hogland, Curt Fortner, Zane Robertson, Cindy Alverson, Joe Alverson, Eliza Fortner in front. (Courtesy of Becki Fortner) BERLIN – Mission Grove Baptist Church was excited to open up its new food shelf earlier this week and according to Pastor Josh Hogland,...

    The Crossing: ministering in the face of need

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    L-R: Sheila Parker, Director Melissa Hudson, Jan Saylor, Linda Hawkins and Dianna Schmuck.  / Photo courtesy Melissa Hudson CULLMAN - Since 2011, Melissa Hudson has been on a mission to feed and clothe the needy of Cullman County.  Right now, she is already in a...

    Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, The Nelons, join Michael English and friends for SING Christmas Tour 2016 in Trinity, AL

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    TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm. Multi Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artists, The Nelons and Michael English represent more than 75...

    ‘Feeding the body and the soul’: Church 212 starts community garden to feed the needy

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    Church 212 members work in the church’s community garden in early June (Photo courtesy Robert Taylor) GOOD HOPE - Right down County Road 437 from Good Hope, members of Church 212 have been tending a garden, and harvest time is about to begin.  Some plants...

    33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival this weekend will be largest ever

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    Brother Pachomius Alvarado, OSB spends a great portion of his time in St. Bernard Abbey’s Bakery baking divinely delicious cinnamon raisin bread to sell at this weekend’s 33rd Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair. CULLMAN - Preparations are well underway for this year’s Bloomin’...

    Empty Bowls feeds the hungry

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    For $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink. Guests also got to take home an original handmade bowl. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The 15th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner has come and gone, and First...

    Celebrate Divino Nino Day at the Shrine

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    HANCEVILLE – The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament invites everyone to come celebrate Divino Nino Day. On September 6, the Shrine will host a day dedicated to celebrating the child Jesus. Many activities are planned for the day to offer the public a...

    Youth Pastor Justin Truett Speaks About Yesterday’s Fire at Simcoe Worship Center

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    I truly believe with all my heart that this will NOT have a devastating impact on our youth ministry. We believe that everything that happens - the good, the bad and the ugly - happens so that MANY PEOPLE will see the goodness and...

    St. Bernard Prep holds Senior Dedication Mass

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    Front row (l-r): Kim Gao, Mya Agnello, Adrian Smith, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Samantha Silva_Elliot Deep, Phoebe Coccia and Gin Zheng; second row (l-r):  Fr. Linus Kluscarits, Chenyan Shi, Gracie Loyd, Christine Lauwerth, Andie Zatarain, Brenda Avila, Emma Pierce, Jacinta Tona and Abigail Curtis;  back...

    Northbrook Baptist Church lends a helping hand through the Caring Center

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    CULLMAN - Chances are that if you live in Cullman you have driven by Northbrook Baptist Church. You may know of the church, you may attend the church or you may simply know it as “the one with the fountain out front.” But what...

    Give thanks!

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    Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday evening at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors wide Wednesday evening, hosting the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community...

    Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart

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    Fr. Patrick Egan compliments the kids on a job well done. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman celebrated one of its favorite annual traditions in the Christmas children’s pageant.  During the Christmas vigil Mass (the...

    Benefactors Day celebrated at St. Bernard

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    Left to right: Deacon Tim Vaughn, Most Rev. John M. Quinn, D.D., Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, S.T.D. and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB CULLMAN - The monks of St. Bernard Abbey and their guests assembled on the 127th anniversary of the Abbey’s founding to celebrate their...

    Local business gives back on Good Friday

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    Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the Good Friday holiday giving back to the community by offering free oil changes all day. Cars were lined up out...

    Peter Nassetta, Deacon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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    Many young people find themselves disinterested in attending church when they get away from home, but that never happened to me.” Peter Nassetta   Photo: Deacon Peter Nassetta poses with his grandchildren after Mass. CULLMAN - Deacons play a very important role in the Catholic Church because they...

    Religious Spotlight: Meet Bo Edmonds

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    For me, the biggest challenge of being a church leader is the changing culture and society and dealing with those changes; to be uncompromising in a compromising world.” Bo Edmonds, Preacher and Evangelist CULLMAN – Cullman County is full of religious people from all different denominations....

    Operation Christmas Child collection week kicks off with ceremony at Northbrook Baptist

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    Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and project volunteers prepare to cut the ribbon. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of three area churches, along with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, gathered at Northbrook Baptist Church to begin National Collection Week (Nov. 13-17) for the...

    Full slate of community events this weekend

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    CULLMAN - This weekend is packed with activities on both Saturday and Sunday. See some of the highlights below. See full details on all events online at www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar. Know of an event not listed? Click the calendar and hit the 'Submit Event' button.   Cullman Pilot...

    St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk

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    Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed) CULLMAN - Recently, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church held its inaugural “Harvest Walk,” where members of the church and their children walked three packed...

    Make a joyful noise

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent and Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Executive Board Chairman Shane Barnette hung out with the choir, and even housed several members in his home during their stay in Cullman. CULLMAN - On its 2017 American tour, the Ugandan Kids Choir made...

    Grace Episcopal launching ministry for victims of memory loss

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    Deacon Jerry Jacob outside Grace Episcopal’s Parish Hall, where Grace Place will meet / W.C. Mann (A victim of dementia) is a child of God, still has a soul, still matters, and ought to matter to other people . . . They’re no less a...

    ‘Nightmare on Old 69’ to depict real-life horrors of drug addiction

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    GOOD HOPE - Many groups put on horror houses in the days and weeks leading up to Halloween, but Church 212 has decided this year to get really frightening by depicting the real-life horror of drug addiction based on the experiences of actual victims...

    East Side Baptist Church Fall Festival: reaching beyond the walls

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    CULLMAN - East Side Baptist Church (ESBC) held its annual Fall Festival Saturday afternoon.  ESBC has been holding these festivals for years at the church, but planners decided to make a change this time around, moving the event to East Side/Lions Club Park on...

    East Side Baptist Church Invites All to Celebrate Easter

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    I was radically saved and called to preach at the age of seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and started pastoring Southern Baptist churches when I was twenty years old.” Sam Hollis, East Side Baptist Church’s Pastor of Outreach CULLMAN – East Side Baptist...

    FBC of Fairview: ‘We see this as a way of showing God’s ways’

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    Members of First Baptist Church of Fairview prepare meals at the church’s community Thanksgiving meal. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW - First Baptist Church of Fairview held its sixth annual Free Community Thanksgiving Meal and Coat Giveaway recently. Pastor David Chambers shared, “God has...

    Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday: what are they?

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    CULLMAN - This week, you may see and hear some things that are a little out of the ordinary around town: people wearing more beads than usual (especially purple, green and gold), churches serving pancakes for supper, and folks going about with sooty smudges...

    Heritage Park fireworks festival goes off with a boom

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    CULLMAN - Desperation Church and the City of Cullman teamed up for their annual Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show at Heritage Park tonight. Lasting 16 minutes, the fireworks show was appreciated by the many people inside the park, along the sidewalks and...

    Christ Covenant Presbyterian Holds Public Forum on Raising Christian Children

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    CULLMAN – A public forum was held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church recently to discuss raising Christian children in the modern age. Speakers for the night were radio personality Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show and Larry Taunton, director of the Fixed...

    Faith traditions: 2018 Vacation Bible Schools

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    Many area churches have chosen the “Game On” theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School. (Image courtesy of Lifeway) Updated 6-4-18 CULLMAN COUNTY - This summer, numerous Cullman area churches will take their place in the 120-plus year old annual faith tradition of Vacation Bible School....

    Senior Dedication held at Saint Bernard Prep

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    Pictured: First row, (left to right): Lene Li, Anna Preusentanz, Katelyn Cowie, Morgan Matz, Isabella Cline, Anna Myers, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Christian Garcia, Sarah Anna McCarthy, Caitlyn Norman, Casey Guthery and Jalen Lee. Second row: Headmaster, Daniel Baillargeon, Sherry Wu, Hyeri Lee, Edson Silva,...

    Profiles in Faith: Karen Cook, pastor at Cook Ministries

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    Unfortunately, 20 years in the funeral industry never prepared me for my brother’s death.” Karen Cook   CULLMAN – Sometimes we tend to overlook the things our brothers and sisters say to us, not giving their words a second thought, but when Karen Cook’s brother, Johnny, spoke,...

    Greg Leonard, Pastor of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church

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    This beautiful little country church, with its rich history, became our family's new passion. We started by cleaning around the grounds and worked our way inside. Each week we did a little more in the building and in the community.” Pastor Greg Leonard, Jones Chapel...

    Catholic faithful mark 100th anniversary of Fatima miracle with Rosary event in Hanceville

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    Catholic faithful gathered in the gazebo of Hanceville’s Hamby Park to pray the Rosary. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Saturday afternoon, a small group of devout Catholics gathered at Hamby Park in Hanceville to pray the Rosary publicly.  The informal group, all of whose...

    Pastor Rick Davis of Living Water Baptist Church, the Church for the Un-churched

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    We want to reach the lost and un-converted using the Gospel and the good news that Jesus paid for. Secondly, we want to instill in our members the ministry of ‘restoration’.” Rick Davis, Pastor at Living Water Baptist Church HANCEVILLE — Hanceville's new Living Water Baptist...

    Justin Truett, Youth Pastor at Simcoe Worship Center

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    I'm just crazy in love with Jesus and the people that he created to love him and serve him! I just hope that the JOY that God has given me will rub off onto others!” Justin Truett, youth pastor   Photo shows Chelsea and Justin Truett. SIMCOE - Even...

    Night to Shine: special needs community enjoys magical night

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    A guest and his date arrive at the Night to Shine Prom Friday night at Fairview: the Grace Place. / W.C. Mann FALKVILLE - On Friday evening, the special needs community of a multi-county area around north Alabama gathered at Fairview Church of God, known...

    From the mouths of babes

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    CULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s Day Out and Sonshine Preschool students this week, and the sanctuary was full of excited parents and kids. The students ranged in age from 2 to 5...

    Pancakes, pencils and prayers

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    Photo: Little Eva Alvarado will be able to start kindergarten with plenty of school supplies thanks to the Pancakes, Pencils and Prayers event at Good Hope Baptist Church Saturday morning.   This event today has been unbelievable and also very humbling, especially in times like right...

    Jesus is the Reason for the Season: The Nativity Scene

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    CULLMAN - In order to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, Christians all over the world display some sort of nativity scene in their homes, yards and even places of business. The word, nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of...

    Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart

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    CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly anticipated fall celebration of the community's German heritage begins.  The free musical event will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday,...

    To Jamaica with love

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    Cullman First United Methodist Church Jamaica Missions Team / Cullman FUMC on Facebook CULLMAN - Cullman First United Methodist Church just wrapped up its fourth annual mission trip to St. Mary, Jamaica. The team of 22 volunteers left June 17 and returned to Cullman on...

    Addiction: Christ-centered recovery, part 4

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    CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Mind you, those numbers do not include those who are addicted to gambling, food or sex. The Zero Addiction...

    ‘Like Me or Not’: Link director Owens takes on approval addiction

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    Author Dawn Owens signed copies of her book “Like Me or Not” Tuesday at Yates-Chance Christian Bookstore. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - As if Dawn Owens didn’t have enough to do as director of The Link of Cullman County, she decided to add...

    Wild game, and games, at annual St. Paul’s cookout

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    Rev. John Bussman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church gets soaked at the church’s fifth annual Wild Game Cookout Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The fifth annual St. Paul’s Wild Game Cookout was held Saturday afternoon and evening. Members...

    Devil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas

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    Pat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. Mann Love God, serve people.  God has blessed us a lot with our business.  I’m a retired Marine, and this is all that we...

    Churches come together for prayer walk at Hanceville schools

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    After praying at the flagpole in front of the high school and middle school, participants walk toward the elementary school in back. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - Early Sunday evening, members of Hanceville’s First Baptist Church, First Methodist Church and Bethlehem East Baptist...

    Profiles in Faith: Desperation Church kicks off Passion Week with community meal at just the right time

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    On concrete pavement still marked by thousands of large hail strikes, a volunteer invites shoppers at the south Wal-Mart to enjoy free lunch provided by Desperation Church on Saturday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In the wake of this past week’s weather disaster, it would...

    Church Services on December 24 and 25, 2014

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    CULLMAN - Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday this year and gives everyone the perfect opportunity to have a special time with family and friends at a Wednesday evening church service. Several local churches are giving people the opportunity to attend a service on...

    Ave Maria Grotto is nominated for a USA TODAY and 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award

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    CULLMAN – The Ave Maria Grotto has been nominated for the title of USA TODAY and 10 Best Readers’ Choice award for “Best Quirky Landmark”. Yes, Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto is up for an award and they need everyone’s help to ensure they win....

    Community mourns the loss of Mr. Leo Schwaiger, Jr.

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    My life was made a little fuller because of his friendship and what he helped me see in myself and others.” Kevin Daugherty     CULLMAN – This week Cullman lost one of its very special citizens, Mr. Leo Schwaiger Jr. Schwaiger was a dedicated family man, devout...

    UPDATED: Vacation Bible Schools kick off around the area

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    Many area churches have chosen the "Galactic Starveyors" theme for this year's VBS. Image credit: Lifeway CULLMAN COUNTY - The first week of June brings the beginning of Vacation Bible School events around the county. Below is a list of the VBS events that we...

    125th annual singing convention coming to courthouse this weekend

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    This year’s convention is receiving special attention as part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, the Cullman County Courthouse will host its 125th annual singing convention, continuing a tradition that began in 1893.  Once a common...

    Desperation Church treats community to fireworks, much more

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    Patriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage Park on the 4th of July as Desperation Church hosted its fifth...

    Saint Bernard Prep students pray the Stations of the Cross

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    Deacon Tim Vaughn, far right, completes Station 14 at the Stations of the Cross prayer service on Wednesday. Altar boys are Josh Chiodo, Christian Peterson and Lexiss Gallegos. Cullman students at Saint Bernard Prep gathered in the Abbey Church on a rainy Wednesday morning, Feb....

    6 months in, Grace Place thriving

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    For me personally, Grace Place ranks equal to being involved in the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. I receive infinitely more than I give. It is a blessing for my soul.” Jerry Jacob   CULLMAN - Episcopal Church in downtown Cullman is home to Grace Place, a ministry...

    14-year-old Lexie York claims God is bigger than cancer

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    I don’t know why you get so worked up. God told me I’m going to be fine; cancer is not going to kill me.” Lexie York   CULLMAN - Meet Lexie York, a beautiful 14-year-old girl who is in the fight of her life. In October 2015...

    Christ Lutheran Church Feeds the Community

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    CULLMAN – Christ Lutheran Church held a free pancake breakfast for the community on Saturday. With a brand new church and a fresh take on life, the folks at Christ Lutheran were excited to share their wonderful church with the world.   Walking into the Christ...

    Saturday’s Cullman County ‘God and Country Ride’ to advocate for prayer in schools

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    CULLMAN – Saturday will be a big day for the Alabama Sons of Liberty as they, alongside the Christian Motorcycle Association, will be traveling on the Cullman County God and Country Ride to all Cullman County Schools. The caravan is making its way to...

    Fighting the ‘right fight’: Good Hope teen reaches out to children of drug addicts

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    13-year-old Tripp Taylor speaks at Daystar Church. / Courtesy of Taylor family GOOD HOPE - When Robert Taylor lost his sister Ashley Taylor to a heroin overdose in Dec. 2016, he was overwhelmed.  He and his wife had helped raise his sister after the death...

    Hanceville Fall Fest sees influx of thousands Sunday afternoon

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    HANCEVILLE - Hanceville’s sixth annual Fall Fest took place Sunday afternoon, with hordes of people filling the downtown streets. Early estimates are that there were at least 3,000 people, many of whom were in costumes to celebrate Halloween. The festival was centered around Hanceville...

    Be prepared to be impacted by ‘Nightmare on Old 69’

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    Attendees gather outside Church 212's "Nightmare on Old 69" Friday evening (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) “We want people to think,” Church 212 Pastor Chris Harrison said Friday to a crowd of participants at “Nightmare on Old 69,” the church’s Halloween event put on...

    Desperation Church Transforms Closet into Kitchen for Cullman Police

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    Our department will be forever grateful to the members and staff of Desperation Church. They are truly taking the love of Christ to Cullman.” Craig Green, Assistant Chief of Police CULLMAN – Cullman City Police received a nice surprise recently when members of Desperation Church converted...

    Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer

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    CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event. The group gathered together at the flagpole in front of the school and prayed for their teachers, their students and...

    Getting to Know Destiny Church

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    CULLMAN – After serving as the Associate Pastors of Destiny Church in 1999, Fred and Janice Rivers became the Senior Pastors in 2001. The church family at Destiny is made up of people from all different backgrounds. They are an interdenominational church with casual...

    PROFILES IN FAITH: A little food and a lot of love: Vinemont Baptist Church’s 3rd Saturday Café

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    Vinemont Baptist Church’s Dr. Jane Teeter, left, and Lucille Greenwood, right, coordinate the 3rd Saturday Café ministry. / W.C. Mann VINEMONT - They call it the 3rd Saturday Café because it takes place on the third Saturday of every month.  It isn’t a particularly original...

    Desperation Church Clothes the Needy

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    CULLMAN – Desperation Church continues to do great things for the community. On Saturday, they held a Free Clothing Giveaway as part of their small group events. Many people from all over Cullman came out and took advantage of this remarkable act of kindness....

    Cathedral of Praise Gives Back Packs Away

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    VINEMONT – While most churches in the area have wonderful Bible schools in the summertime, Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Vinemont hosts a three-day Family Fest event instead. Mainly geared toward the children of the congregation, entire families tend to gravitate to...

    Profiles in Faith: Fairview teen committed to life of ministry

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    Macie Burgin, raising funds for her upcoming mission trip to the Philippines / Jennifer Limerick FAIRVIEW - Macie Burgin is not your typical 15-year-old girl.  The Fairview High sophomore and youth member of Temple Baptist Church’s Fairview campus already has a pretty clear vision of...

    Local Catholics mark 1-year anniversary of the passing of Mother Angelica

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    Actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," pays his respects to Mother Angelica. (Photo: EWTN) HANCEVILLE - She was born Rita Rizzo in 1923, but very few people know that name today.  In 1944 she became Sister Mary Angelica...

    Local couple adopting 3 children from Congo; business holding fundraiser to support them

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    For couples who are struggling with why God would not let them have children, we think the better question to ask is what children has God already prepared for you to have? Be open to what God wants to do in your life and...

    Community Women United in Prayer

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    CULLMAN - The goal of Community Women United in Prayer is to unite women and make them conscious of the mission statement of the group. The ladies hold their meetings in various church activity rooms from 10-11 a.m. where no dues or commitments are...

    Youth Explosion “No Limits” tour swings through Cullman

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    Members of Christian Soldiers Ministries CULLMAN - Despite below-freezing temperatures, the Youth Explosion "No Limits" tour went on in Cullman this weekend at the Cullman Civic Center. The tour is part of a ministry that helps provide goods and services to families and children living...

    First Source for Women celebrates 10th anniversary, raises $75K at annual banquet

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    Updated 10-20-2017 11:09 a.m. Dove Award-winning Christian comedian Mike Williams had audience members in stitches, and still challenged them to a deeper commitment to First Source’s pro-life mission. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Hanceville’s First Source for Women on Thursday evening held its annual banquet at...