Hello everyone. Hope you are doing well and staying warm. And school has started, watch out for those buses.

Thought for today:  Is your soul secure? Jesus said, “for what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Matthew 16:26). (Franklin Graham)

Birthdays: Happy birthday to my grandson, Marty Snow whose birthday was the 15th. Happy birthday also to Tanya Osborne, Shannon Fry, Deanna Lawley, Yvonne Bell, Mike Callahan, Mary Mathis, Scotty Smith, Marie Word and Kelly Smith.

Deaths: Please keep the families of Archie Lee, Karen Willis, Garry Merrymon, Judy Hodge Kelso, David Morrow, Larry Morgan, Donn Brascho, Tina Davis, Janice Akers, Arline Lynch, Carla Fendley Werts, Ted Hunter and Bonnie Howell in your thoughts and prayers.

Get ready to be swept away by the magic of the Caribbean! Join CEPA for “Once on This Island*”– a heartwarming tale of love, fate and much more. Show dates have been changed to Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. due to severe weather conditions in the area. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Attend the Third Thursday in Historic Downtown Pell City for specials, sales and fun beginning at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 16.

Red Hill Farms-Phillips Family is hosting the 2nd Annual consignment sale! They have a  great list of consigners with fabulous products! Starting today and runs through February 1st (Actual dates are Jan. 16-19, Jan. 23-26, Jan. 30-Feb 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Half price on Feb 1 on selected items.) They have women’s, men’s, children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, toys and home décor. They will also have their delicious honey and eggs for sale during the consignment sale.

Victory Church launched its 3rd Campus on Sunday in Lincoln. (Others are Pell City and Talladega). Both the 9 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. services were filled. If you live out Lincoln way, check it out. I guarantee you will love it.

Remember: Gratitude is a choice. Focus on your blessings.

God bless you. I pray that this new year will bring blessings, good health and peace and joy. Call 205-338-5590 with information about your family’s news and gatherings or you can email information to annette_snow@yahoo.com.