Vicki’s Verbage – Fries on the side and a trip to the ER
By Vicki Scott It is amazing how one incident can change the best laid plans. This past week was planned for keeping grandchildren and Vacation Bible School. I had not committed to anything in VBS because all my attention was on the “grands.” The church youth leader was planning to cook preordered Boston Butts to […]
Many lessons learned throughout my life
By Rosie Preston Some of the best books start with the words, “It was a cool and lovely day.” That is what I was feeling for sure earlier this week. The sky was cloudy with a bit of sunshine peeking through, which always brings a smile to my face. I’m one of those people who […]
From God’s word – Paul’s prayer for spiritual growth
By Toni Ford The Apostle Paul loved to pray for the groups of people he visited and shared the Gospel with, from small congregations scattered throughout the Roman Empire to individuals such as Philemon. Paul’s prayers are full of his affection for those he is writing to, and his words are full of love for […]
The Devotion to Christ – We must meet Jesus on His terms
By Brian Cook In Mark 10:17-31, we read of The Rich Young Ruler. If we look closely at this story, Jesus is saying to the young man what he said to Peter, James, John, Andrew, Phillip, Paul, Matthias, Stephen, etc. Jesus is offering a discipleship under the very tutelage of Christ! The young ruler is […]
Kids Korner — The Magic Box
Editor’s Note: The staff of The Messenger fully believe that the growth and improvement of our society relies on the future thinkers and leaders around us — children. For this reason, The Messenger has created Kids Korner, a weekly opportunity for local children to display their stories and ideas. When a child’s creativity is encouraged, […]
Community Calendar: June 7, 2024
June 7 The Gadsden Library is kicking off its Summer Reading Program on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Underwood Park across the street from the main branch of the library on College Street. The event will feature refreshments, a bouncy house, an obstacle course, the Chick-fil-A cow mascot and resource tables. […]
Local players make ASWA all-state softball
Photo courtesy of Alex Chaney By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Eight local high school softball players recently made the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2024 All-State teams. Selected to the first team were Southside’s Peyton Burrell in Class 5A and Hokes Bluff’s Abby Payne and Glencoe’s Abi Bunt in Class 3A. A senior centerfielder, Burrell batted .500 […]
Local baseball squad wins 6U state championship, finishes season as top ranked team in the country
Photo: The Coosa Christian 6U baseball team gathers for a photo after winning the Triple A state championship on Saturday, June 1 in Pell City. Pictured, bottom row, from left: Elijah Simmons, Cai Avila, Jenson Barber, Brix Embry. Middle row, from left: Kix Hollingsworth, Ledger Moore, Lewis Boyd, Jaxon Ball, Greyson Diffee, Tucker Wadsworth. Back […]
Area schools affected by realignment, CBR
Photo: The Coosa Christian football team will compete in Class 2A this fall as a result of the AHSAA Competitive Balance Rule. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control recently approved school alignments for the spring sports of baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, and outdoor track […]