From The Trussville Tribune staff reports PINSON — Over 160 people showed up Sunday evening, Dec. 2, to attend the first service of Crosshaven in it’s new location at Pinson Valley High School. Crosshaven is a worship service meant for those wanting a different kind of worship with a deconstructed feel.  Clearbranch Associate Pastor Jeremy Auvil’s message began a sermon series called, “The Christmas Present ...

By Michael J. Brooks My denomination invited me to write a series of three commentaries for Sunday School teachers to be used next year, and I was happy to complete the assignment a bit early and hit “send” last week. The editor said 90,000+ leaders will use this material. He said the Bible teachers range from college professors to truck drivers, and I was to write for the truckers! As I tell classroom stud ...

By Joy Robertson, ninth grade Special to The Tribune by students of FCCS Combining a love of sewing and childrens books, artist Jan Shackelford was inspired to create dolls as a part-time hobby for extra money. Little did she know that, in a few years, she would have a thriving business. Being inspired by her favorite artist, Eloise Wilkin, her dolls have taken a timeless look, drawing people to her art. “M ...

By Angela Ann Traylor, 12th grade Special to The Tribune by students of FCCS Stan Smith, President of University of Alabama at Birmingham Heart, Lung and Liver Transplant Support Group, and his wife Nancy Smith, started attending the support group in 1990, three months after Nancy’s heart-double lung transplant. “It goes back to 1987,” Smith said. “When Nancy was first told she needed a transplant and we di ...

By Michael J. Brooks The ancient patriarch Job felt alone in his suffering. He said, “Oh, that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!” (Job 23: 2). I’ve heard people echo Job’s lament over the years. “Where is God when I need him?” or “God doesn’t hear my prayers!” or “What did I do to deserve this?” We’re human and forsakenness is a common emotion in our humanity. “Nobody knows ...

By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE — Albert Camus, a French author,  said: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” This season has provided bouquets of dazzling colors throughout our region. Places like the Trussville Civic Center, Argo's William's Orchard, and Springville's Homestead Hollow are just a few places that you will see various shades of red, orange, maroon and yellow in the wo ...

With Trussville athletics on the rise, let us take a Community Minute to reflect on how it can bring us all together and let our community shine! https://youtu.be/VUbQGKEiD88 ...

By Carey Kinsolving and Friends "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). "A peacemaker is a person who breaks up fights," says Doug, age 10. Is this a referee or more like a bouncer? "If you try not to start fights but settle them, you will be thanked," says Davis, 10. Often the peacemaker is misunderstood, blamed and persecuted for trying to prevent strife and conf ...

By Tanna M. Friday Editor TRUSSVILLE —You might have noticed our Trussville law enforcement looking a little scruffier than usual as officers have let their five o'clock shadows grow, and grow. Most people have heard of "no shave November," but the Trussville Police Department is giving the phrase a new meaning. [caption id="attachment_65929" align="alignleft" width="300"] Front row L to R: Chief Rush, Offi ...

We can all use a bit of encouragement from time to time.  This week's Community Minute shares how to give it.   https://youtu.be/9LL-ve5reyk ...