Last Minute Afternoon Treat!

Wednesday February 16th at 4:30p.m. sharp!

Carillon Concert at Samford University

Please join us to hear a lovely carillon (bells) concert played by our own Adventer, Stephen Knight! Bring a snack, blanket, balls, and frisbees, and sit on the lawn in front of the library while the children run and play! Enter the main gates at Samford University, and park in the circle straight ahead. Walk up the center steps, and look around the lawn for a good place to set up camp!

March! Spring is Coming! Lenten preparations!

Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory Tour

Monday March 7th at 10:00 sharp!

Please join us for a tour of The Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory in Sylacauga, Alabama! All ages welcome! The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, and will start promptly at 10:00, so plan to arrive by 9:45. Tickets are $3 for adults, $2 for children age 6-14 and seniors 55+, and free for 5 and under. Travel time from Birmingham is estimated at 1 hour. For detailed directions, please go to the Sylacauga Blue Bell website at http://www.bluebell.com/the_little_creamery/visiting_blue_bell/VisitBB_Sylacauga.html

If you plan to attend, please email aems0524@gmail.com to confirm. An ice cream treat will be provided!

Lenten Season

March 9 (Ash Wednesday) - April 23 (Holy Saturday)

March 9 Ash Wednesday Services 7:30a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6:00p.m.

Lenten Lunches: Monday through Friday 12:05 to 1:ooish

Childcare provided on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:30

(You could volunteer to help OR simply come enjoy being spiritually and physically fed!)

***Please note: We posted an article last year, "Observing Lent with Little Ones" that might be helpful as you plan to teach your children about this season of the Church year and prepare your family for a meaningful Easter...

Park Playtime at Overton Road Park!

Tuesday March 22nd at 10:30

Please join us for fun at the park! Don't forget your balls and frisbees!

Join us for February Fun!

Tuesday February 8th at 10:30 - Emmet O'Neal Library

Please join us for story time for all ages in the children's department. Afterwards, we will make a valentine to share with children at Children's Hospital. And if the weather holds out, we may walk down the block to the Tot Lot for some playground fun. You might consider bringing a snack or lunch to enjoy if we make it to the park! Hope to see you there!

Monday February 21st at 10:30 - McWane Science Center

Let's meet at the Itty Bitty Magic City to start with, and we can move around from there if the children want to explore other areas!

QUESTION FOR YOU!!!! Do you have any interest in touring the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory in Sylacauga one morning? If so, would Monday March 7th or Tuesday March 8th work best for you? Please respond via e-mail to aems0524@gmail.com

As always, remember that you are welcome to attend Lunch Bunch Thursdays at 11:30 at the church. Heidi teaches the women's Bible study, and the children enjoy their own study/play time in the church nursery.

Coming up... Don't forget Lenten lunches will be starting Wednesday March 9th and continue through Thursday April 21st. Let's plan to meet together several times throughout this season to enjoy a short time of reflection and worship and a lovely meal!