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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Hope' is the theme of National Day of Prayer event
ALBANY — Albany Police Chief Michael Persley's words summed up the intent of three speakers selected to offer messages during the 74th annual National Day of Prayer, held on the plaza of the downtown Albany-Dougherty Government Center. 'We come as people of faith, asked to speak about promises, not problems,' Persley said to a group of some 65 individuals who came to take part in the annual Day of Prayer, sponsored locally by the Albany-Dougherty National Prayer Committee, a volunteer group that sponsors the annual Day of Prayer and Mayor's Prayer Breakfast each year to offer members of the community opportunities to pray for their leaders. Larry Price, the volunteer chair of ALDON, told those gathered for the event that they are commanded Biblically to to pray for their leaders. 'Today is about hope,' Price said. 'It's about trusting in God. And it's about coming together as a community to pray for our city and our county leaders.' The theme for the event came from Romans 15:13, which says, 'Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.' Joining Persley as featured speakers for the Day of Prayer were Anastasia Franklin, worship leader of Christ Church of Albany, and Mark Lane, area director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Each spoke of how people of faith can bring about dramatic changes in a community beset by troubling issues. 'Our leaders are held accountable by God, and I urge you to fervently pray for them, not just today but every day,' Franklin said. Added Lane, 'My prayer is that our community leaders experience the hope that is found in Christ alone. When faith is directed toward the future, we can call it hope.' Persley said hope grows within families, communities and churches. 'The family is the first place where hope is nurtured, and community offers an opportunity of shared grace,' the APD chief said. 'And church is the launchpad for change. These churches, it must be noted, are not just sanctified on Sunday; they're a lighthouse for the lost Monday through Saturday.' After the speakers delivered their brief messages and prayers, those assembled gathered in groups of three to eight to pray in clusters. They took into the short prayer session a thought offered by Persley: 'Albany doesn't need more fear; it needs more hope.' ALDON already has scheduled the date for the 75th National Day of Prayer: May 1, 2026.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New owners of Dobbs Ford celebrate first year of managing dealership
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (TRIBUNE) – It has been a year of firsts for Dobbs Ford as new owners Joey and Rachel Goshein recently celebrated their first year as managing partners and as members of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce. According to Chris Basinger of the Trussville Tribune, city leaders and community members gathered at the dealership in late February for a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion. Over the past year, the dealership has supported numerous events with the chamber including Dog Daze, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, and the Trussville Christmas Parade, and built upon its legacy of customer service and community involvement. 'Over the past year we have enjoyed becoming involved in the community and have quickly made friendships that we cherish within this area and with repeat customers,' Joey and Rachel said. 'Our friends here have quickly become family. We love giving back to the community and our local schools. We have said from the beginning that we want our customers to see and feel the difference, we strive to meet our customers needs in a way that forms bonds so that we are the first people they think of for any automotive needs.' They continued, 'It has been an amazing experience and we will continue to work hard for this community to form even stronger bonds. It truly has been the ride of our life.' Dobbs Ford is located at 9924 Parkway East and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Miss America Abbie Stockard to speak at Center Point Prayer Breakfast
CENTER POINT, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) — The City of Center Point, the Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Bobby Scott will host the city's annual prayer breakfast on Friday, March 7, featuring keynote speaker Abbie Stockard, who was crowned Miss America 2025 in January. This will be the 23rd annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and will be held at the Center Point High School gymnasium starting at 9 a.m. The event is usually held in the Center Point Community Center, but since the facility is currently undergoing renovations it was moved to CPHS, which will also allow for more attendees. Stockard was honored as a former Miss Trussville and Miss Hoover before she was named Miss Alabama 2024. In addition to her keynote speech, four area pastors will lead the gathering in prayer. Hanceville Police Department called 'a criminal enterprise' following indictment of chief, 4 officers on corruption charges Mayor Scott and City Event Coordinator Tim Gann will also deliver some acknowledgements. Multiple state and local government officials and business owners will be in attendance including Jefferson County Commissioners Mike Bolin and Joe Knight, Sheriff Mark Pettway, Alabama Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, Rep. Gary Palmer, and Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat. Tickets to the breakfast are $15 and can be reserved by calling (205) 853-9711. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
