by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly THE OBSERVER While the Empty Bowls Project is currently holding pre-sales, starting on Saturday, Dec. 11, a variety of additional activities will be offered for the 12 Days of Giving at the Recreation Center on Denson Drive in Opelika. Every day, a...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYPASTOR CAROLYN MORTON The Samford Community Outreach Fellowship Group will host its ninth annual Opelika Christmas Party Celebration on Dec. 11 from noon until 2 p.m. The event will be held at Christian Care Ministries in Opelika. There will be special...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika Not long ago, a man decided to climb Mt. Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado. It’s a bit under 15,000 ft., so if you’re in good shape it’s doable in a day. He started in the morning,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON Christ followers love Old Testament scriptures. One of the most beloved verses is Joshua 1:9 where the Lord said to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Obituaries
A memorial service for Ernie Ward of Opelika was held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Mr. Ward, who died Nov. 28, 2021, in Opelika, Alabama, was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois. Mr. Ward was a member of First Baptist Church of...