By Esther Callens

Based on sound biblical doctrine restricted to nothing but the full truth are two books written by pastor and author Electra E. J. Adams. Synagogues Of Satan and Broken Pieces are the titles of these eye opening, life changing tomes. Filled with prophetic words, Electra E. J. Adams gives readers a valuable tool to use in conquering life.
Synagogues Of Satan mostly mirrors Electra E. J. Adams’ life story – mainly her start in the ministry.  Herein, she conveys her humble beginnings as a child.  This in turn leads to her adult years and her role in being a member of a church that was undergoing a major spiritual warfare. Broken Pieces offers biblical thoughts on some of today’s crucial topics. Included are the presidential election of 2008, church leadership and structure, faith and communion with God. Both books are filled with biblical scripture and some poetry and sayings by the author and others. Spoken in laymen terms, Synagogues Of Satan and Broken Pieces are divinely inspired through one of God’s instruments – Electra E. J. Adams.
Electra E. J. Adams is a spirit-filled speaker who has spoken at numerous conferences, seminars, revivals, workshops and retreats throughout Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan and her home state of Alabama.  She is an astute student of God’s Word who has done studies at The Birmingham Theological Seminary. The beneficiary of numerous awards including The Gate Keeper’s Award (More Than Conquerors Faith Church Birmingham, AL), Certificate of the Prophets (Zoe Ministries New York), she is the founder of Gethsemane Ministry Center (where she has pastored for over 20 years), Women of Power Fellowship and NAHOBAH (Not A Hand Out But A Hand).
Additionally, she is often a host on numerous television and radio programs. She and her husband, Bruce are twice parents and grandparents of all girls. She makes Birmingham, Alabama home.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – McWane Science Center is pleased to announce the opening of its first holiday exhibit of the season, Magic of Model Trains, (Saturday, Nov. 9). This exhibit features model trains of every shape and size zipping around tracks designed to scale with detailed scenery of covered bridges and downtown storefronts. For the fourth consecutive year, Royal Cup, Inc., a Birmingham-based coffee and tea distributor, is the presenting sponsor of the Magic of Model Trains exhibit.
“As a family-owned and operated company, Royal Cup is honored to play a part in McWane Science Center’s commitment to help build a better future for the greater Birmingham region and its children,” said Bill Smith III, vice president of Royal Cup, Inc. “We hope all enjoy the Magic of Model Trains fun!”
The Magic of Model Trains will occupy the third floor of the museum and is the first of two exhibits for the holiday season. Children can watch model trains travel around different tracks and scenery such as an Alpine Village or traveling to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts.  Children will even have the opportunity to be an engineer and operate some of the trains. The exhibit will also feature the McWane Train; three-car train children can take a holiday-themed ride around on 200 feet of track.
These trains come alive through a partnership with “The Wrecking Crew”, a model train club based in Birmingham. This club helps build the exhibit as well as helps to educate visitors when they come to view the exhibit.
“We really enjoy the holidays and the excitement this exhibit brings to McWane every year,” said Amy Templeton, CEO of the McWane Science Center. “The Magic of Model Trains is a great way for us to kick off our holiday festivities.”

By Esther Callens

Newly available on Sonic Frenzy Records is Subjects and Complements, a fascinating 12 track collection from guitarist and composer Justin Morell and Dectet.  Presenting an extraordinary mixture of compositional elements, Morell’s latest offers an incredible journey.
Justin Morell is and has always been a forward thinking musician and composer.  This endeavor most surely attests to this as he states, “Much of my musical career has straddled the line between classical and jazz music, and Subjects and Complements, my new album, is the results of this struggle.”  Nothing short of amazing is the culmination of Morell’s efforts.
The tracks on Subjects and Complements consist of multiple fugues, in varying keys that are quite elegant and brazen.  Dectet, Morrell’s 10 piece jazz ensemble, effortlessly implements these compositions that are completely cutting edge – something that’s a major feat given the two genres that are involved. Some favorite track listings are “Fugue In E-Flat”, “In Five Voices”, “Lorac” and “The Straight Man.” This is an impressive compilation and most likely one of Morell’s defining works.
Justin Morell was born into a musical family. His father, John, is a talented jazz guitarist and his grandfather, Carl Fischer composed a number of outstanding standards. Aside from his formal training (BA, MA, Ph.D.), Justin Morell has honed his skills amongst numerous talents at countless venues. His work can also be heard on Steven Spielberg’s (Catch Me If You Can), Lifetime Original Movies, TV’s The Naked Truth and others.
Joining Morell on this project are Bob Sheppard, Ben Wendel, Matt Otto, Phil O’Connor, John Daversa, Alan Ferber, George Thatcher, Leonard Thompson, Damian Erskine and Matt Ferber.
Track listing: Noun Ember; Fugue In B, In Three Voices; The Wobbler; O; Fugue In B-Flat, In Three Voices; Fugue In E-Flat, In Five Voices; The Straight Man; Fugue In E, In Four Voices; Sun Subtle; Fugue In C, In Three Voices; Lorac; Sang.

Donald R.Shepherd                                                                                                                          Elder Cedric L. King
Founder                                                                                                                                         STRAP COMMANDER

PRESENTS THE:

2013-2014 HIGH SCHOOL TOUR “KICK OFF” RALLY
SKIT / MUSICAL / PLAY
November 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm

“STOP THROWING ROCKS AT THE PENITENTIARY”

AND

“IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO DIE, IF YOU TEXT AND DRIVE”

Our goal is to prevent our youth from a life of crime, prison and untimely death. The STRAP
Foundation has traveled to over twenty schools in the Bessemer and Birmingham Area. We
Are coming back to WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL.

FEATURING:

Carolyn Johnson –Parents Against-Violence
Channel 33/40 News
Chambers Funeral Home, Inc.
Woodlawn High School Drum Line
Woodlawn High School Choir
Ms. Jovita Operton

BY MEREDITH COOPER

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Brooke and Katie revel in their shared success. Liam attempts to get Hope’s mind off of Wyatt and on to romance by setting up a picnic at the cliff house. He is less than thrilled when Wyatt arrives unannounced and becomes even more frustrated when Wyatt settles in and makes himself comfortable. The two brothers have a humorous competition for Hope’s affection. Realizing it is about to get out of control, Liam demands that Wyatt leave. Bill’s attempts of obtaining forgiveness seem futile.
Bill refuses to give up on the relationship that he holds true to his heart. Hope realizes it is up to her to squash the rivalry between Liam and Wyatt. Aly returns home and reunites with her father and grandfather. Thorne remembers happy times with Darla and Sally Spectra. Eric summons Hope back to the office and then offers Aly a job with Forrester Creations.
While Hope is at the office, Liam and Bill discuss their respective love lives at the cliff house. Aly thanks her cousin for mentoring her and asks her point blank about her relationship with both Wyatt and Liam. Brooke and Katie continue to attempt to repair their relationship. Hope makes a straightforward request of Wyatt regarding Liam. Wyatt and Hope have a “steamy” encounter at Forrester Creations.
Hope attempts to deny the tension between she and Wyatt in the steam room. Later, Liam shares the news with Hope that Bill has agreed to support their relationship. Thorne and Aly spend time bonding as father and daughter in Thorne’s Forrester Creations office. Wyatt stands up to his father when Bill tells him to back off and allow Liam a chance with Hope. Quinn overhears Bill lay down the law to Wyatt about Liam and Hope and makes her presence known. She quickly questions Bill why Liam’s happiness means more to him than Wyatt’s. When Wyatt leaves, Quinn leaves nothing unsaid when she rakes Bill over the coals for interfering with her son’s life.
THIS WEEK: Wyatt interrupts Hope and Liam. Thorne and Eric deliver bad news and then good news to Aly.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Shane and Kimberly pay a surprise visit to Theresa – who is horrified when they tell her why they’re in Salem. EJ has an intriguing offer for Justin. Later, Sami is impressed with EJ’s support for Will… but will it be enough for her to forgive him? Gabi seeks legal advice from Justin.
Shane and Kimberly leave Theresa’s fate in Jennifer’s hands. Nick panics when he learns Gabi is leaning towards turning down the modeling job in New York. Sonny receives upsetting news.
Kate confronts Jordan about her mysterious past. A devastated Eric is suspended and forced to remove his collar. Gabi has a huge blowup with Will and Sonny when they confront her about moving to New York. Kimberly and Theresa have an emotional discussion about their relationship.
EJ delivers a message to Abigail from Chad. Daniel and Nicole kiss! Sami is furious when she hears of Gabi’s plans. Marlena takes Victor to task for destroying Eric – and using her to do it.
Maggie tells Victor their marriage might be over. Abigail rips into EJ. Kate figures out Nick’s plan and teams up with Sami to stop him. Will warns Sonny not to make him choose between him and his daughter. Nicole and Eric share a fraught moment. A guilt-ridden Jennifer makes a confession to Eric. Jordan and Rafe share a warm moment when he takes his first step.
THIS WEEK: Shane and Kimberly pay a surprise visit to Theresa. Daniel and Nicole kiss.

GENERAL HOSPITAL
Carlos crosses paths with Robin and recognizes her from somewhere. How long before he realizes her true identity?  Anna and Robert break out of the sealed room and overpower Jerry.   Faison detains Obrecht after Duke convinced her to flip. Luke is given the all-clear by Patrick and Sabrina. Patrick informs Luke of Robert and Anna’s disappearance and that Duke was last seen looking for them at Wyndemere. Meanwhile, Nikolas and Britt share an emotional kiss. Before they can determine if they are taking their relationship to the next level, Faison interrupts them.   Robin returns just as Luke arrives looking for answers. Carlos shares his discovery with Sabrina. Diane forces Dante to admit that Lulu perjured herself. Spinelli insists on testifying.
The judge makes a ruling in the custody case. Nikolas and Britt hide Robin when Luke shows up at Wyndemere with urgent news. He tells Nikolas that Jerry Jacks is on Cassadine Island with the doctor who saved Luke’s life, and that Anna and Robert are missing. When Luke announces that he’ll go without Nikolas. Someone emerges from the shadows to give Luke quite a shock. Carlos tries to get through to Sabrina with a warning that her wedding to Patrick will come to naught.  Brad almost unwittingly gives away that there was a strange woman working in the lab. Brad and Felix have a bonding moment which Patrick witnesses. Felix asks Patrick if he really loves Sabrina with his whole heart, or if he’s still in love with Robin.
AJ’s trial begins. Michael, Kiki and Monica are there for him, but Elizabeth isn’t. When she shows up, he’s thrilled but his hopes soon be dashed? Sonny testifies first, recounting AJ’s assault of Connie along with the night he found Connie and she died in his. Everyone’s confused when Scott calls Olivia to the stand. Felix is discomfited to learn that Carly slept with Franco. He warns her against him. Franco, worried about the Heather-threat, calls Miscavige to ascertain her whereabouts. Elizabeth tells Patrick about her testimony at AJ’s trial. At court, the trial continues with Scott producing security footage from the Metro Court on the night of Connie’s murder, previously thought lost. Diane challenges the validity of the tapes.
THIS WEEK: Someone advises Patrick to call off the wedding. As rumors about Robin start to circulate, will anyone believe that they are true?

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Neil comes home to find Leslie having set up a romantic night for the two of them. They discuss being able to move on now that Hilary has forgiven him. Meanwhile, Hilary goes to the Abbott mansion to have Jack sign some documents. Jack introduces Hilary to Kyle who is impressed with her resume. Victor is taken aback when Kyle asks him for a job. Nick tells Sharon that Dylan showed up with Avery to the Veteran’s Day event. When Sharon tells Nick about Victor accusing her of locking them in the freezer together and that Adam came to her defense, Nick tells her not to let Adam back into her life. Avery tells Leslie that Dylan kissed her. While Leslie is happy for her friend, Avery worries that it could lead to disaster since she is keeping the secret about Nikki being Dylan’s mother. Meanwhile, Dylan bumps into Chelsea and Connor in the park. Chelsea tells Dylan that she has decided to continue living with Adam. When Chelsea goes home with Connor and asks Adam if he has heard anything about the hit and run, Adam explodes and says that asking about it every five seconds doesn’t help.  Later, Adam apologizes and tells Chelsea that he just wishes he had answers. Billy and Victoria go to a meeting for a bereavement group and meet a woman named Kelly whose son died in an accident. Kelly admits that she and her husband split up after their son died. Nikki tells Paul that she is ready for Dylan to know she is his mother, but first she needs to tell the rest of her family. When Nikki worries how Victor will react, Paul tries to reassure her that everyone will ultimately support her and appreciate that she told the truth.  Christine tries to get Paul to take a break from Carmine’s murder investigation, but he refuses.  Later, Paul gets an idea that might get Michael out of prison. Fen informs Michael that he has found a way to fix things. Michael is stunned to find out that Fen made a deal with the Warden in order to get him out of jail.
THIS WEEK: Abby encourages Jack to ask Summer to spend Thanksgiving with the Abbott’s.  Roxy admits that Devon has been spoiling her lately.