ADAM'S APPLE CHRISTIAN BOOKS AND GIFTS.Owner: Kathy Martin Address: 7197 Sheridan Road Sheridan Road is a major north-south thoroughfare that leads from Diversey Parkway[1] in Chicago, Illinois, north to the Illinois-Wisconsin border and beyond. Throughout most of its run, it is the easternmost north-south through street, closest to Lake Michigan. , Suite 107, White Hall 71602 Phone: (870) 247-1190 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Start-up: June 1 Red, shiny apples line the walls. and shelves and adorn the sign outside of White Hall's newest bookstore: Adam's Apple Adam's apple: see larynx. Christian Books and Gifts. The name Adam's Apple came to owner Kathy Martin after praying one day. She decided to decorate the store around the apple theme. Martin, who attends a nondenominational non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al adj. Not restricted to or associated with a religious denomination. Adj. 1. nondenominational - not restricted to a particular religious denomination; "a nondenominational church" church, believes it is important for the store to carry a variety of items appropriate for all Christian faiths. She hopes her merchandise will satisfy the needs of her customers in the sanctuary and the classroom. Patrons can look through rows of Bibles, books, videos, jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. and classroom decorations at Adam's Apple. Items may be special ordered as well. Martin offers free gift wrapping and name imprinting imprinting, acquisition of behavior in many animal species, in which, at a critical period early in life, the animals form strong and lasting attachments. Imprinting is important for normal social development. on Bibles. She also carries items used in communion, she said. In October, Adam's Apple will begin hosting a weekly children's reading hour on Tuesday nights. Martin said she enjoys owning a smaller, nonfranchised store because she can select her merchandise personally. "I pray I beg; I request; I entreat you; - used in asking a question, making a request, introducing a petition, etc.; as, Pray, allow me to go s>. See also: Pray about what I put into the store," she said. Martin, a member of the White Hall Chamber of Commerce, held a small grand opening in June, although she quietly opened the doors May 29. |
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