God is Bigger fishing tournament returns

The fourth annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Lakeside Park/Sports Complex in Pell City.

Proceeds from the tournament will be used to continue to spread the God is Bigger Movement worldwide. Guaranteed prize money of $4,930 will be paid out to 12 winning places, plus a “No Weigh-In Drawing” for a chance to win $100. The entry fee is $110 per boat, which includes $10 for Big Fish.

Paid anglers will be provided breakfast and lunch, and will be entered into two drawings. Boat numbers will be entered for a chance to win one of two $250 Bass Pro gift cards. The other drawing is for anglers and spectators for a chance to win draw prizes. Additional tickets are available for a $5 donation or five tickets for a $20 donation.

The God is Bigger Movement is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) independent organization based in Trussville that began in 2011 when the creator, Rachel Shaneyfelt, was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Shaneyfelt started making and giving away T-shirts as a reminder that “God is Bigger.” When the T-shirts became too costly, she developed a challenge for her small group after ordering the first batch of 1,000 God Is Bigger bracelets, asking members to give them away to complete strangers. Within one week, they had all been given away.

Shaneyfelt died in August 2017 after a six-year battle with mesothelioma. Her family and friends continue to spread the God is Bigger Movement in her honor to bring glory to God.

For more information or to register for the tournament, visit gibmovement.com.