Faith Briefs
Haiti relief benefit concert
The Okaloosa County Chapter of the NAACP will bring together some of the area’s best bands and gospel singers for the NAACP4Haiti Concert in the Park at The Landing March 14. The concert and festivities are free and open to the public.
Area rock band, Blood Stained Grace, is just one of the local groups that will be featured at the event. But, this group is taking the benefit one step further donating 100 percent of their online music sales on the day of the event to the relief effort.
“When the NAACP invited us, my band mates and I wanted to do more than just play; we wanted to make a direct contribution,” said James Lopez, a producer with Firestorm Creative Studios and lead singer of Blood Stained Grace.
Blood Stained Grace will perform at 3 p.m. during the 12 to 4 p.m. set and area gospel singers and groups will close out the event from 4 to 6 p.m.
New service times
Immanuel Anglican Church, 250 Indian Bayou Trail in Destin, has a new Sunday morning service schedule. Beginning at 9 a.m., the “Worship And The Word” service features traditional Spirit-filled worship, including piano and organ music, children's church and Holy Communion. "Walk In Worship”, offered at 11 a.m., is an informal communion service in a contemporary setting. Between the services, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., a hot breakfast is available in the administration wing. Call 850-837-6324.
Crusade
New Life Christian Ministries will hold a Binding and Loosening Crusade at 180 North Partin Drive in Niceville at 7:30 p.m. March 17-19. Guest preacher will be Bishop V. T. Harden of Spirit and Truth of Jesus Christ Cathedral in Summerville, Ga Call 729-0733.
Darrell Evans in concert
Musician and composer of Trading My Sorrows, Darrell Evans will appear in concert at 7 p.m. March 18 at First Baptist church of Niceville, 622 Bayshore Drive. The concert is free and a love offering will be taken.
John Starnes concert
Gospel singer John Starnes will perform at 7 p.m. March 19 at First Baptist Church Freeport, 430 Kylea Laird Drive. Call 835-2742.
Dinner drama
The dinner drama “With These Eyes” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. March 26 and 27 and 5 p.m. March 28 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4325 Commons Drive West in Destin. Tickets are $12.50 and are available at Eagle’s Wings Books & Gifts, 14071 F Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No phone reservations.
Passover Seder
Immanuel Anglican Church will host a traditional Passover Seder dinner at 6:30 p.m. March 30.
Bishop Bert Schlossberg, a member of Immanuel, will lead the Seder. Bp. Bert grew up in an orthodox Jewish home, received Jesus as his Messiah at an early age, holds dual Israeli and American citizenship and has spent many years leading churches, teaching and ministering internationally, including 25 years in Jerusalem. Learn more about our Jewish roots, God’s Old Testament promises and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
The meal will be prepared by the staff of Capt. Dave's Seafood Restaurant. Tickets are $15/lamb, $12/chicken and $6/ children ages 10 and under. Tickets are available at the table in the Immanuel entryway on Sundays, and at the Church office front desk from 8 a.m. to noon Monday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Seating is limited to150 guests.
American Gospel Concerts
American Gospel Ministries presents free concerts at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken.
Scheduled performers include:
•June 5: Bama Blu-Grace.
•Aug. 7: Forgiven Trio.
Upper Room Morning Worship
Gather in the “upper room” upstairs at Marlin Grill in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at 9 a.m. each Sunday for an interdenominational morning service of teaching, praise and worship. Dress casual. Call 351-1990.
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Is your church planning a special service, a musical event or having a guest speaker? Individuals are welcome to submit articles. Contact Pam Griffin at 850-654-8444, by fax at 850-654-5982 or by e-mail at pgriffin@ thedestinlog.com.
